HAWAII BIG ISLAND! Volcanoes National Park and Punalu'u BLACK SAND BEACH!! (NCL Pride of America)

Wow! This cruise is going by so fast! We are already visiting our third Hawaiian Island which is the big island of Hawaii. Today we are porting in Hilo and have plans to see a volcano and a black sand beach!
We taxi over to the airport to get our rental car... which was sooo much easier than in Maui! And they surprised us with an upgrade to a sports car!! Off to the volcano!! We arrive at Volcanoes National Park and go to the visitor's center to get the lay of the land. In speaking to a park ranger, she tells us that we won't see any red lava during the day, you really have to come at night to see this. But we can experience everything else. There are some amazing lookouts over the crater where you can see the constant smoke AND we were able to walk through the lava tubes! Pretty cool!
Then we are on the hunt for black sand! We drive about 40 minutes south to Punalu'u Black Sand Beach... and just WOW! This is like nothing we have ever seen before! It is beautiful... and hot! I mean it is volcanic after all...
On the way back, we grab some lunch and then have to find a waterfall before heading back to the ship... Akaka Falls was a beautiful waterfall to see... and a much shorter hike than the one on Oahu!! Such a fun day!
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  • @terireid651
    @terireid6512 жыл бұрын

    My late husband and I celebrated our 25th in Hawaii also in 1995. We went to Maui and then spent a few days on the island of Lanai. Blessings to you both and God bless. You are wonderful examples to your children.

  • @carriehayes246
    @carriehayes2462 жыл бұрын

    Your reaction to the black sand reminds me of my first time in New Orleans for Jazz Festival and my amazement at the red dirt. In western Washington State dirt is brown.

  • @msokie7056
    @msokie70562 жыл бұрын

    Thank u for sharing your special day! Everything is beautiful there. May God bless u with another 25 years🙂

  • @jennmcgee1027
    @jennmcgee10272 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary to an adorable. Couple!! May you have many more happy years together! Hawaii has so many wonders to see, enjoy them all!

  • @dearmepa1
    @dearmepa12 жыл бұрын

    Oh I so loved this one too! Everything looks so lush and green! The food at the diner looked awesome but that milkshake was the bomb! I loved the close ups of the black sand running through your fingers! I was there once a long time ago! You helped bring back those memories! Thanks for mentioning the gas prices as I was curious! Hawaii has always been expensive and you really have to plan for this kind of vacation adventure. Did you have a travel agent help with preplanning? Ohana in Hawaii means extended family and I sure do appreciate you taking us along on your travels, like family, none of us are then forgotten or left behind!🥰Happy anniversary you two!!!

  • @wendikeanu6089

    @wendikeanu6089

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hawaii is a very expensive place for residents like myself to Iive its the ohana & beauty that keeps us here. Also it people from out of the state/other countries buy up houses make it expensive for our own local adults to purchase homes.

  • @kenandcoreen7179
    @kenandcoreen71792 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 25 years of marriage! Hubby and I just celebrated 37 years. Wishing you both all the best.

  • @yvette968
    @yvette9682 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations 🍾 to you both. 25 yrs that’s wonderful ❤️

  • @Christianrose1974
    @Christianrose19742 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary you two!!! I love how much you adore each other. The black sand was super cool!!!

  • @lindasalconi2039
    @lindasalconi20392 жыл бұрын

    Happy anniversary to you two ,what a beautiful way to celabrate

  • @patrellaadams8700
    @patrellaadams87002 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary @BEAUTIFUL HAWAII

  • @deborahbolton3417
    @deborahbolton34172 жыл бұрын

    You describe everything in this video terrific! It really makes me want to go! I really love the scenery and that sand at the beach was beautiful, and that hamburger looks so good. Happy anniversary again and thanks for a wonderful wonderful video💖⚓️🛳💐🍾🥂🎉💖

  • @yogerke
    @yogerke2 жыл бұрын

    Happy anniversary to you both and may you have many more years of happiness, blessings and love together

  • @rickw.1520
    @rickw.15202 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary to a great couple! What a wonderful way to spend the day! Here’s to the next 25 years!

  • @maryanncapece2623
    @maryanncapece26232 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary to both of you!! 💖💖🎉🎉🍺🍹

  • @LeoRousseau
    @LeoRousseau2 жыл бұрын

    Love you guys! Smash that like button folks!!! 🇺🇦🇺🇸🤜

  • @NiaCarignan
    @NiaCarignan Жыл бұрын

    In 2021 my husband booked this same cruise for our 25th in 2023! We started watching you to get some inspiration. What a kick that this was your 25th too! Happy Anniversary!

  • @brigand13
    @brigand132 жыл бұрын

    Y'all are adorable! Congrats and a belated happy anniversary!

  • @lam4517
    @lam4517 Жыл бұрын

    I am loving these logs thank you so much for sharing.

  • @barbarafollett3430
    @barbarafollett34302 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary you two!! Many more happy years together! Enjoy your trip.....

  • @canadafragrancereviewerdia9119
    @canadafragrancereviewerdia91192 ай бұрын

    I am a little late watching this but been binge watching your videos, Happy Anniversary so you will be coming up to 26 years, you two are the cutest couple, i love watching your videos. I especially love the Hawaii ones as its a place i have always wanted to go to.

  • @FREEDOMREDBIRD
    @FREEDOMREDBIRD2 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary guys! Fantastic celebration! Beautiful place again!

  • @38nannette
    @38nannette2 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary; thanks for sharing it with us. You are both an inspiration as a couple and delightful people to spend time with

  • @lkaybird13
    @lkaybird132 жыл бұрын

    Great Vlog..I loved this excursion

  • @imuawarriors
    @imuawarriors Жыл бұрын

    love your enthusiasm and respect for our aina (land). perfect examples of how to be a visitor anywhere...

  • @RockSimmer-gal4God
    @RockSimmer-gal4God2 жыл бұрын

    That volcano looks awesome!!! The black sand beach is awesome!!! Happy anniversary!!! Spam has no taste!!!

  • @DoctorCara
    @DoctorCara2 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary!! Very cool lava rock and volcano!

  • @travishurst3095
    @travishurst30952 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary guys many more to come

  • @RaggedyAnn66
    @RaggedyAnn662 жыл бұрын

    My Mom and I were on the Pride of America; August, 2011. My Mom loved the Cadillac Diner! Thanks for bringing back memories.

  • @jameswulzen590
    @jameswulzen5902 жыл бұрын

    Glad your having a good time on the island.

  • @susan9553
    @susan95532 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on your 25th anniversary. You look so in love. Beautiful pictures today and that black sand, 🤩. Thanks for sharing.

  • @102810281028nl
    @102810281028nl2 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary, still watching video on the television love it so far. Grabbed my phone so I could comment Happy Anniversary right away. Food looks amazing always.

  • @betsyrose9233
    @betsyrose92332 жыл бұрын

    Happy 25 years to you both!!!!!💐❤️I have really enjoyed watching you guys basically since you started your KZread

  • @margiecarson3170
    @margiecarson31702 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary and many, many more🎉. Can’t think of a better way to celebrate.

  • @rhondawilson1206
    @rhondawilson12062 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary...and love your videos, and Hawaii!

  • @purposeawaken8374
    @purposeawaken83742 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary 🎉 thanks for sharing your time in beautiful Hawaii.. My bf and I will be on the Big Island 🏝️ in a week .. & I'm so excited to see the sights!!

  • @wendysmith6981
    @wendysmith69812 жыл бұрын

    Happy anniversary. May you have many more wonderful years together. Take care.

  • @sirrobertrobertson6836
    @sirrobertrobertson68362 жыл бұрын

    Wow.! Are you still in Hawaii since I left.? I sure would like to have stayed much longer. Cheers.!😀

  • @kerriwhite4113
    @kerriwhite41132 жыл бұрын

    Kilauea IKI crater was a great experience for us. wonderful hike

  • @goinsomewhere5700
    @goinsomewhere57002 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary! What a beautiful place to celebrate.

  • @dianejohnson6867
    @dianejohnson68672 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary and many more blessings. 😍

  • @eleanor4482
    @eleanor44822 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary. I am a fan of Spam so love Loco Moco. Thanks for sharing.😎

  • @Michael-wg1mt
    @Michael-wg1mt2 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary, great spot to celebrate

  • @wendellaustria1962
    @wendellaustria19622 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you enjoyed our Island ! Hauʻoli lā makahiki !!

  • @nicolecorsillo
    @nicolecorsillo2 жыл бұрын

    Loved this!! Happy Anniversary to you both!! 💕

  • @donnawood271
    @donnawood2712 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love you guys you were so awesome and I’m so glad that I got to meet your oldest son and his beautiful absolutely gorgeous breathtaking wife and he’s a mighty mighty mighty handsome young man but I loved it when Jason said Yep you’re not having it back now that was too cute you guys are so awesome💕💕💕 You guys are always so upbeat my now 17-month-old granddaughter loves watching you guys and I think it’s just your voices and your tune and Jess you’re being genuine you’re very genuine happy happy anniversary

  • @expeditionangie
    @expeditionangie2 жыл бұрын

    Awwwww happy anniversary!!!

  • @ginettetrudel716
    @ginettetrudel7162 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary!! 🥰 Sorry I'm a bit late Hihi 🤭 but better late than never, right?! 😅 Love all your work! One day, I'll go on a Cruise with you both! 🥰 (I hope!)

  • @dawnrusso3278
    @dawnrusso32782 жыл бұрын

    Happy anniversary. The best way to see the lava is to take a helicopter tour. Those are super fun

  • @paulvandyke7037
    @paulvandyke70372 жыл бұрын

    congrats on 25 together. I have enjoyed sharing your travels, y'all have so much fun together

  • @lisaanderson8235
    @lisaanderson82352 жыл бұрын

    Happy anniversary, you crazy kids! 🥂❤️❤️

  • @williamhearrin2486
    @williamhearrin24862 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy watching your videos!

  • @Stephrp613
    @Stephrp6132 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary Alisa & Jason! Looks like a great way to spend an anniversary!!

  • @alishamaryleerichardson-go2106
    @alishamaryleerichardson-go21062 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary... great video!!

  • @Funsizecruiser
    @Funsizecruiser2 жыл бұрын

    I love seeing this!!! You guys- HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY!!🥰🥰🥰 What a very special way to celebrate!! Love you guys!❤

  • @angelapeterson1124
    @angelapeterson11242 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your videos and your positive energy!

  • @frankie2257
    @frankie22572 жыл бұрын

    Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary! Love your videos!

  • @elsieryan3915
    @elsieryan39152 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary from Ireland, we are just back from the Big island & Maui, our second visit to the volcano, great place to view & even see some orange eruption during day time is the viewing point on devastation trail, also nearest point to eruption site

  • @vickielopresti5767
    @vickielopresti57672 жыл бұрын

    We actually celebrated our 25th on Tahiti! But have been to the Big Island about 5 times, twice on the Cruise ship! The last time, there on the ship....we actually decided just to stay on, we were 20 of us, that day, and we got treated like royalty! The crew had their fire drills and lifeboat drills, and they gave the few of us, lunch in one of specialty restaurants, no extra charge, and a fixed menu... which i remember was so good, and super delish.....the chef came to visit, as did all the big wigs, On the ship..... and we had no idea that they would do this. Not having alot of people, no need to waste food , like having the buffet open. It was a very special memory. We love Hawaii, snd have gone back to all the islands and stayed for extented times. On Maui...the best place to buy food and gas for the car, is Costco! The Big Island, both times we have done it, the Captain, the evening they move from Hilo to Kona side....at the southern part, turned the ship, 360° multiple times so everyone, including crew could see the volcano flowing down into the sea! All orange and reds! Great photos! Glad you are enjoying this cruise! Vickie from SE Pa

  • @bobbistieff3372
    @bobbistieff33722 жыл бұрын

    Happy anniversary 🎉 💗 💓 💖 💛 💕

  • @chuckbeatty1464
    @chuckbeatty14642 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on your anniversary I'm glad I got to see it

  • @rital2109
    @rital21092 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on 25 yrs, 🥂

  • @vickigardner3518
    @vickigardner35182 жыл бұрын

    We did visit Punalu'u black sand beach also - there were many turtles there at that time! I bought a sweatshirt! Am so living vicariously through you guys! Mahalo for sharing! Ha'oli la Ho'omana'o! (Happy Anniversary!)

  • @lifewithgrandmabev
    @lifewithgrandmabev2 жыл бұрын

    Fun time.

  • @lindalaliberte8704
    @lindalaliberte87042 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary to one of the nicest couples on KZread. 🥂🍾 😀

  • @13soulz
    @13soulz2 жыл бұрын

    Aloha from Volcano! On my way to Punaluu then Headed to Kona for a rising south swell! Surf 🏄‍♂️ is gonna be great today! Glad to see you all had a great time here as this is a special place. Hope you make it back there is so much more to this island 🏝

  • @JimmyVYouTube
    @JimmyVYouTube2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations Alisa and Jason Happy 25th and what a great place to celebrate

  • @feliciasmith8189
    @feliciasmith81892 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary!! Love the Hawaii videos!

  • @heathermiddleton4958
    @heathermiddleton49582 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary you two love 💘 birds 🐦.

  • @barbaradudley4083
    @barbaradudley4083 Жыл бұрын

    Happy belated Anniversary 💓, we was in Hawaii in 2004 and I want to go back!!

  • @mandybruner731
    @mandybruner7312 жыл бұрын

    Happy 25th!! What a way to spend it in Hawaii💕.

  • @heatherhallacy8434
    @heatherhallacy8434 Жыл бұрын

    Happy 25th and many more adventurous Years for you

  • @BigAL68xyz
    @BigAL68xyz Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 25 years!!! My wife and I also want to do this cruise for our 25th (coming up June 2024) and - funds permitting - we will. Looks like a blast!

  • @luvablesweetnsassy
    @luvablesweetnsassy2 жыл бұрын

    Happy 25!!! 💕

  • @user-ow7bn7gs1k
    @user-ow7bn7gs1k2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats

  • @sabrinacrowe3526
    @sabrinacrowe35262 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary to both of you. 🙂

  • @kimcourtney5934
    @kimcourtney59342 жыл бұрын

    Happy anniversary to you both🥂

  • @jackredmond6023
    @jackredmond60232 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary!

  • @crystalcard9985
    @crystalcard99852 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations to both of you. You are making me excited for my trip in 2025 with my husband for our 25th.

  • @barbielou5611
    @barbielou56112 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary ❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹😊

  • @playinghooky2352
    @playinghooky23522 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations you 2!!! 25 year! With your son and daughter-in-law in Hawaii how much better can it get? I hope one day I can join you guys on a vacation!

  • @AFelizDay
    @AFelizDay2 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary guys!!!!!!!

  • @gonzalezdaniela4873
    @gonzalezdaniela48732 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary!! You can see the love and the care you guys have towards each other in each video! Love it!

  • @terijones4357
    @terijones43572 жыл бұрын

    We’re loving your videos! Both my boys are Navy boys and stationed at Pearl Harbor/Hickam. We have loved visiting and getting to see all the islands. 👍

  • @terijones4357

    @terijones4357

    2 жыл бұрын

    And happy anniversary! Hubby and I just celebrated 34 years! 💕

  • @deannazampa5286

    @deannazampa5286

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pearl Harbor is on our next trip list!

  • @jameswulzen590
    @jameswulzen5902 жыл бұрын

    I have lived on the Big Island for 45 years and it's been wonderful, both my kids were born In Hilo and I now live in Ocean View, I'm 83 in a wheelchair.

  • @amydenis9605
    @amydenis96052 жыл бұрын

    Happy anniversary! 🎉

  • @cherylrucinski1386
    @cherylrucinski13862 жыл бұрын

    I got me some spam after this cruise and have been eating spam omelettes for breakfast, so yummy.

  • @blair583
    @blair5832 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary 🍾❤️

  • @kevinburke3718
    @kevinburke37182 жыл бұрын

    Happy anniversary 🎉

  • @Scubasteve56444
    @Scubasteve564442 жыл бұрын

    Happy anniversary 🥂

  • @jackieb1022
    @jackieb10222 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations guys!! Happy 25th!

  • @georges7340
    @georges73402 жыл бұрын

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ! Hope you're enjoying Hawai'i and the "Pride of America"!! We did it in 2012 and had a blast! 😉😉😉😎😎😎

  • @Halivan
    @Halivan2 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary! I’m enjoying your Hawaii vlogs. I’ve been to all the places you guys are showing 😊 Greece has some amazing black sand beaches too, the problem is that I had black sand trapped in my bathing suit that never left even after washing numerous times! Lol!

  • @susanjennings9624
    @susanjennings96242 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary 🥂

  • @barbielou5611
    @barbielou56112 жыл бұрын

    Love your necklace Jason 😊😊😊

  • @Todd4America
    @Todd4America2 жыл бұрын

    Happy 25th Anniversary and many more

  • @lynnfranklin5098
    @lynnfranklin50982 жыл бұрын

    We were lucky enough to be in both Alaska and Hawaii when they celebrated 50 years of statehood. Scary. Thinking I Am older then some states 😂

  • @michelleb749
    @michelleb7492 жыл бұрын

    Happy Silver Anniversary!

  • @jamiehoward3151
    @jamiehoward31512 жыл бұрын

    HAPPY Anniversary y'all ❤

  • @paulaworkman2578
    @paulaworkman25782 жыл бұрын

    Happy Anniversary

  • @janinebell763
    @janinebell7632 жыл бұрын

    They have black sand at Piha beach in New Zealand. Happy anniversary to you both. May you have many more.