The Polynesian islands offer a stunning array of exotic colours, sights, sounds and scents. Famous for their hospitality, the vast collection of islands, including popular holiday destinations Hawaii and Tahiti, have graced the glossy surfaces of postcards so perfect it is hard to imagine they reflect a real land and not a fictional tropical paradise. Many travellers fall in love with the bright green islands, the warm clear waters, the incredible diversity of marine life, the impressive volcanoes and the cultural displays of dance, music, food and unique laid-back lifestyle. A cruise is the perfect way to navigate the archipelagos of Polynesia, stopping off in between the picturesque sailing days at various ports and motus (coral islets), giving travellers the chance to explore the history and culture of this diverse and colourful region of the world.
Princess Cruise deals offer a range of cruises that take in the Hawaiian islands, the South Pacific and Tahiti, stopping off at a number of different islands and ports including Honolulu (where you can hike up to the ridge of the Diamond Head crater), Kaneohe Bay, Kona and Maui. Off-shore activities can be arranged at each destination, or you can take the day to explore at your own leisure the sights. You could indulge in a game of golf in Kona, go snorkelling in Kahalu?u Bay, peruse the waterfront markets of Apia, or visit the ubiquitous island of Bora Bora, with its famous lagoons, waterfalls and coconut-tree lined beaches.
There are a range of cruises to choose from, leaving from a variety of ports, each tailor-made to suit you. Whether you are a history buff who will relish the chance to decipher Hawaii’s ancient petroglyphs and k'i’i pohaku (stone art), a sun seeker looking for the best of Tahiti’s famous black sand beaches, or an adventurous traveller keen to stand right in the midst of the steam vents of the Big Island’s active Kilauea Volcano, there is plenty to see and plenty of time to see it in on a luxury cruise that will take you around the islands, giving you the chance to sit back in between the stop-offs, and enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime views.
And what better way than with a cruise? Whilst travellers want accessibility and modern conveniences such as 24-hour service, ‘Anytime Dining’ and a range of exciting on board activities, a big part of a luxury cruise’s appeal is the traditional, more formal experience which all of Princess Cruises’ liners aim to preserve and maintain. Cruising should be much more than an all-inclusive hotel experience, and elegance and refinement are bywords on board all
Princess Cruises vessels. Service is of the utmost priority, so you are free to enjoy the sights from the observation deck, absorbing the picture-perfect postcard setting of the Hawaiian islands nestled between crystal clear waters and the sights of Tahiti, with its distinctive black sand beaches and rugged mountains. So what are you waiting for? Time to say ‘aloha’ to the cruise of your dreams.
