Cruising Hawaii

Hawaii is an amazing vacation destination with lush tropical rain forests, magnificent volcanoes, and beautiful waterfalls. There is so much to see and do in the 50th state that the planning may become overwhelming. Which islands should we visit? How much time should we spend on the islands that we select? Which side of the Big Island should we stay on? One way to eliminate that uncertainty is to cruise the Hawaiian Islands. This is especially true for those who have not yet experienced the islands.

Norwegian Cruise Lines offers a seven-day Hawaii inter-island cruise on the Pride of America. This ship was built in 2005 and offers nine restaurants, nine bars and lounges, two swimming pools and a golf pro shop. NCL features Freestyle Cruising which means that you can eat where, when and with whom you want. You can also dress the way you want and at the end of your cruise, get off the ship on the schedule that works best for you.

The cruise begins in Honolulu and visits the ports of Kahului, Maui, Hilo and Kona, Hawaii, and Nawiliwili, Kaui. Passengers will have time to explore all of these ports as NCL has scheduled over 100 hours of port time. Excursions can be booked in advance and include adventures like jungle kayaking, a Haleakala Crater visit, glass-bottom boat rides, or a visit to Volcanoes National Park just to name a few.

Many passengers fly into Honolulu a few days prior to their sailing to acclimate themselves to the time difference and so that they can visit Pearl Harbor, the Polynesian Cultural Center, and the beaches of Waikiki.

Cruising the Hawaiian Islands is not only time-efficient but also cost-effective. The ship becomes your floating resort so you save valuable beach time as well as the airfare that you would spend to fly between the islands. The tedious packing/unpacking cycle that comes with visiting two or more of the islands is eliminated. And of course, all of your meals are included in the price of the cruise.

Throughout Hawaii there is present an unseen force that is felt by those who visit; it’s called the Spirit of Aloha. Aloha is a Hawaiian word commonly heard as a greeting but it also means love, kindness and compassion – feelings that surround you the moment you step foot on one of the Hawaiian Islands. Why not experience the Spirit of Aloha with an NCL Hawaiian Cruise? The Hawaiian Islands are waiting to say “e komo mai”. Welcome!