MOUNT PLEASANT SAILING FIELD GUIDE
From Mount Pleasant to a Five-Island Hawaiian Sweep: 11 Days, 9 Nights of Beaches, Volcanoes and Island Hopping
Two nights on Oahu followed by a seven‑day Pride of America cruise visits a different island each day; this guide orients you to the daily flow, ports, and what the verified program covers.
From Mount Pleasant to a Five-Island Hawaiian Sweep: 11 Days, 9 Nights of Beaches, Volcanoes and Island Hopping.
This itinerary begins with two pre‑cruise nights on Oahu—ocean‑view lodging and guided motorcoach tours of Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, the Dole Plantation and the North Shore—before you embark on a seven‑day inter‑island cruise that visits Maui, the Big Island (Hilo and Kona) and Kaua‘i, with overnight stays in Maui and Kaua‘i to deepen exploration of each island.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two nights in Waikiki with guided Oahu tours
The itinerary includes two pre‑cruise nights at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa and two separate motorcoach island tours of Oahu that stop at Diamond Head lookout, Kahala, Halona Blow Hole, Pali Lookout, the Dole Plantation, Pearl Harbor Visitors Center and the North Shore.
Seven days aboard a Norwegian‑line inter‑island cruise
After Oahu you sail on a seven‑day cruise — marketed here as a Norwegian cruise aboard Pride of America — visiting a different Hawaiian port each day and returning to Honolulu at the end of the voyage.
Meals aboard, motorcoach transport and onboard credit
The tour package lists motorcoach transportation, meals while aboard ship, government and port taxes, and a $100 per cabin onboard credit as included items—plus free time on Oahu to explore independently.
What the day feels like
What this trip feels like
You arrive in Oahu for two nights of shoreline hotels and guided drives, then transition from island roads to ship decks: a seven‑day sailing that calls on Maui (Kahului), Hilo and Kona on the Big Island, and Nawiliwili on Kaua‘i, with more relaxed, overnight calls in Maui and Kaua‘i to give extra time ashore.
PRE‑CRUISE BASE
Two nights in Waikiki with guided Oahu tours
The itinerary includes two pre‑cruise nights at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa and two separate motorcoach island tours of Oahu that stop at Diamond Head lookout, Kahala, Halona Blow Hole, Pali Lookout, the Dole Plantation, Pearl Harbor Visitors Center and the North Shore.
THE CRUISE
Seven days aboard a Norwegian‑line inter‑island cruise
After Oahu you sail on a seven‑day cruise — marketed here as a Norwegian cruise aboard Pride of America — visiting a different Hawaiian port each day and returning to Honolulu at the end of the voyage.
INCLUSIONS
Meals aboard, motorcoach transport and onboard credit
The tour package lists motorcoach transportation, meals while aboard ship, government and port taxes, and a $100 per cabin onboard credit as included items—plus free time on Oahu to explore independently.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program is likely to suit—and what to confirm with the operator.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The provided trip materials did not include a packing list or specific gear requirements. Travelers should request a recommended packing list from Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC prior to departure.
Meals while aboard ship are listed as included in the program details; no further equipment or specialty clothing requirements were specified in the verified materials.
The trip is organized by Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC with an origin listed as Mount Pleasant, Michigan; travelers should confirm meeting/transfer arrangements directly with the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What are the exact dates of the Hawaii 5 Island Paradise departure?
The program is scheduled for October 21–31, 2027, covering 11 days and 9 nights.
How is the 11 days/9 nights structured between land and sea?
The verified itinerary includes two pre‑cruise nights on Oahu followed by a seven‑day cruise visiting Maui, Hilo, Kona and Kaua‘i before returning to Honolulu.
Which ship is used for the cruise segment?
The cruise segment is described as sailing on Pride of America, described in the materials as a seven‑day Norwegian cruise.
Which ports of call will we visit on the cruise?
Ports listed in the verified itinerary are Honolulu (Oahu), Kahului (Maui), Hilo (Big Island), Kona (Big Island), Nawiliwili (Kaua‘i), and a return to Honolulu.
What is included in the tour package?
The package lists two pre‑cruise nights at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, two island tours on Oahu, motorcoach transportation, a $100 per cabin onboard credit, government and port taxes, and meals while aboard ship.
Where does the trip originate and who operates it?
The operator is Beyond Horizons Tour & Travel, LLC and the program materials list Mount Pleasant, Michigan as the trip location/origin for the offering.