• 11 Days
  • From $6,999
  • Airfare Included

Hawaiian Islands Land & Cruise

Tour Style:
Land & Cruise
Activity Level:
Leisurely
Highest Elevation:
4,025 ft on Oahu
24 Meals:
8 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 8 Dinners

Discover the magic of Hawaii as you explore four breathtaking islands aboard Norwegian Cruise Lineโ€™s Pride of America, where ocean views, island hospitality, and included onboard dining await. Fly into Honolulu for two nights at a beautiful oceanfront resort with private balconies. Enjoy a guided city tour, a moving visit to Pearl Harbor National Memorial, and an authentic luau along the golden sands of Waikiki Beach. Next, set sail on a luxurious seven-night cruise featuring ports of call on Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, and Kauai. Take advantage of ample free time to explore at your own pace, along with guided tours of Rainbow Falls and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. On the final night, we toast to our island adventures at an exclusive cocktail party before returning to Honolulu for a scenic drive to Oahuโ€™s iconic North Shore and our flight home.

Trip overview may vary by departure.

  • Day 1: Fly to Oahu
    Upon arriving in Honolulu, a traditional lei greeting welcomes us to the Islands of Aloha. We check into our beautiful resort, where weโ€™ll stay for the next two nights, nestled along the white sands of Waikiki Beach with views of Diamond Head Crater.
  • Day 2: Pearl Harbor & Authentic Luau
    Our adventure begins with a guided Honolulu city tour, including Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Explore exhibits highlighting the events of December 7, 1941, watch a documentary, and take a Navy-operated boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial* to pay our respects. After getting to know fellow travelers over a Welcome Lunch, we continue our scenic drive past the Hawaii State Capitol, Iolani Palace, and Punchbowl Crater. Next, we take in breathtaking coastal views at Halona Blowhole and Nuโ€™uanu Pali Lookout. As the day winds down, we experience an authentic Hawaiian luau at our resort, featuring a Mai Tai, lei-making, and a mouthwatering buffet. The evening comes alive with traditional music, dancing, and chants from islands across the South Pacific, culminating with a spectacular fire-knife performance! *The Navy launch to the USS Arizona Memorial is subject to weather and availability through the National Park Service. Tickets are confirmed the day prior.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 3: Set Sail
    We savor a relaxing morning before transferring to Norwegian Cruise Lineโ€™s Pride of America, the worldโ€™s only U.S.-flagged cruise ship, for our seven-night voyage. With NCLโ€™s Freestyle Cruising, you can set your own pace with a variety of activities and dining options. Whether getting pampered at the spa, listening to live music, joining a lively deck party, socializing with fellow travelers, or learning about local culture from a Native ambassador, there are countless ways to spend your time on board.

    Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 4: Kahului, Maui
    Today is yours to explore Maui, known for its long blankets of green valleys carved into the soaring mountains. You may enjoy playing a round of golf or soaking up the sun on a gorgeous beach overlooking the North Pacific Ocean, which is frequented by calving humpback whales throughout the winter.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 5: The Valley Isle
    Take advantage of another full day on Maui to spend as you please! Relax on board with a variety of entertainment and dining options, explore independently, or choose from NCLโ€™s incredible excursions, such as the Road to Hana.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 6: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    This morning, our ship docks in Hilo on the Big Island, the gateway to a fascinating world of volcanic landscapes. We board a motorcoach and travel to Rainbow Falls to admire colorful rainbows in the mist as water cascades from 80 feet above. Our journey continues to a restaurant outside of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for lunch. Afterwards, our private driver-guide leads us inside the park to share fascinating insights into the islandโ€™s creation and the volcanic forces that have shaped its landscape over 70 million years. Gaze upon volcanic craters, steam vents, lava formations, and more. Back on the ship, we begin our cruise around the Big Island.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 7: Kailua-Kona, The Big Island
    We anchor off the Big Islandโ€™s west coast this morning, taking tenders ashore into the heart of Kailua-Kona. Spend the day pursuing personal interests with optional shore excursions and activities, from hiking a black sand beach and exploring coral reefs on a glass-bottom boat to making your own roast at a coffee farm. You might also explore historic Kona, including Puโ€™uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park and St. Benedictโ€™s historic โ€œPainted Church,โ€ known for its colorful murals depicting biblical scenes.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 8: Nawiliwili, Kauai
    Our morning begins on Kauaiโ€™s southeast coast. Browse charming local shops, relax on Kalapaki Beach, or enjoy an oceanfront walk to Kukiโ€™i Point Lighthouse. You may also take advantage of NCLโ€™s many excursions to make the most of your day, including a trip to Waimea Canyon or Smithโ€™s Fern Grotto.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 9: The Garden Isle
    Enjoy another full day to discover the lush paradise of rainforests, tropical flowers, magnificent canyons, and sun-kissed beaches that earned this island its nickname, The Garden Isle. This is a wonderful time to take an optional Mokihana Helicopter adventure for breathtaking aerial views of hidden valleys, dramatic cliffs, and the mysterious โ€œValley of the Lost Tribe.โ€ This evening, our ship cruises back towards Oahu as we celebrate our Hawaiian getaway with a special Farewell Dinner, followed by a private cocktail party where we raise a glass to new friendships and wonderful memories.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 10: Oahuโ€™s North Shore
    After disembarking in Honolulu, we enjoy beautiful scenery en route to Oahuโ€™s legendary North Shore, known for its world-famous surf beaches and glimpses of Old Hawaii. We arrive in Haleiwa for lunch at leisure before boarding our overnight flight back to the mainland.

    Meals Included: Breakfast

  • Day 11: Arrive Home
    A hui hou (until we meet again).

What's Included

All Accommodations

  • 2 nights at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
  • 7 nights aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America

Attractions & Highlights

  • Honolulu guided city tour feat. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
  • Pa'ina Waikiki Luau
  • Pearl Harbor National Memorial feat. USS Arizona Memorial *Subject to availability
  • Ports of call: Kahului, Maui; Hilo, Big Island; Kona, Big Island (tender port); Nawiliwili, Kauai
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park private tour
  • Rainbow Falls
  • Oahu North Shore

24 Excellent Meals

  • Authentic Hawaiian buffet dinner at Pa'ina Waikiki Luau
  • Welcome Lunch at Restaurant 604
  • All meals included aboard the ship with Freestyle Dining
  • Lunch near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  • Farewell Dinner & private cocktail party aboard the ship

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