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Volcanoes National Park in Hilo Hawaii! NCL Pride of America Cruise Port!

Hoffman Happy Travels
Hoffman Happy Travels
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👁️ 11K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 16:58
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Summer · 7 nightsFrom HonoluluFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Aloha happy Travelers welcome back on board pride of America day number four imported in the beautiful kilo on the big island of Hawaii

this Visitor Center is a lot bigger than the one from the other day and a lot more busy

it's still going to be great but that is just something to keep in mind that this park is very much alive

that is a way to end our tour here at Volcanoes National Park

Creator's Tips & Advice

Be prepared for potential wait times when renting a car in Hilo, as it is more traditional than other ports.
Check trail status before visiting Volcanoes National Park, as some trails may be closed due to volcanic activity.
Bring layers for changing weather conditions, as elevation can make it chilly.

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Weather and clothing needsBring layers for elevation changes and potential rain; consider purchasing a sweatshirt at the visitor center.
Park conditions due to volcanic activityCheck current trail status and be aware that the park is active, so conditions may vary.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do in Hilo, Hawaii, during a cruise stop?
QHow do you rent a car in Hilo for exploring the island?
QWhat can you expect when visiting Volcanoes National Park?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Top: Volcanoes National Park
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Date Filmed: June 6, 2023 Aloha Happy Travelers! Welcome to our epic Hawaiian adventure! This series documents our very first visit to the Hawaiian Islands and we are so excited to share it with you! During this trip, we will be staying at Aulani: A Disney Resort and sailing on a 7 night Hawaiian cruise onboard NCL Pride of America departing from Honolulu on Oahu and stopping in Kahului Maui, Hilo & Kona Hawaii, and Nawiliwili Kauai! Today we arrived to the Big Island of Hawaii in the port of Hilo! Naturally, we are going to visit the famous Volcanoes National Park and self guide our way through several eruption sites, craters, lava tube, and steam vents! We hope this was helpful and fun for you! If you are interested in planing your own travels, we would love to assist you! As travel agents, our services are free to our clients, and we are here to help you with the planning and booking process! Please contact us via the travel agent information located below! Happy Travels! 🛳🎉🎊 TRAVEL AGENT INFORMATION: Matt & Chelsy Hoffman Matt.Hoffman@CruisePlanners.com HoffmanHappyTravels.com (386) 530-2773 Instagram: @Hoffman.Happy.Travels Amazon Link: Amazon.com/shop/HoffmanHappyTravels Allbirds Affiliate Link: https://shop.allbirds.com/hoffman-happy-travels (https://shop.allbirds.com/hoffman-happy-travels) Merchandise Shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/hoffman-happy-travels/ Hawaii Playlist!: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCyraoOfmP27nrOkMM4ARFUelu6xIvZWh