San Fran, Wine Country, Alcatraz with Hawaiian Islands Escape

Cruise Itinerary

• Day 1: UK to San Francisco, USA

  Fly for your chosen regional UK airport to San Francisco. On arrival be transferred to your hotel for a 5-night stay.

• Day 2: San Francisco, California

  Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

• Day 3: San Francisco, USA

  This hilly city is located in northern California on the tip of a peninsula surrounded by San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Famous for its year-round fog, the main attraction to visit here is the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco is characterised by its culturally rich neighbourhoods and this 7x7 mile city is best explored on foot. Alcatraz, America’s most famous prison, can be seen on a rock in the middle of the bay; take a tour and see the inescapable cells. Haight-Ashbury, also known as ‘The Haight’, was home to the city’s hippie movement in the 1960’s and is now the place to go for high-end boutiques and uber-chic cafes. Sip coffee by the waterfront in North Beach, or join the keen joggers and cyclists who make the most of the massive green parks. Rest your legs and ride the cable cars up the city's sharp inclines.

• Day 4: San Francisco, California

  Official Alcatraz Island Prison Tour and San Francisco Bay Cruise

• Day 5: San Francisco, California

  Explore San Francisco

• Day 6: San Francisco, USA (Embarkation port)

  After check out be transferred to the port for your 16-night cruise on board Ruby Princess

• Day 7-10: At sea

  Days at sea

• Day 11: Honolulu, Hawaii

  Honolulu is Hawaii's state capital and only major city. This bustling city is equally matched by the relaxing atmosphere of a Hawaiian island. Board a boat to the awe-inspiring Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial. Alternatively, head to the idyllic Hanauma Bay and relax on the horseshoe sands or snorkel in the welcoming turquoise waters. Explore the magical Diamond Head trail and head to the tuff cone volanic crater, where you’ll find the former fort boasting panoramic views. Gaze out to sea from the top of the Aloha Tower and eat your way through the streets of Chinatown. Browse at the world's largest open-air shopping centre at Ala Moana or visit the city's treasure-filled art museums.

• Day 12: Kauai (Nawiliwili), Hawaii

  The port of Nawiliwili sits at the mouth of Hule'ia Stream on Kauai's southeast coast in the Hawaiian Islands. Nawiliwili and nearby Niumalu Beach Park's claim-to-fame are that they featured in the Raiders of the Lost Ark film. Stroll around Aloha Center close to the harbour with its art gallery, shops, cafe, and arts and craft stalls. Nearby Lihue is where you'll find Kauai Museum, Grove Farm Homestead Museum, Menehune Fishpond, Kalapaki Beach, Kilohana Plantation with the Kauai Plantation Railway, and Wailua Falls. Elsewhere on Kauai you can see the impressive Waimea Canyon, follow Kalalau Trail along the Na Pali Coast, view the Makauwahi Sinkhole, cruise along the Wailua River, admire the teeming Opaekaa Falls, visit Kilauea Lighthouse, or escape to the idyllic National Botanical Garden.

• Day 13: Kahului, Hawaii

  Kahului is a region on the island of Maui in Hawaii. The history of Kahului is closely tied to the sugar industry; visit the Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum to learn more about the sugarcane industry in Hawaii. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens display beautiful local plants, while the Maui Arts and Cultural Centre hosts over 1,800 events each year including major music and theatre productions, hula, symphony, ballet, taiko drumming, drama, and children’s art. The Queen Ka'ahumanu Centre is the island's largest shopping mall with over 100 shops and restaurants, including Maui's only department stores - Sears and Macy's.

• Day 14: Hilo, Hawaii

  Hilo, commonly called the Big Island, is a region blessed with waterfalls, vast rainforests and blooming gardens. Hilo is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to Kilauea Volcano, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Take a helicopter tour over this spectacular area and look out for lava flowing from the crater. Visit Akaka Falls State Park and feast your eyes upon the lush vegetation and spectacular waterfalls. Hilo is a vibrant town with interesting museums, art galleries, shops and markets to visit. To experience the connections between local culture and astronomy, visit the Imiloa Astronomy Center.

• Day 15-19: At sea

  Days at sea

• Day 20: Ensenada, Mexico

  Ensenada is a picturesque seaside town on the Baja California coast and is surrounded by small mountain ranges. The town is a shopper’s paradise, especially along Paseo Calle Primera and Avenida Lopez Mateos with its locally-made silver jewellery and pottery. The Malecon path down by the harbour is the perfect spot to sample fine seafood from the authentic restaurants. Explore the fascinating exhibits at Museo de Historia de Ensenada in Riviera del Pacifico and also at Museo del Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia. Visit La Bufadora marine geyser at Punta Banda that rises more than 30m above sea level.

• Day 21: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 22: San Francisco, USA to UK

  Today your cruise comes to an end. Disembark ship and be transferred to the airport for your return flight home.