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Let Your Journey Begin

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The Night Belongs to You

At Your Service

When the sun goes down, the curtain rises on a constellation of thrilling nighttime enticements.

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Nighttime Activities

Freshly Prepared Cuisine

Dining options to match your tastes and mood — that’s dining on board your Princess ship.

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You’ll discover an incredible variety of activities, enrichment programs and other entertaining options each day on board.

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Lotus Spa ® & The Sanctuary

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The Shops of Princess

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Princess Photography

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Enrichment Programs

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Fine Art Auctions

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Movies Under the Stars ®

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Youth & Teen Programs

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Shows & Entertainment

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I’m your Princess Shopping Host — ­­ your personal shopping consultant. I’m here to save you time and money, both in The Shops of Princess and in our fabulous ports of call.

During this voyage, I’ll provide you with everything you’ll need to know about shopping. I’ll be hosting the live Shopping Spotlight Show and special events on watches and jewelry, and I’ll be available each evening at the Princess Shopping Desk. I’ll also provide you with maps, brochures and VIP cards upon request.

Few things are more thrilling on a cruise vacation than shopping for dazzling treasures such as watches, diamonds and jewelry ­— all at amazing duty-free prices. For inside information on how you can indulge your taste for the best, be sure to read Style at Sea, our celebrity-packed magazine in your stateroom — and watch the Style at Sea show on your stateroom television. You’ll find even more insider information on your television, with video replays of the Shopping Spotlight Show and special features about The Shops of Princess.

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FINALLY, YOU’RE HERE. Now is the time to do as much or as little as you like. Get out on deck and experience the fresh air, explore your ship and all its amenities. Every aspect of this vacation was designed for you because we provide you with a variety of enriching ways to discover more about yourself and the world around you.

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On the following pages, you can learn a bit more about what you can expect in the coming days in our book: Voyages: Charting a New Course with Princess Cruises. We call it that for a reason — not only because of the wonderful ports you’ll be visiting, but also because of all the distinct pleasures you will find, one by one, on your Princess ship. What will be your favorite venue, activity, restaurant? Enjoy the freedom to spend your days your way.

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WELCOME

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let your journey begin

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MOMENTS THAT MATTER

SERVICE

On your Princess ship, gracious and attentive crew members are there to serve you and make your entire vacation memorable.

YOU FIRST NOTICED IT on the lapel of the officer who welcomed you aboard as you crossed the gangway: a blue-and-silver pin that read “Cruise.”

Then you saw it again worn by the concierge, and your stateroom steward.

What are these pins, and what does CRUISE stand for?

CRUISE began as a program to help keep the guest experience top-of-mind for all Princess staff and crew, and that is still one of its important goals. But CRUISE is also how we recognize and reward employees for great performance. CRUISE is how we educate our employees for career and personal growth. CRUISE is how we support our employees’ health and welfare so they can perform their jobs with excellence every day. CRUISE is the vehicle through which Princess delivers our core values — we serve, we respect our team, we innovate,

we are consistent, we are accountable and we do it right. We recognize crewmembers who exceed the expectations of our guests with the Moments that Matter award.

What does CRUISE mean to you? It’s the recognition that small gestures often make a big difference. You’ll see it in the bartender who remembers your favorite drink or the stateroom steward who always wears a smile. It means everyone on board is working together to make your vacation a relaxed, rejuvenating retreat at sea. It means all of us know that your vacation memories are infinitely precious — and we want you to remember not only our spectacular ships sailing to fantastic destinations, but also how valued you felt while you were on board.

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DINING

FRESHLY PREPARED

delicious dilemma Your ship is a floating destination of culinary delights, with options to match every taste and mood.

ONE OF THE MOST ENTICING THINGS

FOR VARIETY, you can choose a specialty

about your spectacular Princess® ship is the wide variety of tempting onboard options to delight your palate. From specialty restaurants to gracious dining rooms, a warm, freshly cooked meal is never far away. You can have a burger grilled to order out on deck, or grab a slice of handmade pizza to eat by the pool. Or maybe all you need is some soft-serve ice cream to fend off the heat. From breakfast to dinner to late-night snacks, Princess raises the bar on dining at sea.

restaurant like SHARE by award-winning chef Curtis Stone; Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria,SM with fresh authentic pasta made daily; the elegant Crown Grill SM or Sterling Steakhouse SM for an aged prime steak; or the Bayou Café & Steakhouse for a more Southern ambience.

WE UNDERSTAND

how important dining is to the vacation experience, which is why we put such an emphasis on the quality and range of our dining options. We’ve designed the menus for our Traditional and Anytime Dining SM rooms to truly make sure the food is the star. From our signature pastas to our lighter selections, you’ll savor freshly prepared cuisine, utilizing ingredients with regional influences.

Ask about the Chef’s Table, yet another unique offering. You’ll be invited into the galley for champagne and hors d’oeuvres, and later enjoy an exclusive multi-course dinner with a menu created by the Executive Chef on board. Or if you happen to have a balcony stateroom, you can stay in one evening and we’ll bring the experience to you — with Ultimate Balcony Dining.

WE INVITE YOU to indulge in all this and more during your cruise.

Note: Please reference your Princess Patter or log on to Princess@Sea for information about the restaurants and dining venues onboard.

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do it all or nothing at all FREE TIME — something each of us has precious little of these days.

Of course, that’s why you take a vacation. And on your Princess ship, you’ll find you have plenty of time to enjoy the fabulous options your ship offers.

WHAT’S YOUR TYPE? Are you a fitness fanatic? Do you like arts & crafts? Do you wish you simply had more hours in the day after work and family commitments to just sit down and read a book?

On a Princess voyage, we offer opportunities for every interest to be engaged, which is one of the reasons people often unexpectedly find that it is their time on the ship they remember most fondly. So now that you’re here, we encourage you to follow your mood to whatever activities and entertainment most interest you. You’ll find a full schedule of what’s offered each day in your Princess Patter or Princess@Sea. This is your time to do as much as or as little as you like.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

REJUVENATE

Rejuvenate with luxurious treatments in the Lotus Spa ® or on deck in The Sanctuary.

SITTING OUT ON DECK, you’ll be lulled into a

THE SANCTUARY – TRULY SPECIAL.

blissful state by the sound of waves, the fresh sea air and the knowledge that wile you are out here with Princess, you don’t have a single care in the world.

And if you think that’s a good feeling, just imagine how you’ll feel after a massage or spa treatment!

Rejuvenate in the open air at the outdoor oasis reserved exclusively for adults, The Sanctuary.

Available on select ships.*

PAMPERING never felt as good as it does on a Princess ship. The onboard Lotus Spa® rivals most you’ll find on land — offering a sensational selection of services and treatments from facials, scrubs and massages to hot stone therapy, body therapy and body wraps, as well as a full-service salon should you choose to beautify after you unwind.

In this popular haven you can get a massage under a cabana to the sound of the sea lapping far beneath you. Or you can find yourself an empty chaise lounge in which to enjoy healthy smoothies, energy drinks and flavored waters. A menu exclusive to The Sanctuary highlights a variety of light snacks served by special Serenity Stewards. MP3 players are also available with themed playlists, so you can enjoy the soothing sounds of music.

The Lotus Spa Fitness Center offers fitness programs designed to help you maximize your wellness with Tour de Cycle, personal training and classes such as Pilates, yoga, Body Sculpt Boot Camp and TRX suspension training. The Lotus Spa Fitness Center also features world-class exercise equipment so you can tone on your own. * The Sanctuary is available on most ships. Covered cabanas and massages not available in The Sanctuary on all ships.

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discover the finer things and come back ne w ÂŽ

Visit The Shops of Princess onboard and discover tax- and duty-free shopping. Enhance your shopping experience with exciting events like our Runway at Sea, trunk shows and our exclusive onboard outlet.

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ENRICHMENT

EXPERIENCES

The Princess Photo & Video team captures

your memories at sea A PICTURE IS WORTH a thousand words — especially of your cruise with Princess. And we offer many ways for you to relive your vacation with both photos and video.

PLATINUM STUDIO

by Joe Craig

YOUR LIFE. OUR ART. YOUR LEGACY. Created by internationally recognized photographer Joe Craig, the Platinum Studio experience puts the focus on your inner spirit.

Using creative lighting techniques, our specially trained Platinum Artist creates a unique style of art with sessions taking place in a private studio, with no session fee and no obligation to purchase.

Call or visit the Photo & Video Gallery to book your appointment today!

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enrichment programs SET SAIL WITH PRINCESS, and you’re in for an adventure that’s more than just sightseeing. You will discover an array of engaging onboard offerings to expand your cultural horizons.

An adventure in the

cultural Engaging enrichment opportunities and exciting art auctions bring refinement to your cruise.

Among the wonderful offerings of our enrichment programs is a variety of classes, from singing to culinary skills and art history. You can brush up on your cooking knowledge, expand your navigational awareness, or join the Zumba® Fitness dance party.* Get creative and have fun learning new craft activities and much more. Destination experts, like park rangers and naturalists, offer insight into the culture and history of the region you are visiting through Encounters with Discovery at Sea.™

GET INTO THE AUCTION** Our live art auctions are fun, fast-paced and offer an exciting opportunity to collect exceptional works of art. You’ll find some of the art world’s biggest stars — from Picasso to Chagall to Rockwell to Max — all represented, with hundreds of works available from contemporary art’s most popular figures.

So immerse yourself, and experience our auctions, gallery events and enrichment lectures this voyage. And don’t worry about carrying your new collection off the ship, because most works are shipped to your door. * Zumba available on select voyages. ** N ot available on Pacific Princess.®

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MOVIES

UNDER THE STARS®

t h e s k y ’s the limit

Princess® pioneered the concept — guests enjoying a feature film poolside on a giant screen — of Movies Under the Stars.®

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ORDER A DRINK,

grab a bag of complimentary popcorn, get yourself a lounge chair by the pool — or even better, a coveted spot in the hot tub for the greatest show on the sea.

Movies Under the Stars® is a real crowd-pleaser, with up to five movies shown poolside during the day, and two feature films at night. What a great way to take advantage of warm nights in the region. A high-tech 300-square-foot LED screen and 69,000-watt stereo system assure clarity and quality of sound from wherever on the deck you might be sitting.

EVEN KIDS GET IN

on the fun.

Some of the most popular offerings on the Movies Under the Stars big screen are our special Playstation® or Nintendo® Wii TM tournaments. And teens will enjoy late-night screenings just for them, while younger cruisers can take in a colorful matinee with newfound friends!

TO KEEP THE ENTERTAINMENT FRESH, there are other showings besides movies. Major sporting events such as the NFL Playoffs, NBA Finals, MLB World Series and college bowl games are shown on the big screen. And you’ll often find yourself grooving to a concert video of one of the world’s most popular performers.

*Satellite coverage permitting.

Note: Movies Under the Stars is not available on Pacific Princess.®

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—introducing —

new reimagined youth & teen centers Young explorers are invited to play fun games and activities, discover new interests and learn more about the world when they sail with us! In partnership with Discovery Communications, Princess has developed engaging new youth programs and wonder-filled centers designed for cruisers ages 3 to 17 — rolling out fleet-wide through 2019.

Visit princess.com/family for details by ship. Princess offers great times for the whole family!

The Treehouse – Just for younger kids (ages 3 – 7)

The Lodge – Just for bigger kids (ages 8 – 12)

At Camp Discovery, kids can make new friends and participate in activities specially designed to play, huddle, create and discover in two reimagined centers: the animal-themed Treehouse, designed for ages three to seven, and the outdoor-inspired Lodge, built for ages eight to twelve. There are all sorts of indoor and outdoor activities, like arts & crafts, movies and theme nights.

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The Beach House – Just for teens (ages 13 – 17) There’s a place on board just for teens, too! The Beach House, a contemporary beach- themed lounge, is the place to socialize, with activities designed to help them meet new friends. Teens can test their sports-arcade skills with mini-golf, air hockey and ping pong, play in game tournaments on popular gaming consoles, try to win in interactive scavenger hunts, enjoy movie nights, take dance classes and attend a red carpet VIP party just for them.

Parents’ Night Out Princess offers nighttime kid-sitting so the children can watch movies or play games with their friends while mom and dad enjoy some time alone. From bars and clubs to casinos and production shows, there are plenty of terrific choices for grown-ups who want to have a great night out while on board.

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the night belongs to you Step out for an evening of adventure and excitement on a ship of dreams.

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ACTIVITIES

NIGHTTIME

Take the stage with The Voice of the Ocean

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME you could go out without a single worry — and have so much to choose from? It’s a rare luxury to be able to walk out of your stateroom any evening, and within a short stroll be able to take in a musical, roll the dice in a lively casino, settle into a piano bar for some cocktails and live music or dance the night away in a state-of-the-art nightclub.

From comedy and magic acts to movies by the pool to champagne in an intimate lounge, there’s always more to do than you could fit in an evening.

Fortunately, you’ve got many nights ahead to enjoy all the evenings Princess® holds in store for you.

Be sure to drop by the Atrium for the fabulous champagne waterfall, or get out on deck for a stroll beneath the stars surrounded by the crisp, clear sky.

Whether for a few hours in the lounge or an evening of dancing, don’t miss this chance to cut loose and be enchanted by the night.

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CASINO

GAMING

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The onboard casino offers a chance to play, watch the wheel spin, press the slot buttons and bring home the winnings.

ARE YOU FEELING LUCKY? An evening of gaming and good fortune is beckoning you to the casino, where you can try your luck at any of your favorite games of chance.

Our fabulous, contemporary casinos blend a bit of the excitement of Vegas with an elegant ambience to create a gaming experience unique to Princess. In these lively rooms, you can join other guests for blackjack, roulette and, of course, an array of slot machines. There may even be a poker tournament getting under way with a seat just for you.

Whether you’re an avid gamer or just an occasional enthusiast, you’ll love the Princess casinos. Those on our Grandclass ships are some of the largest at sea!

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SHOWS

ENTERTAINMENT

Music, dance & a little

magic LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, please take your seats. The lights are dimming, the curtain’s opening, and the show is about to begin.

OUR THRILLING PRODUCTION SHOWS are unforgettable — combining lavish stage sets and compelling scores with the song and dance of a troupe of professional singers and dancers.

On every voyage with Princess,® you’ll have the opportunity to attend several different musical productions, specially created just for our guests.

Check your Princess Patter or Princess@Sea each day to find out about that evening’s offerings. And we’ll see you at the show!

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Whether it’s your first cruise with Princess,® or you’ve

sailed with us many times before, you’re sure to enjoy the benefits and rewards of the best loyalty program at sea.

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GOLD MEMBERS After your 1st completed cruise • Special Launch Savings • Reduced Deposit • Preferential pricing offers • Circle CenterSM Online - StandBy Program - Refer-a-Friend - Circle Savings AccountSM • Princess Cruises Circle Magazine • Access to a Circle Host on board • Members-only onboard events • Princess Passport • Gold Member Pin

RUBY MEMBERS Ruby Members get all Gold Member benefits plus the Ruby benefits.

From your 4th–5th cruise, or 31­–50 cruise days

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at dinner or perhaps in the fitness

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To learn more about the program,

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those we hope will sail again.

WELCOME to the best loyalty program at sea. The Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle® was created to thank those guests who cruise with us frequently — and to offer an incentive to our new guests joining us for the very first time. A range of rewards awaits you, from exclusive onboard events to access to a Circle Host on board every cruise who can answer any questions you might have about benefits. At higher levels, you’ll receive other perks like

You’ll receive a special Member Number as a Circle Member. Be sure to provide this number each time you make a booking so you can be certain to take advantage of all your benefits.

PLATINUM MEMBERS Platinum Members get all Ruby Member benefits plus the Platinum benefits.

From your 6th-15th cruise, or 51-150 cruise days • Internet credit • Preferred check-in at Embarkation • Platinum Disembarkation Lounge • Complimentary Cruise Atlas • Platinum Member Pin

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Our most traveled guests enjoy additional recognition each cruise, including an invitation to a special event hosted by senior officers. The top three for that sailing also receive a commemorative collectible gift!

Preferred Check-In, complimentary wine tasting, complimentary Internet credit, priority disembarkation and more!

NOTE: Captain’s Circle Benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the Captain’s Circle Program. Please visit princess.com or your Circle Host on board to review the full terms of the program and to obtain further details on Member benefits.

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• Exclusive shoreside access to the Captain’s Circle Help Desk phone line • Upgrade to Princess Platinum Vacation Protection - Double benefits for Accident & Sickness Medical Expense and Baggage/Personal Effects coverage - Increases Special Cancellation Credit Feature to 100% • 10% discount off the purchase of our Reflections DVD on board • Ruby Member Pin

ELITE MEMBERS Elite Members get all Platinum Member benefits plus the Elite benefits.

From your 16th cruise on, or 151+ cruise days • Complimentary shoe polishing, laundry and professional cleaning services • Priority ship-to-shore tender embarkation • Priority disembarkation • 10% boutique discount • Complimentary Grapevine Wine Tasting • Complimentary mini-bar setup • Complimentary canapés on formal nights (upon request) • Upgraded stateroom amenities • Traditional afternoon tea in stateroom (upon request) • Elite Member Pin

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Book a cruise or place a deposit while you’re on board and receive a special offer — up to $300 shipboard credit per stateroom. With a reduced refundable deposit of just $100 per person, you’ll get shipboard credits good on your next cruise with Princess.

If you’re unsure of your future travel plans, simply make a deposit and take up to two years to decide. This exclusive offer is available only to our onboard guests. See your Future Cruise Consultant for details.

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Shipboard credit applies to the holder of the Future Cruise Deposit only, and is not applicable to upper berth guests. Shipboard credits are non-refundable and may only be used on a single voyage and expires at the end of that voyage. For cruises 45 days or more, the reduced deposit and onboard credits do not apply.

The reduced deposit requirement for these bookings may vary based on booking dates, and a fare discount of 3% is provided.

Future Cruise Deposits are available in the same currency as your booking. See the Future Cruise Consultant for details.

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digital daily events with princess@sea!

Princess@Sea is your FREE mobile-friendly connection to ship events, onboard deals, information, account details and access to purchase Internet plans. Connecting is easy as 1-2-3!

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open your browser and type onboard.princess.com in the address bar *

*If Princess@Sea does not open as your default web page, type “onboard.princess.com” into your browser. Internet access via satellite is significantly slower than high-speed connections on shore. Princess Cruises reserves the right to block or filter certain high bandwidth activities such as adult sites, file sharing, VPN, and video streaming. Internet and communication services are not guaranteed to be available at all times due to the nature of satellite communications, which are subject to itinerary and possible disruption from weather and various obstructions. Princess Cruises is not responsible for any content transmitted via the Internet, nor does it guarantee privacy or data security. Please note that plans support only one device at a time.

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BY JOHN ANDERSON

The islands of Hawaii are 10,900 square miles of some of the most stunningly beautiful landscape on the planet, with a wealth of natural wonders that range from warm tropical beaches to active volcanoes and snow-capped peaks. To take in all that breathtaking scenery, your motorcoach, limo-van or catamaran awaits; or choose a helicopter tour for a one-of-akind, up-close view of the islands’ splendor.

BIG ISLAND

The coffee region of historic Kona beckons on the Big Island of Hawaii, where a motorcoach tour takes you past astonishing lava formations and white sand beaches of the Kona coastline. Visit the ancient totems and structures at the sacred sanctuary of Pu’uhonua O Honaunau, built in 1650, and the historic St. Benedict’s Painted Church, filled with beautiful frescoes throughout its interior ceiling and walls.

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KAUAI On nature-loving Kauai, motorcoach your way to the stunning Waimea Canyon. At the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” marvel at the striped canyon walls and the 10-mile-long lava-rock chasm from a 3,400-foot lookout.

Cruise by riverboat up the Wailua River to the lush Fern Grotto, where tropical plants and ferns sprout from lavarock walls. Cooled by mists from a waterfall, you’ll enjoy live performances of traditional Hawaiian music in the natural amphitheater setting.

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HAWAII

MAUI Soar over Maui’s bejeweled coastline, along black sand beaches past spectacular waterfalls — many only viewable through the window of a helicopter. Breeze across the sparkling Pailolo channel to the adjacent island of Molokai for a view of the world’s highest sea cliffs and Honokohau Falls, Hawaii’s tallest waterfall at 1,100 feet.

TOP TOU R S

On a limo-van ride along Maui’s dramatic Road to Hana, you’ll pass lava pinnacles and taro patches in Kaumahina State Wayside Park, stop at the spectacular Upper Waikani Falls, then sink your toes into the black sand beaches of Wai’anapanapa State Park.

BIG ISL A N D ( KONA)

Or you can motorcoach to Haleakala National Park to gaze down to the crater floor of the dormant volcano. The tour continues to the Maui Ocean Center featuring an abundance of sea life in the aquarium, touch pool and living reef.

TOP TOURS

Here are the top tours on the four islands of your cr uise. For tickets , v isit the onboard shore excursion desk .

KOA-20 0 Place of Ref uge, Painted Church & Cit y Dr ive K AUA I ( NAW ILI W ILI ) LIH-10 0 Waimea Canyon , Wailua R iver & Fer n Grot to M AU I ( L A H A INA) J HM- 8 05

A two-hour catamaran sail takes you along Maui’s beautiful coastline, past the neighboring islands of Kahoolawe, Molokai and Lanai.

West Maui & Moloka’i Helicopter Tour

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Tr ilog y Catamaran La haina Sail

On Oahu, motorcoach along tropical coastline and famed North Shore beaches before arriving at the award-winning Polynesian Cultural Center. From a lei greeting to the ceremonial lifting of the roast pig, immerse yourself in traditional Hawaiian culture with an authentic luau. Watch firewalkers and hula kahiko dancers tell the stories of old Hawaii while feasting on Kalua pork, lomi lomi salmon and other local delicacies.

J HM-10 0 Ha lea ka la Crater & Maui Ocean Center J HM- 620 J HM-18 0 Hana Road Adventure & Picnic OA H U ( HONOLU LU ) HN L-3 0 0 Hawaiian Luau & Poly nesian Cultural Center

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HILO

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Hilo’s multifaceted personality makes the island many things to many visitors: an appealing city with a well-preserved, 1930s downtown and a vibrant college-town atmosphere.

Springing from volcanic slopes, Hilo is also a dramatic work of nature. Set on the Big Island, Hawaii’s most geologically active island, Hilo’s terrain encompasses rainforests, waterfalls and black-sand beaches. Culture and nature coexist here, daring visitors to experience both the urban and the wild.

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ABOVE: Rainbow Falls in the gorgeous interior.

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h a w aii ’s hot spot: h a w aii volcanoes n a t i o n al p a r k Geologically speaking, America’s newest state is an exuberant youngster at a mere 70 million years of age.

By Karen Tina Harrison

Hawaii’s Big Bang All things volcanic are celebrated in this fier y nature preserve, set less than an hour’s drive from Hilo. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was created in 1916 to preserve this primordial realm. Its 300,000 acres meander over half of the island of Hawaii, its varied ecosystems offering breathtaking roads and hiking routes, cultural and scientific revelations and primordial, volcanic landscapes.

Volcanoes are business as usual on the Big Island, which is composed of five “shield volcanoes” — gushers that blew their tops eons ago.

Hawaii’s two active volcanoes, Mauna Loa and Kilauea, are places of awe and caution within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Dormant Mauna Kea towers to the north.

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Its growing pains are expressed in frequent fits of volcanic activity that make Hawaii, the Big Island, the most active isle in the archipelago that comprises the Aloha State. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is this spirited child’s playground.

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ABOVE: Lava skylight in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Red hot lava flows through lava tubes and pours like rivers into the ocean, bringing up clouds of steam and toxic gas, adding new land to the Big Island.

The Big Island’s volcanoes are more than a state symbol and tourism draw. They are the island’s literal bedrock and the firmament of local faith and legend. To a Big Islander, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the smoking vermilion realm of lava lorded over by Pele, the fearsome volcano goddess. Pele is so ingrained in Big Island culture that “Thank God” is often spoken as “Thank Pele.”

In a sense, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is dedicated to Pele: her power, her creations and her legend. She is said to inhabit the blazing precincts of Kilauea volcano. True to its name, meaning “spew and spread,” Kilauea encompasses a roiling lake of ever-advancing molten lava.

Passage of Fire The park’s otherworldly setting is evident from a visitor’s first glimpse. Its grand entrance is Chain of Craters Road, a 20-mile path of marvels paved in 1928 and continually altered by lava flows. Travelers transported by coach, car, bicycle or their own two legs witness wonders like plumes of steam arising from the ocean, unleashed as subterranean lava tubes expel molten rock into the sea. More park landscaping includes sunken pit craters; red-hot lava streams; and Kipuka Nene forest, whose 1,100-year-old trees occupy a hill encircled by fresh, fuming lava. Amid this drama, brilliant butterflies and hummingbirdlike Hawaiian honeycreepers flit about. Occasionally, volcanic flux and toxic sulfur dioxide gas close the road.

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The Chain of Craters leads to the park’s circular 11-mile Crater Rim Drive, which showcases primeval rainforest, desert and twisted lava stonescapes as it loops around Kilauea’s caldera. From this vantage point can be seen the divine hand of the fire goddess in destruction and creation as lava gushes about a thousand gallons per second, creating more land as it cools and hardens, eventually becoming forest.

The Jaggar Museum, strategically placed on Crater Rim Drive, overlooks the Kilauea Caldera and its main crater, Halema‘uma‘u.

Mesmerizing vistas yield rainbows that shimmer atop volcanic steam vents. The museum’s namesake, Philadelphia-born volcanology pioneer Thomas Jaggar, founded the on-site Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Jaggar became the first person to explore a smoking pit crater when, in 1912, he lowered himself into Halema‘uma‘u by a rope tied around his waist, Indiana Jones–style.

Entrance of the Thurston Lava Tube in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

To Kilauea’s west, Mauna Loa (“tall mountain”) overtakes the park’s panorama and confounds the imagination. At nearly 2,000 square miles, covering over half the Big Island, Mauna Loa can be spoken of only in superlatives: It is Earth’s biggest volcano and largest mountain.

Greater in area and volume than Mount Everest, its peak sits 10.5 miles from the Pacific Ocean floor. Mauna Loa is among the planet’s most active volcanoes, having erupted 33 times since 1843, when record keeping began. Mauna Loa has not erupted since 1984, but park volcanologists lie in wait, constantly monitoring for signs of activity.

Too Hot to Handle Today, the park’s eruptive turf is deemed too risky for habitation. But centuries ago, it housed farming communities that tilled rich volcanic soil and fished along coastal coves and cliffs.

Numerous glimpses of this world remain. A myriad of hand-built rock shelters still stand on intricate age-old trails. They lead to prized resources that sustained life: fresh water, medicinal plants, wood, volcanic basalt for tools and bird nesting areas where food was readily available. Petroglyphs — rock paintings — at a site near the Jaggar Museum reveal an artistic spirit, capturing simple, timeless figures of hunters and families.

In one spot, ancient footprints are preserved in now-petrified ash.

Islanders and their kahuna priests believe they mark the dying steps of a desperate party of warriors, suffocated by a gaseous eruption in 1790. Some anthropologists say they’ve been there centuries longer.

Visitors usually offer a moment of silence in remembrance of those gone before — long before.

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Inside the cave-like Thurston Lava Tube.

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The perpetually sunny port village of Kailua-Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii’s leeward (Kona) coast, is a picture of small-town life in the Aloha State.

In February and March, Kona coffee blooms, enveloping the surrounding farmlands in tiny white flowers. Kailua-Kona locals compare whale sightings and trade orchid-raising secrets over mugs of mellow Kona coffee.

Yet the village, like all of Kona itself, has a past that is as stormy as its present is serene. The Big Island’s most dramatic characters shaped Kona’s vivid history: Hawaiian monarchs and high priests, dauntless missionaries, kapu (taboo) breakers on the lam and the illfated Captain James Cook. Visitors searching for the soul of Hawaii will discover that Kona’s lore confronts them at every bend of its breathtaking coastal road.

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ABOVE: Kailua-Kona sunset.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Close-up view of tiki statues at Pu‘uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park.

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Deep-red coffee cherries almost ready for harvest.

perks in p ar a di s e Hawaii’s Kona region produces one of the world’s most-prized coffees.

On the steep slopes of the island of Hawaii grow trees that yield one of the world’s finest coffees: Kona coffee. Rooted in rich volcanic soil, warmed by the sun, shaded by afternoon clouds and refreshed by soft rains, these carefully tended trees produce the beans for a robust, aromatic beverage that is prized by connoisseurs everywhere.

Limited production and a delicate, sweet and fruity aroma make Kona a treasure for discriminating java enthusiasts. The Kona Coffee Farmers Association explains that it has great strength, fine flavor and delicious aroma — three attributes that are rarely possessed by a single variety. Most coffees are blends of several different beans.

BIG ISLAND BREW Kona coffee grows on the western side of Hawaii on the slopes of two volcanoes, Mauna Loa and Hualalai. The 56

coffee belt is 22 miles long and 2 miles wide; its elevation ranges from 500 to 3,200 feet.

There are about 670 coffee farms, averaging 5 acres in size, on the approximately 3,900 acres devoted to grow ing Kona coffee.

Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee commercially, and Hawaiian coffee, from the chain’s many islands , is the state’s fifth-largest agricultural commodity. Kona coffee is Kona’s economic mainstay, yet it represents only 1 percent of the world’s coffee production.

Genuine Kona coffee carries a “100 percent Kona” seal on its bag. To qualify for that seal, the green coffee must be grown in north or south Kona, must be roasted on the Big Island and must be certified by the State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture, meeting the standards for grades of prime or higher.

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of crucial importance to the development of the Kona coffee industry, and many of their descendants are fifth-generation coffee farmers.

MAKING THE GRADE Kona coffee’s production is a laborintensive process, meticulously followed bean by bean, to ensure the perfect cup.

White blossoms known as “Kona snow” cover the trees at intervals from January to May. The flowers evolve into cherries, which ripen into a deep red. Since the cherries ripen at different times, workers must visit each farm several times in order to gather cherries that are at the peak of perfection — a key process that makes Kona one of the world’s most highly prized coffees.

The peak harvest season runs from August to January.

A good picker can bring in one 100-pound bag a day; three bags is considered excellent.

The cherries are then pulped, dried, hulled and graded.

In descending order, Kona coffee is graded as Extra Fancy,

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BIRTH OF A LEGEND Don Francisco de Paula y Marin, Spanish physician and advisor to King Kamehameha the Great, brought the first coffee plants to the Hawaiian Islands in 1813, but they never took hold. Coffee production finally succeeded after the death of the next king, Kamehameha II, in 1825. He and Queen Kamamalu died of measles while visiting England, and their bodies were returned to Hawaii on the H.M.S. Blonde. On board was Chief Boki, governor of Oahu, who picked up coffee plants during a stop at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. These trees were planted on Oahu as ornamental plants. In 1828, an American missionary, the Rev. Samuel Ruggles, planted cuttings from Oahu’s coffee plants on the Big Island, where they flourished. In 1892, an imported strain proved to be a stronger producer than Ruggles’ trees. That plant has evolved into sp. coffea arabica, var. kona typica.

In the late 19th century, Japanese immigrants started small, family run coffee farms after serving out their contracts as laborers on large plantations. This hard-working group was

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Fancy, Number One and Prime.

Unlike most coffee cherries, which contain two beans, peaberry results from two beans fusing into one inside the cherry. Aficionados praise Kona’s Peaberry variety for its concentrated flavor. Only about five percent of the Kona coffee crop is Peaberry, which is graded into Peaberry No. 1 and Peaberry Prime.

Most farmers sell their fresh coffee cherries to a processor, who combines the crops of several farms into one brand.

Some farms create their own estate coffee, one variety that is cultivated, processed, roasted and marketed by the grower. Just as wines grown and produced on individual

estates have their own singular characteristics, each Kona estate produces a distinctive variety of Kona coffee.

Judges at the Kona Cultural Festival, where coffees are judged as seriously as the finest wines, have described the very best Kona coffees as imparting an overwhelming floral fragrance, a mellow sweetness and a subtle winey taste, along with a medium mellow body and a delicate, floral acidity.

Kona coffee carries the heritage of mountains and mists, rolling seas and tropical breezes. There can be no better way to begin your day than by savoring one of the world’s most highly valued coffees.

the per fect cuppa kona As with any fine ingredient, careful preparation will bring out the best in Kona coffee.

The b e a n s s hou ld b e g r ou nd j u s t b e for e br e w i ng . A bu r r g r i nder w i l l pro duce t he most uniform grind. Use a medium grind for a drip coffee maker and a coarse grind for a French press.

Use fresh, cold water. Filtered or bottled spring water is recommended. Soft water can dull the taste of the coffee. For a drip maker, add 2 tablespoons of ground Kona per 6 ounces of water. For an 8-cup French press, use 10 tablespoons of coffee and water boiled to between 195 and 200 degrees. For peak flavor, coffee brewed in a French press should be consumed within 20 minutes.

Make the drink slightly stronger for iced Kona coffee.

Cool to room temperature before pouring over ice.

To preserve freshness, Kona coffee beans should be stored in their resealable airtight bag in the freezer (refrigerator air is too moist). Bring out the exact amount of beans you plan on using far enough in advance to allow them to reach room temperature (overnight, if you will be brewing them in the morning). — Mary Ann Hemphill

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n a w ili w ili In Kauai, nature rules. The Garden Island features a fantasy landscape that’s straight out of King Kong — volcanoes, rainforests, mountains, canyons, waterfalls and surf-pounded cliffs.

Kauai’s abundance of natural wonders presents a real conundrum.

What to see? Fifty miles of blissful beaches? Jaw-dropping Waimea Canyon? Luckily for visitors, Kauai is compact enough to see it all via the main road — until the road ends, and then one must take to the sea or the air.

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Amazing Waimea Canyon in Kauai.

peak ex perience: w aim e a c a n y o n i t l o o m s l a r g e in t h e m y t h o l o g y and ps yche o f k auai.

Its sheer ruggedness and wildness have come to symbolize this extraordinary Hawaiian island. The last thing modern visitors might expect to find amidst the Aloha State’s jungle-carpeted volcanic peaks is a gaping, cliff-walled canyon. But Kauai is the most geographically diverse island in the Hawaiian atoll, and there it is, in the center of this breathtaking isle: dramatic Waimea Canyon.

The largest canyon in the entire Pacific, this chasm is indeed immense, at 10 miles long, 1 mile wide and almost 1 mile deep. It is often considered the can’tmiss attraction on the Garden Island, as Kauai is often known. Waimea Canyon State Park commands a nearly 2,000-acre ecosystem flaunting a misty microclimate and flora and fauna found nowhere else on earth.

The canyon can be discovered in a variety of ways.

Most visitors choose a guided tour so they don’t miss a thing (including last call back to their ship). Helicopter tours are thrilling despite the clouds and mist drifting in and above the canyon. Fitness-minded visitors can opt to hike, usually with a local guide familiar with 45 miles of trails in and around the canyon. Twotiered, 800-foot Waipo’o Falls rewards hikers on one of Waimea’s most memorable trails, undertaken when the falls flow in winter and spring.

However, road tours via Kauai’s Route 550 are the most popular way to see Waimea Canyon. The blacktop itself affords stunning views of the canyon, the coast

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below and, with any luck, the island of Niihau just to the west.

Highlights of this spectacularly scenic drive are numerous. Waimea Canyon Lookout offers an observation deck with sweeping vistas of three sides of the canyon, taking in buttes, crags, sheer cliffs and deep valley gorges. Pu’u Ka Pele Lookout, also dazzling, frequently showcases a view of Waipo’o Falls. Pu’u Hinahina Viewpoint, set higher, provides a dizzying, nearly vertical view of the canyon’s steep gorge and the green river valley directly below.

Route 550 continues all the way up into Koke’e State Park. Here and at Kalalau Lookout, Kauai’s highest (and chilliest) spot accessible by road, visitors are rewarded with stirring views of the Napali Coast’s impenetrable knife-edged cliffs and primeval Kalahau Valley, seen in the movies King Kong and Jurassic Park. The 11-mile Kalalau Trail traverses down the cliffs, through waterfalls and to the ocean — a truly epic experience for any adventurer. Much less challenging is the lovely nature trail at the Koke’e Natural History Museum, which includes a crash course in Kauai geography.

Kauai natives say Waimea Canyon is alive and never appears the same from one moment to the next. It is rare to find a visitor to Waimea Canyon who does not emerge changed, with a new understanding of beauty and tranquility.

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Waipo’o Falls plunges more than 800 feet down a dramatic red-rock face in Waimea Canyon.

Photos barely do justice to Waimea Canyon’s vibrancy.

Its dominant hue is a bright orange-red derived from Kauai’s iron-rich lava beds and dusty volcanic soil.

Black striations in the canyon’s walls trace former lava flows from successive volcanic eruptions.

The green swaths shown in the photo to the right are koa acacia trees and mokihana berries. The yellow blossoms are Kauai’s iliau, a yellow starburst on a stalk, and Waimea Canyon nehe, a flowering herb that grows only here and is catnip to the canyon’s feral goats. The orange and brown creatures on the run are Kauai’s ubiquitous wild chickens. Chartreuse streaks could be the anianiau, a tiny Hawaiian finch. Crimson masses are hibiscus bushes, and flashes of lipstick red might be red-crested cardinals and apapane honeycreepers winging by. The sky above Waimea Canyon is an impressive azure, and the silver ribbon down in the gorge is Waimea River, sometimes placid, often a torrent.

The prismatic rainbows everywhere you turn are said to be the work of the rainbow maiden, a graceful village girl named Ua, who was captured by the canyon’s waterfall god. A chief’s son rescued (and married) Ua, but her gift to Waimea Canyon remains.

Kauai is the remnant of a towering, ancient volcano arising from the ocean floor. When the volcano erupted and collapsed eons ago, its lava formed a mountain: Mount Waialeale. Its striking geography made this mile-high peak one of the wettest spots on earth; today, its incessant rainfall totals nearly 40 feet per year. Ages ago, the mountain’s flooding runoff created myriad streams and gullies.

And then a mighty earthquake tumbled these waterways into one, the tumultuous Waimea River. Over millennia, the river bored into Mount Waialeale’s soft volcanic rock, forming the gullies of Waimea Canyon.

Ongoing eruptions spill more lava into and onto the canyon, making it ever taller, while the river perpetually erodes the lava base and cliffs, deepening the contours of Waimea Canyon.

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Hawaii’s second-largest island flaunts everything the Aloha State has to offer — nature, culture, landmarks, legends and (not least) dozens of glorious beaches. You won’t find any big cities, but what you will find in Maui is 100 percent pure Hawaiian concentrate.

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They have undertaken their annual migration for untold millennia, making Maui their unwavering destination.

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their blubber oil, humpbacks are now protected, supplying only pure joy to their two-legged mammalian brethren.

GETTING UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL Whales can often be spotted from Maui’s west and south beaches and overlooks, but dedicated expeditions furnish a close-up view of these magnificent mammals. Whale-watching boats are prohibited from getting closer than 100 yards to a whale and 300 yards to a humpback mother. But whales are inquisitive and will often glide right up to boats. Those who’ve witnessed a torpedo-shaped leviathan breaching ( jumping from the water) say it’s a thrill, and seeing a mother nuzzling her precious calf is unforgettable.

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A MUTUAL LOVE AFFAIR Year after year, these oceanic behemoths streak halfway down the planet toward Maui, known as the Valley Isle. The humpbacks come to court, mate and give birth in Maui’s western and southern mountain-shadowed coves and sun-warmed bays. These annual Maui vacationers bask under the fascinated gaze of whalewatchers and the utmost protection under the law.

In 1992, Congress designated a region of the Aloha State’s waters, from the shore to a depth of 600 feet, as the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.

Maui’s shallow port of Lahaina grew up as the boisterous destination of American whaling ships and crews. Now Lahaina leads in whale watching.

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Numerous types of whale-seeking expeditions depart right from Lahaina’s tender dock. During whalewatching season, mid-November through mid-May, the pier buzzes with activity. Tour vessels range from ferry-like stabilized ships with open viewing decks to zippy smaller boats and inflatable crafts. Most tours are led by cetacean (whale) biologists happy to share their knowledge about humpback activity.

You’ll soon learn the way to spot a humpback: Look for the whale’s “footprint,” a plume of water spouted from the creature’s blowhole. Thar she blows!

HUMPBACK ACROBATICS AND SYMPHONICS Maui whale watchers find these enormous yet agile creatures immensely entertaining. Humpbacks are star jumpers, whose breaching leap gave them their name; they appear humpbacked as their bodies curve back into the water. Another impressive athletic move is “lobtailing,” in which the whale lifts its tail and smacks it against the water, creating a sonic boom. Each whale’s tail-fluke markings are different, like human fingerprints — that’s how landlubbers identify them.

Hydrophone speakers on whale-watching boats broadcast the male humpback’s eerie, rumbling songs.

Cetacean biologists believe the song is meant to lure mates or taunt rivals. Those lucky enough to witness a humpback “spyhopping” — raising its eye out of the water to peer at them — sense a definite kinship.

Evolutionarily, humans and humpbacks, both mammals, parted ways eons ago. But we still share the seven seas, and our love of the Valley Isle of Maui.

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One of four statues honoring King Kamehameha I. This one stands across from ‘Iolani Palace in Honolulu.

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ROYALT Y The Kamehameha family ruled the Kingdom of Hawaii for five generations: • Pai‘ea Kamehameha I (1795–1819) • Liholiho Kamehameha II (1819–1824)

• Alexander ‘Iolani Liholiho Kamehameha IV (1855–1863) • Lot Kamehameha V (1863–1872)

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Pai‘ea Kamehameha I, also known as Kamehameha the Great, was a compelling figure in history.

His power was foreshadowed before his birth in 1758 by priests who said that the stormy conditions of the night he was born signified the coming of a powerful ruler — powerful enough to threaten his uncle, King Kalani‘opu‘u. Such was the belief in this prophecy that the child’s parents hid him from the world until age five, when his uncle no longer feared being overthrown.

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The young Pai‘ea grew up to take the throne at age 24. He would become one of Hawaii’s most revered rulers, honored in monuments and other memorials throughout the islands. He is best known for unifying the islands into one nation. Before Kamehameha, they were segmented into different districts and chiefs often sought to expand their lands through conquest.

Noble birth Kamehameha was born into a family of nobles from North Kohala on the island of Hawaii. His mother, Keku’iapoiwa, and her mother before her were part of the revered Keawe royal bloodline. Records are unclear, but it is believed that Kamehameha’s father was Keoua, the grandson of a chief who once ruled a large portion of the islands.

Kamehameha lived in the court of Moi Alapai the Great, where the future king developed the strategic skills necessary to become a great warrior and honed his much-needed diplomatic skills.

His abilities as a fighter were put to the test several years before he gained the throne. Upon the arrival of foreigners, Kamehameha is said to have taken part in a skirmish against Captain James Cook, the British Royal Navy’s distinguished navigator and explorer. Cook had been on the island on three separate occasions during the 1770s. By his second visit, the atmosphere on the islands had grown tense. Many Hawaiians had once believed Cook was the god Lono, closely associated with the season of peace, but their faith was waning. Tensions escalated and Cook was killed in a scuffle over a small boat between islanders and his crew.

As a result of this encounter, Kamehameha’s fame as a warrior grew. With his weapons of choice, brute strength and the occasional treaty, he was able to gain control of large portions of the islands.

Taking power, making change The turning point came in 1782, with the death of King Kalani‘opu‘u. The king’s son, Kiwalao, ascended to the throne. Soon after this coronation, Kamehameha gathered support from other chiefs and prepared for battle. It was a long struggle, but Kiwalao fell in 1795 and Kamehameha’s reign began.

He spent the succeeding years gaining full control over all the islands and uniting them, using the same fearlessness that had won him previous victories. He single-handedly abolished the islands’ feudalistic system and established the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810, uniting all the islands into one nation. He then strengthened the kingdom economically and militarily by establishing the sandalwood industry and acquainting himself with British weaponry and military tactics.

In his 30s, Kamehameha married Ka‘ahumanu, daughter of a powerful chief. She became his favorite wife and trusted advisor — so much so that, when his second wife gave birth to a son, Kamehameha made his favorite wife the child’s guardian.

Perhaps even more remarkable, he gave equal control of the kingdom to his beloved Ka‘ahumanu. This act was unprecedented, given that, traditionally, Hawaiian men and women were often separated based on gender, with strictly divided roles.

Kamehameha the Great died from an unknown illness in 1819, but his descendants ruled Hawaii until 1872, and his memory still lives on. Four statues have been erected to honor him. One is across from ‘Iolani Palace in Honolulu, the royal residence. One stands at Kamehameha’s birthplace in the district of Kohale on the Big Island and one is in the town of Hilo, also on the Big Island. The fourth is at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. They are tangible reminders of the strength invested in these majestic islands by one of Hawaii’s greatest rulers.

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h a n g - t e n hi s t o r y : t h e b ir t h a n d g r o w t h o f s u r f in g It ’s commonly accepted that the Polynesians, known as “watermen” because of their aquatic skills, first rode the waves of the Pacific Ocean for the sheer pleasure of it 3,000 to 4,000 years ago. It’s believed that surfing evolved when they parlayed their skills handling outrigger and double-hulled canoes into catching and riding the coastal waves using a single slab of wood, first body-boarding and then standing.

Surfing inside the barrel of a wave.

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MAKING THE SPORT Historians say the Polynesians brought the sport of surfing with them when they immigrated to the Hawaiian Islands around 400 A.D. Stand-up surfing was documented as far back as the 15th century in Hawaiian chants, called “mele,” which were sung by elders and passed on to succeeding generations as an oral history of their culture.

In the late 18th centur y, when British explorer Capt. James Cook landed in the Hawaiian Islands, along with Western missionaries, surfing seemed to disappear for a while. Some historians believe this happened because gambling was outlawed at the time and Polynesians had been fond of betting on the size of waves and the length of a ride.

As cool, hip and cutting-edge as surfing is today, Hawaii’s favorite sport has actually been around a long time.

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Of course, surfing wasn’t suppressed for long. It reemerged and was introduced to America, Australia and Europe in the early 1900s, thanks to a world tour by Duke Kahanamoku, the revered Hawaiian Olympic swimming champion, local surfing legend and all-around waterman.

Another Hawaiian, George Freeth, the world’s first professional surfer, promoted the sport by conducting surfing demos at California’s Redondo Beach in 1907.

By the 1950s and 1960s, the surfing lifestyle of Hawaii, California and Australia was immortalized in popular culture in movies like Gidget and Ride the Wild Surf. In the 1980s, surfers looked to skateboarding and snowboarding to feed their passion when the surf wasn’t up, substituting the street and the snow for waves. The sports have fed off of each other, and all three claim millions of devotees.

Today, surfing is more popular than ever, though ultra-high-tech boards long ago replaced the rigid, heav y wooden planks used by the sport’s pioneers.

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The famous To Sua Ocean Trench on Upolu, Samoa.

Swimmers descend via ladder into the 30-meter-deep swimming hole.

south p a c i f ic hig hlig h t s It’s arguably the most tranquil place on earth. Here in the South Pacific, rainbow-hued sea creatures frolic in aquamarine waters that create diamond sand beaches.

For land creatures, marquee events involve soaking up the sun, the serenity and the proud South Seas culture.

Several groups of islands make up this vast paradise, and they’re all yours to explore.

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FROM TOP: Relaxing in a coral lagoon off Moorea, Tahiti; overwater bungalows near the foot of Mount Otemanu, Bora Bora..

The waterfalls, rivers, mountains and valleys of French Polynesia’s most famous island are as beautiful as you’ve heard. They’ve helped to make Tahiti a muse to artists such as Paul Gauguin and Henri Matisse, and lured the mutinous crew of the notorious HMS Bounty — as well as writer James Norman Hall, who co-authored a trilogy of historical novels about that naval tragedy. Hall’s and Gauguin’s homes are now museums.

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papeete The capital of Tahiti is one of the region’s more cosmopolitan spots, and some of the islands’ most fascinating heritage can be relived at historic sites such as Point Venus, where Bligh, Cook and other explorers anchored their ships. Take it all in at the Museum of Tahiti, featuring exhibits on Polynesian history, culture, environment and ethnology.

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A favorite refuge for the rich and famous, Bora Bora presents a landscape of luscious beaches and junglecarpeted hills surrounded by a shimmering lagoon and protected from the open ocean by a barrier reef; divers, snorkelers and other aquatic fans find their hearts’ desire fulfilled. A drive through the interior treats visitors to gorgeous scenes, including a panoramic view of the beach from atop Pahonu Hill.

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samoan islands The South Pacific is blessed with two Samoas: the independent nation of Samoa, once called Western Samoa; and the U.S. territory American Samoa. In both destinations, the people are famously friendly to visitors and the landscape welcomes you with views of steep volcanic mountains and unspoiled tropical rainforest.

FROM TOP: Rainmaker Mountain on Tutuila, American Samoa; a Samoan dancer performs the ancient fire walk.

apia As the capital of Samoa, Apia is home to about a quarter of the nation’s population. Its downtown is a mix of shopping, government buildings and commercial offices. The markets proffer fresh fruit and handcrafted items created by local artisans. The scenery is-especially beautiful at O Le Pupu-Pue National Park, a popular hiking spot that shelters 42 different species of birds. On Mulinuu Peninsula lie the burial grounds of Samoa’s former kings, as well as the Apia Observatory and the nation’s Parliament building.

pago pago The capital of American Samoa, Pago Pago is the home of Mount Pioa, known as “the rainmaker” because of the moisture-bearing clouds it attracts. Here, the tranquil village atmosphere and warm hospitality are matched by the landscape — perhaps most memorably, the harbor created of volcanic rock. Much of Pago Pago was formed this way, but there is only the rugged splendor of these mountains to contend with; all volcanoes have been inactive for more than a century.

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embarkation/ turnar ound por t s Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver offer many pleasures, from the vintage trolley tracks of cable cars in San Francisco to the fast lanes of Los Angeles. Your ship will also stop briefly in quaint Ensenada, Mexico, a former fishing village popular for its burgeoning wine country and diverse cuisine.

Lifeguard hut on the Malibu beach.

los angeles A vibrant, glittering city favored with balmy weather, Los Angeles boasts an endless variety of beaches, from the surfing paradise that is Malibu, to Venice Beach, where the eclectic blend of street performers, bodybuilders and other assorted colorful characters make people-watching as much of a draw as the ocean. Los Angeles also boasts lavish boutiques, eclectic eateries and what seems like a celebrity at every turn. Its Tinseltown image and reputation for conspicuous consumption on Rodeo Drive mask an older, more profound history dating back to the mid-1700s, when the Spanish established the first settlement in the area. However, by 1910, Los Angeles already had 10 movie studios, well on its way to becoming the cinema capital of the world.

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The world-famous landmark Hollywood sign.

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The famed Fisherman’s Wharf is one of the top draws in the city by the bay, where majestic Golden Gate Bridge rises a breathtaking 220 feet at mid-point. A ferry takes visitors across the bay to Alcatraz, which is still remembered as one of the nation’s most feared prisons, decades after it shut down and became a museum. Chinatown also beckons, offering a heady mix of old traditions and new attitudes. The city’s historic cable cars are the easiest — and most memorable — way to get up and down all those steep hills, and as National Historic Landmarks, they offer a piece of living heritage. Just across the bay lies Sausalito, an artists’ colony where boutiques and galleries line the waterfront. San Francisco is also close to the esteemed wine country of Sonoma and Napa Valley.

Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco at sunset.

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Lovely parks and exquisite botanical gardens make this Canadian port a nature-lover’s delight. One of the most impressive is Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre forested peninsula filled with beaches and walking trails, including a seven-mile-long seawall. In the center of the city, atop Little Mountain, sits Queen Elizabeth Park. Once a humble quarry, it is now a sunken garden blooming with shrubs and flower beds and housing an aviary for more than 100 free-flying birds. Eastern inspiration blossoms at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. Chinese artisans created the garden with materials imported from China and used traditional building methods dating back to the Ming Dynasty.

FROM TOP: Sea walk and colorful trees in Stanley Park; night view at a fountain in Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver.

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Slip into Paradise

Definitive Hawaiian fashion, foods, housewares, and jewelry for over fifty years.

Maui

The Outlets of Maui 900 Front Street, Ste D1 Lahaina, HI 96761 (808) 667-7911 Open Daily 9am-10pm

Oahu

Ala Moana Shopping Center 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. #1254 Honolulu, HI 96814 (808) 973-3266 Mon-Sat 9:30am-9pm Sun 10am-7pm

Kaua‘i

Lihue Town 3-3252 Kuhio Highway Lihue, HI 96766-1039 (808) 245-3404 Open Daily 9am-7pm

Free shuttle stop available at Honolulu, Nawiliwili and Lahaina piers Holiday hours may vary. See website for more info.

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