7 Beach Shore Excursions in the USA to Build a Port Day Around

1.City Tour of Los Angeles from Long Beach and San Pedro Cruise Terminals

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 128 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $152Our pick

Spend 7 to 8 hours seeing Los Angeles with Sunseeker Tours, starting at the Long Beach or San Pedro cruise terminal. You’ll visit Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, Beverly Hills, Mel’s Diner, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach, with guides such as Alberto, Gabriel, Roberto, and Eduardo leading the way. LAX drop-off is available around 4:00 to 4:30 pm.

“If you want a good all in one tour to see most of LA's interesting places to see. This is the tour I would recommend. Our tour guide was Alberto. If you can request one... he's the guy”

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2.Visit Volcano, Waterfall, Beach with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $189Top rated

Anthony and Desmond lead a 6 to 7-hour Hilo shore excursion to Rainbow Falls, Liliʻuokalani Gardens, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Nahuku Lava Tube, and Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach. You get lunch, local fruit, cultural artifacts, and pickup from the Hilo port or nearby locations in a van limited to 12 people.

“If you are going to be on NCL Pride of America highly consider this option.Great experience from pickup to drop off at the cruise ship. The tour shows parts of Volcano National Park that others leave out or cannot access. Rainbow Falls and the black sand beach live up to their billing and plenty of time is provided at both. The tour has lots of hands on shells and artifacts that are shown in the tour van while traveling from spot to spot. The lunch that you get to pick from at Lava Rock Cafe is very good and has lots of choices. We were treated with a fruit plate…”

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3.Kona Shore Excursion: Wild Dolphin Reefs Snorkel and Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149

From Kailua Pier, you’ll ride a 32- or 45-foot Zodiac south to Kealakekua Bay with a local captain and crew. Expect about an hour of snorkeling near the Captain Cook Monument, sea caves viewed from offshore, reef fish, turtles, and possible dolphins or whales. Crews may include Trevor, Chris, Diego, Scott, or Tamae.

“Chris and Mar were amazing tour guides and hosts Chris had amazing knowledge he shared about the Hawaiian culture and the environment we were in They watched us continuously for our safety while snorkeling snd on the boat We saw a mama and baby whale among many fish They treated us like family Great tour would recommend Chris and Mar Aloha Ocean Excursions”

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4.Princeville – Snorkeling Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $123Best value

Meet at Anahola Marketplace at 8:00 am for a five-hour, self-guided Kauai snorkeling outing. You’ll receive a sea scooter, mask, snorkel, fins, gear, and a reef map, plus instructions and beach advice from staff such as Kelly. Choose where to snorkel, with Anini and Tunnels Beach among the spots used by past bookings.

“Best Snorkeling adventure!! Having the scooters was such a game changer. It made it so much easier to wander around the reed and go against the current. If you are staying in Princeville they will bring the gear to your resort! So convenient! Read more”

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5.Kona Cruise Ship Excursion Hapuna Beach Day & NHS

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $134

Travel from Kailua-Kona in a small, air-conditioned vehicle to Hapuna Beach, Pu‘ukoholā Heiau, Spencer Beach, Kiholo Bay, and Hāmākua Macadamia Nut Company. Guide Adam leads a relaxed five-hour outing with snacks, water, beach time, and an optional drop-off near Kailua Pier.

“Adam was our driver. He was personable, interesting, and helpful. He was building a home on the Big Island. He was willing to alter the tour to please us. We were very impressed with his work ethic and kindness. Great tour guide!!”

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6.Hilo Waterfall Swim and Hike with Hilo Cruise Ship Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $198

Meet your guide at Hilo’s cruise port, ride the Hamakua Coast to Honomu, then walk across a 300-acre working farm to three private waterfalls. You’ll see crops such as banana, ginger, sugar cane, and Okinawa sweet potato, with a possible swim at Kawainui Falls. The small group is limited to 12 people.

“Abby was an exceptional guide. Very knowledgeable about the indigenous plant life and history of the island. The waterfalls are breathtaking love the whole experience.”

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7.Private Hilo Shore Excursion – Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Start at Hilo’s cruise pier with a private guide, then visit Rainbow Falls, Boiling Pots, Richardson Ocean Park, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. You’ll walk beside Halema‘uma‘u Crater, enter Thurston Lava Tube, and see steam vents and volcanic terrain. Shawn may also help with lunch choices, snacks, photos, and changing weather.

“What we an amazing day!! We booked the Fire and Water tour. My husband and I had been to Kona several times before but were never able to make it to the volcano. Since that was our priority this trip, we reached out to Shawn for a private guided tour. We cannot say enough anazing things about him or our day. We were incredibly lucky in that the volcano has been erupting periodically for the last several”

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