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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Step off your cruise and step back in time on this tour of historic Kona. On this cruise ship excursion, we share Kailua-Kona’s history to set the stage for your trip back in time to Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park – an ancient Hawaiian village of refuge for kapu (law) breakers.
We show you a beautiful scenic view overlooking Kealakekua Bay – an underwater preserve and where a monument to Captain Cook stands. Here, he sailed in and was received as the god, Lono, yet he proved to be a mere mortal and was slain. Visit the Painted Church – the tiny church Belgian priests painted to be a grand cathedral. Experience history as rich as the brew at the Kona coffee factory we visit as well.
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Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pickup and drop off
Souvenirs
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Traveler pickup
Kaahumanu Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, Honaunau, Hawaii, United States An ancient Hawaiian village of refuge. The Puuhonua protected the kapu breakers, defeated warriors, as well as civilians during the time of battle. 15 minutes
Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, Hawaii, United States Captain Cook arrived here in 1779. Historical landmark views include the religious site Hikiau-heiau and Captain Cook’s monument across Kealakekua Bay.
The Painted Church, Captain Cook, Hawaii, United States Benedict’s Painted Church: Built between 1899-1902, Belgian priests painted this church to be a grand cathedral.
20 minutes
Royal Kona Coffee Center, Captain Cook, Hawaii, United States The largest roaster of Kona Coffee in the world. Experience history as rich as the brew at the Kona coffee factory. 20 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This shore excursion can only be booked by Norwegian Cruise Line Pride of America passengers
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Rochelle_M
05 Aug 2019
The guide spoke in a monotone the entire time....could hardly understand what he was saying. Just sort of dropped off at spots and figure it out on your own. You need to add the amount of time just riding in the bus to get to one place to the other.
Jim_P
13 Mar 2019
Beautiful and very informative. Enjoyed the tour very much. Tour guide was friendly and very knowledgeable.
Veronica P
19 Aug 2018
This tour was okay, but it was not my favorite. We got to see some nice things including Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. There were spiders EVERYWHERE. However, although terrifying, they did make a great subject for a few photos. The location was highly crowded, but it was definitely beautiful. We also got to stop and sample coffee at Royal Kona Coffee, which was good, but also very crowded! However, they had tons of different coffees you could sample for free! Really delicious! I would do the tour again, it was just not the highlight of our trip. If you have additional time in Kona, I highly recommend the Kona Brewing Company as well.
This tour in
Hawaii
is organized by
Roberts Hawaii
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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