Norwegian Cruise Line Offers Hawaiʻi Island Volcanoes and Beach Tour

Norwegian Cruise Line reported a full-day small-group excursion that moves from the Kona coast to the summit area of Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi Island.

The journey travels through the changing terrain of the Kona and Kaʻū districts to reach Paradise Meadows. At this location, the itinerary includes a tour and tasting of locally grown coffee, honey, macadamia nuts, and other island treats.

The route continues along the southern coast to Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, where the group stops to view the dark shoreline. Participants then enter Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to see natural steam vents and views from Steaming Bluff.

The excursion includes a picnic lunch set within a native rainforest at Nāhuku, also known as the Thurston Lava Tube. Following the meal, the itinerary features a walk through the lava tube, a tunnel formed by a past eruption.

The return trip to Kona follows Saddle Road, which travels between Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. The terrain changes during this scenic drive before the group arrives back at the pier.

A local driver and guide accompanies the group throughout the duration of the day.

The excursion requires specific clothing and footwear due to the varied environments encountered between the coast and the volcanic summit. Travelers are advised to dress in weather-appropriate layers to manage different conditions.

Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended for walking on sand, gravel, and wet surfaces. The guide notes that high heels are not recommended for this specific itinerary.