Hawaiian cruises are a great choice for a vacation. They offer activities ideal for honeymoons, anniversaries, and other special celebrations with your loved ones. Apart from the natural attractions offered by the lovely islands of Hawaii, a lot of entertaining and recreational activities are in store for you both on and off the cruise ship.
Before booking your Hawaiian cruise, it is imperative that you take note first of some important matters. One of the first things to consider is the number of islands you must visit. The duration of the period you're willing to spend for the vacation dictates the quantity of islands you can visit. Of course, there are several vacation packages on the market. Each package includes a particular group of islands. Although a package that covers more islands is typically more expensive, you must take into consideration the features of each island.
Hawaii has six main islands: Hawaii, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Kauai. Each of these main islands possesses unique features and natural attractions. As a result, a number of activities that you can do on a certain island may not be offered on another. It is best to determine first the kind of activities you want to experience before choosing you Hawaiian cruise.
The first main island, Hawaii, is the largest and youngest among the main islands. It is rich both in natural and cultural attractions. This is evident in the existence of the Volcano Art Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and the Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park. Hawaii is also abundant in recreational activities since a great number of resorts can be found there.
Oahu, another main island, has its own share of cultural wealth. In fact, it has the most museums in the state of Hawaii. You can experience part of this richness in culture through visits in the Polynesian Cultural Center, Hawaii Plantation Village, Honolulu Academy of Art, Bishop Museum and more. It even houses the Iolani Palace, a true royal palace which that tourists from the United States and abroad.
Apart from exotic beaches, Maui is home to a lot of unique natural attractions. These are exhibited through such tourist attractions as vineyards, mountains, ranches, waterfalls and botanical and floral gardens. You can also come here for the Puu'a Ka'a State Park, Hana Cultural Center and Waianapanapa State Park for cultural and recreational activities. Another interesting feature of Maui is the abundance of whales. If you're interested in this unique feature, then it's highly advisable that you visit Maui Lahaina Whalefest.
Molokai is the least visited among the main islands because it is the least developed among them. However, this can be advantageous if you want to encounter fewer people during your Hawaiian cruise. Molokai has good golf and snorkeling amenities.
Lanai, one of the smaller islands among the main ones, is the site of shipwrecks. Garden of the God Lava Field and Luahiwa Petroglyphs are also among its attractions.
Lastly, it is highly recommended that you include Kauai in your Hawaiian cruise itinerary if you love hiking because of the great number of hiking trails in this island. You can also visit Kauai for the Waimea Canyon, which is the most popular among all its attractions.
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