The Lands of Fire & Ice

Days 1 – 2: UK/Honolulu/Pride of America
Depart 19:00
Fly to Honolulu. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel in Honolulu for an overnight stay. On day 2 you will be transferred to the port to embark Pride of America. We set sail this evening at 1900.

Days 3 – 4: Kahulia, Maui
Arrive 08:00 – Depart 18:00
Enjoy two relaxing days in this wonderful resort, the island boasts fabulous beaches and scenery. The town of Kahulia is a cultural hub, with a vibrant atmosphere. On day 3 your ship will set sail at 1800.

Day 5: Hilo, Hawaii
Arrive 08:00 – Depart 18:00
From black sand beaches, lush rainforest and the soaring heights of Mauna Kea, Hawaii’s Big Island has much to offer. Visit the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Tropical Botanical Gardens or the picturesque Rainbow Falls.

Day 6: Kona, Hawaii
Arrive 07:00 – Depart 18:00
The sheltered town of Kona is an ideal spot to indulge in Hawaiian beach life, perhaps take the chance to enjoy some snorkeling in the pleasant waters. A friendly and compact community, you’ll be enchanted by Kona.

Days 7 – 8: Nawiliwili, Kauai, Hawaii
Arrive 08:00 – Depart 14:00
Kauai is known as the Garden Island. Get a taste of paradise on the remote Na Pali coast or glimpse the history of the island at the Grove Farm Homestead, a well-preserved sugar plantation. On day 7, enjoy the morning at leisure. We set sail again at 1400 for our cruise towards Honolulu.

Days 9 – 10: Honolulu, Oahu/Norwegian Pearl
Arrive 07:00
On arrival in Honolulu you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Seattle, this afternoon. On arrival in Seattle you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.

The following morning transfer to the port to embark Norwegian Pearl.

Day 11: Relaxing day at sea
Day 12: Juneau, Alaska
Arrive 14:00 – Depart 22:00
Arrive 1400 Depart 2200 Experience the serenity of the fjord known as Tracy Arm and cruise by Sawyer Glacier. This afternoon we arrive in the capital of Alaska, Juneau. The town experienced a boom in the late 1800s with the discovery of gold. Nowadays the town is a buoyant tourist spot; perfectly situated in the heart of Alaska’s mountains, rivers, glaciers and forests.

Day 13: Skagway, Alaska
Arrive 07:00 – Depart 20:15
We arrive in Skagway early this morning. Many of the original buildings have been restored and this is a lively relic of the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. Here you’ll find an historical town that offers a great insight into the way of life when the town was first established.

Day 14: Glacier Bay – scenic cruising
Glacier Bay is certain to be the scenic highlight of your cruise. Great ice castles float serenely in blue-green water. And as a glacier carves and ice crashes into the mirror-calm water, a thunderous sound echoes across the bay.

Day 15: Ketchikan, Alaska
Arrive 06:00 – Depart 13:30
Morning arrival in Ketchikan, a weathered town clinging to the mountainside. Take a seaplane flight over the Misty Fjords or simply enjoy a lunch of fresh Alaskan salmon.

Day 16: Victoria, British Columbia
Arrive 18:00 – Depart 23:59
Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is where much of Canada’s British Victorian heritage is preserved.

Day 17: Seattle
Arrive 08:00
Your ship will arrive in Seattle this morning. You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Day 18: Arrive in UK

Please note

Pride of America
This spectacular cruise ship is wonderfully stylish; expect a warm welcome and excellent service throughout your time aboard. Choose from 14 restaurants and 9 bars and lounges. The ship offers extensive leisure facilities including several pools, hot tubs, Mandara Spa, an art gallery, card room and library. You can also expect a fabulous programme of entertainment.

Norwegian Pearl
A high-calibre ship boasting all the great features expected on a modern vessel. Wonderful facilities can be enjoyed throughout the ship including unusual touches such as a bowling alley and climbing wall. You’ll also find the more traditional amenities including a casino, spa and choice of pools. Choose from 16 dining options, 13 bars and lounges. Cabins are modern and well equipped.

Sometimes accommodation will be in alternative hotels of a similar standard. Hotels will be confirmed in your final documents.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Your holiday includes

Return flights from the UK
1-night room only in Seattle
Transfers between airport and ships
1-night room only hotel stay at the Sheraton Princess in Honolulu
7-night full board cruise on Pride of America followed by a 7-night full board cruise on Norwegian Pearl, both cruises are on a full board basis
Internal flight from Honolulu to Seattle
Your choice of cabin
Meals, entertainment and most leisure facilities on board
Cruise itinerary as specified
Enjoy up to $150 on-board credit, depending on cabin choice
Esta
Please note you will need to obtain an ESTA for entry to the USA. We can arrange this for you for £29.

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