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Carnival Radiance 14 day Hawai’i cruise - Hilo

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👁️ 4K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 18:28
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Carnival Radiance
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship Tour✨Casual Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleOther · 14 nights

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we booked outside of the cruise ship and we are doing a Hop On Hop off bus

it's really cheaper than any Excursion we could have found on the ship or anything else cheaper than renting a car

I recommend this Stu for sure for sure it's great

this has been the best money we've spent as far as a tour

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book the Hop On Hop Off bus online for a cheaper alternative to ship excursions
✓Bring your own food and water as there are no food places at some beaches
✓Wear sandals for rocky lava rock areas at beaches
✓Plan for more time at gardens as 20 minutes may not be enough

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of excursions — Book outside the cruise ship for cheaper options like Hop On Hop Off bus
Time management — Choose tours with flexible schedules to explore more after guided portion

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the best way to explore Hilo on a cruise day?
QHow does a Hop On Hop Off bus tour compare to ship excursions in cost and flexibility?
QWhat are the highlights of Hilo for cruise passengers?

Port Highlights

Hilo4 Happy Bacon
Top: Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour ($42 per person plus taxes)
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YouTube Video Description↓

We are on a 14 day cruise to Hawaii on the Carnival Radiance. Today we are in the port of Hilo, Hawaii. We booked a tour on our own- not through the cruise ship. It’s a hop on - hop off bus. The first 2 & 1/2 hours are guided stops around Hilo. The rest of the day you can use the free shuttle to go to local beaches or shopping.