Tender port. We had an excursion booked but it was canceled due to lack of participants. There is a small beach and nice shopping area just outside of the pier where tender drops you off. Water was too cold for us to swim but beach was nice. Shave ice and ABC stires everywhere, including here. ...
Kona was very beautiful and the shops and restaurants were all within walking distance after you got off the ship. It was most convenient. We had to buy another piece of luggage for the gifts to take home. The ocean in the bay was such a beautiful turquoise I would have liked to take the submarine tour that was reasonably priced. We had relaxing lunch while viewing the ocean views. The crew ...
We did not book any tours and just wandered around town. We ate lunch in Kona, stopped briefly at the beach by the tender dock, then headed back on board. Note: If you see a storm rolling in, either wait it out if you have time, or get on a tender ASAP. A storm came in and several tenders were rocking & rolling beside the ship packed shoulder to shoulder with windows closed, waiting until the ...
Walked around shoreline shops. Rainy and long line to get on tenders but went fast. Felt like longer because we were standing rain but warm temps = no worries. ...
Went in to town for a short time. It was raining so went back to ship. This is normally my favorite place to visit so can’t help the rain. Been there many times and normally dry. ...