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Island hopping in the picturesque Hawaiian Islands - Bears love to swim! |
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► Day 1: Saturday, October 30 ► Port: Honolulu, Oahu ► Depart: 7 PM
Cosmopolitan Honolulu features fantastic dining, world-class shopping, historic landmarks and glamorous Waikiki Beach. You’ll also find the inspiring memorials of Pearl Harbor and the Punchbowl National Cemetery, as well as Iolani Palace, the only royal palace ever constructed on U.S. soil.
Away from the city, check out iconic Diamond Head, the famous waves along the North Shore, huge pineapple plantations, and more. Honolulu is also home the vast majority of the Islands’ gay and gay-friendly bars, restaurants, beaches and nightlife. From Queen’s Surf Beach, the appropriately named gay beach on the eastern end of Waikiki, to the venerable Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, you’ll find most of gay Hawaii right here in Honolulu. |
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► Day 2: Sunday, October 31 ► Port: Kahului, Maui ► Arrive: 8 AM (Stay Overnight)
Condé Nast Traveler voted Maui the best island in the world in 2009 for an unprecedented 15th time. This tropical paradise has it all: hundreds of spectacular beaches, cascading waterfalls, dense jungles bursting with color and tropical birds, dramatic volcanic craters and small, charming Hawaiian towns.
Once you’ve gotten enough sun-bathing and snorkeling on the beautiful, white sand beaches, Maui’s also a great place for shopping and sightseeing. The old whaling town of Lahaina is home to many quaint shops and eclectic art galleries. On the opposite side of the island, the road to Hana will lead you to the waterfall-fed pools at Oheo Gulch, a perfect place to stretch your legs and take in the view. After touring the island, we think you’ll agree – there’s no other place on Earth quite like it. |
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► Day 3: Monday, November 1 ► Port: Kahului, Maui ► Depart: 6 PM
Condé Nast Traveler voted Maui the best island in the world in 2009 for an unprecedented 15th time. This tropical paradise has it all: hundreds of spectacular beaches, cascading waterfalls, dense jungles bursting with color and tropical birds, dramatic volcanic craters and small, charming Hawaiian towns.
Once you’ve gotten enough sun-bathing and snorkeling on the beautiful, white sand beaches, Maui’s also a great place for shopping and sightseeing. The old whaling town of Lahaina is home to many quaint shops and eclectic art galleries. On the opposite side of the island, the road to Hana will lead you to the waterfall-fed pools at Oheo Gulch, a perfect place to stretch your legs and take in the view. After touring the island, we think you’ll agree – there’s no other place on Earth quite like it. |
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► Day 4: Tuesday, November 2 ► Port: Hilo, Hawaii ► Arrive: 8 AM - Depart: 6 PM
The island of Hawaii – larger than all the other Hawaiian islands combined and appropriately referred to as the Big Island – is spectacularly diverse in both landscapes and activities. The Big Island is home to two distinct sides which even residents treat like separate islands.
The Kona Side is dry and bright, while the Hilo Side is wet and tropical. The town of Hilo is very much local Hawaii, relatively undiluted by tourism. It serves as a good starting point for exploring the wonders of Kilauea Volcano up close, on a walk through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Or experience the beauty and ferocity of Hawaii's active volcano from above on a helicopter ride, where you'll view skylights, volcanic cinder cones, and possibly even molten lava. |
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► Day 5: Wednesday, November 3 ► Port: Kona, Hawaii ► Arrive: 7 AM - Depart: 6 PM
Located along Hawaii's western shore, where the slopes of Mauna Loa and Hualalai meet the sea, the dry Kona Coast is a region of endless lava fields and golden Pacific sunsets. The clear waters are perfect for diving, snorkeling, kayaking and deep-sea fishing.
Soar over the west side of the Big Island via helicopter and discover the lush green valleys, cascading waterfalls, and rugged shorelines around Waipio Valley. Or tour the historic plantation town of Kohala, then hike the Pololu Valley where you'll experience the breathtaking Kapoloa Falls. Pristine beaches, curious lava formations, the earth’s tallest sea mountain and the world’s most continuously active volcano all make this island a completely unique adventure. |
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► Day 6: Thursday, November 4 ► Port: Nawiliwili, Kauai ► Arrive: 8 AM (Stay Overnight)
Kauai, The Garden Isle, is what many people imagine when they think of Hawaii. Wide, pristine beaches, lush river valleys, exotic rainforests and jagged cliffs draped with long, misting waterfalls punctuate this island’s geography. With a smaller, semi-rural population and a fewer number of big resorts,
Kauai has an even more laid-back atmosphere than most of its sister islands. From the spectacular views at Waimea Canyon to the verdant vistas along the Napali Coast, Kauai will take your breath away. With terrain so savage that it has prevented roads from ever crossing it, the only way to see the stunning Napali Coast is via a treacherous hike on foot or from the sea looking inward. We’ll take advantage of our cruise ship home to view this famous stretch of coastline from the comfort of the Pride of America. |
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► Day 7: Friday, November 5 ► Port: Nawiliwili, Kauai ► Depart: 2 PM
Kauai, The Garden Isle, is what many people imagine when they think of Hawaii. Wide, pristine beaches, lush river valleys, exotic rainforests and jagged cliffs draped with long, misting waterfalls punctuate this island’s geography. With a smaller, semi-rural population and a fewer number of big resorts,
Kauai has an even more laid-back atmosphere than most of its sister islands. From the spectacular views at Waimea Canyon to the verdant vistas along the Napali Coast, Kauai will take your breath away. With terrain so savage that it has prevented roads from ever crossing it, the only way to see the stunning Napali Coast is via a treacherous hike on foot or from the sea looking inward. We’ll take advantage of our cruise ship home to view this famous stretch of coastline from the comfort of the Pride of America. |
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► Day 8: Saturday, November 6 ► Port: Honolulu, Oahu ► Arrive: 7 AM
Cosmopolitan Honolulu features fantastic dining, world-class shopping, historic landmarks and glamorous Waikiki Beach. You’ll also find the inspiring memorials of Pearl Harbor and the Punchbowl National Cemetery, as well as Iolani Palace, the only royal palace ever constructed on U.S. soil.
Away from the city, check out iconic Diamond Head, the famous waves along the North Shore, huge pineapple plantations, and more. Honolulu is also home the vast majority of the Islands’ gay and gay-friendly bars, restaurants, beaches and nightlife. From Queen’s Surf Beach, the appropriately named gay beach on the eastern end of Waikiki, to the venerable Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, you’ll find most of gay Hawaii right here in Honolulu. |
