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Originally Posted by dscabra
Excursions are what make the trip memorable in my opinion. I prefer the smaller group excursions over the bus load type. We did one on a previous trip to Hawaii that included a BBQ lunch on a private macadamia nut plantation with a spectacular view of the ocean. We have these planned for our upcoming trip:
Pre-cruise (Vrbo condo in Poipu, Kauai):
Day 1 - Arrival around 4pm
Day 2 - Zodiac raft adventure along the Na Pali Coast - Kauai
Day 3 - Free day (Waimea Canyon and other sights via rental car)
Day 4 - Hop to Oahu to get on the ship
Cruise:
Day 1 - Sail from Oahu at 7pm
Day 2 - Transportation to Lahina and back to the ship (free day in Lahina, Maui)
Day 3 - Catamaran sail to Lanai
Day 4 - Small group tour of the Hamakua region of the big island
Day 5 - Snorkeling near Kona and a visit to the Kona Brewery on our own for a beer or two after the excursion
Day 6 - Ziplining on Kauai
Day 7 - Ocean Kayaking on Kauai
Day 8 - Arrive back on Oahu at 7:30am
Post-Cruise (Hilton Village, Waikiki):
Day 1 - Free Day
Day 2 - Free Day
Day 3 - Dolphin encounter at Sea Life Park - Oahu
Day 4 - Free Day
Day 5 - Free Day - (Departure around 8pm)
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My wife and I love cruising. What we don't like is just cruising and then heading home immediately. Now that we are retired and have time, we always add days before and/or after a cruise. Looking at your itinerary, you are doing both! That's amazing. You say you've been to Oahu before. The Hilton Hawaiian is awesome. Good for you. Have you been to Kauai before?