Known as the Garden Isle, Kauai is geographically the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. People come here primarily for the beaches with their great snorkeling, surfing, swimming, and sunning. It is also the only Hawaiian Island with navigable rivers, making kayaking a great activity here as well. The island has also been used in more than 60 movie and television productions. So if Kauai (Nawiliwili) shows up on your Hawaiian cruise itinerary, here are some great excursions to consider outside the cruise line offerings. These tours offer a cruise friendly refund policy and back to the ship guarantee.
Book a 4-Hour Deep-Sea Sport Fishing Private Charter off the coast for Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo & Mahi Mahi with Captain Harry who has over 25 years of local guide experience. Maximum number of guests that can participate is 4. This tour is offered daily. Longer charters are available.
Experience the island through Hollywood’s eyes on this fun-filled 6 hour narrated Hawaii Movie Tour. See the sights of such famous Hollywood productions as Fantasy Island, Tropic Thunder, Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, South Pacific, Gilligan’s Island and many more. Lunch is included at the Aqua Kauai Beach Resort. No minimum age, check tour calendar for availability.
Take a leisurely cruise down the Wailua River to the botanical beauty of the Fern Grotto. Continue on to the overlook at Opaekaa Falls during this 3.5 hour tour. Wailua River Cruise & Fern Grotto has a morning and an afternoon departures. If you have an overnight in port, check out this Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Cruise & Fern Grotto.
Celebrate Hawaiian traditions at this Luau with shell lei greeting, traditional Imu ceremony and Rhythm of Aloha show. The luau feast includes kalua pork, beef teriyaki, chicken adobo, and sweet’n’sour Mahimahi. This Kauai Islands Best Luau lasts 4.5 hours, check calendar for availability.