BIG ISLAND Port Guide: Hilo vs Kona 🚢 NCL Pride of America

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Here is the ULTIMATE DIY Itinerary for your time on the Big Island! Sailing on NCL Pride of America Hawaii Cruise offers you a chance to see both Hilo and Kona. When you see "Big Island" on your cruise itinerary, it can be confusing. You are docking at two completely different ports: Hilo Port and Kona Port. Hilo is for adventure, volcanoes, and waterfalls, while Kona is for mountains, rainforests, and world-famous coffee. ➡️ Get the FREE PDF BIG ISLAND Port Guide [https://geni.us/NCLPrideofAmerica] I detail the very best do-it-yourself (DIY) shore excursion plan so you can see the top sights without overpaying for cruise line tours. In this video, we cover: • Hilo Port Guide: Everything you need to know about Volcanoes National Park, finding active lava, and the specific route to take at Akaka Falls (Don't go left!). • Kona Port Guide: How to navigate this tender port and where to find the BEST free Kona coffee tour on the island. • Time Saving Tips: How to save time throughout your port days TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS: Intro: 00:01 Volcano: 00:41 Waterfalls: 05:04 Hilo: 07:58 Kona Port: 09:05 Coffee Farm: 09:45 Rainforest: 11:55 Kona: 12:48 Conclusion: 13:20 #PrideofAmericaPlannerGuide #PrideofAmerica #HawaiiCruise #bigisland #bigislandofhawaii #hilohawaii #konahawaii #hawaiivolcano #hiloport #konaport

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