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Port Guide: Kona (Big Island), Hawaii - What We Think You Should Know Before You Go! - ParoDeeJay

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We're still in Hawaii and we're still on the Big Island, but this side we're focusing on the Kona side.

This is the one Hawaiian port where we have never rented a car and gone very far because we are always there's so much to do at the port area concentrated and that's where we spend our days

We discovered our absolute favorite shave ice on the planet of Hawaii. Ulu lanis.

I have given this port a seven.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring your own snorkeling gear or rent it at the beach.
Try the shave ice at Ulu Lani.
Visit the free coffee tour at Greenwell Farms.
Check your tender return time to avoid missing the ship.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating a tender portThe tender pier is right next to Kamaka Honu Beach, easy to find.
Finding a good beachThe beach at the port is free, family-friendly, and has good snorkeling.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I know before visiting Kona on a Hawaiian cruise?
QWhat are the best things to do near the cruise port in Kona?
QIs it possible to have a fun day in Kona on a budget?

Topics Covered

Port Destination3 Happy BaconExcursions1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Kona3 Happy Bacon
Top: Hop on, hop off beach and shopping bus
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YouTube Video Description

Looking to explore Kona and The Big Island while on a Hawaiian cruise? Welcome to our Port Guide series! Join us as we share our personal experiences, discover what to see and do close to the cruise port, showcase some ship excursions, and let you know if it's possible to have a fun day on the cheap. We'll be talking coffee, snorkeling, dining, history, culture, and all sorts of shenanigans in the port of Kona and on the Big Island of Hawai'i... let's do this thing!! :D Find all our Port Guide episodes on this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbURfqJTql-xB2VBkU3H88HmdU7W3Jk6Q Here's our how-to video for renting a vehicle with Turo! https://youtu.be/bMzQtQZWqUw Looking for our how-to guide for the Guide Along GPS app? https://youtu.be/LB71A9v_pUA 00:00 BOOM! 00:04 Welcome To The Video 00:28 Navigating The Port 00:56 Exploring On Your Own 05:57 Things To Do With A Car 08:25 Some Other Ideas 09:19 Ship Excursions 10:44 Free & Frugal Fun 11:44 The End Here are links to our individual vlogs from this port: -NCL Pride Of America Pt.7 https://youtu.be/SYK4HX_whks (First Visit) -NCL Spirit Pt.1 https://youtu.be/SYK4HX_whks (Second Visit) Find the stuff & things mentioned in this video here: -Bus Information: https://www.heleonbus.hawaiicounty.gov/getting-around/bus-schedules-and-maps Give us a Like, a Subscribe, and keep an eye here for more fun!!! :) Most-Used Social Media for ParoDeeJay: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parodeejay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parodeejay Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/parodeejay Contact Dee to start planning your own exciting adventures! Dee-Lightful Destinations: https://www.parodeejay.com/travel Looking for travel goodies and tech toys? Amazon Affiliate shop: https://www.parodeejay.com/amazon We earn commission for sales via this link, at no cost to you! :) Buy All Our Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/parodeejay (Shirts & Mugs) https://www.zazzle.com/parodeejay+gifts (Hats & BIG Mugs) Send Us All The Things: ParoDeeJay • P.O. Box 117 • Grandy, NC 27939 Royalty-Free Music: Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) #PortGuide #Kona #Hawaii #KailuaKona #BigIsland #ParoDeeJay