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Cruising Hawaii Guide
$37.00
Is the Cruising Hawaii Guide Right for You?
✔ Perfect for: Cruise passengers who want to rent a car and explore on their own
✔ Designed For: Port days on Maui, Big Island, and Kauai
✔ Travel Style: Self-guided shore days with planned routes and Google Maps links
✔ Best For: Travelers who want more freedom (and better value) than ship excursions
Includes transportation FAQs for every port so you know exactly what to expect before you dock.
Your Hawaii Cruise — Planned Beyond the Ship Excursions
Booking the cruise was the easy part.
Now comes the stressful part:
Should you book the ship’s excursions?
Is there Uber at the port?
Where do you pick up a rental car?
How far can you safely explore without risking missing the ship?
Cruise port days are short.
One wrong decision can waste half of it.
This isn’t a generic list of shore excursions.
It’s a strategically planned, self-guided cruise itinerary for Maui, Big Island (Hilo and Kona), and Kauai — built specifically for cruise passengers who want to rent a car and explore confidently.
Cruising Hawaii Guide was designed for NCL Pride of America passengers. Other cruise ships can also use it as the ports are the same.
We show you exactly how to maximize your limited time in port — without stress, confusion, or guesswork.
Download it before your cruise.
Step off the ship with a plan.
On the Fence?
Don’t guess.
Download the free sample - Lanai Wayfinder Itinerary - to see the exact layout, organization, and detail you’ll get in the full Cruising Hawaii Guide.
If it saves you time and makes planning easier, the full itinerary will do that five times over. Is a Hawaii Itinerary Worth the Money?
Bundle and Save!
Add the Oahu Wayfinder Itinerary to your cart with coupon code CRUISE to save $7. Suppose you’re arriving early, staying after your cruise, or your cruise has Honolulu as a port of call. In that case, the seven self-guided excursion days in the Oahu Wayfinder Itinerary (Honolulu) are a must!
What's Included?
How It Works
Download
After you complete your purchase, the itinerary will be sent via email. You can download it on any device!
Plan
Watch our overview video, decide on your excursion days, and make your reservations. (We point these out!)
Go!
Save the itinerary to your phone. You can take it with you on the go to reference any time during your trip!
YOUR ADVENTURES IN HAWAI'I AWAIT!
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from a printed guidebook? +
A guidebook goes in-depth on a certain destination — you read it, research it, and then formulate your vacation plan. Our itinerary is different.
It starts with a 7 (ish) minute video to help you understand your way around the island, where things are located, and what experiences are available. Then we map our excursion days.
These days take you on a carefully planned route to one part of the island, making stops for meals, beaches, and places of interest. Each excursion day has an overview page with links to Google Maps directions, what to pack for the day, and any reservations to make in advance.
This itinerary is meant to save you time while trip planning and help you make the most of your limited vacation time.
When should I buy this? +
Honestly, now. Unlike a guidebook, we publish regular updates. With so many things changing, we want to give you the most up-to-date information to have a great trip. These itineraries are reviewed and updated two times per year. Once you purchase an itinerary, you’ll have access to the itinerary and all updates for the next 11 months.
Is this a physical itinerary? Digital? How do I use it? +
This is a digital product. Minutes after purchasing, a link to download the itinerary will be sent to your email. You can print it, but we suggest downloading it to your computer and your phone. There are a number of hyperlinks in the itinerary to link you to directions, restaurant websites, and activity operators. So it’s much easier to use it digitally!
Do you offer custom trip planning? +
Erica and I do not offer custom trip planning. We are proud of our itineraries, and thousands of happy customers will agree! The Wayfinder Itineraries are better than a custom itinerary, as we provide alternative options on the excursion days. Pick family-friendly or adventure activities. You can also refer to the Quick Hits section to customize where to eat, find a different beach, or go to a snorkel spot. You can always email us with questions and suggestions, too!