Carnival Radiance 14 day Hawai’i cruise - Hilo

Name: Carnival Radiance 14 day Hawai’i cruise - Hilo
Uploaded: 2025-02-24T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 18 min 28 s
Channel: The Taylor’s On the Go
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.

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Carnival Radiance

What This Creator Said

4 Happy Bacon

Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship Tour🥉Knowledgeable 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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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.