Hawaii Cruises: Excursions

After departing the pier, drive directly to Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. Following a short orientation, a motor launch will take you to the memorial, which straddles the hull of the USS Arizona. This is the final resting place for many of the crewmen killed on December 7, 1941. Enjoy a stop at the statue of the great ruler, King Kamehameha. See Iolani Palace, the residence of Hawaii's monarchy, and Kawaiahao, Hawaii's oldest church, as well as Washington Place, once home to Queen Liliuokalani. Your tour concludes with a drive through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl, in the crater of an extinct volcano. Then, relax and enjoy the panoramic city views on your drive to the airport. Note: This tour is only available for guests with flights after 4:00 pm. Guests are responsible for ensuring their debarkation tours are compatible with their flight departure times. Guests have the option to book their flights through our Premium Air Department to ensure that flight departure times do not interfere with debark tours. Due to heightened security, absolutely no purses, backpacks, fanny packs or camera cases are allowed at Pearl Harbor. Cameras are permitted, but not camera cases. Snacks will be available for purchase. less

Join a wonderful journey of discovery through the historic city of Kona and along Hawaii's beautiful sun-drenched Gold Coast. Departing from the pier, travel past ancient temples, fields of coffee and macadamia nuts, as well as breathtaking coastal scenery. Hawaii is world-famous for its rich blends of Kona coffee, and a stop at the Kona coffee house gives you a chance to sip the flavorful brew while browsing through the shop and exhibits. Enjoy the breathtaking sea views of Kealakekua Bay. Another highlight of this tour is St. Benedict's historic painted church, noted for its colorful murals depicting biblical scenes. Then, get ready to discover old Hawaii at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park. This place of refuge has served as a political and religious sanctuary since ancient times and is home to the sacred Hale o Keawe Heiau, a temple that once housed the bones of deceased chiefs. less

Explore Volcanoes National Park and learn about Hawaii's Goddess of Fire, Madame Pele, as you drive along the crater's rim as allowed by park rangers; due to activity, parts may be closed. Standing at just over 4,000 feet, Kilauea is not the tallest volcano on the Big Island, but it's certainly the most active. Pass the Kilauea Iki Crater before stopping at the Thurston Lava Tube, where a short walk gives you the opportunity for an up-close view of an extinct lava tube. This tour also visits the Jaggar Museum, where you'll view Halema`uma`u Fire Pit. Finally, end your day with a visit to Big Island Candies where you can sample the tasty treats and take some home. Note: Please be advised that while at Volcanoes National Park, you may encounter natural sulfur gases which can affect those with respiratory problems and you won't see molten lava. Thurston Lava Tube is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven pathways and steps. An additional optional shopping stop may be provided. less

This scenic journey takes you through upcountry Maui to the top of the world's largest dormant volcano, Haleakala. At the summit is a vast crater measuring seven-and-a-half miles long by two and-a-half miles wide. This dormant volcano last erupted in 1790 and imparts a sense of awesome power by virtue of its size alone. Haleakala Crater is a natural wonder and is the highest point on Maui. The views from the top at over 10,000 feet above sea level are magnificent. On a clear day, you'll even enjoy views of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. From the rim, you'll be able to appreciate firsthand the unique beauty of this massive crater with its interesting mix of volcanic rock and plant life, some of which, like the silversword plant, is found only in Hawaii's volcanic craters. Note: This tour is not recommended for guests with respiratory or heart problems. We recommend you bring a sweater as temperatures range between 40-65 degrees Fahrenheit at the crater's top. less

Upon disembarkation of your cruise ship, proceed to the designated tour bus to commence your tour of Oahu's North Shore and surrounding landscape. Your tour will take you through pineapple and sugar cane fields to the north side of the Island of Oahu. Here you’ll view the island's famous surfing beaches such as Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach and Banzai Pipeline before continuing on along beautiful coastline to the other side of the Ko’olau mountain range. You'll see shrimp farms, Chinaman's Hat, and then make a stop at the Mac Nut Farm. Finally you’ll have a 30 minute visit at Byodo Temple on your way back to the airport. Note: This tour is only available for guests with flights after 4:00 pm. Guests are responsible for ensuring their debarkation tours are compatible with their flight departure times. Guests have the option to book their flights through our Premium Air Department to ensure that flight departure times do not interfere with debark tours. less