Hawaiian Islands Cruise Tour 2025

Today you board your flight bound for paradise! Upon arrival at the Honolulu airport, you will be met by our Universal Travel representative and transfer to the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort for a relaxing three-night stay. Dinner is at your leisure this evening.

Today is yours to enjoy exactly as you please at your resort on the shores of Waikiki Beach. Unwind as relax from your travels with a refreshing topical beverage at the pool, or stroll along Waikiki Beach with its white sands and turquoise blue waters. Why not take the Trolly to downtown Waikiki where you'll find shopping and dining opportunities everywhere you look?

Today is another free day in Paradise so make the most out if it! Take a dip in the warm and calm swimming area with a protective seawall in front of your resort, or relax by one of the five sparking pools -- a water lover's dream.

After checking out of your resort, you will visit Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. Then, you will depart for the pier where you will board the Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America just in time for lunch. The ship sets sail at 7:00 pm.

Welcome to Maui! Today you dock at Kahului and stay overnight. Maui, known also as “The Valley Isle,” is the second largest Hawaiian island and is beloved for its world-famous beaches, the sacred Iao Valley, views of migrating humpback whales, farm-to-table cuisine, and the magnificent sunrise and sunset from Haleakala, Maui’s highest peak. This massive volcano rises more than 10,000 feet above the sea and provides spectacular views!

It’s not surprising Maui has been voted "Best Island in the U.S." by Condé Nast Traveler readers for more than 20 years. From the highly scenic drive to Hana and beautiful Kaanapali Beach you’ll have a tough time deciding what to do. Lahaina is a historic town that has been transformed into a Maui hotspot with dozens of art galleries and a variety of unique shops and restaurants. Once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom in the early nineteenth century, Lahaina was also a historic whaling village during the whaling boom of the mid-1800s. Up to 1,500 sailors from as many as 400 ships took leave in Lahaina, including Herman Melville, who immortalized the era in his classic novel Moby Dick. Get a fresh taste of Hawaii Regional Cuisine in Lahaina's fine restaurants.

Don’t forget to set sail from the Harbor on an unforgettable whale watching tour. The channel off the coast of Lahaina is one of the best places in the world to spot humpback whales.

Catch everything you missed in beautiful Kahului and Maui.

This morning dock in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii, the youngest and largest island in the Hawaiian chain. Nearly twice as big as all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined (hence, its nickname, “Big Island”), its sheer size is awe-inspiring. You can travel through all but four of the world's different climate zones here, ranging from Wet Tropical to Polar Tundra, a result of the shielding effect and elevations of massive volcanoes. The Island is constructed of 5 major volcanoes: Kilauea, Mauna Loa (located within Volcano National Park), Mauna Kea, Hualalai and Kohala. Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano on Earth. The entire city of Hilo is like one giant greenhouse with spectacular tropical flowers at every turn. You may opt to visit the town's well-preserved historic buildings, or enjoy a tour of the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory, with yummy samples at the giftshop!

Once back onboard the Pride of America, enjoy a cocktail at one of the three swimming pools watching the sunset in paradise!

This morning your ship anchors on the Big Island’s “Gold Coast” of Kona. The sunny Kona District stretches almost two-thirds of the entire West side of the island of Hawaii. Along this expansive area, you’ll find everything from coffee farms to historic Hawaiian landmarks. In fact, King Kamehameha actually spent his final years in Kona. Home to shops, restaurants and nightlife, you can conveniently take a walking tour of Kona’s history at places like Huliheʻe Palace and Mokuaikaua Church. Other significant historic places include Kealakekua Bay to the south, where Captain James Cook first set foot on the island in 1778 and where he was eventually killed. You may choose to visit Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park, a well restored Hawaiian “sacred place of refuge”. For water enthusiasts, the calm and clear waters of Kona are perfect for snorkeling, swimming, and spotting dolphins and sea turtles. Your visit on Kona won’t be complete without an optional visit to the cooler upland slopes, where you can sample the distinctive flavors of 100% Kona coffee and learn how it’s grown, dried, and roasted.

Today at 8 am, you arrive at Nawiliwili, where you will be docked overnight. Embark this morning on a half-day private and included shore excursion. Pass the site of the Colo Palms Hotel where much fo the fil "Blue Hawaii" starrring Elvis Presley was filmed. you'll stop at the beautiful Opaeka'a Falls, whole 80-foot falls spill into a natural pool surrounded by wild ginger. its name means'rolling shrimp,' recalling the days when shrimp were so pelntiful in the river that they could be seen caught up in the churning waters at the base of the falls. Next, embark on an enchanting cruise on Hawaii's only navigable river to Jauai's magical Fern Grotto. The river winds its way through dense tropical flora nd past areas rich in the history and legends of hold Hawaii, before arriving at the famous Fern Grotto itself, a lava rock grotto covered with formed ferns. Along the way you'll be serenaded with Hawaiin music and hula! Enjoy free time at a lush 30 acre tropical garden, followed by an authenic delicious Garden Luau. Enjoy included mai Tai's from the open bar and experience the rhythm of aloha and the taste of Hawaii! Take a seat at the amphitheater and be mesmerized by the fiery drama of fire knife dancers as well as traditional Samoan, Tahitian, Japanese, and Hawaiian dances. The lyrical sway of the Hawaiin hula, the colorful precision of the Samaoan fire knife dance all speak deeply of the people who have come to call Hawaii home!

On your second day on Kauai, elect an optional helicopter ride and experience all of the natural wonders of Kauai on a guided aerial tour, as you dip low over razor -thin cliffs, flutter past sparkling waterfalls and swoop into the valleys of fabled Waimea Canyon. The Pride of America sets sail at 2 pm and shortly after you’ll cruise along the dramatic Na Pali Coastline. The only way to see this stunning vista is via air or on the water. What a wonderful way to end your Hawaiian Islands Cruise Tour.

This morning your ship arrives back into Honolulu at 7am. After breakfast and disembarkation, board your motorcoach for a panoramic city tour of Honolulu. View landmarks such as the National Cemetery of the Pacific, the Hawaiian State Capital, and the Pali lookout. You will have free time in Waikiki for lunch and shopping before you transfer to the airport and check in for your overnight flight home. Fond memories of your Hawaiian Islands Cruise Tour program will last forever!

You will continue your overnight flight back to the Midwest landing in Kansas City.