15 Private Shore Excursions in the USA Worth a Port Day

1.Private luxury shore excursion Skagway, AK to Emerald Lake, Yukon.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) Our pick

Travel from Skagway to Emerald Lake in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to six people. Guides such as Vanessa, Jaren, Emiliano, and Jerry are known for lively local stories, flexible photo stops, and occasional bear sightings. Bring your passport, and plan to buy lunch in Carcross.

“We had a great time this private tour leaving from Skagway and heading into the Yukon in Canada. The whole experience was seamless from booking to pick up to drop off. The views were beautiful and our guide Emilio was so knowledgeable and personable. Can’t recommend this tour enough!”

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2.Private Kauai North Shore Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $360

Spend about seven hours with a private guide such as John or Elena, traveling by air-conditioned minivan from Lihue to Kauai’s waterfalls, lookouts, lighthouse, monastery, and Hanalei Bay. The route can be adjusted for weather and your interests, with water and fruit drinks included.

“Our tour guide John was extremely knowledgeable. He went above and beyond showing us around. He even went out of his way when we would suggest a stop. A very good experience.”

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3.Private Shore Excursion Hilo Volcanoes National Park up to 10 PPL

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Travel in a private Mercedes Sprinter with guides such as Rob, Skylar, Jodi, or Dash. See Kīlauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, steam vents, Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road, Rainbow Falls, and Hilo sights in about six hours.

“Skylar drives, photographs, and guides all day! He makes it look easy, but it is a lot of work. After some great photos with our cruise ship and banyan trees in the background, we headed straight up to the national park. During the ride, there's an option to watch a Nova episode about a massive eruption that occurred in 2018 which illustrates how powerful and complex Kīlauea can be and how challenging it can be for the people who coexist with it. Once at the park, Skylar helps you take in so much. The volcanoes are stunning, but there are so many other things to see in the park. There's…”

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4.Private transfer from Port of Miami to Fort Lauderdale.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 30 to 45 minutes (approx.)

Book a private Mercedes Sprinter transfer from PortMiami, Miami airport, or a Miami hotel to Fort Lauderdale airport or a hotel. Vans carry up to 14 passengers, with Wi-Fi, luggage help, air conditioning, and child seats available on request. Drivers such as Gustavo are praised for clear communication and punctual service.

“The driver was efficient and kind. They kept in touch with me and assured they would be on time. Thank you for the opportunity to use your service.”

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5.Fort Lauderdale Private Transportation To & From Port Everglades

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.)

Book a private ride for up to six people between Port Everglades and your airport, hotel, or city destination. You receive driver details by text or email before disembarkation, then meet a professional driver with a Suburban, Cadillac, or Mercedes-Benz. Airport transfers and custom stops may be available.

“Absolutely messed service. Unable to contact driver and they not understand to give out car registration number so you don’t have clue what you supposed to look for, I have to run around to chase Wi-Fi to get in touch. Honestly I like to refund my money as it was very stressful experience.”

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6.Private Hilo Shore Excursion to Volcano Waterfall and Black Sand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Spend 6 to 7 hours with a private guide exploring Hilo, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, and more. Adam can adjust the route to your interests, weather, and current volcano conditions. Pickup is available at Hilo port or local hotels.

“Adam was fantastic! We booked this excursion for our group of 12 during our recent visit to Hilo, and it ended up being the highlight of our trip. Our group had been closely watching the activity on the live cameras for a potential eruption of Mt. Kilauea, and when we saw lava flowing, we headed straight for Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Thanks to Adam’s quick planning and expert guidance, we were lucky enough to witness Mt. Kilauea fountaining in person—an absolutely breathtaking sight. His dedication to making sure we didn’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime moment was truly appreciated. Highly recommend this tour and Adam’s outstanding service!”

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7.Private Pearl Harbor & North Shore tour (Se habla Español)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

This private eight-hour Oahu tour combines Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial with Green World Coffee Farms, Dole Plantation, Haleiwa, North Shore food trucks, and a beach stop. Guides Luz and Misha tailor the pace for groups of up to six. English is offered, and the tour listing notes Spanish service.

“Luz is amazing, great energy and super informative. The tour was great. She made sure we hit all the must see spots. Highly recommend.”

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8.Kauai North Shore Private Guided Tour with Hotel or Port Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $1,210

Spend about six hours touring Kauai with a private driver-guide such as Ken, Kevin, Chris, or Orlando. Visit Haena, Hanalei Bay, Anini Beach, Kilauea, Sleeping Giant, Wailua Falls, and Opaeka’a Falls, with pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal.

“The lighthouse was very pretty and Hanalei was so beautiful! Our driver was very friendly and informative.”

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9.Private Shore Excursion Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Travel from Hilo in a private Ford F-150 with a guide such as Scott, who can explain Kīlauea, steam vents, lava flows, and Chain of Craters Road. The five-hour outing includes park admission, Rainbow Falls, Big Island Candies, water, and pickup from Hilo hotels, the airport, or cruise port.

“Scott was an amazing guide. We saw more overwhelming volcano sites than I could imagine, and his depth of information was very impressive. Beautiful scenery - great guide.”

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10.14 Passengers Van private Transfer to/From Port Canaveral One Way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Arrange a private, one-way van transfer between Orlando International Airport and Port Canaveral for up to 14 people. Your driver uses your flight and cruise details to coordinate pickup. The roughly one-hour ride includes tolls, fuel, and parking, with car seats available by request.

“Easy, on time, reliable. Communicated regularly. We had no issues. Would definitely use this company again.”

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11.Private Lake Tahoe East Shore Tour with Captain (2 Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

You’ll spend two hours on a private classic wooden boat with a captain, cruising from South Lake Tahoe past Round Hill Pines, Zephyr Cove, Skyland, Cave Rock, and possibly Glenbrook. Captain Ed is praised for personalizing the route, sharing local stories, and finding time for swimming when conditions allow.

“Cannot recommend Apenglow Boat Company, and specifically Ed the captain, highly enough! He catered the tour to our wishes. We went to Emerald Bay, walked around the Vikingsholm Castle, and saw much of south Lake Tahoe. Ed is very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time. It was a highlight of our trip!”

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12.Private Hilo Shore Excursion Volcano National Park up to 10

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Join Don for a 7.5-hour private Hilo shore excursion covering Liliʻuokalani Gardens, Rainbow Falls, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, a macadamia farm, Big Island Candies, the farmers market, and Richardson Ocean Park. Pickup and private transport are included.

“Don is very informative and seems to love his job. He was one of the best tour guides I have ever used. I will be back and I plan to use him again”

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13.Private Transfer, Anchorage to Seward Cruise Ship Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $299

Travel privately from your downtown Anchorage hotel to the Seward cruise terminal in about three hours. Your driver meets you at noon with a name sign, provides water and USB power, and may pause for photos along the route through Chugach State Park, the Kenai Peninsula, and Turnagain Arm.

“SUV was new and immaculate. Driver was kind and experienced on the road. Company responded quickly (unlike our tour company which gave us the run around). Highly recommend!”

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14.Private Transfer, Anchorage to Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $299

Travel privately from your Anchorage downtown hotel to Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal in about 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours. Your driver meets you at noon with a name sign, provides bottled water and USB charging, and may offer a photo stop along the scenic Seward Highway.

“I had a wonderful trip to Whittier. Arturo, our driver, was very professional and quite during the drive. He offered to let us stop along the way to take a picture of the beautiful mountains. He was also very knowledgeable about the town and tunnel. Great drive, would highly recommend.”

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15.Private Shore Excursion Hilo Land of Frozen Fire up to 14

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Join guide Don for a private seven-hour Hilo outing through gardens, surf country, waterfalls, Kaumana Caves, Pahoa, black-sand beaches, lava fields, macadamia farms, candy shops, and the Hilo Farmers Market. The route mixes nature, local culture, food samples, and volcano stories for groups of up to 14.

“Don was extremely knowledgeable about the area and knew how to get around. We learned a ton about local plants. Very friendly guide and highly recommend as an alternative to cruise ship offerings.”

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