We’re putting the finishing touches on your port excursions, and this page is where we’ll match your family with the best options for our group.
All excursions are optional but highly recommended, and are designed to be fun, educational, and memorable for both kids and adults.
Instead of cruise line tours, we partner with small, family-run local operators so your money supports the communities we visit.
All our excursions are private to our group, and our guides are carefully chosen for their ability to lead fun, engaging, and meaningful experiences for world-schooled kids.
Below you’ll find the proposed excursions with approximate per-person prices. Final rates will depend on how many families join each tour.
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Cancellations, Refunds & Travel Insurance
Each port excursion is arranged with an independent local tour operator or small business, and each operator has its own cancellation and refund terms.
We will always do our best to recover as much of your payment as possible if plans change. However, refunds cannot always be guaranteed.
Refunds may not be possible close to the excursion date. This is especially true once transportation, guides, entrance tickets, deposits, or other operator costs have already been paid.
Refunds may not be possible if your cancellation would increase the cost for the rest of the group. Many excursions are priced as a group package, with fixed costs divided among participants. If one family withdraws after pricing has been finalized, we may not be able to issue a refund without increasing the price for everyone else.
Personal cancellations are generally non-refundable once the booking is confirmed. This may include illness, missed transportation, changes in personal plans, or choosing not to attend.
If the cruise ship misses the port, we will pursue the maximum refund available from the operator. Many operators offer at least partial refunds in this situation, but a 100% refund cannot always be guaranteed, particularly if the operator has already incurred non-refundable expenses.
Our goal is never to keep money that can reasonably be returned. We will always request the maximum refund available from the operator, while also making sure one family’s cancellation does not create additional costs for the rest of the group.
Because of this, we strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that covers excursions and trip interruptions.
If you need to make an insurance claim, Every Avenue can provide an official letter confirming the circumstances of the missed excursion, including situations such as illness, other personal emergencies, or the cruise ship being unable to call at the scheduled port.
By booking a port excursion, you acknowledge that refunds are subject to the local operator’s policies, payments already made on behalf of the group, and the effect a cancellation may have on the remaining participants. Please only book if you are comfortable with these conditions.
Welcome, Family!
This is your private planning page to explore and select the port excursions that are the best fit for your crew.
Take your time reading through the excursions below, talk together about what sounds most exciting, and choose the ones you’d love to join.
You can return to this page anytime to keep track of which excursions you’ve already marked as interested in.
We’ll handle everything behind the scenes so you can relax and enjoy each port day without stress.
How Pricing Works
Flat fee, split by participants: The per-person price depends on how many people join.
Approximate rates for now: Final pricing will be confirmed once we know the full headcount.
The more accurate your selections are, the more accurate our final pricing will be.
Please Note: Clicking "I’m interested" only registers your interest and helps us estimate group size. It is not a booking and does not require payment. Reservations are only confirmed after you complete payment.
Before You Sign Up: Please Read
Prices shown during the interest poll are approximate estimates only. They are meant to help families decide whether they may be interested in an excursion.
Prices depend on the final group size. Many excursion costs, such as transportation, guides, and logistics, are fixed and divided among participants. A group of 21 may therefore have a different per-person price than a group of 29, even if both fall within the same estimated 20–30 person range.
Initial prices are estimates, not guaranteed rates. Estimates are based on the expected group size and the information available at the time of the poll.
Pricing can change. Final rates may be affected by exchange rates, operator pricing and availability, entrance fees, transportation costs, itinerary changes, inflation, or other logistical factors.
Pricing can vary between sailings. Even the same excursion in the same port with the same operator may have a different price on another sailing.
Final pricing is confirmed after the interest poll closes. We use the estimated participant count to confirm the itinerary and request an updated quote from the operator.
In some cases, the price may need to increase after you have already booked. Group pricing is based on the number of participants expected to join. If fewer people ultimately book or participate than anticipated, the cost per person may increase. If this happens, we will let the group know the additional amount required to keep the excursion running. Families can then choose whether they are comfortable paying the difference and continuing with the tour. If the group does not wish to proceed at the revised price, we may cancel the excursion and issue a full refund to everyone.
The price on the official booking/payment page is the confirmed booking price based on the expected group size at that time. Please review the excursion details and price carefully before completing payment. In the uncommon event that participant numbers later fall significantly below expectations, the group may be offered the choice between paying an additional amount or cancelling the excursion for a full refund.
Voting “interested” does not obligate you to book. The interest poll simply helps us estimate group size and pricing.
Some excursions have a strict participant limit. Even if more people vote “interested,” we may only be able to take a certain number based on bus capacity, boat size, operator limits, or the type of tour. In these cases, spots are first come, first served once booking opens. Voting does not guarantee a spot, so if you want to join, please book as soon as possible once the Book Now button is available.
We always work to keep our group excursions as affordable as possible. Any post-booking price adjustment would only be made when necessary to keep the excursion operating at a lower-than-expected participant count, and only if all participating families agree to do so.
Each port excursion is arranged with an independent local tour operator or small business, and each operator has its own cancellation and refund terms.
We will always do our best to recover as much of your payment as possible if plans change. However, refunds cannot always be guaranteed.
Refunds may not be possible close to the excursion date. This is especially true once transportation, guides, entrance tickets, deposits, or other operator costs have already been paid.
Refunds may not be possible if your cancellation would increase the cost for the rest of the group. Many excursions are priced as a group package, with fixed costs divided among participants. If one family withdraws after pricing has been finalized, we may not be able to issue a refund without increasing the price for everyone else.
Personal cancellations are generally non-refundable once the booking is confirmed. This may include illness, missed transportation, changes in personal plans, or choosing not to attend.
If the cruise ship misses the port, we will pursue the maximum refund available from the operator. Many operators offer at least partial refunds in this situation, but a 100% refund cannot always be guaranteed, particularly if the operator has already incurred non-refundable expenses.
Our goal is never to keep money that can reasonably be returned. We will always request the maximum refund available from the operator, while also making sure one family’s cancellation does not create additional costs for the rest of the group.
Because of this, we strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that covers excursions and trip interruptions.
If you need to make an insurance claim, Every Avenue can provide an official letter confirming the circumstances of the missed excursion, including situations such as illness, other personal emergencies, or the cruise ship being unable to call at the scheduled port.
By booking a port excursion, you acknowledge that refunds are subject to the local operator’s policies, payments already made on behalf of the group, and the effect a cancellation may have on the remaining participants. Please only book if you are comfortable with these conditions.
No-shows and late arrivals: If someone misses the meeting time, returns late to the meeting point, or otherwise misses the excursion, the excursion is non-refundable.
Partial participation: If someone chooses to leave an excursion early or skip part of it, there is no partial refund.
Operator changes: Local operators may occasionally need to change the vehicle, guide, order of stops, timing, or itinerary for operational, weather, safety, or availability reasons. Minor changes do not automatically qualify for a refund.
Weather: If the excursion still operates safely despite rain or less-than-ideal weather, choosing not to participate would normally be treated as a personal cancellation.
Minimum numbers: If not enough people book and the excursion cannot operate at the planned price, we may need to cancel the excursion, adjust the itinerary, or offer participants a revised price before proceeding.
Non-refundable components: Tickets, permits, meals, transportation deposits, or other prepaid costs may remain non-refundable even when the operator refunds the rest.
Refund timing: Any refund must first be received back from the operator, so refunds may take time and cannot necessarily be issued immediately.
9 people already joined
Kids: 7b, 10g, 11b, 14g, 15b
Waitangi / Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Waitangi Glow Worm Caves, Māori Culture & Bay of Islands Highlights
📅 November 8, 2026
🕒 Approximately 6 hours
💲 210
Experience some of the Bay of Islands’ strongest natural and cultural highlights in one day. Walk beneath thousands of glow worms inside the Kawiti Caves, discover quirky New Zealand architecture in Kawakawa, and spend the afternoon at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds learning about the founding history of modern New Zealand through guided interpretation and a Māori cultural performance.
Kawiti Glow Worm Caves: Join a full guided cave tour beneath limestone formations illuminated by thousands of native glow worms, while learning about the cave system and its importance to the local Māori community.
Kawakawa & Hundertwasser: Stop in Kawakawa to discover a colorful architectural landmark created by Austrian-New Zealand artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Learn about his distinctive approach to art, nature, and sustainable design, with time for an early lunch nearby.
Waitangi Lookout: Pause for views across the Bay of Islands before continuing to the Treaty Grounds.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds: Explore one of New Zealand’s most important historic sites and learn about the Treaty of Waitangi and the relationship between Māori and the British Crown.
Māori Cultural Performance: Experience traditional Māori culture through a live performance included as part of the Waitangi visit.
Paihia Free Time: Guests may finish in Paihia for shopping and a short look around town, with a complimentary shuttle available back to Waitangi Wharf.
Included: Transportation, driver and tour guides, Kawiti Glow Worm Caves full tour, Waitangi Treaty Grounds admission, cultural performance, sightseeing stops, and complimentary return shuttle from Paihia to the wharf. Entrancee fees alone come to about $70 per person, and they are all included in this tour.
Step into Middle-earth on a guided visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set, exploring the rolling green hills, Hobbit Holes, and famous locations created for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. With lunch time at The Shires Rest before the tour and scenic countryside along the drive, this is a relaxed option for families who want a fully immersive movie experience.
Hobbiton Movie Set: Join a guided tour through the film set, exploring Hobbit Holes, pathways, gardens, and recognizable locations from the movies.
Middle-earth Storytelling: Learn how the movie set was created and hear behind-the-scenes details about filming and the transformation of this working farm into the Shire.
The Shires Rest: Enjoy time for lunch before the tour at The Shires Rest Café. Lunch is paid separately.
Scenic Drive: Travel through the Waikato countryside between Tauranga and Hobbiton, with scenic and city sights along the return journey.
Included: Round-trip transportation and guided Hobbiton Movie Set admission.
17 people already joined
Kids: 7b, 7g, 9b, 11b, 13g, 14g, 15b
Tauranga, New Zealand
Option 2: Rotorua Māori Culture, Te Puia & Redwoods
📅 Nov 10, 2026
🕒 Approximately 7.5–8 hours
💲 adults: 210
💲 kids: 160
Experience Rotorua’s Māori culture, geothermal landscapes, and famous redwood forest in one full day. Explore Te Puia with a guided tour and cultural performance, see Rotorua’s main city sights, then walk high among the towering redwoods before visiting the Glow Worm Grotto.
Te Puia: Join a 90-minute guided experience through the geothermal valley, including Pōhutu Geyser, the Kiwi Conservation Centre, and the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, followed by a 30-minute cultural performance featuring pōhiri, waiata, poi and haka.
Rotorua City Highlights: See landmarks including Government Gardens, Rachel Spring, and the Rotorua lakefront during a guided city drive.
Redwoods Forest Treewalk & Glow Worm Grotto: Walk among the towering redwoods on elevated forest pathways before experiencing the Glow Worm Grotto.
Lunch: Time is available for food at Te Puia’s on-site café, but lunch is paid separately.
Included: Round-trip transportation from the cruise port, Te Puia guided tour and Māori cultural performance (approx. $80 USD value), Rotorua sightseeing, Redwoods Treewalk (approx. $26 USD value), and Glow Worm Grotto add-on (approx. $11 USD value).
25 people already joined
Kids: 6g, 7b, 7g, 7b, 9b, 9b, 10b, 11b, 11b, 12b, 14b, 14g, 15b
Suva, Fiji
Suva Culture, Village & Nature Experience
📅 Nov 13, 2026
🕒 Approximately 6–7 hours
💲 99
Experience Fiji through its people, traditions, food, and rainforest landscapes. Visit a local market, spend time with the Colo-i-Suva community through hands-on cultural activities, enjoy a traditional Fijian lunch and meke performance, then finish with time in the rainforest and waterfalls of Colo-i-Suva Forest Park.
Local Market: Begin with a short visit to see tropical produce, local ingredients, and everyday Fijian life.
Colo-i-Suva Community Experience: Take part in an interactive cultural program centered on traditional storytelling, games, weaving and handicrafts, local plants, food preparation, music, dance, and community interaction. The operator will confirm as many of these activities as possible in advance.
Traditional Meke Performance: Experience a traditional Fijian performance combining singing, chanting, music, and coordinated movement to share stories and cultural traditions.
Traditional Fijian Lunch: Enjoy an included local-style meal that may feature chicken or fish, cassava or taro, seasonal vegetables, coconut-based dishes, tropical fruit, and other regional specialties. Vegetarian and dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.
Colo-i-Suva Forest & Waterfall: Explore the lush rainforest and waterfall area, with an opportunity to swim when weather and water conditions are considered safe.
Included: Private transportation, cruise-terminal pick-up and drop-off, guides and drivers, village/community experience and fees, traditional lunch, meke performance, Colo-i-Suva Forest Park admission, drinking water, and all listed activity and entrance fees.
22 people already joined
Kids: 7b, 7g, 8b, 9b, 9b, 10b, 10g, 11b, 12g, 14g, 15b
Papeete, Tahiti
Tahiti Whale Watching & Snorkeling Adventure
📅 Nov 18, 2026
🕒 Approximately 4 hours
💲 150
Explore Tahiti’s beautiful waters on a marine wildlife adventure combining whale watching, snorkeling, and encounters with tropical sea life. Head out with experienced local guides in search of humpback whales, explore the island’s underwater world, and enjoy the chance to encounter rays, sea turtles, and colorful tropical fish.
Humpback Whale Watching: Head out into Tahiti’s waters in search of humpback whales during the final days of their seasonal migration. The guides will look for signs of whale activity and, if conditions and regulations permit, there may be opportunities to observe them in the water.
Important – End of Whale Season: Tahiti’s whale-watching season typically ends around November 20th, meaning our excursion takes place right at the end of the season. The operator has advised that we may still encounter whales, but sightings are less likely than during peak season and are not guaranteed. If seeing whales is your main reason for booking, this may not be the right excursion for you.
Snorkeling & Marine Life: Regardless of whale sightings, the crew will focus on exploring Tahiti’s underwater world. If no whales are found, the excursion will shift toward snorkeling and searching for other marine life, including sea turtles, rays, and tropical fish.
Tahiti’s Ocean Scenery: Enjoy beautiful views of Tahiti’s coastline, lush mountains, and clear tropical waters while cruising between potential wildlife and snorkeling locations.
Flexible Wildlife Experience: As this is a nature-focused excursion, the itinerary will depend on weather, sea conditions, and wildlife activity. The crew will adapt the experience to make the most of the day.
Included: Boat excursion, experienced local crew, guided marine wildlife experience, and snorkeling opportunities.
Please note: This is a marine wildlife adventure, not a guaranteed whale-watching excursion. Guests should be comfortable swimming in open water if they wish to participate in in-water wildlife encounters.
Explore Moorea’s spectacular lagoon on a private boat adventure designed around the group and the conditions of the day. Cruise past the island’s famous bays, search for marine life, and stop to snorkel in clear tropical waters where you may encounter stingrays, sharks, turtles, and colorful fish.
Moorea Lagoon: Cruise through Moorea’s turquoise lagoon, with the route kept flexible depending on weather, sea conditions, and what the group would most like to see.
Opunohu & Cook’s Bays: See two of Moorea’s most iconic bays from the water, surrounded by dramatic volcanic mountains.
Stingrays & Sharks: Pass through areas known for stingrays and sharks, with opportunities to observe local marine life.
Guided Snorkeling Stop: Stop to snorkel in the lagoon, where you may see stingrays, sharks, sea turtles, tropical fish, and other marine life. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Free Souvenir Video: The guide will film the experience and provide a complimentary souvenir video of the tour.
Included: Cruise ship dock pick-up and return, private boat tour, guide, snorkeling gear including mask, snorkel and fins, neoprene flotation vests or life jackets, water and juice, and complimentary souvenir video.
Optional Activities: Jet ski and ATV tours are also available separately. These activities are not suitable for children under 5.
24 people already joined
Kids: 6b, 6g, 7b, 7b, 8b, 8b, 9b, 10g, 11b, 12g, 13g, 14g, 15b
Hilo, Hawaii
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Black Sand Beach & Rainbow Falls
📅 Nov 27, 2026
🕒 Approximately 6 hours
💲 120
Discover the incredible volcanic landscapes and natural beauty of Hawaii's Big Island! Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, where we'll try to get as close as safely and legally possible to the current lava flow, if there is any at that moment. Walk through an ancient lava tube, visit a beautiful black sand beach, and admire one of Hilo's famous waterfalls.
This is a special excursion organized by Elena and Cheryl from our Worldschooling Journeys team , who have experience exploring this area. In order to avoid an expensive commercial tour, they've put together the itinerary themselves, helping us keep the experience more affordable and tailored to our group's educational needs.
Richardson Black Sand Beach: Stop at one of Hilo’s beautiful black sand beaches for approximately 15–20 minutes to admire the volcanic shoreline and coastal scenery.
Rainbow Falls: Visit this famous Hilo waterfall, surrounded by lush tropical greenery, for approximately 15 minutes.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park: Explore one of Hawaii’s most fascinating volcanic landscapes, including the visitor center, Kīlauea crater viewpoints, steam bluffs, and steam vents. Learn about the volcanic activity that continues to shape the Big Island.
Thurston Lava Tube (Nāhuku): Walk through an incredible natural tunnel formed by flowing lava hundreds of years ago, now surrounded by lush tropical rainforest.
Big Island Candies: Stop at this famous local confectionery to browse Hawaiian-made chocolates, cookies, and other sweet treats, with the opportunity to purchase souvenirs.
Lunch Stop: Enjoy a break for lunch at a convenient local restaurant or food stop along the route. Lunch is at your own expense.
Included: Private transportation, cruise-port pickup and drop-off, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park admission, Rainbow Falls visit, and one bottle of water per passenger.
Not included: Lunch, additional snacks and drinks, and personal expenses.
Please note: The itinerary may be adjusted depending on traffic, weather, and National Park conditions. Lava sightings are not guaranteed.
Voting “yes” or “interested” does not mean you are booked. The poll is only used to estimate group size and calculate the price per person.
Once pricing is confirmed, a Book Now button will appear. You are only officially booked once you complete payment and receive your confirmation receipt by email.
Booking openings and deadlines are announced in the main WhatsApp group only. We do not send individual DMs or follow up with people who voted interested but did not book.
If you do not complete your booking by the communicated deadline, we will assume you have changed your mind and your spot may no longer be available.