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Hawaii

Tropical Splendor: Exploring the Hawaiian Islands

Program No. 11513RJ
Learn the stories of Hawaii on this adventure of a lifetime as you experience four islands: the Big Island, Maui, Kauai and Oahu.
Program
At a Glance
Duration
11 days
Program Begins
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Program Concludes
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Meals
27 ( 10B, 8L, 9D )
Activity Level
The Big Island was home to Kamehameha the Great, Maui is iconic for its lush island landscapes, Kauai is home to the awe-inspiring Waimea Canyon and Oahu is the place for history buffs. Learn the stories of Hawaii on this adventure of a lifetime aboard the Pride of America as you sail to each island, exploring its fascinating history and geology, while delving into its age and personality with local experts at your side.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and learn about the island’s geothermal core with a local expert.
  • Visit the only royal palace in the U.S. and former residence of the Hawaiian monarchy.
  • See the cliffs of Waimea Canyon, the geologically spectacular "Grand Canyon of the Pacific."
General Notes
This voyage combines Road Scholar’s trademark education and camaraderie with access to Norwegian Cruise Line’s wide variety of activities and dining and entertainment options. While you’ll spend most of your time with the Road Scholar group, please consider that you’ll be on a large ocean liner with passengers of all ages when deciding if this program is right for you. The maximum group size will be 42 participants. Roommate matching is available in some lodging categories. Limited ADA rooms available.
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Frank Lau
From serving in community development on the border of Mexico to developing an English curriculum for the Olympics at a 5-star hotel in Beijing, Frank’s life has fed his passion for the cross-cultural. Traveling has drawn him to fascinating locales across the globe, but his Hawaiian roots are perhaps strongest of all. His interest in Hawaiian culture and his desire to show his students an “insider’s” view of the Islands have made him a perfect match for Road Scholar’s Hawaii programs.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Activity Level
On Your Feet
Walking up to 2 miles daily on varied terrain. Some stairs. Getting on and off bus. Elevation up to 10,000 feet.
Suggested Reading List
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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
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Peace of Mind

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Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.