Kona to Molokaʻi: Small Ship, Big Hawaii

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Susan Robinson

Second Shift Adventures

Day 1 · Kona, HI, USA

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Moderate Hotel — Great Location, Easy Access

Moderate Hotel — Great Location, Easy Access This trip is built around a well-located, comfortable 3-star-plus hotel style — the kind of place that keeps the budget reasonable without putting you out in the middle of nowhere. Think clean, practica...

Kona Hawaii Airport - Ohana Small Group Lei Greeting

Highlights Fresh lei greeting upon arrival at the airport Dedicated greeter for a stress-free arrival Choose a unique lei per person Personalized sign and a warm, Aloha welcome Capture the moment on your phone—memories start here Available from 8a...

Day 2 · Kona, HI, USA

The Ghosts of Kailua-Kona: Private 1.5-Hr Spooky Tour in Hawaii

Highlights Experience a 1.5-hr private ghost tour of Kailua-Kona led by a local guide Immerse yourself in the haunted happenings of Hawaii on this spooky Hear vivid testimonies based on interviews with Kona locals See King Kamehameha's compound, w...

Moderate Hotel — Great Location, Easy Access

Moderate Hotel — Great Location, Easy Access This trip is built around a well-located, comfortable 3-star-plus hotel style — the kind of place that keeps the budget reasonable without putting you out in the middle of nowhere. Think clean, practica...

Day 3 · Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA

About Your Cruise - Hawaiian Seascapes

Overview This 7-night itinerary explores four Hawaiian Islands: Molokai, Lana‘i, Maui, and the Big Island. Step away from the crowds and immerse yourself in the nature and culture of Hawaii through unique excursions, including manta-ray night snor...

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – Embarkation

Welcome to Hawaii. You will be transferred to our hospitality area in Kailua-Kona. Later, the captain and crew greet you with smiles and Champagne as you board the Safari Explorer. Settle in and enjoy dinner aboard the ship, followed by a presenta...

Day 4 · Kealakekua, HI, USA

Big Island – Kealakekua Bay Snorkel and Paddle

Kealakekua Bay is a premier snorkeling and kayaking destination and the historic site of the Captain Cook Monument. Encounter vibrant marine life including tropical fish, sea turtles, and possibly dolphins. Enjoy your time in this picturesque bay ...

Day 5 · Hualālai Volcano

Big Island – Volcano Hike and Manta-Ray Snorkel

This morning, hike the cool, misty slopes of Hualālai Volcano at approximately 6,500 feet above the Kona coast. Follow a private trail across black lava flows, past pit craters, and through native dryland forest. Explore a lava tube and learn how ...

Day 6 · Maui

Maui – Humpback Whale Sanctuary, Turtle Snorkel, and Kayak

Snorkel among coral gardens teeming with fish in a known sea-turtle habitat called “Turtle Town.” Cruise through the Humpback National Marine Sanctuary, located between Lana‘i, Molokai, and Maui, for front-row seats for dolphins, whales, and other...

Day 7 · Lanai City, HI, USA

Lana‘i – City Visit, Shark Fin Snorkel, Biking, and Hikes

Gear up for a full day on the “Private Island” of Lana‘i. Snorkel along a dramatic coastline where thousand-foot sea cliffs and ancient volcanic plugs host a wide diversity of marine life. Later, choose how to explore: stroll Lana‘i City, take UTV...

Day 8 · at sea

Captain’s Choice – Kayak, Snorkel, and Skiff Tours

Your day may include kayaking along Maui's hidden coves, paddling in turquoise water, and exploring Lana‘i’s rugged coastline or Molokai’s towering sea cliffs. Cruise for marine life from the top deck while naturalist guides introduce you to Hawai...

Day 9 · Moloka‘i

Molokai – Halawa Valley Culture and Pa‘ina

A warm aloha spirit gives you a glimpse of Hawaii as it once was. On Molokai, there are no stoplights or high rises, only a slow pace. “Talk story” with locals and experience their land and traditions as few visitors do. Hear legends and lore, lea...

Day 10 · Moloka‘i

Molokai, Hawaii – Disembarkation

After one more Hawaiian-style breakfast, transfer to the Molokai Airport or your optional post-cruise hotel stay.

Luxury Hotel — Elevated Stay, Effortless Comfort

Luxury Hotel — Elevated Stay, Effortless Comfort This option is built around a higher-end hotel style — the kind of stay where the property is part of the experience, not just the place you crash at the end of the day. Think polished rooms, strong...

Day 11 · Moloka‘i

Luxury Hotel — Elevated Stay, Effortless Comfort

Luxury Hotel — Elevated Stay, Effortless Comfort This option is built around a higher-end hotel style — the kind of stay where the property is part of the experience, not just the place you crash at the end of the day. Think polished rooms, strong...

Day 12 · Moloka‘i

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Ho'olehuaKailua-Kona

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