Hawaii Travel Highlights

Whether you're taking an organized tour, traveling independently or sailing around the islands by ship, you'll diskover paradise in Hawaii.

The scented tropical air, agreeable climate, warm waters and Polynesian charm add to the ease and enjoyment of your stay. The hardest part will be choosing what to do each day, Hawaii offers visitors so many options. Indulge in sports, culture, adventure, cuisine, wellness - there's plenty to choose from in Hawaii.

Special Things to See and Do

Six of the Hawaiian Islands welcome visitors - Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, Lanai and Molokai - each with its own special characteristics.

• Surfing - Hawaii is the home of modern surfing. It's a thrilling experience being carried in on the waves in an Outrigger Canoe on Waikiki Beach. Take a private surfing lesson to learn the ropes of the classic surf board.
• Honolulu - The island of Oahu is where Honolulu is situated; the capital and largest city of the islands. Here you'll find a wealth of museums and galleries to visit. Pay your respects at the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. The Battleship Missouri, U.S.S. Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park and the Pacific Aviation Museum are also found at Pearl harbor.
• Kauai - Kayak down the Wailua River. Kauai has the only navigable rivers in Hawaii and it is home to many natural wonders - waterfalls, blow holes, cliffs, caves, the Fern Grotto as well as colorful Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.
• Maui - Wander through the historic town of Lahaina. It was a missionary and plantation center and a whalers' stop in the mid-1800s. Today it is on the National Registry of Historic Places. You can also cycle down Haleakala (a 10,023-ft. dormant volcano), take a whale watching boat to see the thousands of humpback whales that winter here or visit offshore Molokini, a State Marine Life and Bird Conservation District ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving. There are seemingly endless things to do on this beautiful island which is well organized for visitors.
• The Big Island - The island of Hawaii is known for its adventure activities and golf. Mt. Kilauea has been continuously erupting since 1983 making it the world's most active volcano. See molten lava at the Kalapana Lava Viewing Area or from the deck of your cruise ship when it sails along the coast at night. Volcanoes National Park, the orchid gardens, the famous Kona coffee and the world's largest astrological observatory are other unique features of the remarkable island.
• Lanai and Molokai - These peaceful, natural islands are not as developed for tourism as their larger neighbors, however, you'll find some superb golf resorts on Lanai. Molokai offers some of the most breathtaking coastline as it is home to the world's largest sea cliffs. Ride a mule to remote Kalaupapa National Historical Park, one of Hawaii's most significant historic sites.