shayne12 Posted September 19, 2009 #1 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Those that have been on the 15 day Zaandam Hawaii trip, what shore excursions have you enjoyed? How far in advance did you book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kakalina Posted September 19, 2009 #2 Share Posted September 19, 2009 We generally book 6 to 12 months in advance. We have tried almost all the snorkeling excursions offered. There are so many varied offerings for the RT Hawaii cruises. In Hilo the Waves and Waterfalls is wonderful as is the Tsunami museum, many folks enjoy the trip to Volcano National Park. In Maui there is the road to Hana and the Molokini snorkel. Many gardens etc to visit. In Oahu there is way too much to cover here. Well, you get the idea. For more ideas visit the Hawaii roll calls and you will discover loads of info re shorexes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted September 19, 2009 #3 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Welcome to the Cruise critic! Actually you'll do better on the Hawaii PORTS OF CALL forum or the Zaandam ROLL CALL for your sailing. Since I don't know your sailing date, you can look for it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_In_AZ Posted September 19, 2009 #4 Share Posted September 19, 2009 ...but here are the excursions we have planned: HILO - Volcano National Park Bicycle Tour MAUI - Terralani Snorkle Tour KAUAI - Zipline Tour OAHU - Royal Dolphin Swim at Sea Life Park OAHU - Paradise Cove Luau KONA - Horseback Riding The total for doing these tours was apprx $1000 pp. MAUI and OAHU are not booked thru HAL and OAHU includes the cost of renting a convertible to get around. The other tours are all ship tours. We booked our cruise at a substantial discount online about 10months in advance and booked our excursions as soon as they became available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loganeski Posted September 19, 2009 #5 Share Posted September 19, 2009 We booked a car in Hilo and drove around in and around Hilo and Volcano NP, it was one of the best days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyFurn Posted September 19, 2009 #6 Share Posted September 19, 2009 What's a "shoe excursion"? I know some ladies that would be very excited to take one of those!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byucougs Posted September 19, 2009 #7 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I agree with the others that the Hawaii ports of call board is a great resource for ideas/private tour operators. Here were some things we've done that were awesome: Maui - Trilogy snorkel/sail (molokini or lanai, with a scuba or snuba option), Old lahaina Luau, Haleakala sunrise or sunset, Io Valley, Road to Hana, Goofy Foot surfing in Lahaina Kona- Kona Honu diving, Fair Wind Snorkel/sail Hilo- volcano tours abound- air or self drive Kaui- We've done a helicopter tour, rental car Oahu- luaus, Polynesian cultural center, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head Hike, amazing food at Duke's, drive the north shore, surfing lessons, Byodo (sp?) bhuddist temple................ So many things to do...so little time Once you visit Hawaii....you'll be bitten to go again and again...kind of like the cruising bug:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunt182644 Posted September 19, 2009 #8 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I believe that tour is led by none other than Al Bundy. :D Sorry could not resist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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