Kona Shore Excursion: Kona History and Culture Tour

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Location:Kona, Hawaii
Duration:4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
TOUR Code:5123PRTKON521

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While you’re in port in Kona, get a taste of Big Island history and culture on this shore excursion. Learn about the history of Kona at Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park – an ancient Hawaiian place of refuge for law breakers. Visit Saint Benedict’s Painted Church, where Belgian-born priest Father Velghe painted colorful biblical scenes on the walls of the church. Finish your day at Royal Kona Coffee and sample a delicious Kona cup of joe.

Highlights

Historical and cultural tour of Kona
Admire beautiful, three-dimensional paintings at St Benedict's Painted Church
Learn how Kona coffee is processed and enjoy a free sample
Learn about how Kona coffee is processed and enjoy a free sample
Free port pickup and drop-off
Covered by Viator's worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship

The Big Island isn’t only breathtaking scenery and beaches – it also has a history and culture just waiting to be explored on a shore excursion. On this historical and cultural tour of Kona, you’ll take a step back in time to Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, which translates to “Place of Refuge at Honaunau.” In ancient Hawaii, residents who broke Hawaii’s system of kapu (law) would receive death as punishment. The only option for survival would be to escape to the nearest puuhonua, or place of refuge.

Today, you can experience the peace of Puuhonua o Honoaunau National Historical Park, where ancient temples and ki’i (carved wooden images) hint at stories from the past. Stroll around this palm-covered sanctuary and enjoy the view of Honaunau Bay.

Continue your historical journey to St. Benedict’s Painted Church, where Belgian-born Father Velghe’s three-dimensional paintings depict heroes from the Bible. This artwork served as an important teaching tool in a time when many people couldn’t read and write. Father Velghe painted this church in 1842, and this parish continues the work Father Velghe began more than a century ago.

Finish your shore excursion at the Royal Kona Coffee Visitor Center, where you’ll see how coffee “cherries” are processed into delicious Royal Kona coffee. Enjoy the view of Kealakekua Bay in the distance and savor a sample of Kona coffee.

Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return back to the ship in Kona Pier for this activity. If your ship is delayed and you are unable attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.

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Schedule Details

Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park

Departs:

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Departure Point: Kona Pier (Only Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and Carnival ship passengers may book this shore excursion) Departure Time:

10:00am

Duration:

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Return details:

2:30 pm to Kona Pier

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

Transport by air-conditioned coach
Professional guide
Port pickup and drop off

Exclusions:

Souvenirs
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
This shore excursion can only be booked by Norwegian Cruise Line Pride of America passengers, Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Sea passengers, and Carnival Spirit passengers

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