Shore Excursions in Hawaii

When your ship pulls into Honolulu Pier, swap the wooden deck of a ship for the fiberglass deck of a surfboard, as you learn to surf or standup paddle during this Oahu shore excursion. You'll learn about surfing etiquette and safety from professional, certified instructors, before hitting the waves as part of a private or small-group Oahu surfing lesson. If you'd instead prefer to stand up paddle in calm, tropical waters, you'll quickly learn how to enjoy Hawaii's fastest-growing sport.

The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is home to some of the most spectacular scenery on the Big Island, including the Kilauea volcano, one of the world's most active volcanoes. On this half-day shore excursion, make an early start and head straight to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park before the large tour buses arrive. Take in highlights including the Thurston Lava Tube, the Jaggar Museum, and the caldera rim, then visit an orchid farm and Macadamia farm on the way back to port.

The Road to Hana is truly a magical journey to another world, where simplicity and stunning tropical beauty define the east end of Maui. On this Kahului shore excursion, let Roberts Hawaii take care of the driving so you can enjoy the scenery, where tumbling waterfalls plunge into pools in the heart of the East Maui rainforest. Through lively narration, your guide will point out the major sights to see on the Road to Hana, and discuss the history of this rural town so refreshingly removed from modernity.

See the natural wonders of Kauai from the air on this 45- to 55-minute helicopter flight from Lihue. Sights include Waimae Canyon (known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific), Manawaiopuna Falls (Jurassic Park Falls), Na Pali Coast State Park, the Hanalei Valley waterfalls, the National Tropical Botanical Garden, Bali Hai, and more. Cruise port pickup and drop-off provided from Nawiliwili Harbor. Select a departure time when booking.

While in port in Oahu, soak up the island's rich history and culture with a 6.5-hour tour of Pearl Harbor and downtown Honolulu. Begin your excursion downtown, where you'll visit the King Kamehameha Statue, the Punchbowl National Cemetery and the Iolani Palace, the only royal residence on American soil. Then take the navy launch to see the USS Arizona Memorial, a significant tribute to the many lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Your tour will conclude with drop-off back at your pier or the airport.

If you're visiting Honolulu on a cruise ship, book this shore excursion for hassle-free access to Pearl Harbor. You'll be picked up at the Honolulu port for transport to Pearl Harbor, where you can skip the ticket line to explore the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Bowfin.

The drive from Honolulu to Pearl Harbor can take twice as long in traffic, and lines can be long. Enjoy an easy, hassle-free visit with this small group Oahu Shore Excursion. Have a tropical drink en route to Pearl Harbor. Skip the line at Pearl Harbor's most visited sites: USS Arizona Memorial and USS Bowfin Submarine, Pacific Aviation Museum and USS Missouri. Relax on your chauffeured drive back through historic Downtown Honolulu.

Experience some of the Big Island's top attractions on great tour during this 7-hour day trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the sights around Hilo. Learn all about volcanoes as you marvel at molten lava at Halema'uma'u crater and explore the massive Kilauea Volcano. After an included picnic lunch, you'll see Rainbow Falls and visit a black sand beach known for its green sea turtles.

Experience a 3-hour snorkeling adventure in the sheltered cove of Honolulu's Hanauma Bay. Glide past bright coral and schools of fish, keeping your eyes peeled for the occasional turtle or dolphin. This area is perfect for all skill levels, with the safe inner reef for children and the more challenging terrain of the outer reef. This package is covered byworry-free policy, guaranteeing on-time return to your ship.

If you are looking for a challenge that takes you off the beaten track, embark on a guided hike to one of the Big Island's most active lava fields. Starting in mid-afternoon to time your hike with sunset, follow your guide over uneven lava fields to see glowing plumes of molten lava glow against the darkening sky until finally reaching the 50-foot-high (15-meter) cliffs where the lava empties into the Pacific.

Get to Pearl Harbor quickly and efficiently from the Honolulu Port with this luxury transfer. After pickup from the port in a luxury vehicle, enjoy a private ride to Pearl Harbor and sip tropical juice or water on the way. Get a brief orientation from your guide/driver then head for the USS Arizona Memorial with your included ticket, avoiding the long entry lines. After you are finished exploring, slip back into your air-conditioned private vehicle and drive through historic downtown Honolulu on your way back to the port 4.5 hours later.

Sample the rich culture and history of Big Island life on this 4.5-hour shore excursion. Led by a local guide, you'll make a stop at Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, a historic sanctuary for Hawaiian lawbreakers. Then, admire the three-dimensional paintings inside St. Benedict's Church, and taste a flavorful cup of island caffeine as you learn how Kona coffee is processed. Complimentary port pickup and drop-off are included with your adventure.

On this snorkeling excursion from Kahului port, swim with fish and Hawaiian green sea turtles at two of Maui's best snorkeling sites. Experience the clear, crystalline waters of Molokini Crater, and search for turtles off Maui's historic and volcanic southern coastline. It's the perfect shore excursion in Maui for exploring the underwater world, where colorful corals and a wealth of marine life are only a boat ride away.

Discover reefs, shipwrecks and a vibrant marine ecosystem on a 1.5-hour Oahu shore excursion aboard the Atlantis submarine. Slip beneath the surface alongside schools of brilliant fishes, and watch for sea turtles at the submarine's large viewing ports. Pass an eerie submerged airplane and see fish swim through sunken ships as you get a glimpse of life beneath the waves in this scenic Hawaiian port of call.

When you're in port in Hilo, see two of the Big Island's top natural attractions with a shore excursion to Rainbow Falls and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. From the lush landscape of Wailuku River State Park to the 13,667-foot (4,165-meter) summit of Mauna Loa volcano, this tour provides the opportunity to experience the geological wonders and diverse natural beauty of the Hawaiian Islands.

Private Volcano Deluxe TourThis tour is all about the Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii's most active volcano!This tour highlights the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park spending over 3 hours seeing different areas of the Park.  You will see the massive crater where the summer 2018 eruption caused the crater to go from 400 feet deep to 1600 feet deep.This includes driving all the way down the Chain of Craters Road to the Sea Arch.We will walk out on past flows and see some amazing sights.For those that enjoy Orchids we can make a stop at the Orchid Farm.Leaving from the Hilo Cruise Port, Airport or Hotel

While in port in Kauai, take a 5-hour tour up to Waimea Canyon, known as the 'Grand Canyon of the Pacific,' at an impressive 3,400 feet (1,035-meter).  In stark contrast to Kauai's lushness is Waimea Canyon State Park. Over thousands of years earthquakes and erosion have created dramatic variation in the landscape. Waimea Canyon, "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific", is the showpiece of the tour and offers one of the best views of the western coast of the island.  We'll then drive through Hawaii's first sugarcane plantation and to the town of Waimea, made famous by Captain Cook hundreds of years ago. Before concluding your tour back at your original departure point, stop to see the water fly high at Po'ipu's Spouting Horn on the southern side of the island.

Explore Maui's stunning natural beauty on a 6-hour shore excursion while in port in Lahaina. Led by a local guide, you'll head to the lush Iao Valley to hear the history behind Iao, the beautiful daughter of Maui, and learn about Hawaii's most popular flowers and food crops at the Maui Tropical Plantation. To extend your excursion, upgrade to visit the native marine life at the Maui Ocean Center, too. Your tour will conclude with drop-off back at your port.

Spend a delightful day exploring the natural and cultural wonders of Kauai on this shore excursion featuring the magnificent Waimea Canyon. Hike to the summit of this 'Grand Canyon of the Pacific' for spectacular views, and see many attractions along Kauai's southern coast, including the Spouting Horn natural blowhole and historic Old Koloa Town. Cruise down the sacred Wailua River and soak up the serene beauty of Fern Grotto and Opaekaa Falls.

Go deep into Oahu's rainforest on a 3.5-hour shore excursion and hiking adventure that takes in the best of this lush, unspoiled port of call. Follow your guide along a 2-mile (3.2-km) private trail through the Manoa Valley, past hidden pools and clear streams, lava rock terraces and thick, tropical vegetation. Listen to a chorus of jungle birds during the 1.5-hour walk, enjoy cool water and light refreshments, and take in the tranquility of this protected Hawaiian forest.