Fern Grotto – Nawiliwili, Kahului & Hilo

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Honolulu on December 26, 2026, visiting Kahului, Hilo, Kailua-Kona and Nawiliwili. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. Each island feels different: Maui's beaches, the Big Island's lava fields, Kauai's cliffs. Most ports give you about 13 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Pride of America keeps you well fed. 13 places to eat, with 5 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. The sweet spot for most travellers: you get to know the ship, see the ports, and come home before the laundry piles up. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.