Tours/Big Island of Hawaii/Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee
Viator · group up to 25 pax

Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee

4.6(438)Big Island of Hawaii1 hour
VIATOR4.3(180)TRIPADVISOR4.8(258)

Description

WANT TO SEE HAWAIIAN SEA TURTLES! Cruise ship-friendly tour is approx 5 hr long. This is truly a wonderful experience showing all the highlights in and around Kailua-Kona. Explore historical cultural sights, our famous Kona coffee, scenic sights, and best of all our local wildlife! Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ship's arrival & departure.

Tour Options

Quantum Of The Seas 1:00 pm
  • QUANTUM OF THE SEAS: Royal Caribbean - Special departure time for this ship
SILVER WHISPER
  • Pick up from the Kailua Kona Pier
CARNIVAL MIRACLE 11:00 am
  • Duration: 5 hours
MS REGATTA
  • Duration: 5 hours
Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee
  • Kailua Kona Pier : Tour pick up directly from the Kailua Kona Pier

Itinerary

Admission included15 min

Tour departs from the Kailua Kona Pier. When you get off the ship tender, please look for the guide holding a sign that says "C Big Island Tours" written on it.

60 min

Along the volcanic slopes is a perfect climate for our famous Kona Coffee. Hawaii is the only U.S. state that grows coffee and the coffee beans are all hand-picked. Learn how Kona coffee is grown, harvested, and packaged. Sample some of Kona’s finest coffee. * We do not guarantee that the coffee farm will always be Greenwell Farms. Due to closed times, we sometimes have to stop by an alternate coffee farm

15 min

Going south towards South Kona and through Captain Cook Village, we will visit the famous nicknamed, “Painted Church”, due to its painted 3D depictions of the bible in the interior wooden walls all done with ordinary house paint.

45 min

Stop is made to purchase lunch at local vendor in this area. This lunch stop is not guaranteed to be open on some days and we will include another option to purchase.

Admission included30 min

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Visitor Center The National Historic Landmarked archaeological site is known as the Honokōhau Settlement. The park was established on November 10, 1978, for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of traditional native Hawaiian activities and culture.

Admission included30 min

Honokohau Turtle Trail Walk ( 30 min) Easy but uneven ground. Next is a relaxing stroll down a trail ( 100 yards 10 min walk ) to a beautiful white sand beach and archeological site of a Hawaiian Fish Trap made with lava rock and Hawaiian Hut reconstructed. This area is also home to our local wildlife, including local birds and Hawaiian green sea turtles!

35 min

Lunch stop by local vendor, usually is Honaunau Poke Shop or other local vendor

Highlights

Professional guide
Bottled water
Port pickup and drop-off

What's included

Included
Professional guide
Bottled water
Port pickup and drop-off
Not included
Lunch (stop is made to purchase at local vendor)
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

4.6
438 reviews
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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you are brining a car seat for infant, a seat must be purchased if infant will not be sitting in lap
  • Dress comfortable - It is usually hot and sunny
  • If your ship does not arrive due to weather- You will be fully refunded

Reviews(438)

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Leslie_C
July 2, 2026
Big Island Experience

This tour is an excellent way to sample the island for first timers. Our guide, Jess, was knowledgeable, engaging and very professional. Loved the lunch spot. A delicious and authentic Big Island experience. The tour included a diversity of sights to form a complex overview of the Kona area.

Operator response

Thank you Leslie for the 5 star review! We loved having you. Aloha - C Big Island Team

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Dale U
July 2, 2026
Kona shore and volcano and sea turtles

Jess was great tour guide. Aloha of knowledge of the island. Thank you Jess. Dale and Marla

Operator response

Thank you Dale for the 5 star review!

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Excursion12856607501
July 1, 2026
A new and forever memory with Jess

Jess was sociable and sincere. Her passion for this beautiful island was contagious. I learned relaxed and had fun. Thank you for helping me create a new and forever memory!

Operator response

Wow—thank you for the amazing feedback! 🌟 We’re so happy you had the best experience aloha-C Big Island

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Loretta_H
July 1, 2026
Kona Coffee Tour

Our tour guide was great. Jess was very knowledgeable and pleasant. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Kona with someone who knows the culture. Thank you Jess for a wonderful experience!!!

Operator response

Thank you for your kind recommendation and 5-star review! ⭐ We’re happy everything was wonderful for you, and we look forward to serving you again. -C Big Island Team

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juangU9642GK
July 1, 2026
Turtles with Jessica

Jessica’s energy and knowledge is awesome . We learned a lot and enjoyed our time

Operator response

Thank you Juan!

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Y1759BHmatthewl
June 27, 2026
Coffee & Turtles!

Really interesting learning about all that goes into making coffee. Loved the poke restaurant we stopped at for lunch. So cool getting to see so many turtles really close up. Jessica was a great tour guide! -Matt and Bayleigh

Operator response

Thank you Matt and Bayleigh for your review and for booking with us we loved having you!- C Big Island Team

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U4739MWjordanl
June 24, 2026
Coffee farm/Sea Turtle tour

Jessica was a great tour guide! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Took us to some great spots! Highly recommend!

Operator response

Mahalo for the 5 stars! We’re so happy you enjoyed your Big Island adventure with us. - C Big Island Team

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peytonl678
June 24, 2026
Great excursion!

This was an amazing excursion! We got to see a lot of great things including many turtles, lunch was delicious, and Jess was a wonderful guide!

Operator response

Mahalo nui loa for the 5 stars—we’re thrilled you enjoyed your time exploring with us! - C Big Island Team

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bshati
June 24, 2026
Fun with tons of knowledge

Very fun and tons of information and history of the island. Thanks Jess!

Operator response

Mahalo nui loa for the 5 stars—we’re thrilled you enjoyed your time exploring with us! - C Big Island Team

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L7497YGpaulah
June 24, 2026
Great job loved it!

Nice job. Very informative and attentive.

Operator response

Thank you!

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