Uninhabited Hawaiian island highlight of cruise
NCL Corporation is moving the Pride of Aloha next year to 10- and 11-day cruises from Honolulu sailing both inter-island itineraries mixed with Hawaii cruises calling into Fanning Island in Kiribati, NCL’s Pacific Island hideaway just north of the Equator.
“With these new 10- and 11-day itineraries, we can deliver expanded Hawaii itineraries to our guests that include longer stays on the four main islands of Hawaii, relaxing days at sea and spectacular coastal cruising,” said Colin Veitch, president and CEO of NCL Corporation.
The 11-day Hawaii/Fanning Island itineraries include an overnight in Kaua`i featuring a sail by the Na Pali coast line at sunset; calls into Hilo and Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii; a call into Kahului, Maui and a call into Fanning Island, which is a highlight of the trip.
Located 1,000 miles south of Hawaii, Fanning Island, or Tabuaeran as it is known by the locals (from the Kiribati word meaning ‘heavenly footprint’) is an exotic South Pacific paradise.
Guests find that sea birds are plentiful, sea life is hugely diverse, and snorkelers and divers marvel at the stunning coral reefs.
The island is inhabited, and guests are welcomed by the 1,300 friendly Micronesian islanders, which is a highlight of the trip for many passengers. The Hawaii/Fanning Island cruises are scheduled for every fourth Pride of Aloha cruise.
Report by David Wilkening
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