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Journey to Haleakala Crater, the highest point on the island of Maui. At 10,023 feet above sea level, this crater could accommodate Manhattan Island with room to spare, while stacking the Empire State Building four times without reaching the top! Departing from the ship, your guided drive up the mountain will take you through Maui's diverse scenery. After reaching Haleakala National Park, take in the panoramic views from the summit. Last erupting in 1790, the crater of this dormant volcano measures 7.5 miles long, 2.5 miles wide and 21 miles around. Appreciate firsthand the unique qualities of this 3,000 foot deep crater with its mix of volcanic rock and plant life. Lunch is provided. The air may be cool at 10,000 feet so please bring a sweater and wear comfortable walking shoes. Due to climatic changes, no guarantee is given for the views available at any given time.
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E' Komo Mai! Come to the Maui Tropical Plantation and join an exclusive luau experience created just for you! The setting, 60-acres with tropical flowers and swaying palm trees with extended views of Haleakala and Waikapu Valley, helps make for a memorable evening. After departing from the pier by motor coach and arriving at the Plantation, be greeted with a shell lei and welcome cocktail. Hop aboard an exclusive narrated tram tour of the fruit fields and orchards for a unique opportunity to learn the origins and harvest techniques of Hawaii's commercial crops. Afterwards, a luau dinner and entertainment experience awaits you. Feast on an all- you-can-eat buffet, including Hawaiian delicacies of Kalua pig, lomi lomi salmon and other fish and traditional side dishes. After dinner, sit back and view a Polynesian show that honors the first Polynesians sailing from the deep South Pacific to Hawaii. The show includes: Celebratory Drum Dances of Tahiti, Drums of the Island, Traditional Hawaiian Chanted Hula Salute, Signature Hula, Male Tahitian Dance of the South Pacific, Fast Hip Shaking Style of the Tahitian Hula, Audience Participation in Tahitian Style and more. The evening culminates with the dangerous, yet spectacular, Fire-Knife Dance.
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After a drive to the Kahului Heliport, climb aboard a helicopter and explore the West Maui shoreline. After viewing Waihe?e Valley, your flight continues across the Pailolo channel to the "Friendly Isle" of Molokai. Molokai has the world's highest, most spectacular sea cliffs, Hawaii's tallest waterfall "Kahiwa", remote valleys, and the famous Kalaupapa Peninsula. Your return flight to Kahului is along the Kaanapali coastline. Tour includes round-trip transfers from the ship.
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After a 30-minute drive to Ma'alaea Harbor, board a motor vessel for a cruise to Molokini, rated as one of the top 10 snorkel sites in Hawaii. While onboard, a research naturalist will introduce you to the many species of fish and coral that may be seen. Arriving at Molokini, you'll have the opportunity to snorkel and see some of the marine life the naturalist discussed. You'll then cruise to a second reef for more snorkeling. In addition to a variety of tropical fish and coral, these areas are frequented by Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. The research naturalist will be in the water at both snorkel sites to provide insight to the fish and coral seen. Snorkeling equipment and instruction and a buffet deli lunch with cold beverages are provided.
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This adventure has it all - dolphins, sea turtles, snorkeling on a pristine reef, sailing, a tropical breakfast snack and buffet lunch! Your day begins on a catamaran, sailing west toward the Emerald Island of Lanai. Along the way, fresh-brewed Kona coffee and juices, tropical fruit and Hawaiian macadamia nut banana bread are provided. A research naturalist will introduce you to the world of the spinner and bottlenose dolphins who inhabit Lanai's near-shore waters. Stop for snorkeling at one of Lanai's pristine coral reefs and view tropical fish and coral. A buffet deli lunch will be waiting onboard, along with unlimited soft drinks and juice, as you relax and sunbathe while sailing back to Lahaina. A cash bar available after snorkeling. All equipment and snorkeling instruction is provided.
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