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4,100' at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park site, 10,000' at Haleakala National Park

Itinerary for Oct 30 — Nov 9, 2013

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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: Located at the gateway to Waikiki, the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki overlooks the beautiful, blue Pacific Ocean and the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor.

Ship Information: See "Pride of America"

Contact info:
100 Holomoana Street
Honolulu, HI 96815 USA
phone: 808-956-1111
web: www.hawaiiprincehotel.com/hph

Room amenities: Floor to ceiling windows facing the ocean, air-conditioning, mini-refrigerator with bottled water replenished daily, hair dryer, tv with expanded channel offerings including free and pay movies.

Facility amenities: Amenities include shuttle service to Waikiki and surrounding beaches, valet or self-parking, swimming pool, whirlpool, business center, fitness room, restaurant, and free transportation to the hotel's 27 hole championship golf course designed by Arnold Palmer (guests receive preferred tee times and special rates) or to two championship tennis courts.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $179.00 + taxes
Call the hotel directly at 1-800-321-6248. Request the Road Scholar Group rate. This rate is based upon availability in the "Run of Ocean" category and is offered 7 nights prior to and 3 nights after your program.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day One: Wednesday, October 30 - Registration/Welcome 
Afternoon: Program Registration

Dinner: Welcome Buffet Dinner in hotel restaurant

Evening: Brief introductions to the members of the group.

Lodging: Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: Located at the gateway to Waikiki, the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki overlooks the beautiful, blue Pacific Ocean and the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor.

Ship Information: See "Pride of America"

Contact info:
100 Holomoana Street
Honolulu, HI 96815 USA
phone: 808-956-1111
web: www.hawaiiprincehotel.com/hph

Room amenities: Floor to ceiling windows facing the ocean, air-conditioning, mini-refrigerator with bottled water replenished daily, hair dryer, tv with expanded channel offerings including free and pay movies.

Facility amenities: Amenities include shuttle service to Waikiki and surrounding beaches, valet or self-parking, swimming pool, whirlpool, business center, fitness room, restaurant, and free transportation to the hotel's 27 hole championship golf course designed by Arnold Palmer (guests receive preferred tee times and special rates) or to two championship tennis courts.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $179.00 + taxes
Call the hotel directly at 1-800-321-6248. Request the Road Scholar Group rate. This rate is based upon availability in the "Run of Ocean" category and is offered 7 nights prior to and 3 nights after your program.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Two: Thursday, October 31 - Oahu,The Gathering Place/Bishop Museum & National Memorial Cemetary... 
Oahu,The Gathering Place/Bishop Museum & National Memorial Cemetary of the Pacific ("Punchbowl")

Breakfast: Full Breakfast Buffet at Prince Court Restaurant- Enjoy an array of western breakfast choices (cereal, eggs, pastries, fresh fruit) as well as Asian breakfast styles.

Morning: After program Orientation attend morning class," Oahu,The Gathering Place"

Lunch: Enjoy your boxed lunch at the hotel - inside or poolside.

Afternoon: Field trip to Bishop Museum - designated the State Museum of Natural and Cultural History, Bishop Museum is dedicated to telling the story of Hawaii and its place in the Pacific. Your visit will start with a Docent-Guided visit of the museum, and then some free time to explore on your own. We'll depart and continue on with a drive through historic Honolulu heading up to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific ("Punchbowl").

Dinner: Delicious buffet dinner in the hotel restaurant.

Evening: Free Evening to explore the excitement of Waikiki.

Lodging: Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: Located at the gateway to Waikiki, the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki overlooks the beautiful, blue Pacific Ocean and the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor.

Ship Information: See "Pride of America"

Contact info:
100 Holomoana Street
Honolulu, HI 96815 USA
phone: 808-956-1111
web: www.hawaiiprincehotel.com/hph

Room amenities: Floor to ceiling windows facing the ocean, air-conditioning, mini-refrigerator with bottled water replenished daily, hair dryer, tv with expanded channel offerings including free and pay movies.

Facility amenities: Amenities include shuttle service to Waikiki and surrounding beaches, valet or self-parking, swimming pool, whirlpool, business center, fitness room, restaurant, and free transportation to the hotel's 27 hole championship golf course designed by Arnold Palmer (guests receive preferred tee times and special rates) or to two championship tennis courts.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $179.00 + taxes
Call the hotel directly at 1-800-321-6248. Request the Road Scholar Group rate. This rate is based upon availability in the "Run of Ocean" category and is offered 7 nights prior to and 3 nights after your program.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Three: Friday, November 01 - Iolani Palace 
Breakfast: Prince Court Restaurant Breakfast Buffet

Morning: Field trip to Iolani Palace, the official residence of King David Kalakaua (1882-1891) and Queen Liliuokalani (1891-1893), the last monarchs of Hawaii. It is a Hawaiian national treasure and the only official state residence of royalty in the United States.

Lunch: Lunch on your own

Afternoon: Free time to explore Waikiki and Honolulu on your own.

Dinner: Dinner is on your own to explore Hawaii's diverse island fare.

Evening: Free Evening.

Lodging: Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki

Meals Included: Breakfast
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Built in 2005, the Pride of America is the only cruise ship in the world sailing under the American Flag. It is 921 feet long by 106 feet wide and has 15 passenger decks with a total double-occupancy capacity of up to 2,144 passengers (of whom approximately 40 are Participants). The ship has free programming for children most evenings. Inside and outside cabins on middle decks; double-, triple- and quadruple-occupancy cabins with air conditioning and private bathrooms with shower.

Ship Information: PRIDE OF AMERICA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Operated by: NCL America, a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line, Ltd., Miami, FL. Parent Company: Star Cruises, Malaysia. Registry: U.S.A. Cruising Region: Hawaiian Islands. Built: Lloyd Werft Shipyard, Bremerhaven, Germany. Inaugural Voyage: June 2005. Maiden Voyage: July 2005. Gross Tonnage: 81,000. Overall Length: 920.6 feet. Beam: 105.6 feet. Draft: 26 feet. Engines: Diesel Electric. Cruise Speed: 22 knots. Guests: 2144 (double). Crew: 900. Decks: Fifteen. Elevators: 10. Vessel completely air-conditioned; each stateroom equipped with individual thermostat controls. Electrical Current: 110V 60-cycle U.S. current in all staterooms. Stateroom Amenities: TV/Radio/Telephone/Refrigerator/Safe in all staterooms.

Contact info:
Norwegian Cruise Line
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126 USA
phone: 800-327-7030
web: www.ncl.com

Room amenities: Each cabin has air conditioning, wall-to-wall carpeting, a sitting area, television,refrigerator, safe, and a private bathroom with shower. Please note that the ship reserves the right to upgrade cabins which may place participants on a different deck.

Facility amenities: Pride of America features Freestyle Cruising offering guests a more relaxed, resort-style cruise with flexible dining options, resort casual attire and leisurely disembarkation. The ship features 8 restaurants, 10 bars and lounges, 2 swimming pools, 4 hot tubs, a spa and fitness center, jogging/walking track, basketball and volleyball court, golf pro shop, golf driving net, outdoor chess, Full service Spa, Soho Art Gallery, Newbury Street Shops, library, video arcade, and meeting rooms.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Four: Saturday, November 02 - Morning Classes/Pearl Harbor - USS Arizona Memorial/Board Cruiseship 
Breakfast: Prince Court Restaurant Breakfast Buffet

Morning: Check out of Hotel and attend classes: "The Island Chain - Formation and Evolution of the Hawaiian Islands" and "Wind, Weather, and Waves".

Lunch: Local restaurant.

Afternoon: Field trip to USS Arizona Memorial National Historic Park - view a historical film in the park theater, take a launch boat ride across Pearl Harbor to the USS Arizona Memorial, and spend a few minutes to explore the museum and book shop. Transfer to Honolulu Harbor to board the Pride of America.

Dinner: Aboard ship in one of the fine dining establishments

Evening: Free evening to relax and participate in shipboard activities

Lodging: Pride of America

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Built in 2005, the Pride of America is the only cruise ship in the world sailing under the American Flag. It is 921 feet long by 106 feet wide and has 15 passenger decks with a total double-occupancy capacity of up to 2,144 passengers (of whom approximately 40 are Participants). The ship has free programming for children most evenings. Inside and outside cabins on middle decks; double-, triple- and quadruple-occupancy cabins with air conditioning and private bathrooms with shower.

Ship Information: PRIDE OF AMERICA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Operated by: NCL America, a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line, Ltd., Miami, FL. Parent Company: Star Cruises, Malaysia. Registry: U.S.A. Cruising Region: Hawaiian Islands. Built: Lloyd Werft Shipyard, Bremerhaven, Germany. Inaugural Voyage: June 2005. Maiden Voyage: July 2005. Gross Tonnage: 81,000. Overall Length: 920.6 feet. Beam: 105.6 feet. Draft: 26 feet. Engines: Diesel Electric. Cruise Speed: 22 knots. Guests: 2144 (double). Crew: 900. Decks: Fifteen. Elevators: 10. Vessel completely air-conditioned; each stateroom equipped with individual thermostat controls. Electrical Current: 110V 60-cycle U.S. current in all staterooms. Stateroom Amenities: TV/Radio/Telephone/Refrigerator/Safe in all staterooms.

Contact info:
Norwegian Cruise Line
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126 USA
phone: 800-327-7030
web: www.ncl.com

Room amenities: Each cabin has air conditioning, wall-to-wall carpeting, a sitting area, television,refrigerator, safe, and a private bathroom with shower. Please note that the ship reserves the right to upgrade cabins which may place participants on a different deck.

Facility amenities: Pride of America features Freestyle Cruising offering guests a more relaxed, resort-style cruise with flexible dining options, resort casual attire and leisurely disembarkation. The ship features 8 restaurants, 10 bars and lounges, 2 swimming pools, 4 hot tubs, a spa and fitness center, jogging/walking track, basketball and volleyball court, golf pro shop, golf driving net, outdoor chess, Full service Spa, Soho Art Gallery, Newbury Street Shops, library, video arcade, and meeting rooms.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Five: Sunday, November 03 - Arrive Kahului, Maui/Iao Valley State Park/Overnight Maui 
Breakfast: Freestyle Dining Aboard ship.

Morning: Class: A Changing Maui.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Field Trip: Iao Valley State Park - This lush green valley is a sacred site to the Hawaiian people and is the historic location of a fierce battle between Maui warriors and the army of Kamehameha I.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: Free evening to continue exploring Maui on your own or to relax and participate in shipboard activities. Ship overnights in Maui

Lodging: Pride of America

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Built in 2005, the Pride of America is the only cruise ship in the world sailing under the American Flag. It is 921 feet long by 106 feet wide and has 15 passenger decks with a total double-occupancy capacity of up to 2,144 passengers (of whom approximately 40 are Participants). The ship has free programming for children most evenings. Inside and outside cabins on middle decks; double-, triple- and quadruple-occupancy cabins with air conditioning and private bathrooms with shower.

Ship Information: PRIDE OF AMERICA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Operated by: NCL America, a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line, Ltd., Miami, FL. Parent Company: Star Cruises, Malaysia. Registry: U.S.A. Cruising Region: Hawaiian Islands. Built: Lloyd Werft Shipyard, Bremerhaven, Germany. Inaugural Voyage: June 2005. Maiden Voyage: July 2005. Gross Tonnage: 81,000. Overall Length: 920.6 feet. Beam: 105.6 feet. Draft: 26 feet. Engines: Diesel Electric. Cruise Speed: 22 knots. Guests: 2144 (double). Crew: 900. Decks: Fifteen. Elevators: 10. Vessel completely air-conditioned; each stateroom equipped with individual thermostat controls. Electrical Current: 110V 60-cycle U.S. current in all staterooms. Stateroom Amenities: TV/Radio/Telephone/Refrigerator/Safe in all staterooms.

Contact info:
Norwegian Cruise Line
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126 USA
phone: 800-327-7030
web: www.ncl.com

Room amenities: Each cabin has air conditioning, wall-to-wall carpeting, a sitting area, television,refrigerator, safe, and a private bathroom with shower. Please note that the ship reserves the right to upgrade cabins which may place participants on a different deck.

Facility amenities: Pride of America features Freestyle Cruising offering guests a more relaxed, resort-style cruise with flexible dining options, resort casual attire and leisurely disembarkation. The ship features 8 restaurants, 10 bars and lounges, 2 swimming pools, 4 hot tubs, a spa and fitness center, jogging/walking track, basketball and volleyball court, golf pro shop, golf driving net, outdoor chess, Full service Spa, Soho Art Gallery, Newbury Street Shops, library, video arcade, and meeting rooms.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Six: Monday, November 04 - Haleakala National Park 
Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: Field trip to Haleakala National Park and the summit area of Haleakala, an active shield volcano. Learn about Hawai`i's indigenous animals and plants, including the endemic Ahinahina (silversword). The park is recognized as an International Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations.

Lunch: At a local restaurant

Afternoon: Return to Kahului Harbor for some free time to explore Maui before dinner.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: Ship departs for Hilo. Free evening to relax and participate in shipboard activities

Lodging: Pride of America

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Built in 2005, the Pride of America is the only cruise ship in the world sailing under the American Flag. It is 921 feet long by 106 feet wide and has 15 passenger decks with a total double-occupancy capacity of up to 2,144 passengers (of whom approximately 40 are Participants). The ship has free programming for children most evenings. Inside and outside cabins on middle decks; double-, triple- and quadruple-occupancy cabins with air conditioning and private bathrooms with shower.

Ship Information: PRIDE OF AMERICA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Operated by: NCL America, a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line, Ltd., Miami, FL. Parent Company: Star Cruises, Malaysia. Registry: U.S.A. Cruising Region: Hawaiian Islands. Built: Lloyd Werft Shipyard, Bremerhaven, Germany. Inaugural Voyage: June 2005. Maiden Voyage: July 2005. Gross Tonnage: 81,000. Overall Length: 920.6 feet. Beam: 105.6 feet. Draft: 26 feet. Engines: Diesel Electric. Cruise Speed: 22 knots. Guests: 2144 (double). Crew: 900. Decks: Fifteen. Elevators: 10. Vessel completely air-conditioned; each stateroom equipped with individual thermostat controls. Electrical Current: 110V 60-cycle U.S. current in all staterooms. Stateroom Amenities: TV/Radio/Telephone/Refrigerator/Safe in all staterooms.

Contact info:
Norwegian Cruise Line
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126 USA
phone: 800-327-7030
web: www.ncl.com

Room amenities: Each cabin has air conditioning, wall-to-wall carpeting, a sitting area, television,refrigerator, safe, and a private bathroom with shower. Please note that the ship reserves the right to upgrade cabins which may place participants on a different deck.

Facility amenities: Pride of America features Freestyle Cruising offering guests a more relaxed, resort-style cruise with flexible dining options, resort casual attire and leisurely disembarkation. The ship features 8 restaurants, 10 bars and lounges, 2 swimming pools, 4 hot tubs, a spa and fitness center, jogging/walking track, basketball and volleyball court, golf pro shop, golf driving net, outdoor chess, Full service Spa, Soho Art Gallery, Newbury Street Shops, library, video arcade, and meeting rooms.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Seven: Tuesday, November 05 - Arrive Hilo, Hawaii Island/Hawaii Volcanoes National Park/Nightime... 
Arrive Hilo, Hawaii Island/Hawaii Volcanoes National Park/Nightime Volcanic Activity Viewing

Breakfast: Aboard ship

Morning: Field Trip: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Visit the Jaggar Museum and see overview of Kilauea Caldera. The measuring devices that predict eruptions are available for viewing. Conditions permitting (this area may be closed due to substantially increased eruptive activity), head on through the Southwest Rift Zone to enjoy magnificent views and learn about relatively new lava flows. Upon arrival at the Halemaumau Crater, join a short walk out to the Kilauea Caldera. Continue the drive around the Caldera Rim to Kilauea Iki Crater and Puu Puai, the site of the 1959 eruption.

Lunch: Deli lunch in local restaurant.

Afternoon: Depart on bus for Kilauea Visitor Center to see exhibits and displays on volcano formation. Films and videos are also available for viewing. Continue on bus for a walk through Thurston Lava Tube, a natural phenomenon created during volcanic eruptions. Time permitting, we'll go to Devastation Trail. The Trail was formed in 1959 as a result of an eruption from the Iki crater (Iki is Hawaiian for small). The 200 year old forest in this area was buried by falling cinder. Along the way back to the ship, we'll make a brief stop at an orchid nursery that has over 1000 blooming orchids on display - one of the largest collections in Hawaii.

Dinner: Aboard ship.

Evening: Free evening to relax and participate in shipboard activities - this evening the ship will sail past Kilauea Volcano's southeastern flank. If conditions permit, we will be able to view molten lava as it flows from its source to the coast. If we're really lucky, we'll see surface flows or at least "skylights" glow from collapsed portions of lava tubes carrying molten lava to the coast. We may also see the reflection of molten lava on the bottom of clouds.

Lodging: Pride of America

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Built in 2005, the Pride of America is the only cruise ship in the world sailing under the American Flag. It is 921 feet long by 106 feet wide and has 15 passenger decks with a total double-occupancy capacity of up to 2,144 passengers (of whom approximately 40 are Participants). The ship has free programming for children most evenings. Inside and outside cabins on middle decks; double-, triple- and quadruple-occupancy cabins with air conditioning and private bathrooms with shower.

Ship Information: PRIDE OF AMERICA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Operated by: NCL America, a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line, Ltd., Miami, FL. Parent Company: Star Cruises, Malaysia. Registry: U.S.A. Cruising Region: Hawaiian Islands. Built: Lloyd Werft Shipyard, Bremerhaven, Germany. Inaugural Voyage: June 2005. Maiden Voyage: July 2005. Gross Tonnage: 81,000. Overall Length: 920.6 feet. Beam: 105.6 feet. Draft: 26 feet. Engines: Diesel Electric. Cruise Speed: 22 knots. Guests: 2144 (double). Crew: 900. Decks: Fifteen. Elevators: 10. Vessel completely air-conditioned; each stateroom equipped with individual thermostat controls. Electrical Current: 110V 60-cycle U.S. current in all staterooms. Stateroom Amenities: TV/Radio/Telephone/Refrigerator/Safe in all staterooms.

Contact info:
Norwegian Cruise Line
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126 USA
phone: 800-327-7030
web: www.ncl.com

Room amenities: Each cabin has air conditioning, wall-to-wall carpeting, a sitting area, television,refrigerator, safe, and a private bathroom with shower. Please note that the ship reserves the right to upgrade cabins which may place participants on a different deck.

Facility amenities: Pride of America features Freestyle Cruising offering guests a more relaxed, resort-style cruise with flexible dining options, resort casual attire and leisurely disembarkation. The ship features 8 restaurants, 10 bars and lounges, 2 swimming pools, 4 hot tubs, a spa and fitness center, jogging/walking track, basketball and volleyball court, golf pro shop, golf driving net, outdoor chess, Full service Spa, Soho Art Gallery, Newbury Street Shops, library, video arcade, and meeting rooms.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Eight: Wednesday, November 06 - Arrive Kona, Hawaii Island/Cloud Forest/Puuhonua (Place of Refuge) o... 
Arrive Kona, Hawaii Island/Cloud Forest/Puuhonua (Place of Refuge) o Honaunau National Historical Park

Breakfast: Aboard ship

Morning: Field Trip: Visit a privately owned cloud forest preserve on the slopes of Hualalai Volcano to learn about the plants of the tropical cloud forest.

Lunch: Picnic lunch.

Afternoon: Field Trip to Puuhonua (Place of Refuge) O Honaunau National Historical Park: This historic site contains one of the most sacred heiau (traditional place of worship) in the islands. Through a self-guided walking tour, learn about Hawaiian building construction, heiau, and the process through which ancient Hawaiians pardoned those who broke the kapu (laws).

Dinner: Aboard ship

Evening: Free evening to relax and participate in shipboard activities

Lodging: Pride of America

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Built in 2005, the Pride of America is the only cruise ship in the world sailing under the American Flag. It is 921 feet long by 106 feet wide and has 15 passenger decks with a total double-occupancy capacity of up to 2,144 passengers (of whom approximately 40 are Participants). The ship has free programming for children most evenings. Inside and outside cabins on middle decks; double-, triple- and quadruple-occupancy cabins with air conditioning and private bathrooms with shower.

Ship Information: PRIDE OF AMERICA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Operated by: NCL America, a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line, Ltd., Miami, FL. Parent Company: Star Cruises, Malaysia. Registry: U.S.A. Cruising Region: Hawaiian Islands. Built: Lloyd Werft Shipyard, Bremerhaven, Germany. Inaugural Voyage: June 2005. Maiden Voyage: July 2005. Gross Tonnage: 81,000. Overall Length: 920.6 feet. Beam: 105.6 feet. Draft: 26 feet. Engines: Diesel Electric. Cruise Speed: 22 knots. Guests: 2144 (double). Crew: 900. Decks: Fifteen. Elevators: 10. Vessel completely air-conditioned; each stateroom equipped with individual thermostat controls. Electrical Current: 110V 60-cycle U.S. current in all staterooms. Stateroom Amenities: TV/Radio/Telephone/Refrigerator/Safe in all staterooms.

Contact info:
Norwegian Cruise Line
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126 USA
phone: 800-327-7030
web: www.ncl.com

Room amenities: Each cabin has air conditioning, wall-to-wall carpeting, a sitting area, television,refrigerator, safe, and a private bathroom with shower. Please note that the ship reserves the right to upgrade cabins which may place participants on a different deck.

Facility amenities: Pride of America features Freestyle Cruising offering guests a more relaxed, resort-style cruise with flexible dining options, resort casual attire and leisurely disembarkation. The ship features 8 restaurants, 10 bars and lounges, 2 swimming pools, 4 hot tubs, a spa and fitness center, jogging/walking track, basketball and volleyball court, golf pro shop, golf driving net, outdoor chess, Full service Spa, Soho Art Gallery, Newbury Street Shops, library, video arcade, and meeting rooms.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Nine: Thursday, November 07 - Free Day/Overnight Kauai 
Breakfast: Aboard ship

Morning: Free day to explore Kauai on your own, relax, or participate in shipboard activities.

Lunch: Aboard ship or on your own in Port.

Afternoon: Continue your Free day in Port. You may want to sign up for the ship's luau which is hosted ashore (fee - book through ship's shore excursion desk).

Dinner: Aboard ship or on your own in Port.

Evening: Free evening to continue your exploration of Kauai, relax, or participate in shipboard activities. Ship overnights in Kauai.

Lodging: Pride of America

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Cruise Ship

 Description: Built in 2005, the Pride of America is the only cruise ship in the world sailing under the American Flag. It is 921 feet long by 106 feet wide and has 15 passenger decks with a total double-occupancy capacity of up to 2,144 passengers (of whom approximately 40 are Participants). The ship has free programming for children most evenings. Inside and outside cabins on middle decks; double-, triple- and quadruple-occupancy cabins with air conditioning and private bathrooms with shower.

Ship Information: PRIDE OF AMERICA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Operated by: NCL America, a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line, Ltd., Miami, FL. Parent Company: Star Cruises, Malaysia. Registry: U.S.A. Cruising Region: Hawaiian Islands. Built: Lloyd Werft Shipyard, Bremerhaven, Germany. Inaugural Voyage: June 2005. Maiden Voyage: July 2005. Gross Tonnage: 81,000. Overall Length: 920.6 feet. Beam: 105.6 feet. Draft: 26 feet. Engines: Diesel Electric. Cruise Speed: 22 knots. Guests: 2144 (double). Crew: 900. Decks: Fifteen. Elevators: 10. Vessel completely air-conditioned; each stateroom equipped with individual thermostat controls. Electrical Current: 110V 60-cycle U.S. current in all staterooms. Stateroom Amenities: TV/Radio/Telephone/Refrigerator/Safe in all staterooms.

Contact info:
Norwegian Cruise Line
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126 USA
phone: 800-327-7030
web: www.ncl.com

Room amenities: Each cabin has air conditioning, wall-to-wall carpeting, a sitting area, television,refrigerator, safe, and a private bathroom with shower. Please note that the ship reserves the right to upgrade cabins which may place participants on a different deck.

Facility amenities: Pride of America features Freestyle Cruising offering guests a more relaxed, resort-style cruise with flexible dining options, resort casual attire and leisurely disembarkation. The ship features 8 restaurants, 10 bars and lounges, 2 swimming pools, 4 hot tubs, a spa and fitness center, jogging/walking track, basketball and volleyball court, golf pro shop, golf driving net, outdoor chess, Full service Spa, Soho Art Gallery, Newbury Street Shops, library, video arcade, and meeting rooms.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Ten: Friday, November 08 - Waimea Canyon/At sea - Kauai's Na Pali Coast 
Breakfast: Aboard ship.

Morning: Field Trip: Waimea Canyon - the geologically spectacular "Grand Canyon" of Hawaii - and Kokee State Park. Today we'll study Kauai's natural history, including stops to view Waimea Canyon's incredible erosional valleys from several vantage points. At Kokee State Park, high in the rain forest, we'lll continue natural history studies in lush green surroundings. We'll also visit tiny Kokee Museum to learn about Kauai's native birds, plants and other unique natural resources.

Lunch: Aboard ship.

Afternoon: Ship departs for Honlulu Harbor via the spectacular Na Pali ("the cliffs") coast of Kauai. Free afternoon to relax and participate in shipboard activities.

Dinner: Aloha (Farewell) Dinner aboard ship.

Evening: Free evening to relax and participate in shipboard activities.

Lodging: Pride of America

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Eleven: Saturday, November 09 - Disembark in Honolulu and Aloha (Farewell) 
Breakfast: Aboard ship

Morning: Disembark ship. Independent departure for airport or other destinations. The ship's shore excursion desk does offer optional activities for this day for those of you who may have late flights and be interested in one of their activities (fee - book through shore excursions desk aboard ship)

Meals Included: Breakfast


Free Time Opportunities


Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Hawaii Visitor's and Convention BureauSearchable by dates, activity, etc. - To find information on the island's events and activities, click on the island in the map at the top of the home page. Or, you may call 1-800-Go-Hawaii.
For additional information, visit: www.gohawaii.com
Music, Fire, Dance & RomanceThe Sheraton Moana Surfrider has always been home to island musicians. From 1935 to 1975, the live radio show "Hawaii Calls" was broadcast from the Banyan Court stage to bring the sounds of Hawaii to thousands of listeners on the West Coast. Nightly entertainment at the Banyan Court features the musical talents of a variety of local groups. There is no better way to relax than to spend an evening listening to beautiful island melodies accompanied by graceful hula dancers. Every Friday at 7:30 pm, the Komo Mai to the Courtyard (Come to the Courtyard) program offers a complimentary keiki (children) hula show followed by conch shell blowers and a spectacular Tahitian fireknife dancer. On Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm couples are invited to take part in the Promise Me Again, wedding vow renewal program. Couples lovingly exchange vows and a fresh flower lei during the ceremony and then dance to the Hawaiian Wedding Song - made famous by the Elvis Presley hit movie, "Blue Hawaii" - as they express the rededication of their lives and their love to one another. The Banyan Courtyard Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel; 2365 Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki, Tel: 808-922-3111, Every Evening 5:30-10:30 pm, Admission: Free.
For additional information, visit: www.moanasurfrider.com/calendar.htm
Waikiki at NightAt night Waikiki is an exuberant world of shops, bistros and neon lights, alive with people, and complete with amusing street entertainers. Often heralded as the ambassadors of aloha, these musicians, singers, mimes, drummers, and a myriad of other performers give Waikiki a local color and ambience found nowhere else in the Hawaiian Islands. Street performers start about 8pm and ends about 10pm
For additional information, visit: www.gohawaii.com
Shop in Waikiki and in the Greater Honolulu AreaWaikiki is a great place to shop and offers prestigious retailers such as Tiffany & Co., Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton as well as more modest stores such as the ever-present ABC Stores and the world-famous International Market Place. The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center contains 150 stores and restaurants on four levels. Ala Moana Shopping Center, located in the heart of Honolulu, is one of the largest open-air shopping centers in the world with more than 200 stores to meet your every need. The Center is recognized as having the flagship stores for most major international, national and local retailers. Other nearby malls in Honolulu to shop at include Aloha Tower Marketplace; Ward Warehouse and Ward Center, across from Fisherman's Wharf; and Kahala Mall in Kahala.
For additional information, visit: www.gohawaii.com
Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
Hawaii Visitors & Convention BureauSearchable by dates, activity, etc. - To find information on the island's events and activities, click on the island in the map at the top of the home page. Or, you may call 1-800-Go-Hawaii.
For additional information, visit: www.gohawaii.com
Kauai MuseumThe history of Kauai is kept safe in this great little museum and is worth a stop at before you set out to explore the island. It contains a wealth of historical artifacts and information tracing the island's history from the beginning of time through Contact (when Capt. James Cook "discovered" Kauai in 1778), the monarchy period, the plantation era, and the present. See old poi pounders and idols, relics of sugar planters and paniolos, a nice seashell collection, old Hawaiian quilts, feather leis, a replica of a plantation worker's home, a model of Cook's ship, and much more. 4428 Rice Street Lihue, HI 96766 Ph: 808-245-6931 Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 10am-4pm Admission: $7 adults, $5 seniors
For additional information, visit: www.kauaimuseum.org
Kauai Village Shopping CenterKauai Village Shopping Center is centrally located on east Kauai, midway between the southern resort area of Poipu and the northern resort area of Princeville. This eight acre complex features stores and restaurants that appeal to both local residents as well as to visitors of Kauai. The 30 shops are a good mixture of boutiques, gift shops, art galleries and restaurants from fast-food variety to fine dining. There is an open air court with a ten foot waterfall and a series of landscaped ponds and streams laced with small walking bridges and walkways. 4-831 Kuhio Hwy Kapaa, HI 96746 Ph: 808-822-4904
Smith's Tropical Paradise LuauKauai's favorite and most traditional Luau. A spectacular ceremony in a torch-lit Lagoon Amphitheater along the famous Wailua River begins with the traditional blowing of the conch shell and torch lighting followed by dances from Tahiti, Hawaii, Philippines, New Zealand and Samoa. Watch as the Kalua Puaa (roast pork) is unearth from the traditional underground oven (imu). This 23-acre site has gardens, lagoons, exotic birds and unique narrated train ride which meanders through a rain forest, a Polynesian Village, a Japanese island, and a Filipino village, all which reflect Kauai’s diverse ethnic heritage. Wailua Marina State Park 174 Wailua Rd Kapaa, HI 96746 Ph: 808-821-6895 Hours: 5pm-9:15pm Mon, Wed, Fri Price: $51.00-$75.00
For additional information, visit: www.smithskauai.com/luau.html
Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
Hawaii Visitors & Convention BureauSearchable by dates, activity, etc. - To find information on the island's events and activities, click on the island in the map at the top of the home page. Or, you may call 1-800-Go-Hawaii.
For additional information, visit: www.gohawaii.com
Ulalena - Maui TheatreUlalena is a fabulously unique theatrical experience staged at Maui Theatre in historic Lahaina Town. An original presentation which has been acclaimed by critics as masterful, exhilarating and surprising. Ulalena tells the story of Hawaii through visual expression, song, acrobatics and dance. 878 Front Street, Lahaina, Maui Toll Free (877) 661 6655 or (808) 661 6655 Doors open daily at 6pm, Tuesday - Saturday Prices start at $48.00
For additional information, visit: www.ulalena.com
Whale Center of the Pacific/Whalers Village MuseumAt the Whaler's Village Museum, visitors can take a self guided tour and browse displays of artifacts from the Golden Era of Whaling. Model whaling ships, antique whale-hunting tools and many more items are on display. In addition, visitors can enjoy a free movie in the air-conditioned theater. Also at the Center is the Hale Kohala - House of the Whale Museum featuring many models of different whale species. 2435 Kaanapali Parkway, (in Whaler's Village Shopping Center), Maui, HI 96761 Tel: (808) 661-5992 Hours: 9:30 am to 10 pm daily Admission: Free
For additional information, visit: www.whalersvillage.com/museum.htm
Sugar Cane TrainRailroads traveled through the history of Hawaii for more than 100 years and became a picturesque part of the Hawaiian landscape between fields of sugar cane and plantation villages. The Lahaina Kaanapali Railroad crosses a 325-foot curved wooden trestle whose elevation yields panoramic views of neighboring islands and the West Maui Mountains. Be transported from the Maui of yesteryear to the beauty and charm of Maui today. 975 Limahana Pl. Suite #203 Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761 Phone: (808) 667-6851 Toll Free: 1-800-499-2307 One Way, Roundtrip and Dinner Tours Available.
For additional information, visit: www.aloha-hawaii.com
Kona, Island of Hawaii (Big Island)
Hawaii Visitors & Convention BureauSearchable by dates, activity, etc. - To find information on the island's events and activities, click on the island in the map at the top of the home page. Or, you may call 1-800-Go-Hawaii.
For additional information, visit: www.gohawaii.com
Hilo, Island of Hawaii (Big Island)
Hawaii Visitors & Convention BureauSearchable by dates, activity, etc. - To find information on the island's events and activities, click on the island in the map at the top of the home page. Or, you may call 1-800-Go-Hawaii.
For additional information, visit: www.gohawaii.com
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