NCL Hawaii inter-island (Pride of America): what excursions cost
For a family of four doing one popular excursion in each port, NCL's own excursions on a typical NCL Hawaii inter-island (Pride of America) itinerary cost about $2,800, against $1,921 for the same tour types booked independently: a saving of $880 (November 2026).
A typical 7-night NCL Hawaii inter-island (Pride of America) sailing from Honolulu. Exact ports vary by ship and date, so check your own itinerary; every port links to its full comparison.
| Port | Popular pick | NCL | Independent | Saving for 4 | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maui (Kahului) | Beach break / beach club | $276 | $178 | $394 | 5/5 |
| Hilo | Nature / waterfall / park | $197 | $188 | $39 | 5/5 |
| Konatender port | Snorkel tour | $227 | $115 | $447 | 4/5 |
"Popular pick" is the tour type NCL sells most of in that port. Prices are medians per adult; NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices..
Questions
How much do excursions cost on a NCL Hawaii inter-island (Pride of America) cruise?
Picking the most commonly sold tour type in each port, NCL's excursions add up to about $700 per person, or $2,800 for a family of four.
How much can you save booking NCL Hawaii inter-island (Pride of America) excursions yourself?
About $220 per person across 3 ports, or $880 for four people, before any child discounts.
Which NCL Hawaii inter-island (Pride of America) port is riskiest for independent tours?
Kona, a tender port: Volcanoes National Park is about 2h30 each way from Kona.
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