Kauai Movie Set Excursion

Description

• Air-conditioned and licensed round-trip transportation from near your Kauai cruise pier
• English speaking, local and trained Kauai shore excursion guides
  
• Visit multiple movie sites!
  
• Sites include falls, bays, beaches, and valleys used as settings!
  
• Included lunch (Deluxe Burger with Furikake French Fries with fountain beverage, Veggie Burger,  Burger on a salad or lettuce wrap) with fountain beverage.
• All entrance fees!
  

Calling all movie and TV buffs of both current hits and classics! See multiple movie set locations that were once used in the filming of famous movies and television shows. See where "Jurassic Park" and "Gilligan's Island" were filmed. Check out where parts of "Pirates of the Caribbean" was shot, or the bay that was used in "South Pacific". Enjoy this fun-filled 6-hour narration with scenic stops and film clips from the movies shot in that very location. The locations and descriptions, along with the movies and television shows are listed below. Be sure to bring your camera along, you will see some breathtaking beauty on this excursion.

Guests will meet their guide at the Kauai cruise ship terminal where you will hop aboard the transportation and head out on a movie sight adventure around the island. There will be several stops along the way and many "drive-by" locations as well. Throughout the entire excursion, your guide will be pointing out sights and giving you lots of interesting information. Do not forget your camera!

Wailua Falls (stop)
Next, you'll be brought to Wailua Falls, which is a spectacular waterfall that cascades 80 feet down the side of a lush jungle wall into a lovely plunge pool. Many famous films and television shows have used this location such as: "Fantasy Island", "Dragonfly", "Castaway Cowboy and The Amazing Race" as well as the ever-popular "Tropic Thunder".

Hanamaula Bay (stop)
You will now enjoy Hanamaula Bay, a quiet, peaceful location with gentle breezes and lush surroundings. Although the waters close to shore are a bit murky, you can still see the brilliant blues a bit further away from shore. A stream flows into this location and the silt makes for the darker waters close to shore. This is a lovely spot and is often favored for camping, but it was also the location for scenes from: "Donovan's Reef", "Pagan Love Song", "Six Days, Seven Nights" and "Voodoo Island".


Originally opened in January 1953 as the Coco Palms Resort soon expanded when it was acquired by the famous Grace Buscher, a woman who became well known for her ability to create myths and/or expand on existing Hawaiian beliefs. Practicing the Hawaiian art of Akua (which means to restore) she had many visiting celebrities such as Bing Crosby, Gene Autry, the legendary Hawaiian Olympic champion swimmer Duke Kahanamoku, James A. Michener, and even Liberace. The palm leaves roofed cottages became a favorite spot for celebrities. Along with this history, the Coco Palm Resort has been used as a location for: "Fantasy Island", "Pagan Love Song", "She Gods of Shark Reef", "Dinocroc vs Supergator", and "Pirates of the Caribbean". It may be best known as the setting in "Blue Hawaii" where Elvis is serenading to his bride on the way to the wedding chapel.

Opaekaa Falls Lookout (stop)
Your first stop will be at the amazing Opaekaa Falls location where numerous films such as "Donovan's Reef" and "Lt. Robin Carusoe, USN" along with the classic "Seven Women from Hell" were shot. You'll immediately know why this location was picked. The Opaekaa Falls is a 151-foot waterfall that flows over basalt. Most of the time it is a double cascade, but the two sides do become one after a heavy rainfall. When that occurs, this waterfall is incredibly dramatic.

Kapa`a Town
Next, you'll head off to Kapa'a Town. According to their own description, this is a historic beachside community on Kauai's southeast shore that sits in a wistful, sweet spot between the old and new. It's a lovely place to visit and is also quite famous as being one of the locations for "Jurassic Park".

Aliomanu
A beautiful, secluded sandy beach where scenes from both "Six Days, Seven Nights" and "Voodoo Island" were filmed.

Moloaa Beach (stop)
Your next location is Moloaa Beach, which is a picturesque beach with calm waters and mild winds. Also great for snorkeling and hiking. But, what really makes Moloaa Beach famous is that it was the location for both the TV series "Gilligan's Island" and "Castaway Cowboy".

Hanalei Pier (stop)See where some of the scenes from Miss Sadie Thompson, Wackiest Ship in the Army, South Pacific, Beachhead, and Acapulco Gold were filmed.

Hanalei ValleyA scenic overlook of the area where scenes of Uncommon Valor were shot.

You will also have lunch included at the Aqua Kauai Beach Resort. Guests have a choice of one of the following:
-Club House Sandwich - slicked roasted turkey and crispy bacon with lettuce, tomato, and mayo with pickle spear and chips
-Coffee, hot tea, iced tea or soft drink
-Veggie sandwich available if ordered in advance (please make a note when ordering)

Note: Please advise reservation agent of any food allergies upon booking by adding the information in the notes section. Guests should advise the server of any food allergies when dining.

Just as a last reminder, when your location visits and lunchtime ends, you will be returned to the original meeting location just next to your Kauai cruise ship pier.

What is included?

• Air-conditioned and licensed round trip transportation from near your Kauai cruise pier
  
• English speaking, local and trained Kauai shore excursion guides
  
• Visit multiple movie sites
  
• Sites may include falls, bays, beaches and valleys used as settings
  
• Included lunch (Deluxe Burger with Furikake French Fries with fountain beverage, Veggie Burger,  Burger on a salad or lettuce wrap) with fountain beverage.
• All entrance fees

Excursion Notes

• We suggest you have cash on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Comfortable, cotton clothing is suggested.
  
• Closed toe, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended.
• Please note that there is a minimum of 6 guests required to operate this excursion. If the minimum is not met, the excursion will be cancelled but your payment is refundable.
• Please pay attention to restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if requirements are not met.
• Children under the age of 4 are FREE and must be seated on an adult's lap.

Where we meet

For the Kauai Movie Set Excursion, you will meet on the Nawiliwili Kauai cruise pier. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
  
• Guests must be able to step into and out of transportation.
  
• Guests must be able to walk over paved, gravel and uneven surfaces, some on inclines.
• There are steps required to reach several of the sites.
• Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
  
• Children under the age of 4 are free and must be seated on an adult's lap. If you want the infant to have their own seat, you must purchase a regular child ticket.
  
• Tour subject to cancellation if the minimum number of 4 guests is not met.
• This excursion is for cruise ship guests only.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.