The World's 4 Best Shore Excursions Cave Tours

1.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 363 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $154Our pick

Ride from Hilo port or your hotel with a local guide such as Ellen, Troy, Dave, or Lori. Walk through Kaumana Caves, see lava trees and eruption damage, visit black-sand shores, and stop for local food. Expect uneven ground, rain, and a small group of up to 14 people.

“Great communication and easy pick up from cruise ship terminal. Our tour guide and driver, Dave, was fantastic. His knowledge and love for Hilo and all of Hawaii was evident. We learned so much about the lava flows, Rainbow falls, history, and culture of the area.”

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2.Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 317 reviews · from $139

Spend 5.5 hours touring the Bay of Islands with a local driver-guide such as Dyson, Rob, or Greg. See Haruru Falls, walk among ancient kauri, visit the Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, and sample Makana chocolate. The small-group format suits cruise passengers with limited time.

“Driver, Dyson, was unhurried , knowledgeable and friendly. Each stop we made was exceptional with the cave an education into the world of glow worms and Māori history.”

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3.Kona Shore Excursion: Wild Dolphin Reefs Snorkel and Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149

Leave the Kailua-Kona pier by Zodiac for Kealakekua Bay, with stops for sea caves, lava formations, dolphins, and whales when conditions allow. Snorkel for about an hour near the Captain Cook Monument, then enjoy lunch, snacks, drinks, and attentive crew support before returning to port.

“No snorkeling in cave. The place we snorkel had hardly any fish. Not impressed with crew. Won't recommend”

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4.Gibraltar Shore Excursion: The Original Rock & Caves Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours · from $101Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at the cruise port for a small-group van tour of Gibraltar. Visit Europa Point, the Upper Rock, St. Michael’s Cave, Princess Caroline’s Battery, and the Moorish Castle before duty-free shopping. Expect short stops, uneven ground, and striking views of Africa.

“Great tour of Gibraltar, really easy to find the guide at the port and recommend this for anyone on a cruise ship and porting in Gibraltar.”

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