CRUISING HAWAII
Hawaii brings thoughts of gentle breezes, spectacular scenery, migrating whales, authentic luaus, lovely hula dancers, exotic snorkeling, the fireworks of an active volcano cascading into the sea and beaches that are way beyond beautiful. Well, it is all true!
The islands of Hawaii, even though a part of our United States, present a whole different world to the “people of the Mainland.”
Seven day cruises on Norwegian Cruise line give you the unique opportunity to explore four of the islands in a leisurely fashion from Honolulu. The only cruise line that makes this possible, because of maritime laws, begins and ends on the island of Oahu. On a seven day cruise, you typically visit the islands of Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island of Hawaii.
To do justice a trip to a Hawaii vacation, a cruiser taking a seven day voyage MUST spend a few extra days on this popular island. Everyone has to experience Pearl Harbor, the Polynesian Culture Center, Waikiki Beach, and the scenery, cuisine and culture that abound on this unique island. Hotels can be arranged in every price range. Walking or taking a bus or car around the island is easy. Enjoy Honolulu for itself before venturing to the other islands.
Other cruise lines, such as Holland American and Princess, offer many 15 day R/T itineraries from the west coast of the main land to Hawaii. Itineraries differ but all offer you the chance to enjoy sailing the Pacific, while enjoying the ship and its activities, and then visit several of the Hawaiian Islands.
Various cruise lines offer Hawaii as a part of a repositioning cruise. Several lines also offer cruise itineraries that include only Hawaii and Tahiti islands. The options are many depending on the time frame you have planned for this cruise adventure.
Valcanic geology abounds, but each island has its own flavor and attractions.
MAUI has 2 distinct personalities, but our favorite activities are centered around La Haina where the humpback whales are migrating between December and March. Snorkel or dive with the manta rays….Attend an authentic luau….Travel or bike to the top of Haleakaka….Take the gorgeous drive to Hana.
KAUAI, the garden island, is a paradise of its own. Visit the Grand Canyon of Hawaii where Jurassic Park was filmed. Travel to the NaPali coast, passing the famous beach from the film “South Pacific”. It truly is a paradise with its green foliage and miles of beaches.
HAWAII, The Big Island, has 2 ports that highlight its attractions, Hilo and Kona. You can travel to Mount Kilauea, Hawaii’s active volcano. Nighttime cruising, offered by many of the popular cruise lines, gives you a front row seat to this night time spectacle of fireworks when the molten lava flows into the sea.
The slow pace and happy smiles of Hawaii welcome your visit. Call us at 800/829-9781 for specific dates and cruise ships. E Mail us at axatravel@aol.com and we will be happy to send you brochures and offer suggestions to make your Hawaiian visit possible. We love Hawaii and its beautiful scenery, culture and people. Let us make your visit to this unique part of America possible in the coming year.
- SAT 01MAY Honolulu, Oahu Depart 7PM
- SUN 02MAY Hilo, Hawaii Arrive 8AM Depart 6PM
- MON 03MAY Day at Sea
- TUE 04MAY Kahului, Maui Arrive 8AM Depart 6PM
- WED 05MAY Kona, Hawaii Arrive 7AM Depart 6PM
- THU 06MAY Nawilliwili, Kauai Arrive 8AM
- FRI 07MAY Nawilliwili, Kauai Depart 2PM
- SAT 08MAY Honolulu, Oahu Arrive 7AM