Exclusive: Hawaiian Island Hopping from LA

Cruise Itinerary

• Day 1: UK to Los Angeles (California) USA

  Arrive at London Heathrow. Your Hosts will be travelling along with you to LA and throughout. On arrival into Los Angeles airport the group will be transferred to San Pedro for you overnight hotel stay in the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel which is just a short distance to your cruise embarkation.

• Day 2: Los Angeles (California) USA

  After breakfast, your Host will advise what time you should be ready to be transferred to cruise port to embark aboard Emerald Princess. Say goodbye to LA and let your inner Hawaiian spirit come alive!

• Day 3-7: At sea

  Indulge in everything Princess Cruises has to offer and get into the ‘Aloha Spirit’ before arriving into your first port of call Hilo also known as The Big Island!

• Day 8: Hilo (The Big Island, Hawaii) USA

  Welcome to the Big Island of Hawaii - a paradise of black-sand beaches, tropical rainforest and volcanic mountains. Mauna Loa, the largest mountain on the planet, soars above the bleak lava fields of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. In the heart of the Big Island's lush rainforest lies the remote and stunning Wai'po Valley (Valley of the Kings). Hawaii's history matches its incomparable landscape - it is a saga of mighty Polynesian kings, sugar barons, war and treachery. The landscape of the Big Island ranges from black-sand beaches to tropical rain forest to the alpine terrain of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. At 13,796 feet above sea level, the summit of Mauna Kea is the highest point in the entire Pacific basin.

• Day 9: Honolulu (Oahu Island, Hawaii) USA

  Home to nearly half a million people, Honolulu is Hawaii's state capital and only major city. The city of Honolulu and the island of Oahu offer a wealth of historic, cultural and scenic attractions. Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head are two of the city's enduring symbols. Pearl Harbor, site of the USS Arizona Memorial and the "Punchbowl," are haunting reminders of the tragic events of December 7, 1941, when the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor forced America into World War II. Honolulu is also home to the historic Iolani Palace, the official residence of Hawaii's last royals. Beyond the city lie tropical rain forests, the Pali Lookout and the North Shore known for its surfing beaches. A draw card to visitors of all ages, from all corners of the globe, Honolulu's appeal ranges from it's magnificent beaches, countless well-stocked shops, tempting restaurants and a multitude of historic, cultural and scenic attractions.

• Day 10: Nawiliwili (Kauai Island, Hawaii) USA

  The fourth largest island in the Hawaiian group, Kauai is known as the "Garden Island." The terrain ranges from the volcanic slopes of Mt. Waialeale and the desert-like beauty of Waimea Canyon to the Wailua River's lush Fern Grotto. Ironically this once isolated island was the site of the first meeting between Europeans and Hawaiians. On January 19, 1778, Captain James Cook anchored his ships off the mouth of the Waimea River, becoming the first in a long line of enthusiastic visitors.

• Day 11: Kahului (Maui Island, Hawaii) USA

  Maui has always occupied a special place in the hearts of Hawaiians. The great warrior King Kamehameha, who united the islands under his rule, chose to make Lahaina his capital and Ka'anapali was once the favourite playground of Hawaiian royalty. And no wonder - Maui boasts stunning landscapes and superb beaches. Mt. Haleakala, a dormant volcano, rises 10,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean. Once hailed as "The Valley of the Kings," Maui's Iao Valley is a tropical paradise dominated by the Needle, a volcanic monolith towering over the valley floor. Then there is Lahaina, once home to a royal court and a raucous port-of-call enjoyed by 19th-century Yankee whalers. Haleakala means "The House of the Sun." To the Hawaiians, it appeared that the sun both rose from and set in the depths of its massive crater. Today, the centrepiece of Haleakala National Park, it is one of Maui's major attractions.

• Day 12-16: At sea

  It’s time to say ALOHA to Hawaii and sail back California! Enjoy 5 days of Princess-bliss and enjoy the experiences onboard with your fellow travellers. Or why not just soak up the sun on a relaxing sun bed with an exotic Mai Tai! You’ll get to enjoy one more stop before your voyage comes to an end in… MEXICO!

• Day 17: Ensenada, Mexico

  Ensenada is located 70 miles south of the international border and only a 90-minute drive from San Diego. Visitors are drawn to Ensenada's warm Mediterranean climate, friendly atmosphere and easy access by land, air, and sea. Ensenada has become Mexico's second most visited port of call for major cruise lines and pleasure boats.

• Day 18: Los Angeles, California to UK

  Time to say goodbye! Upon disembarkation, be transferred to back to Los Angeles airport with your hosts. Your host will guide you to the check-in area for your overnight return flight back to the UK. On arrival back into Heathrow it is time to say good-bye and make your way back home and pass along all the memories with your loved ones.