Aloha! When you arrive at Honolulu airport, you’ll be welcomed with a traditional lei greeting and transferred to your accommodation for the next three days. In the evening, meet your HGV host and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.

Home of the legendary Waikiki Beach, Honolulu offers plenty to discover. Explore Honolulu with a Pick Your Experience activity. Choose between:

Option 1: Taste your way through the flavors of Oahu. Visit a local coffee farm, then delight in authentic Hawaiian cuisine such as poi, laulau and kalua pork. Enjoy an included lunch surrounded by the Waiahole Valley. Finish your culinary exploration with a local rum distillery visit and tasting.

Option 2: Visit the Polynesian Cultural Center with luau-level seating and dinner. Explore the authentic cultures of six Pacific Islands represented at the center. Each island offers hands-on activities, friendly villages and information. Take a leisurely canoe tour across the lagoon and experience Huki: A Canoe Experience. Wander through stunning gardens and then enjoy a Polynesian-inspired, Asian and American buffet with live music. Finish your evening with the HĀ: Breath of Life evening show.

Option 3: Embark on an independent hike to Diamond Head and Moana Falls. On this tour, you will be picked up by a private driver, who will drop you off at Diamond Head, Hawaii’s most recognized landmark, with incredible views. You will have about 90 minutes of exploration to wander the trails and take in the views. Then, you’ll stop for a leisurely lunch to recharge before you are driven to Manoa Falls. Here you’ll have about two hours to hike the jungle trail and bask in the tranquil beauty.

Option 4: Explore the natural beauty of Oahu’s North Shore. Begin with a refreshing hike and swim at Waimea Botanical Gardens, surrounded by lush greenery and a hidden waterfall. Next, journey to Pipeline Beach, renowned for its legendary surf breaks and stunning coastal scenery. Relax at Kahuku Sugar Mill and enjoy your lunch at this historic and charming landmark. As you explore the North Shore, you’ll enjoy additional scenic stops with your driver guide.

Begin your journey to the iconic and historic landmarks of Pearl Harbor with visits to the USS Arizona and Battleship Missouri Memorial. Your expert guide will offer insight and help you navigate Pearl Harbor and delve into the somber history. Afterward, you’ll have a guided walking tour through the vibrant streets of Honolulu City. As you stroll past regal architecture and modern marvels, don’t miss a chance to catch a glimpse of the Iolani Palace, home of Hawaii’s last reigning monarchs. You’ll then return to your hotel for a chance to refresh before experiencing the magic of Hawai’i at the Aha’aina Royal Hawaiian Luau. Enjoy a feast fit for royalty with a lavish buffet featuring local delicacies, fresh seafood, tropical fruit and live Hawaiian music. The evening highlight will be the spectacular Polynesian show, complete with hula dancers, fire knife performers and storytelling.

Before your late afternoon Hawaiian cruise departure, drive to the ever-changing tropical landscape side of Oahu. Travel up to Ko’olau Mountains and take in the dramatic views at Pal’i(cliff lookout). Next, visit the ancient valley of Temples and stop at Byodo-In Temple, the most picturesque Buddhist temple in Hawaii. If you’ve seen the 2001 movie Pearl Harbor, you may recognize this landmark. While we’re on the topic of movies, your next destination is nicknamed the “Backlot of Hawaii.” You’ll visit Kualoa Ranch, most notably recognized as the backdrop for many scenes from Jurassic Park films. Take a break with an included barbecue lunch. Enjoy a photo stop at the famous Temple of Laie and enjoy views of the North Shore beaches as you continue to the Dole Pineapple Pavillion. Sample some sweet pineapple or pineapple ice cream.

As you drive to the Honolulu Port to embark on your 7-night Hawaiian Islands cruise, you’ll pass Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Base, both of which were attacked on the same day at Pearl Harbor.

With a lush rainforest, rugged eastern coastline, valleys and miles of soft sand beaches, Maui is a verdant island that lives up to its moniker of “The Valley Isle.” Keep an eye out for green sea turtles and take in the beautiful sunset on your overnight stay in Maui. On this day, you’ll explore the natural splendors of Maui with an all-day immersive tour of the picturesque landscape.

Enjoy a stop for coffee and snacks before your journey begins. You’ll visit Kaumahina State Wayside Park and view the scenic coastline of northeast Maui. Witness the dramatic beauty of the Ke’anae Peninsula, then take in the cascading waterfall at Pua’a Ka’a State Wayside Park. Keep an eye out and see if you can catch a glimpse of the elusive Mongoose. Today’s showstopper is The Garden of Eden. This garden and arboretum are a scenic wonderland with trails, outlooks, gardens and even an art gallery to explore. Afterward, enjoy some leisure time in the town of Paia. Indulge in a local lunch and browse the local shops before your return to the ship.

Explore more of Maui with a Pick Your Experience activity today. Choose from:

Option 1: Drive the Road to Hana and take in the stunning waterfalls, black sand beaches and towering cliffs with a guided Jeep tour. See the grave of famous aviator Charles Lindenberg and gaze upon Hamoa Bay’s crescent-shaped beach lined with Hala trees. Take in views of the taro patches on Keanae Peninsula, gain exclusive access to remote waterfalls like Wailua Falls and see the dazzling rainbow eucalyptus groves. See if you can spot the beloved Honu sea turtles when you visit the unspoiled beauty of Ho’okipa Beach Park.

Option 2: Set out on a catamaran voyage and snorkel West Maui’s inviting waters. You’ll first stop in Honolua Bay, and here you might get lucky and swim with the Hawaiian sea turtles in the coves of Honolua. Enjoy a second snorkeling stop, chosen by your Captain based on visibility and weather conditions. After exploring the hidden underwater wonderland of Maui, you’ll enjoy a locally sourced lunch on board the catamaran and journey back to your cruise ship.

Option 3: Take an aerial adventure to West Maui and Molokai with a helicopter tour. Soar above 88 miles of untouched coastline, where towering waterfalls plunge from sea cliffs into the turquoise sea on Molokai’s north shore. Your expert pilot will guide you on this exploration of the stunning and lush landscapes and meandering valleys set deep in the rainforest.

On the other coast of the Big Island of Hawaii lies the blooming gardens and dramatic waterfalls of Hilo. Known as The City of Rainbows and overlooking Hilo Bay, you’ll catch stunning views of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes while visiting the tropical forest region of the Big Island. Explore Hilo with a Pick Your Experience activity. Options will be available closer to travel and may range from opportunities to visit Volcano National Park or take a city highlights tour or a waterfalls tour.

The Kona district of the Big Island has everything from coffee farms to historic Hawaiian landmarks. Visit historic places like Kealakekua Bay mark where Captain James Cook first set foot on the island and was eventually killed, Kailua-Kona where King Kamehameha spent his final years, or the Hōnaunau National Historical Park, once a refuge for ancient Hawaiian lawbreakers. Explore Kona with a Pick Your Experience activity. Options will be available closer to travel and may range from opportunities for coffee and chocolate tastings to ziplining.

Note: This is a tender port.

The oldest island in the Hawaiian chain is draped in emerald valleys, sharp mountain spires and jagged cliffsides. The terrain varies from the volcanic slopes of Mount Waialeale to the desert-like beauty of Waimea Canyon. Discover the diverse and natural beauty of Kauai on your overnight stay on the “Garden Island.” Explore Kauai with a Pick Your Experience activity. Options will be available closer to travel and may range from opportunities to experience a traditional luau to exploring the jungle with spectacular waterfalls views.

Explore your last day in Kauai with a Pick Your Experience activity. Choose from:

Option 1: Explore the Grand Canyon of the Pacific with a guided hike. One of Hawaii’s most treasured geological wonders, Waimea Canyon, offers panoramic views of crested buttes, rugged crags and deep valley gorges. Keep alert for possible sightings of the whitetail tropic bird that soars over the canyon. On arrival at your lookout, unwind with a light lunch and take a dip in a natural pool perched by the canyon’s edge.

Option 2: Take a scenic and guided drive of the best sites on Kauai’s southern and eastern shores. You’ll stop at the Waimea Canyon Lookout for views of the dramatic canyon, gorge and waterfall, then immerse yourself in Hawaii’s sacred (Heiau’s) sites such as the Sleeping Giant from Kapaa Town and Hauola City of Refuge. Take in views of stunning beaches, mountains and waterfalls. Then board an open-air river boat for a leisurely journey along the Wailua River to the geological wonder of the Fern Grotto. Enjoy a short nature walk through the lush rainforest while musicians and hula dancers entertain you. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell cocktail party.

Your cruise ship arrives back in Honolulu early in the morning. Your vacation ends with breakfast as you prepare to say farewell and journey homeward.