Kona Cruise Ship Guest Special - Kona Historical Tour
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Book direct with the operator.
Your tour is run by Big Island Backroad Adventures LLC.
Who this tour fits
Age bands that meet this tour's minimum age.
- Minimum age
- 0 years
- Swimming ability
- none
- Physical intensity
- low
- Group type
- Yes
- Max group size
- 11 guests
- Duration
- 300 minutes
- What's included
- Equipment, Lunch, Snacks, Photos, Transportation, Guide
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible. Strollers can be accommodated but a car seat must be provided if needed. Wheelchairs can be accommodated as long as they are collapsible and the guest can enter the vehicle on their own. Guests should be able to walk at least 0.5-1 miles with some steps. Guests must be able to walk on uneven or rocky terrain.
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Verified Aug 30, 2026. Confirm with the operator when booking.
Verified Aug 30, 2026. Confirm with the operator when booking.
About this tour
A private shore excursion for cruise ship guests docked in Kona, combining world-famous Kona coffee with rich Hawaiian cultural history. Available in 4-hour or 6-hour versions, your naturalist guide picks you up directly at the Kona cruise ship pier for a fully guided adventure.
Visit Greenwell Farms, a 5th-generation Kona coffee farm operating since 1850, where you'll walk through lush coffee fields, learn the process from plant to cup, and sample various roasts. Continue south to Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park (City of Refuge), an ancient sanctuary where you'll explore sacred heiau temples, the Great Wall, ancient fish ponds, and the stunning Honaunau Bay coastline. Stop at St. Benedict's Painted Church to see the remarkable frescos painted between 1899 and 1904.
The 6-hour version adds a picnic lunch at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, where you'll explore ancient fishponds, walk coastal trails along Honokōhau Bay, and look for green sea turtles and migratory shorebirds.
Everything is included - park admissions, snacks, all beverages, Patagonia rain jacket, Nikon binoculars, hiking poles, and a complimentary package of 20-25 professionally edited photos. Private Mercedes van for up to 7 guests. Wheelchairs accommodated if collapsible. Full refund if your ship doesn't make port.
Why book this operator
- Local operator in Kailua-Kona
- 5 out of 5 (47 Google reviews)
How booking here works
We do not take your payment or set prices, and no operator pays for placement here. What changes is who holds your booking, not what you pay.
What's included
Included
- Equipment
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Photos
- Transportation
- Guide
Not included
- Gratuity
Tour details
- Departure Time
- 9:00 AM
- Difficulty Level
- Easy
- Duration
- 4-6 hours
- Food & Drinks
- lunch, snacks, water, soft drinks
- Food Included
- full_meal
- Free Cancellation Window
- 72 hours
- Gear Included
- poles
- Group Size
- small
- Guided
- Yes
- Hotel Pickup
- No
- Includes
- Equipment, Lunch, Snacks, Photos, Transportation, Guide
- Maximum Group Size
- 11 people
- Maximum Passengers
- 11 guests
- Meeting Location
- Kailua Kona Cruise Ship Pier
- Minimum Age
- 0 years
- Physical Intensity
- low
- Private Option
- Yes
- Private Option Available
- Yes
- Swimming Ability Required
- none
- Swimming Required
- No
- Total Duration
- 300 minutes
- Transport Included
- meeting_point_only
- What to Bring
- Sunscreen, Water Bottle, Hat
- Wildlife Likely
- green_sea_turtle
- Wildlife You May See
- green sea turtles
Frequently asked questions
How long is Kona Cruise Ship Guest Special - Kona Historical Tour?
Kona Cruise Ship Guest Special - Kona Historical Tour lasts about 300.
How much does Kona Cruise Ship Guest Special - Kona Historical Tour cost?
Kona Cruise Ship Guest Special - Kona Historical Tour costs $824.80.
Is there a minimum age for Kona Cruise Ship Guest Special - Kona Historical Tour?
There is no minimum age for Kona Cruise Ship Guest Special - Kona Historical Tour, so all ages are welcome.
Where does Kona Cruise Ship Guest Special - Kona Historical Tour meet?
Kona Cruise Ship Guest Special - Kona Historical Tour meets at Kailua Kona Cruise Ship Pier.
What is included with Kona Cruise Ship Guest Special - Kona Historical Tour?
Kona Cruise Ship Guest Special - Kona Historical Tour includes Equipment, Lunch, Snacks, Photos, Transportation, and Guide.
What is the cancellation policy for Kona Cruise Ship Guest Special - Kona Historical Tour?
Cruise ship guests will receive a full refund if their boat does not make it to port on the scheduled tour day, otherwise guests will receive a full refund if canceled 72 hours prior to their tour.
Direct Booking Guarantee
Book direct with the operator. We may earn a commission, never added to your price.
Your tour is run by Big Island Backroad Adventures LLC.
Tour details can change. Please review the operator's current schedule, meeting or pickup information, requirements and cancellation policy during booking. If information shown during booking differs from this page, the booking information controls.