Experience a Hawaii Cruise.. Best Hawaii Ports – Aloha!

A Hawaiian cruise should be on everyone’s list of things to experience, at least once! The floating luxury of a cruise liner surrounds you in comfort as you steam toward your destination – the six-island chain of Hawaii. There are numerous best Hawaii ports.

Make two of your choices the third largest island of Oahu, and the lush, history rich island of Maui.  Once you experience the tastes of Hawaii you are sure to return time and again. The landscape is awe-inspiring, the food delectable, the history humbling and the people welcoming – aloha!

Once you drop anchor at Oahu, one of the best Hawaii ports, you will sense immediately that there are not enough hours in the day for all the sights, sounds, smells and tastes. Wisely make use of every moment you are on land. Explore the city of Honolulu with its world-class cuisine restaurants, shops, museums and galleries.

Ride out to internationally famous Waikiki Beach to see what those gigantic waves really look like on the North Shore. Or, if you dare, take a ride on one – there’s an experience you will never forget! Visit the only royal Palace on American territory, the home of King Kamehameha. Make time to see Pearl Harbor. Gaze upon the USS Arizona Memorial and pause in remembrance of all who have gone before.

The next port of call commanding your attention is Maui. This small island, as one of the undisputed best Hawaii ports, has tiny charming towns and black sand beaches. You can participate in whale watching excursions and snorkel at Kapalua Beach.

Tour sugar cane plantations or enjoy a round of golf. A ride about the island is a feast for the eyes with lush vegetation and busy wildlife. There are two unique landscapes on this small island – seaside and upcountry. The Haleakala Crater in upcountry offers unique vistas unexpected on any island, and is a terrific place for the hiker in you.

Take full advantage of all that these best Hawaii ports have to offer. Get out and about and explore the countryside. Soak in the views and talk to the locals. They are sure to delight you with tidbits of history and lore about their communities.

Visit the shops, museums and galleries to appreciate the culture that is uniquely Hawaiian. Take lots of photos for these are your memory keepers once you return home. And, when it is time to take that next vacation – Hawaii awaits your return with welcoming arms! Aloha.