Kona, Hawaii (The Big Island) NCL-Pride of America

Kona, Hawaii (The Big Island) NCL-Pride of America

Kona offers the quintessential Hawaii experience. Sunny, warm weather and crystal blue waters entice visitors to partake in a variety of surfside fun. Snorkel amongst a kaleidoscope of tropical marine life. Take a surfing lesson, a kayaking trip or head out to deeper waters for some deep-sea fishing. Don't forget the breathtaking golf courses of Kona too! #cruiselikeanorwegian

Historic Kona- Discover old Hawaii at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park. This place of refuge has served as a political and religious sanctuary since ancient times and is home to the sacred Hale o Keawe Heiau, a temple that once housed the bones of deceased chiefs.

If you love Coffee this is your shore excursion in Kona! You’ll drive through Kona’s coffee country and visit Kona Joe's Coffee, where they have adopted methods from the world's finest wine producers to cultivate the award winning trellised coffee. You’ll see how coffee is processed and then sample the "People's Choice Award" coffee. Next, you’ll visit the "Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory". This is the only factory of its kind in Hawaii. You’ll see and learn how chocolate is made from the actual cacao trees grown on the property. And of course, you’ll have the chance to sample the luxurious chocolates! Coffee and chocolates what could be BETTER?

Makalei is truly one of the most unique golf courses in the world. It is breathtakingly beautiful on the western slopes of Hualalai Mountain. Voted by Golf Digest as "Best Places to Play", the course encompasses all the serenity and challenge that the island of Hawaii has to offer. Bent grass, unusual in Hawaii, is featured on all Makalei’s tees and greens. Makalei boasts an elevation range from 1,800 to 2,850 feet with a temperate climate, encompassing ocean views, and native species of plants and animals including peacocks!

Kona fun! Captain Zodiac Raft, Snorkel & Dolphin Adventure. This award-winning, fast-paced adventure tour is the only one that takes you to beautiful Kealakekua Bay, the only marine sanctuary on the Big Island of Hawai'i and site of the Captain Cook Monument. A 24-foot Zodiac raft provides an exciting shore-hugging ride along the Kona coast. Keep your eyes open for spinner dolphins, pilot whales, sea turtles, manta rays, and humpback whales which frequent these waters from December-April. Upon arrival at Kealakekua Bay, you can swim and snorkel in protected waters. On the return ride, you'll explore sea caves, lava tubes and learn more about the geology of the island.