Hawaiian Islands Holiday

Overview

A 16-night voyage aboard Ruby Princess, departing San Francisco, California on 26 Dec 2026 and returning to the same port, calling at 7 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·San Francisco, CaliforniaEmbark

   26 Dec 2026

   Depart 15:00

   Cable cars, the Golden Gate rising from the fog - welcome to San Francisco, arguably the most romantic and cosmopolitan city in the United States. San Francisco has it all: a colorful history, superb restaurants, sophisticated museums, world-class shopping, and that elusive air of romance and abandon that's part of the tang of the city.
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   Day 2 ·At Sea

   27 Dec 2026
3. 3

   Day 3 ·At Sea

   28 Dec 2026
4. 4

   Day 4 ·At Sea

   29 Dec 2026
5. 5

   Day 5 ·At Sea

   30 Dec 2026
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   Day 6 ·Hilo

   31 Dec 2026

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   Welcome to the Big Island of Hawaii - a paradise of black-sand beaches, tropical rainforest and volcanic mountains. Mauna Loa, the largest mountain on the planet, soars above the bleak lava fields of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. In the heart of the Big Island's lush rainforest lies the remote and stunning Wai'po Valley (Valley of the Kings). Hawaii's history matches its incomparable landscape - it is a saga of mighty Polynesian kings, sugar barons, war and treachery.
   
   The landscape of the Big Island ranges from black-sand beaches to tropical rain forest to the alpine terrain of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. At 13,796 feet above sea level, the summit of Mauna Kea is the highest point in the entire Pacific basin.
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   Day 7 ·Honolulu

   1 Jan 2027

   Arrive 07:00Depart 23:00

   Home to nearly half a million people, Honolulu is Hawaii's state capital and only major city. The city of Honolulu and the island of Oahu offer a wealth of historic, cultural and scenic attractions. Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head are two of the city's enduring symbols. Pearl Harbor, site of the USS Arizona Memorial and the "Punchbowl," are haunting reminders of the tragic events of December 7, 1941, when the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor forced America into World War II. Honolulu is also home to the historic Iolani Palace, the official residence of Hawaii's last royals. Beyond the city lie tropical rain forests, the Pali Lookout and the North Shore known for its surfing beaches.
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   Day 8 ·Kahului

   2 Jan 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 19:00

   Maui has always occupied a special place in the hearts of Hawaiians. The great warrior King Kamehameha, who united the islands under his rule, chose to make Lahaina his capital and Ka'anapali was once the favorite playground of Hawaiian royalty. And no wonder - Maui boasts stunning landscapes and superb beaches. Mt. Haleakala, a dormant volcano, rises 10,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean. Once hailed as "The Valley of the Kings," Maui's Iao Valley is a tropical paradise dominated by the Needle, a volcanic monolith towering over the valley floor. Then there is Lahaina, once home to a royal court and a raucous port-of-call enjoyed by 19th-century Yankee whalers.
   
   Haleakala means "The House of the Sun." To the Hawaiians, it appeared that the sun both rose from and set in the depths of its massive crater. Today, the centerpiece of Haleakala National Park, it is one of Maui's major attractions.
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   Day 9 ·Kauai (Nawiliwili)

   3 Jan 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   The fourth largest island in the Hawaiian group, Kauai is known as the "Garden Island." The terrain ranges from the volcanic slopes of Mt. Waialeale and the desert-like beauty of Waimea Canyon to the Wailua River's lush Fern Grotto. Ironically this once isolated island was the site of the first meeting between Europeans and Hawaiians. On January 19, 1778, Captain James Cook anchored his ships off the mouth of the Waimea River, becoming the first in a long line of enthusiastic visitors.
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    Day 10 ·At Sea

    4 Jan 2027
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    Day 11 ·At Sea

    5 Jan 2027
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    Day 12 ·At Sea

    6 Jan 2027
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    Day 13 ·At Sea

    7 Jan 2027
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    Day 14 ·At Sea

    8 Jan 2027
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    Day 15 ·Ensenada

    9 Jan 2027

    Arrive 09:00Depart 17:00

    Ensenada is located 70 miles south of the international border and only a 90-minute drive from San Diego. Visitors are drawn to Ensenada's warm Mediterranean climate, friendly atmosphere and easy access by land, air, and sea.
    
    Ensenada has become Mexico's second most visited port of call for major cruise lines and pleasure boats.
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    Day 16 ·At Sea

    10 Jan 2027
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    Day 17 ·San Francisco, CaliforniaDisembark

    11 Jan 2027

    Arrive 07:00

    Cable cars, the Golden Gate rising from the fog - welcome to San Francisco, arguably the most romantic and cosmopolitan city in the United States. San Francisco has it all: a colorful history, superb restaurants, sophisticated museums, world-class shopping, and that elusive air of romance and abandon that's part of the tang of the city.

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