11 Idyllic Days
February 23 - March 4, 2012

Discounted Price for Early Booking:
$2,890, per person, double occupancy, from Eppley in Omaha, with an inside room.    Ocean view Stateroom (w) Balcony $3390.
 

Please call or e-mail for single occupancy information.

Only $350 Deposit Per Person Required to Reserve Your Space!

Featured Attractions on the Hawaiian Islands Cruise:

Sail aboard the elegant Norwegian Cruise Lines 'Pride of America' Kuhului Nawiliwili Kona Honolulu Hilo, on the "Big Island" of Hawaii Beautiful Western Caribbean Scenery A vacation of a lifetime

The Hawaii Island Cruise includes:

Thursday, Feb. 23 - Omaha/Honolulu:

Early this morning we depart Omaha in preparation for the flights en route to Honolulu, Hawaii.  We'll arrive on the island of Oahu in the late afternoon where we'll be greeted by the warm trade winds and a traditional Hawaiian "lei" and "aloha"!  Then we'll board our waiting motor coach for the short drive into Honolulu.

Fri., Feb. 24 - Honolulu:

Called the "Gathering Place", Oahu is alive with activity.  The day is free to explore the capitol city of Honolulu on our own.  Enjoy the day basking in the sun, taking part in any number of water sports on the renowned Waikiki beach, or make time for a visit to the Honolulu Zoo & Aquarium.  For the shoppers among us, try the International Market Place for incredible bargains.  And don't forget about the evening hours with a wide variety of Polynesian revues, live music and entertainment.

Sat., Feb. 25 - Honolulu/Cruising

After breakfast this morning we will travel to the port of Honolulu to board Norwegian Cruise Lines' Pride of America in anticipation of our upcoming Hawaiian Islands Cruise.

The next seven seven days and nights will introduce us to the Freestyle Cruising experience, a completely  new way to cruise.  Start your day out with an invigorating walk along open board decks of the ship or visit the fitness center.  Then indulge yourself in local culture by learning how to Hula, weave a fresh flower lei, or take in a lecture on the nature and folklore of the islands.  Afterward, you'll surely want to soak in the Hawaiian sun poolside, and end your day by spoiling yourself in the exclusive spa.  The nightlife includes multiple restaurant choices followed by everything imaginable from a quiet evening in the library or movie theatre, to late night entertainment in the Broadway-style theater.  Do everything or nothing at all, it's up to you.

Sun., Feb. 26 and Mon. Feb 27 - Kahului

The next two days will be spent on the "Valley Isle" of Maui.  We're just 88 miles from Oahu, but it's a different world.  Un-crowded country, rural life, lush tropical flora and sugar cane plantations help to give Maui its appropriate  nickname.  Maui was formed by the convergence of two volcanoes at the isthmus known as the Central Valley, and Kahului is the ideal location for touring the island.  Enjoy the day at nearby Wailuku where you can investigate Hawaiiana in the Bailey House Museum or take part in any number of optional shore excursions that will introduce you to beautiful Lao Valley. Haleakala Crater, the old whaling port of Lahaina and the three-mile crescent of white sand known as Kaanapali Beach.

Tues., Feb. 28 - Hilo

Today we will visit  Hilo on the "Big Island" of Hawaii.  Hilo is a city not so much for tourists as for visitors, as nature itself has checked the city's progress with an average of 278 days of rain a year and two destructive tsunamis.  Today the city has since retreated from the sea, turning the waterfront area into enormous green parks.  Spend  a relaxing afternoon strolling through the waterfront parks or in the downtown district where a number of the brightly colored restored buildings clustered next to the Wailuku River are listed with the National Register of Historic Places.  Exploring the "Big Island" on an optional tour is also a real adventure; for Hawaii's vast size has produced a wide variety of climates and attractions.  All about the island you'll discover traces of an ancient Hawaiian civilization as you go from sandy beaches to lava wastelands, from rocky deserts to sweet mountain meadows, and from peaceful bays to volcanic craters.

Wed., Feb. 29 - Kona

This morning we will arrive in Kona located on the western coast of the "Big Island" of Hawaii.  In Kona we'll find the real Polynesian Hawaii and see firsthand that the old culture still thrives.  Enjoy a visit to the fishing village of Kailua and the summer palace of Hawaiian royalty, or simply relax with an afternoon of working on your tan at the beach or poolside.  For the more adventurous, you may prefer an afternoon taking part in any number of optional shore excursions including snorkeling or deep sea fishing for Blue Marlin; the Kona Coast is famous for it!

Thurs., March 1 and Fri.,March 2 - Nawiliwili

This morning we will arrive in the quaint port town Nawiliwili on the "Garden Isle" of Kauai.  It is no coincidence that the oldest of the major Hawaiian Islands is also the most beautiful.  With its sandy beaches and large coral reefs, Kauai is Hawaii's most irresistible destination.  To truly experience the diversity of Kauai, you'll want to take an optional shore excursion to Waimea Canyon and gaze down upon the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific", or enjoy a scenic jungle river cruise along the Wailua River to the mystical Fern Grotto.  Regardless of what you choose to do, you'll find  an endless array of exotic spots to explore as Nawiliwili is known for the flame-red blossoms of the ubiquitous wiliwili tree, while the sweet smell of the mokihana berries permeates the air and the lush green landscapes intoxicates the senses.

Sat., March 3 - Honolulu/En Route

This morning we return to Honolulu as our vacation in the Hawaiian Islands winds down.  But first, we'll relive a "moment in history" when we visit Pearl Harbor's Arizona Memorial.  We'll stop at the Visitors Center to watch a short film depicting the events that unfolded on December 7, 1941.  Then we'll board a navy launch for the short journey to the U.S.S. Arizona where we'll disembark for an up close, unforgettable experience.  Afterward, we'll travel to the 42-acre open air Polynesian Cultural Center where we have the opportunity to discover the ancient treasures and cultures of six enchanted islands - Somoa, Maori, Tahiti, Fiji, Hawaii and Tonga- where islanders will share their respective areas and crafts, songs, dances, games, food and fun of the various Polynesian cultures.  Then as all good things must come to and end, this evening we'll return to Honolulu Airport in preparation for your return journey home.

Sun., March 4 - Denver/Omaha

Early this morning we will arrive in Denver and change planes for our connecting flight to Omaha.  No better time to reflect on memories of the Hawaiian Islands that will last a lifetime and new friendships made along the way!

The Vacation Price Includes:

• Economy-Class air transportation by scheduled service of United Airlines.

• Transportation by deluxe private motor coach with accompanying Driver/Guide(s) on pre and post-cruise days.

• Two night's first-class accommodations in Honolulu, Hawaii.

• Sightseeing as detailed in the tour itinerary.

• Seven days and nights cruising aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines Pride of America based on selection of an Inside stateroom, Ocean view stateroom or Ocean view stateroom with a balcony.

• Breakfast buffet in Honolulu each morning, all meals each day onboard the Norwegian Cruise Lines' Pride of America and an evening meal luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center.

• Complete use of all ship's facilities and nightly entertainment.