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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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I've stayed at that Hilton - there are some truly epic restaurants pretty nearby. Our favorite was Morimoto (and a garlic shrimp truck a local recommended,) worth checking out if you have time! Also if you have time - renting a car and driving around the island was an absolute blast.