Shore Excursion: Historic Kona - Kona

Overview

Step off your cruise and step back in time on this tour of historic Kona. On this cruise ship excursion, we share Kailua-Kona’s history to set the stage for your trip back in time to Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park – an ancient Hawaiian village of refuge for kapu (law) breakers.

We show you a beautiful scenic view overlooking Kealakekua Bay – an underwater preserve and where a monument to Captain Cook stands. Here, he sailed in and was received as the god, Lono, yet he proved to be a mere mortal and was slain. Visit the Painted Church – the tiny church Belgian priests painted to be a grand cathedral. Experience history as rich as the brew at the Kona coffee factory we visit as well.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $59.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $59.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Port pickup and drop off

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This shore excursion can only be booked by Norwegian Cruise Line Pride of America passengers

What To Expect

Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park

An ancient Hawaiian village of refuge. The Puuhonua protected the kapu breakers, defeated warriors, as well as civilians during the time of battle.

Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park

Captain Cook arrived here in 1779. Historical landmark views include the religious site Hikiau-heiau and Captain Cook’s monument across Kealakekua Bay.

The Painted Church

Benedict’s Painted Church: Built between 1899-1902, Belgian priests painted this church to be a grand cathedral.

Royal Kona Coffee Center

The largest roaster of Kona Coffee in the world. Experience history as rich as the brew at the Kona coffee factory.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (23)

Paul T

Mar 2013

We choose to tour with Roberts Hawaii as we heard good reviews from other people and it is much cheaper than the tour provided by Pride of America. We saw the same places as those on the more expensive tours. Kona is on a big island of Hawaii. It is also one of the driest place compared to Hilo which is on the same island but on the other side. The tour bus driver is a local and knew much of the history and interesting facts of the areas. We went to Puuhonua o Honaunau National Park which was once belong to the Royal family. This place has a place of refuse for law breakers who can get to the place of refuse before being captured. These people would be pardoned by the king and allowed to be returned to normal life. We visited a nice painted church at St. Benedict which had nice paintings inside painted by the former priest. We also visited a Kona coffee plantation to taste the coffee and to purchase 100% Kona Coffee.

Patricia Mary N

Jan 2013

Working with Viator for any of my shore excursions has been a pleasure.

Edward G

Dec 2012

Had a knowledgable driver who added to the historical and cultural part of the tour. Liked the Kona coffee stop.