Excursion Historical kona on a walking tasting tour tour at Kailua Kona

Savour the fresh and delicious flavours of beautiful Kona during this epicurean walking and tasting excursion.

Kona, Ali'i Drive, Walking & Tasting Tour

Depart the pier for the scenic and guided walking tour along beautiful Ali'i Drive in search of the most popular local specialities and spirits. Kona is a foodie's paradise, and this walking and tasting tour is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the Kona food scene. Each restaurant serves a delicious dish to delight your senses, with an emphasis on the fresh fish for which Kona is renowned. In fact, some of the restaurants visited have been featured on the Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives! TV show on the Food Network. Enjoy wonderful drink pairings with your food, including Hawaiian cocktails, local beer, and wine.

Ocean View Seafood Restaurant, Chowder, Prosecco, Oceanside Restaurant, Mai Tai, Poke Shack

Your first stop is at the Ocean View Seafood Restaurant. Sample their delicious seafood chowder with a glass of prosecco, then continue your stroll to the Oceanside Restaurant, where a stop is made for a refreshing mini-Mai Tai. Following your visit, walk on over to the Poke Shack. Here, try one of their many different poke combinations, each bursting with flavour.

Kona Farmer's Market, Fruit & Nuts, Kona's Newest Restaurant, Fish & Chips, Gelateria, Gelato

Next, head over to the Kona Farmer's Market for samples of fresh fruit and macadamia nuts, then the Panoramic Ocean View Restaurant to sample yet another local seafood speciality. Afterward, walk to Kona's Newest Restaurant to try their fish and chips. A final stop is made at the Gelateria for a refreshing gelato. In addition to fabulous food and drinks, learn about Kona's fascinating and colourful history, its past kings and queens, and the origins and successes of the restaurants featured on this tour. At the conclusion of your guided walking and tasting tour of Kona, return to the pier on-foot (approximately 1 mile from Kona Pier).

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Kona, Ali'i Drive, Ocean View Seafood Restaurant, Oceanside Restaurant, Poke Shack, Kona Farmer's Market, Kona's Newest Restaurant, Gelateria, Tastings

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking and standing for approximately two miles (about 3.2 kilometres), at times over uneven and natural surfaces and inclines, with four steps to negotiate at the Poke Shack, eight steps at both the Ocean View Seafood Restaurant and Oceanside Restaurant, 10 steps at the Panoramic Ocean View Restaurant, and 23 steps at Kona's Newest Restaurant. This tour is not suitable for guests with seafood allergies, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, bottled water, and US Dollars or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least 12 years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Guests must be at least 21 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Food and beverage selections served during this tour are subject to change without prior notice. Additional food and beverages are available at each guest's own expense. Umbrellas are provided, if needed. This tour does not operate on major holidays. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment. Guests must sign a waiver in order to participate in this tour.