Kauai Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Journey to Waimea Canyon
Description
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.
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Itinerary
From some of the oldest buildings in the state, to rich history of Hawaii’s first successful Sugar Plantation, discover how this main port of entry was a favorite amongst the whaling fleet.
One of the most photographed spots on Kauai, with ocean water spraying like a geyser up to 50 feet in the air.
Haupu Mountain range offers a profile of the British Queen Victoria.
A picturesque view of the lush tropical valley, a former Hawaiian taro farming community with some of the taro patches still being farmed today.
The last Russian Fort on the Hawaiian Islands.
This old seaport was the first landing site of European explorers. Today, it is home to the island’s last sugar plantation and located in the backyard of high-tech companies and small businesses.
Known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, this natural wonder was carved out by the Waimea River and the collapse of a volcano. The rich colors of the red soil and the lush greenery are a spectacular site to see.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure Point: Nawiliwili Harbor (Only Norwegian Cruise Line) NCL Passengers Only Dates: Thursday Pick up 8:30am Return point: 1:30pm
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This shore excursion can only be booked by Norwegian Cruise Line Pride of America passengers
- There will be substantial walking to Waimea Canyon. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for this activity.
Reviews(134)
A wonderful opportunity to see the beauty that is a part of Kauai. Very entertaining and knowledgeable driver.
Aloha Shirley, Kauai (The Garden island) is my favorite island. I'm glad you enjoyed it's beauty. Mahalo,
Our tour guide was amazing. He was informative and entertaining. The Canyon is breathtaking and the other stops on the way were awesome too!
Aloha Martha, Mahalo for your excellent review. Enjoy the rest of your cruise through our Islands. and thank you for mentioning our great guide. Aloha,
We had a very knowledgeable driver who narrated our excursion. Lots of beauty to see on our stops as well as along the way.
Aloha Michell, Mahalo for your excellent review. and sharing your experience with us. Aloha,
Leone was awesome! He was full of interesting facts and knowledge. The tour was relaxing, informative, and full of great views. We really enjoyed it.
Aloha Andrea, Leone enjoys sharing his aloha and knowledge of the Islands inter beauty. Kauai know as the Garden Island has so many interesting stories and Leone loves sharing them. Mahalo,
We loved this tour with Leone. It was nice to be in a big bus with comfortable seats and AC. Leone was awesome! So knowledgeable and accommodating!
Aloha Nandreac, Thank you for sharing your tour experience and time with Leone. You compliments have been relayed to Leone. Mahalo again,
Our driver, Leone, did an excellent job of giving information about where we traveled. We got to see other things besides Waimea Canyon which I would have missed if we had gone on our own. Waimea Canyon was incredible! I felt we had adequate time at each stop without pressure to hurry up and move on.
Really nice way to visit the island. Great comfortable motor coach and entertaining tour guide/driver.
Leone was entertaining and very knowledgable about the history of Hawaii. The tour was fantastic and we highly recommend him as a tour guide on Kawai.
Aloha Edward, We appreciate your compliments. Leone loves sharing his knowledge and aloha spirit with everyone. Until we meet again, Mahalo,
It might be cloudy at first but take your time and the clouds will clear for some beautiful views. We were very impressed.
Aloha Karl, Thank you for your sharing your experience and your excellent review. Mahalo,
This excursion on the island of Kaua'i was booked through Viator with Roberts Hawaii Tours. While the large bus was the most modern we were on during our time in Hawaii, and the driver/guide and tour itself were excellent, the meeting instructions given in advance left much to be desired. We were only given the time and an address for the pickup point. We left the ship as soon as we were allowed, after it docked, so we could figure out where the meeting point was, with little luck. Finally I phoned the number provided to get details. Somehow, Roberts Hawaii had been told that the ship would dock an hour later; so pickup would be an hour later. And, the description given to me of whom we were to look for was a bit vague. But, we did eventually connect. Our driver was courteous and very knowledgeable. We first stopped at the Hanapepe Valley Lookout, then at the Spouting Horn blowhole to see the water shooting into the air from the lava tube. We drove up the winding road to the Waimea Canyon State Park Lookout area. It was extremely windy and chilly this particular day, but it was definitely worth the climb and look! Mark Twain called this the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". While it isn't as massive as the Grand Canyon in Arizona, it is breathtaking and beautiful. We could see a beautiful waterfall across the canyon from the lookout. In the winter, the colors of the canyon are more easily seen as there is less vegetation interfering with views; so we could see reds, browns and greens in the layers.
Aloha Harold, Thank you for sharing your experience with Shore Excursion. Kauai is my favorite island although I live on Oahu. Theirs's a lot to see on our Garden Island. Until we meet again. Aloha,
