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Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee 5 hr

TourTruth score 5.7 out of 10

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  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 5 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore historic Kona, look for Hawaiian sea turtles, and enjoy scenic sights and local coffee on this cruise-friendly shore excursion.

About this tour

Discover the wildlife, history, and coffee culture of Kailua-Kona on a cruise ship-friendly Kona shore excursion. This approximately five-hour outing brings together local highlights and scenic sights, with the chance to look for Hawaiian sea turtles and other wildlife along the way.

Explore historic and cultural places around Kona, enjoy views of the area, and stop at a local vendor where you can purchase lunch. The tour also features famous Kona coffee, giving you a taste of one of the region’s best-known specialties. A professional guide leads the experience, and bottled water is provided. Port pickup and drop-off make it easy to connect with your cruise visit.

Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee is designed around your ship’s schedule, and departure times may shift to match its arrival and departure. Meet your guide at Kona Pier after leaving the tender, then set out to see more of the island’s coastal character. Choose this Kona shore excursion for a relaxed introduction to local wildlife, heritage, and coffee.

Highlights

  • Look for Hawaiian sea turtles and local wildlife
  • Explore historic and cultural sights around Kailua-Kona
  • Visit a local Kona coffee stop
  • Take in scenic views around the Kona coast

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Port pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Lunch; a stop is made to purchase food from a local vendor
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Infants under 24 months may ride on a parent's lap under Hawaii law; a child ticket is required for a separate seat
  • A car seat requires a purchased seat if the infant will not ride on an adult's lap
  • Wear comfortable clothing; conditions are usually hot and sunny
  • If your ship cannot arrive due to weather, you will receive a full refund
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  • Mobility devices must be collapsible, fit through a 32-inch-wide minibus door, and weigh no more than 45 lb
  • Notify the operator before the tour if bringing a mobility device; guides cannot assist with mobility units
  • Meet your guide holding a C Big Island Tours sign after leaving the tender at Kona Pier

Frequently asked questions

What happens if my ship cannot arrive?

If your ship does not arrive due to weather, you will receive a full refund.

Can infants join the tour?

Infants under 24 months may ride on a parent's lap under Hawaii law. A child ticket is required if you prefer a separate seat.

Can I bring a mobility device?

Yes, if it is collapsible, weighs no more than 45 lb, and fits through the 32-inch-wide minibus door. Notify the operator before the tour; guides cannot assist with mobility units.

Where do I meet the guide?

Meet the guide holding a C Big Island Tours sign after leaving the tender at Kona Pier.

When does the tour depart?

Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ship's arrival and departure.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.62 on Viator and 4.70 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 5.7.

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