Hi there. We're trying to book an excursion in Hilo. We're looking at a 9:10am tour departure (a helo in Hilo!) at the nearby airport (approx a 10-minute Uber ride from the cruise pier), and we arrive at 8am on the Koningsdam.
Having never been there, we're wondering if this is manageable, and specifically, how long it typically takes to get off the ship. If we're at the gangway early, it should be pretty straightforward, right? Barring any unforseen problems or huge delays getting off the ship.
Later excursions are sold out, until 4pm or so, and that's too late as we've got a 5:30 all-aboard.
Thanks, cruisers.