Hawaiian Island Cruise
February 25 – March 4, 2012 SOLD OUT

Bid the chill of winter goodbye as you begin this glorious 9 day cruise and land package. Experience five different island stops while enjoying the luxury of a beautiful cruise ship and only unpack once! Enjoy a one night stay at the beautiful Marriott Hotel just off Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, as well as free shore excursions including a guided tour of a Hawaiian Macadamia nut and fruit farm, the Volcanoes National Park Tour and the Pearl Harbor Memorial Tour.

Day 1:

Arrive in Honolulu, Hawaii's State Capital, and transfer to your 5 star hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day visiting the Botanical Gardens, checking out Diamond Head Volcano, or just strolling along the world famous Waikiki Beach. Our hotel is very close to the legendary International Market, with over 130 shops and artisan stands. Whatever you choose, Waikiki offers limitless options to keep you pleasantly occupied.

Day 2: Honolulu: Depart 8:00 PM

Wake up refreshed in this tropical paradise and prepare to board Norwegian's luxury liner, the Pride of America. Her colorful island décor brings the Aloha spirit to every deck of this ship. Enjoy awesome views from the restaurants, pools, lounges and balconies, and check out the on board Kumu Cultural Center for real Hawaiian history. Throughout the cruise there are many entertainment options─ Broadway and Vegas-style shows, comedians, singers, and acrobats. If you like, you may dance the night away in one of the many fabulous night clubs, or enjoy a nightcap in one of the ship's romantic lounges. On this cruise you'll find adventure, cultural activities, golf, horseback riding, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, and Hawaii’s famous luaus!

Day 3: Kahului (Maui): Arrive 8:00 AM

Bordered by the Maui Mountains to the west and Haleakala to the east, there is something impossibly romantic about Maui. Central Maui is home to Maui's largest town, Kahului, and its neighboring town of Wailuku. Spend the day enjoying the fragrance of the plumeria, orchids, hibiscus, and sweet ginger that grow wild throughout the island. You may decide to explore the 10,000 foot volcanic crater of Haleakala, watch sea turtles make their way to nesting sites, or feel the energy of a thundering waterfall as it cascades into a tranquil mountain pool.

The Maui Ocean Center and Pacific Paradise Luau are just two of many must see attractions here. The Pacific Paradise Luau, renowned worldwide as one of the best, features feasting and Polynesian dancing with a dramatic climax─ the Samoan fire knife dance.

Day 4: Kahului (Maui):Depart 6:00 PM

Wow! Another day in paradise! Life doesn’t get any better than this. Meander the streets of Maui, browse the shops and restaurants, and lavish in the Hawaiian sunshine. If whale watching intrigues you, there’s an opportunity to view North Pacific whales that migrate to Hawaii during the winter. With a certified marine naturalist at your side, you can hear their ethereal songs, learn about recent discoveries related to these giant mammals, and experience the thrill of getting close to them. Choose your daytime adventure and enjoy free-style dining on board the ship. Experience Hawaii with a sense of spontaneity!

Day 5: Hilo: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Our day begins at 8:00 AM on the big Island of Hawaii, in the main port of Hilo. Also known as the Orchid Island, Hilo features a wealth of gardens and greenhouses, from which masses of orchids are shipped to the mainland. This morning we will visit Rainbow Falls State Park and watch the Wailuku River rush into a stunning pool of turquoise waters. The gorge is blanketed by lush, dense tropical foliage and the pool is surrounded by beautiful wild ginger. Then we venture on to OK Farms for a private tour of this Hawaiian farming operation! This 500 acre farm specializes in macadamia nuts, coffee, exotic fruits, and spices. OK Farms has 230 plus acres of smooth shelled macadamia nut trees. The Hawaiian Islands are known as the macadamia nut capital of the world growing nearly 95% of the world’s macadamia nuts. Virtually all of the macadamia nuts are grown and come from the "Big Island" of Hawaii. Our final destination for today will be Volcanoes National Park. Learn about two of the world's most active volcanoes and how the Hawaiian Islands were formed. This evening, take pleasure as we sail by Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii’s youngest and the world’s most active and most visited volcano with 27 years of continuous eruption.

Day 6: Kona: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

As we visit Kona, explore their beautiful tidal pools. The sun always seems to shine on this region of the Big Island. You may also enjoy visiting the Captain Cook Monument (explorer James Cook), or the sacred Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park. The park preserves the site where, up until the early 19th century, Hawaiians who broke an ancient law against the gods, could be absolved.

Day 7: Nawiliwili (Kauai): Arrive 8:00 AM

Sailing through the night, we arrive in Nawiliwili on the island of Kauai at 8:00 AM. Many visitors are tempted to think of Kauai as their favorite of the Hawaiian Islands. It is home to the wettest spot on earth, Mt. Wai'ale'ale, which averages 485 inches of rain each year. This makes the island a lush, verdant paradise. Residents here embody the true "Aloha Spirit". Waimea Canyon, dubbed by Mark Twain as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, is an unforgettable, dramatic sight. Nothing can prepare you for the sight of the Fern Grotto or spectacular waterfalls that dot the island. Here you find the Allerton Gardens, considered one of the world's premiere botanical research locations, and Kipu Ranch, a paradise of tropical fern grottos, mango, guava, papaya, and other exotic fruits.

Day 8: Nawiliwili (Kauai): Depart 2:00 PM

Nawiliwili is really the name of the harbor rather than the name of a town. The port lies outside of Lihue, the main town on Kauai. While the port resides in Nawiliwili Bay, so does Kalapaki Beach. You may want to drive around to the north shore of Kauai and visit spots along the way. The Wailua River boat trip to the Fern Grotto is something first time visitors enjoy. There is great shopping at Coconut Plantation, just beyond the river, and as you make your way around the island, the scenery just gets better and better. The town of Hanalei (just beyond the first one-lane bridge that prohibits motor coaches from getting to this part of the island), is a wonderful little community with eclectic boutiques, shops, and small, wonderfully rustic restaurants.

Kauai is the land of rain forests, smooth, rounded mountains, cascading waterfalls and towering ocean cliffs. You might visit Spouting Horn, a natural attraction where water rushes under a lava formation and bursts through a small opening, spraying salt water up to 50 feet in the air. Listen to traditional live music at the Fern Grotto, a natural amphitheater which is actually a lava rock grotto covered with ferns. There is also Waimea Canyon, a ten mile long, three thousand foot deep canyon, formed by erosion from the Waimea River. The vastness of this canyon is awesome.

Kauai is the land of rain forests, smooth, rounded mountains, cascading waterfalls and towering ocean cliffs. You might visit Spouting Horn, a natural attraction where water rushes under a lava formation and bursts through a small opening, spraying salt water up to 50 feet in the air. Listen to traditional live music at the Fern Grotto, a natural amphitheatre which is actually a lava rock grotto covered with ferns. There is also Waimea Canyon, a ten mile long and three thousand feet deep canyon, formed by erosion from the Waimea River. The vastness of this canyon is unbelievable!

Day 9: Honolulu

Arriving in Honolulu at 7:00 a.m. you’ll say goodbye to the Pride of America cruise ship. Before heading to the airport, you will enjoy a tour of Pearl Harbor's famous Battleship Row. Listen to a narration of the dramatic air attack of December 7, 1941, and visit the USS Arizona and the Memorial dedicated to the 1,102 men still entombed. While visiting the museum, you will learn about Pearl Harbor Day, the Japanse strategy and military craft, and the individuals involved in the attack. Then on to other scenic locations. Along the way we will make a lunch stop and have time for some last minute souvenir shopping. After your day of sightseeing, you will transfer to the airport for your flight home. Aloha!

Day 10: Arrive Home

What's included
Ocean Cruise Transportation • All Meals On Board Ship
Hotel on Waikiki Beach • 24 Hour Room Service
Multiple Pools & Hot Tubs • Fitness Center
Five Island Stops
Pearl Harbor's USS Arizona Memorial
Volcanoes National Park • Farm Visit
Port charges, taxes, transfers to and from the airport

NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE
Fuel Surcharges if imposed by the airlines