• 11 Days
  • From $6,399
  • Airfare Included

Hawaiian Islands Land & Cruise

Tour Style:
Land & Cruise
Activity Level:
Relaxing
Highest Elevation:
4,000 ft
22 Meals:
8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners

Discover four beautiful Hawaiian Islands aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America with the perfect blend of leisure time and activities, plus all meals included on the ship. Fly into Honolulu, where we embark on a city tour with a visit to Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Our luxurious cruise ship then takes us on an incredible seven-night journey, featuring ports of call on Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, and Kauai. There is plenty of leisure time on each island to spend as you wish, and we also enjoy two amazing shore excursions as a group: an exclusive Hawaii Volcanoes National Park tour on the Big Island and an authentic luau with dinner at Luau Kalamaku. After disembarking in Honolulu, we conclude our time in paradise with a private tour of Oahu’s North Shore.

Trip overview may vary by departure.

  • Day 1: Fly to Oahu
    A traditional lei greeting welcomes us to the Islands of Aloha. We check in to our beautiful hotel for the next two nights, nestled along the white sands of Waikiki Beach with views of Diamond Head crater. Enjoy soaking up the warm Hawaiian breeze from your private lanai.
  • Day 2: Pearl Harbor & City Tour
    Today, we explore Honolulu’s must-see attractions and get to know fellow travelers over a delicious Welcome Lunch. Journey to the most moving site on Oahu: Pearl Harbor National Memorial. At the visitor center, browse exhibits that recall the pivotal day that catapulted the United States into World War II and take a Navy launch to the USS Arizona Memorial, which spans the sunken battleship. On our city tour, view the volcanic-shaped Hawaiian State Capitol building as well as Iolani Palace, the only palace in the country once inhabited by a reigning monarch. We also drive through the Punchbowl, an extinct volcano and home of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The evening is at your leisure. After an included breakfast, we embark on a tour of the capital city that includes the most moving site on Oahu: Pearl Harbor National Memorial. At the visitor center, view galleries and exhibits that recall December 7, 1941, the day that catapulted the United States into World War II. We enjoy a documentary film and a Navy launch out to the USS Arizona Memorial to observe the sunken battleship. This afternoon, get to know fellow travelers over a Welcome Lunch. Our city tour continues with views of the volcanic-shaped Hawaii State Capitol building and Iolani Palace, home to Hawaii's last reigning monarchs. We also drive through the Punchbowl, an extinct volcano and home of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. *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

  • Day 3: Pride of America
    We indulge in a relaxing morning before transferring to the only U.S.-flagged cruise ship, Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America, for our seven-night cruise. Enjoy all the benefits of NCL’s Freestyle Cruising, where you set your own schedule with a variety of activities and dining options. There are countless ways to spend your time on board such as getting pampered at the spa, listening to live music, joining one of the ship’s popular deck parties, sipping a mai tai at the bar, or learning about local culture from a Native ambassador.

    Meals Included: Dinner

  • Day 4: Maui
    Our first port of call is Kahului, Maui. The day is yours to explore the Valley Isle, named for its long blankets of green basins set against soaring mountains. You may enjoy playing a round of golf or soaking up the sun on a gorgeous beach while taking in views of 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! Choose from NCL’s incredible excursions, explore independently, or relax on board with a variety of entertainment and dining options.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 6: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    Our ship docks in Hilo on the Big Island this morning, the gateway to a fascinating world of active volcanoes. We board a comfortable motorcoach and travel to Rainbow Falls, hoping to see one of its colorful spectrums of light as the water cascades from 80 feet above. Our journey continues to a restaurant just outside of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for lunch. Afterwards, our private driver-guide takes us inside the park to share fascinating insight about the creation of the islands as we witness how 70 million years of volcanic activity has shaped the landscape. Gaze upon volcanic craters, steam vents, eerie lava formations, and more. Back on the ship, we begin our cruise around the Big Island to Kona.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 7: The Big Island
    We anchor off the coast of the Big Island’s leeward (west) side this morning, taking tenders into the heart of Kailua-Kona. Spend the day pursuing personal interests with a variety of shore excursions and activities to choose from. You may enjoy a black sand beach hike, a glass-bottom reef tour, or an enriching coffee farm visit to make your own fresh roast. A tour of historic Kona is also an option, including sights of Old Hawaii at Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park and St. Benedict's historic painted church, noted for its colorful murals depicting biblical scenes.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 8: Authentic Luau
    This morning’s port of call is Nawiliwili, Kauai. Known as the Garden Isle, this island is a lush paradise of rainforests, tropical flowers, magnificent canyons, and beaches. NCL provides many exciting options to make the most of your day, including an excursion to Waimea Canyon and Smith’s Fern Grotto. This evening, we travel to Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation for a traditional evening that immerses us in the flavors, culture, dancing, and sounds of Polynesia.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 9: The Garden Isle
    We enjoy another full day to discover Kauai’s best treasures. This is a wonderful time to experience flightseeing on an optional Mokihana Helicopter adventure! Take in bird’s-eye views of the island’s stunning landscape, like the “Valley of the Lost Tribe,” shrouded in mystery. We board our ship this evening and begin cruising back to the beautiful island of Oahu.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 10: Oahu’s North Shore
    Our cruise concludes in Honolulu this morning. We disembark to meet our driver-guide for an incredible private tour of Oahu’s North Shore, a mecca for surfers and those seeking a taste of Old Hawaii. Later, we board 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

  • Pearl Harbor National Memorial
  • Honolulu guided city tour
  • Punchbowl Crater feat. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
  • Waikiki Beach
  • Ports of call: Kahului, Maui; Hilo, Big Island; Kona, Big Island (tender port); Nawiliwili, Kauai
  • Rainbow Falls & private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park tour
  • Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation
  • Oahu North Shore private tour

22 Excellent Meals

  • Welcome Lunch in Honolulu
  • All meals included aboard the ship with Freestyle Dining

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