Cliff Side – Nawiliwili, Hilo & Maui
About this cruise
No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 7-night sailing from Honolulu on October 9, 2027 visits Kahului, Hilo, Kailua-Kona and Nawiliwili. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Volcanic peaks, rainforest, good surf. Hawaii is Hawaii. It doesn't need much explaining. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Kailua-Kona, Coffee country on a volcanic coast. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 13 restaurants on Pride of America, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. Honolulu itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.