PORTS OF CALL - Hawaii
Nawiliwili (Kauai), Hawaii
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The Garden Isle of Kauai is the tropical paradise that dreams are made of: a land of towering ocean cliffs and impossibly green valleys, pristine rain forests and cascading waterfalls as well as some of the world's most photographed beaches.
Don't Miss
Take a helicopter ride over Waimea Canyon, the valleys and cliffs of the Na Pali Coast, the Valley of the Lost Tribe, and the wettest spot on earth, the Waialeale Crater. Along the way, keep your eyes open for familiar scenery from popular movies, including Jurassic Park and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Fun Things to Do
- Board a double kayak for a two-mile paddle to the upper reaches of the famous Wailua River. Along the way, stop and make the hike to the Uluwehi Falls, where you can have lunch and relax in the beauty of Hawaii.
- Experience Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. The canyon's dramatic size, combined with the reds and browns of its exposed volcanic rock and the blues and greens of lush tropical vegetation, creates a truly unforgettable sight.
- Explore the shores of Lumahai Beach and Bali Ha'i Mountains, made famous in the musical South Pacific.
- Go four-wheeling through remote, winding back roads into lush forests abundant with exotic foliage.
Local Flavours
Kauai used to be covered with sugarcane plantations. Today, they're gone, but you can still find sugarcane grown here, as well as papaya, pineapple, bananas and other tropical fruits. Local restaurants often feature locally grown produce, but the best way to enjoy these fruits is fresh from the tree.
Currency
The official currency of Hawaii is the U.S. Dollar (USD).