Hilo Cruise Tour: Volcanoes National Park, Waterfalls & Beaches

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About this activity

Make the most of your Hilo cruise day with a small group adventure to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Explore crater viewpoints, steaming vents, native rainforest, and Nāhuku Lava Tube while your guide shares the stories behind the landscape.

Beyond the volcano, visit Rainbow Falls, sample island flavors at Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center, browse Big Island Candies, stroll through Liliʻuokalani Gardens, and enjoy Richardson Ocean Park’s black sand coastline.

Travel comfortably in our modern, air-conditioned Ford Transit with snacks, drinks, and all park admission fees included. Our small groups keep the day personal, with time for questions, photos, and enjoying each stop.

We are fully licensed and insured, with pickup directly inside Hilo Cruise Port at Bay #5. We plan around your ship’s schedule to return you before all aboard.

Stops and park features are subject to weather, closures, and ship schedules. Lava sightings are not guaranteed.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–13
Guide: English
Operated by: Hawaii Island Insider Tours

Ages: Children (1–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: $15.00 national park ticket included! Rainbow Fall $5.00 Included
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Transportation in a clean, comfortable 2025 Ford Transit (shared small group)
Included: Snacks: Water, chips and drinks included!

Itinerary

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

2 hours Admission included

Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, home to Kīlauea. Walk through Nāhuku Lava Tube, see steaming vents, enjoy crater viewpoints, and discover native rainforest and historic lava flows while learning how volcanic activity continues to shape the island.
Chain of Craters Road

45 min Admission included

Travel along a scenic stretch of Chain of Craters Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, passing dramatic craters and vast fields of hardened lava. Your guide shares the stories behind past eruptions and the powerful forces that continue to shape Hawaiʻi Island.
Nahuku - Lava Tube

25 min Admission included

Walk through Nāhuku, also known as Thurston Lava Tube, at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Follow a lush rainforest trail into a remarkable underground passage formed by flowing lava, while your guide explains how these natural tunnels helped shape the island.
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center

30 min

Enjoy a taste of Hawaiʻi at the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center. Browse island treats, shop for macadamia nut gifts, and enjoy a sweet or savory snack during this stop just outside Hilo.
Rainbow Falls

30 min Admission included

A beautiful 80 foot waterfall located just minutes from Hilo town. On sunny mornings, you can often see rainbows forming in the mist. Easy access and one of the most iconic waterfalls on the island.
Big Island Candies

20 min

A beloved Hilo tradition, Big Island Candies is famous for its handcrafted shortbread cookies, chocolates, and island-inspired treats. Watch candies being made, sample local favorites, and browse a wide selection of premium Hawaiian gifts and souvenirs.
Lili'uokalani Gardens

20 min

Enjoy a 20-minute stop at Liliʻuokalani Gardens, Hilo’s beautiful Japanese-style waterfront gardens. Stroll along peaceful pathways, admire ornamental bridges and ponds, and take photos with views of Hilo Bay.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We pick up at Bay #5 at the Hilo cruise port. Please check your Viator messages for pickup updates. Try your best to text Rae through WhatsApp or by phone, and look for his text before your tour.

End point

We pick up at Bay #5 at the Hilo cruise port. Please check your Viator messages for pickup updates. Try your best to text Rae through WhatsApp or by phone, and look for his text before your tour.

Pickup points

Arnott's Lodge
Hilo Bay Hotel
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
Hilo Intl Airport
Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast
SCP Hilo Hotel
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - A Doubletree By Hilton
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

Pickup is available directly at the Hilo cruise ship port or at Hilo hotels.

Cruise guests: Meet at Bay #5 by 8:30 AM if your ship’s arrival allows. If your ship arrives later, we’ll adjust pickup to match your arrival and wait for everyone booked on our tour. We’re cruise friendly, stay in communication, and leave no one behind!

Look for Rae wearing a blue collared shirt and holding a Hawaii Island Insider Tours sign. Check our listing photos to recognize our uniform.

Hotel guests: Please contact us to confirm your pickup time.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.