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We Visited Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on a Cruise Excursion — Here's What We Saw

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❤️ Best for CoupleSouth_pacific · 16 nightsFrom Long BeachVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We're on the Big Island of Hawaii — and we're standing at the edge of an active volcano!

We had a great time here on the Big Island. We went up to the Volcano National Park.

Wish we would have had more time today as it usually is on trips, but uh we're having a great time on this adventure.

Very beautiful island.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider purchasing an America the Beautiful pass for free entry to national parks.
Budget for excursion costs, such as $200 per person for the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park tour.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of excursions and park entryThe excursion cost $200 each, and park entry is $30 per vehicle; consider the America the Beautiful pass for savings.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on a cruise excursion?
QHow much does the excursion cost and what are the entry fees?

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Port Highlights

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Top: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Gardens ($200 each)
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YouTube Video Description

We're on the Big Island of Hawaii — and we're standing at the edge of an active volcano! Join Terry and Lidia as we explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and discover the raw power of Mt. Kilauea on our 16-night cruise excursion from Long Beach to Hawaii.On this excursion from our cruise ship, we visit four unforgettable spots on the Big Island of Hawaii: 🌋 The smoking summit vents of Mt. Kilauea — one of the world's most active volcanoes 💨 The eerie steam vents in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 🏨 The historic Hawaii Volcano House — a lodge right on the rim of the crater 🌺 Liliuokalani Gardens and Bayfront Beach Park in HiloWhether you're planning a Big Island Hawaii cruise excursion, thinking about Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, or just love experiencing the natural wonders of the world through our eyes — this one is not to be missed.We love to travel and share our adventures here on Lidia's World. Life is too short not to have fun, right?💬 Have you ever visited Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or been to the Big Island? Tell us about it in the comments — we'd love to hear your story!If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more travel adventures, cruise excursions, and retirement life from Terry and Lidia!About Our Trip: We sailed 16 nights roundtrip from Long Beach, California visiting 4 Hawaiian islands. This Big Island excursion was one of the highlights of the entire voyage.📌 More Travel Adventures from Lidia's World: • Emerald Princess — Full Deck by Deck Ship Tour • 2026 Eurodam — Full Cruise Ship Tour • Caribbean Princess — Full Ship Tour 2026 • Cunard Queen Elizabeth — Full Ship Tour 🚢 This cruise is part of our Terry and Lidia Travel series. ▶️ Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr-X1IvD3CApbdZx1iacNUnX5tzi1bL4x ▶️ See our ship tours & cruise port guides on Lidia’s World