The 5 Best Beach Shore Excursions in the USA

1.Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,338 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $159Our pick

This six-hour Hilo shore excursion takes you to Kilauea’s steam vents, crater views, Thurston Lava Tube, Richardson Black Sand Beach, and a macadamia nut stop. Guides such as Robert, Jess, Donna, and Hannibal are known for lively island stories. Port pickup, park fees, and bottled water are included.

“Robert’s fascinating and energetic narration was terrific! He also shepherded us, took our group photos for us, and shared lots of interesting local tidbits of info. We could not have done this on our own. HIGHLY recommend Robert! His wife Jessica is also a tour guide.”

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2.City Tour of Los Angeles from Long Beach and San Pedro Cruise Terminals

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 128 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $152

Start at Long Beach or San Pedro at 9:00 am, then ride an air-conditioned minibus through Downtown LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the coast. Guides such as Alberto, Eduardo, and Gabriel lead the day, with lunch at Mel’s Drive-In and drop-off at LAX or your ship.

“We enjoyed the tour but it wasn't clear from the description that some of the listed attractions would only be a drive by. For example it was disappointing not to actually stop at Santa Monica pier but have an hour at Venice Beach.”

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3.Kauai: Napali Coast Sail & Snorkel Tour from Port Allen

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 1 day · from $274

From Port Allen, Holo Holo Charters takes you along Kauai’s Napali Coast aboard a custom catamaran. Captain Kelly and the crew share Hawaiian stories, serve breakfast and lunch, provide snorkel gear, and may sail under trade winds when conditions allow.

“Crew was great ! Didn’t see very many fish while snorkeling”

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4.Visit Volcano, Waterfall, Beach with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $189Top rated

Join Anthony, Desmond, or another Shaka Braddah guide for a 6 to 7-hour Hilo shore excursion to Rainbow Falls, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Nahuku Lava Tube, and Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach. Lunch, local fruit, hotel or port pickup, and a group of no more than 12 are included.

“Such a great tour and an exciting day as Kilauea was percolating. Great stop at the lava tube, lookout points and tge black sand beach. Even better was the presentation in the van complete with photos on a screen and tons of island props to pass around.”

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5.Wild Dolphin Reefs Snorkel and Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149Best value

From Kailua Pier, you’ll ride a 32 or 45-foot Zodiac to Kealakekua Bay, stopping for sea caves, lava formations, and marine life. Captain Trevor, Chris, Christian, and other local crew members lead the outing, with about an hour to snorkel near the Captain Cook Monument.

“This was my teenagers favorite excursion of our trip! The boat ride to and from the diving sight was beautiful. We saw a whale and tons of dolphins. The snorkeling was breathtaking. There were a lot of boats there, but we didn’t feel over crowded. The crew was excellent and made the trip extremely enjoyable.”

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