Are you planning to island hop in Hawaii?! Then you’ve got some important decisions to make - should you fly? Are there ferries? Which islands should you visit?
We decided to take the 7-day inter-island Hawaii cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America. Norwegian is the ONLY major cruise line that offers an inter-island cruise, and the Pride of America is the ONLY ship registered in the US - that means it never has to leave Hawaii.
In this video we share every single day of our jam-packed #hawaii itinerary. We were amazed by how much we were able to fit in while on a cruise. We even met another island-hopping couple along the way who opted for planes/hotels, and we discuss the pros and cons of each travel mode.
Now, there’s a LOT of detail included in this video, and as promised, there’s no need to take notes. We’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find a full breakdown of this itinerary, day-by-day and stop-by-stop, including every single individual destination. Feel free to reach out with any questions in the comments - we’re happy to help!
Day 1 - Honolulu, Oahu -This is boarding day and your chance to take full advantage of the ship’s amenities, especially if you’re planning to pack as much into your itinerary as we did.
Day 2 - Kahului, Maui - Haleakalā National Park - Sliding Sands Trail - Sunset at the Crater
Day 3 - Kahului, Maui - Makena Beach - Little Beach - Big Beach (Third Entrance) - Paako Cove - Secret Cove Beach
Day 4 - Hilo, Hawaii - Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park - Crater Rim Drive - Chain of Craters Road - Hōlei Sea Arch - Thurston Lava Tubes - Punalu’u Black Sand Beach - Rainbow Falls
Day 5 - Kona, Hawaii - Waipi’o Valley Lookout (Valley of the Kings) - Pololū Valley Trail - Kīholo Bay
