FLIGHT TO HONOLULU:

Ah, the warm breezes and carefree island wonders that await us in Hawaii. We transfer to the Charlotte airport to board our flight today, bound for “paradise in the Pacific.” In the evening we arrive in Honolulu and board our luxury liner, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America.

KAHULUI, MAUI:

Maui is called “The Valley Isle,” a name that implies a sort of relaxed peacefulness. This tropical paradise has it all: hundreds of spectacular beaches, cascading waterfalls, voluptuous jungles bursting with color and birdsong, dramatic volcanic craters and small, charming Hawaiian towns. You’ll agree, there’s nothing on earth quite like it. There are many optional excursion possibilities and we overnight here so we will have more opportunities for sightseeing.

KAHULUI, MAUI • AT SEA:

We spend the bulk of the day here in Maui so make sure you see it all before our late afternoon departure.

HILO, HAWAII:

“The Big Island” offers two dramatically different experiences, from lush rainforests of Hilo to the arid coast of Kona. Larger than Hawaii’s other main islands combined, the Big Island of Hawaii is spectacularly diverse in both landscapes and activities. Pristine beaches, curious lava formations, the earth’s tallest sea mountain all make this island a completely unique adventure. Enjoy your time in paradise. Tonight we sail by Mount Kilauea (the world’s most continuously active volcano).

KONA, HAWAII:

Today we move around “The Big Island” to the other side where we drop anchor at Kona. Located on Hawaii’s western shore where the slopes of Mauna Loa and Hualalai meet the sea, the Kona Coast is a region of endless lava fields and golden Pacific sunsets. The clear waters are perfect for diving, snorkeling, and deep-sea fishing. It’s the geography of the Big Island that makes Kona, Hawaii, the sportfishing capital of the Pacific. At the heart of the Kona Coast lies the charming resort village of Kailua. Because two other “Kailuas” exist within the state, the Big Island’s Kailua is often called Kailua- Kona for clarity. Five huge mountain masses protect the Kona coast from the winds resulting in sea conditions that are usually as calm as a lake.

NAWILIWILI, KAUAI, HAWAII:

Beautiful Nawiliwili is your passage into the sacred “Garden Isle.” We overnight here in Nawiliwili giving us more time to enjoy this beautiful place. Kauai offers a different kind of paradise, more low-key and pristine, and somehow more authentic. A Kauai rule states no building can exceed the height of a coconut tree, so the skyline is dominated by swaying palms, majestic mountains and almost daily rainbows.

NAWILIWILI, KAUAI • AT SEA:

We depart this magnificent island early this afternoon. Enjoy the rest of the day at sea aboard the Pride of America, designed to reflect many diverse parts of the country, from an Alaskan Gold Rush Pub to a New Orleans’ Mardi Gras Cabaret Lounge to a Hawaii-themed Aloha Café and Waikiki Bar. We will be able to experience the flavor of the US while enjoying the Aloha spirit of the crew on board.

HONOLULU, OAHU • HOME:

This morning we disembark in Honolulu. Our flight departs late this afternoon allowing you time to take an optional tour of Honolulu & Pearl Harbor.