Tropical Splendor: Exploring the Hawaiian Islands
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- I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
- I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums
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Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.
Program Registration. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table in the lobby to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing your up-to-date schedule that reflects any changes, oth...
Getting on/off a bus; driving about 15 miles, approximately 1 hour depending on traffic. Walking up to 1.5 miles throughout the day; paved walkways; stairs at Bishop Museum, elevators available.
Orientation. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introduc...
Getting on/off a bus, driving about 7 miles, approximately 45 minutes depending on traffic. Walking up to 1.5 miles throughout the day; streets and sidewalks; elevators at Iolani Palace.
We will board our motorcoach and ride to Iolani Palace, the official reside...
Hotel check-out before breakfast; have bags ready. Getting on/off a bus; driving about 20 miles, approximately 1 hour depending on traffic. Walking up to 1.5 miles throughout the day; streets and sidewalks. Getting on/off a Navy-operated shuttle boat.
In our mee...
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Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 80 miles throughout the day, approximately 3 hours including stops. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day; some uneven terrain and dirt trails.
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The ship is scheduled to arrive at Kailua-Kona by 7:00 a.m. The port is shallow and requires docking off-shore; shuttle to land via small tender boats. Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 60 miles total throughout the day, approximately 2 hours including stops....
Full free day.
Free time. Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most in Kauai. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities or check out the ship's shore excursions. The Group Leader will be happy to o...
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 85 miles throughout the day, approximately 3 hours including stops. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day; some uneven terrain and dirt trails.
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The ship is scheduled to arrive in Honolulu Harbor by 7:30 a.m. Disembarkation will begin shortly thereafter with timing based on cabin location. The process will be complete by 10:00 a.m. and everyone must be off the ship by this time.
We will begin disembarkat...
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