Disney Cruise Line recently added a selection of port adventures for guests to choose when sailing to Hilo, Hawai’i aboard the Disney Wonder in 2015. The Disney Wonder is scheduled to make two calls to Hilo in 2015, once during each of the Disney Wonder’s 10-Night Hawaiian Cruises.
Below are brief summaries of each port adventure with links for more information on each.
- Best of Hilo
Enjoy an overview of Hilo in air-conditioned comfort. This adventure includes stops at the ‘Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, Shinmachi Memorial, the gold statue of King Kamehameha and a visit to the world famous Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut factory. - Culinary Hawai‘i Home Tour
Share our “ohana” for a day and go local. Take a rare opportunity to tour 3 truly unique and unusual private homes in Hilo. Tour homes and gardens and enjoy a fabulous three course brunch provided. - Formations of Pele—Kilauea Volcano by Helicopter
Take off in a helicopter and fly for approximately 45 minutes to observe the ever-changing colors and landscape of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Search for active lava flows and see where molten lava erupts into the Pacific Ocean as waves crash ashore. - Gourmet Volcano Adventure
Explore Kilauea Volcano in a unique way by taking the road less traveled with a small group of no more than 12 Guests. Delight your taste buds with 100% Hawaiian grown coffee, gourmet wines and handmade chocolate treats created only on this island. - Hilo Bay Waterfall Kayaking Adventure
Enjoy a great day on the water with fun guides and amazing views. Hilo is situated in a portion of Hawai‘i’s rainforest country, so be prepared for plenty of rainbows and a lush coastline and possibly a glimpse of the Mauna Kea Summit. - Imiloa Astronomy Center
Tour Hawai‘i’s newest visitor destination – the Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i. Featuring state of the art exhibits, it celebrates Hawaiian navigation and culture and the modern journeys of exploration by today’s astronomers on Mauna Kea Volcano. - Kilauea Volcano Bicycle Adventure
Experience the volcano up close and personal as you ride through lush rainforest and lava frozen in time on your 21 speed mountain bike. Embrace this natural wonder that was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982! - Mauna Kea Summit Adventure
Get ready for a provocative journey through space and time. From sea level to the high alpine witness the dramatic diversity of the island’s landscape during a visit to Mauna Kea, the summit of Hawai‘i’s most sacred mountain. - Rainforest Zipline & Waterfall
Combine the exhilarating fun of zip lining with the stunning beauty of the botanical gardens and awe-inspiring waterfalls during this half day adventure. - Secrets of Puna
Explore Kilauea, the newest land on earth, cool off under swaying palm trees in a natural lava rock lagoon and feel the warmth of a black-sand beach between your toes. Hawaiian BBQ lunch included at a private working macadamia nut and honey farm. - Volcano National Park Odyssey & Macadamia Nut Factory
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is Hawai‘i’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take the scenic crater rim drive, visit the Jagger Museum and steam vents, and complete your tour with a visit to the world-famous Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory. - Volcano Nationl Park Odyssey & Macadamia Nut Factory— Adult Only Departure
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is Hawai‘i’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take the scenic crater rim drive, visit the Jagger Museum and steam vents, and complete your tour with a visit to the world-famous Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory. - Waterfall, Cave & Black Sand Cove
This adventure takes you off the beaten path to explore remote treasures often unseen by the average traveler. You will be traveling in small groups for an intimate experience while taking in the spectacular wild beauty of coastal Hilo.
2015 Disney Wonder Sailings Featuring Hilo, Hawai’i
10-Night Hawaiian Cruise on Disney Wonder – Itinerary A from Vancouver
Vancouver • At Sea • At Sea • At Sea • At Sea • At Sea • Hilo • Nawiliwili • Kahului • Honolulu
- September 7, 2015
10-Night Hawaiian Cruise on Disney Wonder – Itinerary B from Honolulu
Honolulu • Kahului • Kahului • Hilo • Nawiliwili • At Sea • At Sea • At Sea • At Sea • At Sea
- September 17, 2014
Additionally, there is an interesting article by Tom Bricker of Things to do in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that may help you plan you day in Hilo.