It's delicious.Īfter working my way through more island classics - Pina Colada, Orange Crush, Blue Hawaii - it's high time for more than liquid sustenance. If the 80s call, I'm not giving my cocktail back. Wearing a colourful fresh flower lei around my neck, it feels right to order a frozen mango daiquiri. Launched in 2005, the ship has a vintage vibe, particularly in Pink's Champagne Bar. The well-known conveniences of cruising - unpack once, planning and logistics taken care of, meals and drinks included - makes the discovery process easier than co-ordinating inter-island flights, rental cars and hotels.ĭeparting from Honolulu at sunset on Saturday night, it's Mai Tai o'clock before we've even pulled out of the harbour. I'm curious to discover if another island could hold more appeal than Oahu. It's one of my favourite stopover destinations, though I rarely have time to go beyond the familiar comforts of Honolulu. With more than 100 hours of shore time and no sea days, the week-long cruise is perfect for active travellers eager to get off the ship to explore Hawaii. The only cruise line to offer year-round seven-day inter-island Hawaii voyages, NCL's itinerary visits five ports on four islands in one week, including two overnight port stays. The ringleader jumps out of the water to welcome us with a splash, earning an enthusiastic round of applause.Īfter a two-year pause due to the pandemic, the April return of NCL's Pride of America cruise around the Hawaiian islands is cause for celebration. As we make our way by tender from ship to shore on the Big Island, a pod of wild dolphins keeps pace with us. NCL's itinerary visits five ports on four islands in one week.

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