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Small Ship Cruising in Hawaii

Multiple departures.


Day 1, Arrive in Maui, Hawaii:
Welcome to Hawaii! You'll be transferred to our hospitality suite in Lahaina before traveling by ferry to Lana'i to board the awaiting Safari Explorer. Search for marine life during a sunset cruise before dropping anchor for the evening.

Beginning in November 2012, fly directly to Lana'i, the Pineapple Island, where you will be transfered to our hospitality suite prior to boarding the Safari Explorer.

Day 2, Lana'i:
On Lana'i, you'll find coves lined by steep rock faces, white-sand beaches, and ancient volcanic plugs sitting both above and below the water surface. Gear up for a day of play. Water activities include snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing, and skiff exploration; or enjoy time on your own for exploring town or optional golf or diving.The Humpback National Marine Sanctuary-located between Lana'i, Moloka'i, and Maui-provides front-row seats in these productive marine breeding grounds.

Day 3 and 4, Moloka'i/Halawa Valley:
From Kaunakakai Harbor, you'll meet the people of Moloka'i and experience their land and traditions as few visitors ever do. Get some sand between your toes on one of Hawaii's longest beaches. Hands-on activities await in the picture book Halawa Valley. Discover the history and culture of this ancient homeland at a local museum; learn to make lei's at a plumeria farm; and treat your taste buds with a stop for coffee at a plantation and a visit to an organic macadamia nut farm. Spend leisure time in the charming paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) town of Kaunakakai. "Talk story" with locals and enjoy an evening pa'ina (feast), complete with a home-style Hawaiian music "jam" session.

Day 5, Olowalu / West Maui:
In ancient times, Olowalu was considered a place of refuge. Today, you'll have a treat of snorkeling among black rock and coral gardens teaming with underwater life. Later you'll be underway in an authentic hand-carved voyaging canoe sailing as the early Polynesian warriors did. The Safari Explorer turns towards Hawaii, the Big Island, this evening for two days of exploring along its leeward coast.

Day 6, Kailua Kona:
Head to Kealakekua Bay, where Captain Cook perished in 1779, for some of the island's best snorkeling. At Kailua-Kona, rendezvous for a guided walking tour of the historic town of Kailua. This evening we'll anchor at an offshore location to search for and night snorkel with Great Pacific Manta rays.

Day 7, Honomalino Bay / Opihihali:
Fringed by coconut palms, Honomalino Bay offers a morning of snorkeling, paddle boarding, sailing, and kayaking. The bay reveals a diversity of colorful corals, sea turtles, sponges, and tropical fishes. And to fill out your last day of ultimate relaxation, more skiff tours and kayaking await in Opihihali-an area known to be favored by marine mammals.

Day 8, Disembark:
As the Safari Explorer docks at Kawaihae Harbor, we'll transfer you to the Kona Airport or the Mauna Lani Bay Resort to begin your post-cruise extension.

Due to the nature of our explorations, itineraries are guidelines and will change in order to maximize wildlife and natural encounters. Variations in itinerary and the order of days may occur.

2012 Departures
Jan 4 Maui to Hawaii
Jan 12 Hawaii to Maui
Jan 20 Maui to Hawaii
Jan 28 Hawaii to Maui
Feb 5 Maui to Hawaii
Feb 13 Hawaii to Maui
Feb 21 Maui to Hawaii
Feb 29 Hawaii to Maui
Mar 8 Maui to Hawaii
Mar 16 Hawaii to Maui
Mar 24 Maui to Hawaii
Apr 1 Hawaii to Maui
Apr 17 Hawaii to Maui
Apr 25 Maui to Hawaii
May 3 Hawaii to Maui
Nov 3 Maui to Hawaii
Nov 10 Hawaii to Maui
Nov 17 Maui to Hawaii
Nov 24 Hawaii to Maui
Dec 1 Maui to Hawaii
Dec 8 Hawaii to Maui
Dec 15 Maui to Hawaii
Dec 22 Hawaii to Maui
Dec 29 Maui to Hawaii

2013 Departures
Jan 5 Hawaii to Maui
Jan 12 Maui to Hawaii
Jan 19 Hawaii to Maui
Jan 26 Maui to Hawaii
Feb 2 Hawaii to Maui
Feb 9 Maui to Hawaii
Feb 16 Hawaii to Maui
Feb 23 Maui to Hawaii
Mar 2 Hawaii to Maui
Mar 9 Maui to Hawaii
Mar 16 Hawaii to Maui
Mar 23 Maui to Hawaii
Mar 30 Hawaii to Maui
Apr 6 Maui to Hawaii
Apr 13 Hawaii to Maui

Duration: 7 Nights

Max Group Size: 36

Accomodations: small ship

Price: From $4995 USD Master Suite per person based on twin cabin. Single rates from $5,795 USD