- Travel to the bottom of 4,000-foot-high sea cliffs and 100-foot waterfalls in Kauai.Waterfall image by Lo Zio from Fotolia.com
Surfing, the ancient sport of Hawaiian kings, is popular on every island throughout the islands. It is just one of the many activities you can try while on shore during an affordable Hawaiian cruise. Guests can come nose-to-nose with some of the world's most active volcanoes, such as Mount Kilauea which has erupted nearly continuously since 1983. You can then retire to one of the ship's many whirlpools, lounges or spas. - Carnival Cruise Lines offers a Hawaiian cruise on the Carnival Spirit that boards in Ensenada, Mexico. The 12-day cruise travels to ports in Hilo, Kona, Kauai, Maui before arriving in Honolulu on the final day of the trip. Guests can stroll through the Japanese Yedo Garden and the tropical rainforest in Hilo and go scuba diving or snorkeling in Kona or visit the Hulihee Palace. You can visit the Captain Cook's Monument and the Russian Fort Elizabeth in Kauai or explore the island's wet caves. Explore the Kahana Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary and the Seven Sacred Pools in Maui or hike to the 130-foot Lower Puohokamoa waterfalls. Throughout the cruise guests are welcome to enjoy the nine-hole miniature golf course, waterslides and whirlpools, fitness center, sauna, casino and the numerous restaurants and bars.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33178
888-227-6482
carnival.com - Celebrity Cruises offers a 10-night Hawaiian cruise onboard the Celebrity Century that boards in Ensenada, Mexico. The ship travels to Hilo, Mount Kilauea, Kailua Kona and Lahaina before it reaches journey's end in Honolulu. Visit Akaka Falls and Nani Mau Gardens in Hilo before cruising by Mount Kilauea. This volcano is the youngest in Hawaii but has been rated the most active in the world. Guests may have the opportunity to see the lava flow down its mountainside as the ship passes by. Go on an underwater adventure onboard the Atlantis submarine in Kailua Kona, or watch dolphins and whales swim beneath your feet while you sail along in a glass-bottomed boat. See the Haleakala Crater and Hana Rainforest Preserve on a helicopter ride in Lahaina then visit the Arizona Memorial Museum in Honolulu on the final day of the vacation. While on board the ship, dine in one of its many restaurants, have a drink in one of the bars or lounges or indulge in pampering treatments at the spa.
Celebrity Cruises
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, Fl 33132
800-647-2251
celebritycruises.com - Norwegian Cruise Line offers a seven-day, round-trip Hawaiian cruise from Honolulu aboard the Pride of America cruise ship. The ship makes port in Maui, Hilo, Kona, Kauai before returning to Honolulu on the final day of the voyage. Guests may choose from a multitude of shore excursions at each port or create their own itinerary for exploring the islands of Hawaii. Guests can go snorkeling in Maui at one of the world's top 10 snorkeling sites. Historic buildings abound in Hilo and the 4,000-foot active Kilauea volcano is a sight to see in the Volcanoes National Park. Kona offers plenty of surfing, kayaking and deep-sea fishing opportunities on its coast. You also may explore the sea caves and waterfalls throughout the rainforest in Kauai. The ship's standard accommodations include two single beds and an en suite bathroom with shower. Dine at one of the onboard restaurants or order room service available 24 hours a day. Some ship amenities include a video arcade, theater, hot tubs, swimming pool, fitness center, spa, library and art gallery.
Norwegian Cruise Line
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, Florida 33126
305-436-4000
ncl.com
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