"Why Take
a Hawaii Cruise ?"
By John Metcalfe
Experiencing a Hawaii cruise is a dream come true for many people
around the world. Very few travel adventures can live up to the
thrill of sailing out into the depths of the Pacific Ocean on
a luxury cruise liner in search of a paradise that is Hawaii and
her neighboring islands. And what a paradise it is too!
Golden sunsets, sun-drenched sands and palm trees swaying in
the warm gentle breeze await all who take a Hawaiian cruise. Is
there anything on Earth that could rival sipping your favorite
poison while watching the sun dip down below a watery horizon
- all to the gentle sound of wavelets breaking on the golden sands
of Hawaii? For many, this is paradise found!
For U.S. and Canadian citizens, Hawaii cruises depart from numerous
seaports along the west coast of North America. Vancouver, Seattle
and San Diego are the main ports of departure to Hawaii, although
several of the other ports up and down the coastline offer cruise
services to Hawaii too.
Hawaii cruise vacations normally comprise of a round-trip of
15-18 days and take in Hawaii and one or two ports on the other
islands in the group. One-way cruises can also be booked where
passengers opt to fly back home from Hawaii. Many companies also
offer extended Hawaii cruise vacations of 25-30 days or more.
These extended cruises are an excellent choice for those wishing
to experience a more intense adventure in Hawaii and also for
those who would like the opportunity to spend some time on the
other islands of Maui, Lanai, Oahu and Kauai.
Aside from lazing on the pool deck and soaking up the sun on
the beautiful beaches of Hawaii, a Hawaii cruise offers many shore
excursions to satisfy even the most restless of vacationers. On
the Big Island itself you can turn intrepid adventurer and explore
the dormant volcanoes of Mauna Kea or the smaller Kilauea crater.
If you don't fancy the hike you can always do a Circle of Fire
tour by helicopter.
On the south side of the Big Island near the port of Kona is
the Kona Cloud Forest botanical walk. You can also enjoy many
varied types of watersports here, as well as taking a passenger
submarine down to explore the 25 acres of coral reef in the vicinity.
Further afield, a Hawaii cruise lets you relive the drama of
Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, as well as providing an opportunity
to explore the beautiful city of Honolulu. You can go in search
of whales off the shore of Lanai Island, and even head off into
the rainforest of Kauai in a 4x4! So, whether you want endless
days of relaxation, the ultimate in outdoor adventure or a bit
of both, a Hawaii cruise could be the dream vacation for you..
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