Hawaii Cruises: Excursions

Makalei is truly one of the most unique golf courses in the world. It is breathtakingly beautiful on the western slopes of Hualalai Mountain. Voted by Golf Digest as "Best Places to Play", the course encompasses all the serenity and challenge that the island of Hawaii has to offer. Bent grass, unusual in Hawaii, is featured on all Makalei’s tees and greens. Makalei boasts an elevation range from 1,800 to 2,850 feet with a temperate climate, encompassing ocean views, and native species of plants and animals including peacock! less

Par 72, Yardage 5,225-6,954, Slope 113-135. Close your eyes and imagine playing golf with the Pacific Ocean stretching out before you and Mount Haupu towering above. This isn't a dream.... this is Puakea Golf Course. Designed by Robin Nelson, Hawaii's most prolific golf course architect, Puakea plays around deep ravines and over streams fed by fresh mountain rains. So serene is the backdrop, you can get lost in the joys of the game. But don't let your mind wander too far, because Puakea can be every bit the challenge you seek. Nelson's masterful architecture clearly conveys the routes one should take to achieve textbook pars. However, those more daring will be tempted with hints at ways to achieve glorious birdies and a truly memorable round of golf. Note: Greens fees, cart rentals and round-trip transportation to and from the course are included. Tee times at this beautiful professionally-designed course are limited and therefore are non-refundable once booked. less

Par: 72, Yardage 6,755. Dominating Maui's skyline is the majestic 10,023-foot dormant volcano, Mt. Haleakala. Meandering across her lower foothills are the pristine fairways of the Wailea Old Blue Course. Stretching 6,765 yards from its tips, this classic Arthur Jack Snyder beauty has charmed her way into the heart of many a Wailea golfer. With cooling fountains, serene lakes, exotic blossoms and coral sand bunkers, the Old Blue is a true Hawaiian resort course. Her immaculate fairways are woven through the resort, offering a picturesque 'tour' of Wailea, with spectacular views of the azure ocean and dramatic volcanic slopes. Her graceful design and generous fairways offer a pleasing repast for 'weekend' golfers, but elevation changes and strategically placed hazards have tested some of the best professional players. Like Wailea's other courses, ocean vistas are to be found at every hole. In fact, years back when the LPGA Women's Kemper Open was played here, tournament officials had to admonish some of the competitors for slow play. Turns out the pros were dallying at the 12th hole to do a little whale watching. Note: Greens fees, cart rentals and round-trip transportation to and from the course is included. Tee times at this beautiful professionally-designed course are limited and therefore are non-refundable once booked. less