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Cruise Excursion - Volcanoes National Park & Rainbow Falls
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Explore Volcanoes National Park, home to Kīlauea, the most active volcano in the world. Learn how volcanic events have impacted the landscape and the lives of the people that live here. Highlights of the tour include a stop at Rainbow Falls, a waterfall with an 80-foot drop, known for the many rainbows formed in its surrounding mist. Sit back and relax as you are transported in your air-conditioned motor coach to Volcanoes National Park where 70 million years of volcanic history are on display. At just over 4,000 feet, Kīlauea is not the tallest volcano on the Big Island, but as the world’s most active one, it leaves a large lava footprint. Drive along the part of the crater’s rim for views of this dramatic landscape.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore Volcanoes National Park
- Visit Lili’uokalani Gardens donated by Queen Lili’uokalani
- Visit Rainbow Falls, a waterfall cascading 80 feet over a lava cave
- Walk to one of the world’s most active volcano
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Denotes stops made: Lili’uokalani Garden: The park’s site was donated by Queen Lili’uokalani. Built 1917-1919, and largest such garden outside Japan. Rainbow Falls State Park: A majestic waterfall that cascades 80 feet over a lava cave and where rainbows are often seen in the rising mist. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park: Home to one of the world’s most active volcanoes – Kīlauea, volcanic craters, and more. Steam Vents Look Out: Feel the heat as you witness volcanic steam seeping out of fissures in the ground along the Kīlauea Caldera. Visitor Center: Features exhibits covering the park’s environment, history, and culture. Here you will learn about the volcano and volcanic activity. Halema’uma’u: Halema’uma’u is a pit crater within the much larger Kīlauea Caldera at the summit of Kīlauea volcano.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
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Hiking at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
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Nature Walks at Liliuokalani Park and Gardens.
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Eco Tour at Rainbow Falls (Hawaii).
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Sightseeing at Halemaumau Crater.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Tour is only open to passengers sailing on NCL Pride of America, Holland America Line, and Royal Caribbean Cruises at this time.
Not Included
Children under the age of 4 are FREE and must be seated on an adult's lap. If you require a seat for a child under the age of 4, please book at the child rate
What to Bring
Wear lightweight, layered clothing that will keep you warm and sturdy, comfortable shoes.
Restrictions
This tour is exclusively for cruise ship guests. Not all stops on this tour are ADA-accessible. Volcanic fumes can be hazardous. This tour is not recommended for visitors with heart or breathing problems and infants, young children, and pregnant women. Due to limited availability, we require that ADA vehicle reservations be made a minimum of 48 hours before the date and time of service. Roberts will make all reasonable attempts to accommodate the needs of the disabled traveler. For electric wheelchairs or scooters: The combined weight of the wheelchair and guest cannot exceed 500 lbs, and the maximum width of the wheelchair cannot exceed 29 inches.
Meeting & Pickup
This shore excursion is exclusively for cruise ship guests. We will pick you up at the cruise ship terminal. Please note this tour is only open to passengers sailing on NCL Pride of America, Holland America Line, and Royal Caribbean Cruises at this time.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-06-25
5.00 / 5
Our tour guide made this excursion exceptional. He was friendly and also addressed behaviors from other passengers in a professional way. He was very knowledgeable about the island, which made it even better for us tourists.
2026-06-02
5.00 / 5
Soooo cool! The falls were beautiful, the volcano was way bigger than expected, and the lava tube was something we never even knew existed!
2026-05-26
5.00 / 5
We had a great time on this tour!
2026-05-12
5.00 / 5
The driver was very informative and the sites were amazing!
2026-05-08
5.00 / 5
Excellent trip although timing is everything. A little earlier or a little later and we would have witnessed an eruption. Definitely recommend this trip though
2026-05-03
5.00 / 5
Our tour guide was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable and delivered a wonderful tour!
2026-05-02
5.00 / 5
Great tour! Volcano National Park is a must see. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable.
2026-03-09
3.00 / 5
Was disappointed with how little time we were allowed at each stop. By the time you went to restroom and then went to view the site, we were told to get back on bus. Was told there would be water on bus and there was not.Our tour guide struggled with information about site. He was more interested in trying to tell jokes and talk about his own life.
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