Excursions

More than One Family Can Do...

The following are just a few of the special excursions that the Spirit will offer its guests. Unofficial excursions, of course, number far more, and snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking and guided tours are available at all ports.

Hawaii -- The Big Island

Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo

Located on the "Big Island" of Hawaii, this twelve acre zoo is home to more than 80 animal species including the endangered Nene (Hawaii State Bird) and Namaste', a white Bengal Tiger.

Visitors are invited to picnic in the shade of over 100 varieties of palm trees or stroll with peacocks in the extensive collection of orchids, clumping bamboos and tropical rhododendrons. The planting effort by volunteers is continuous and the Zoo grounds are considered a botanical garden.

Kauai

Kipu Ranch-ATV tours

The three-hour "Ranch Tour" is always popular for families. After instruction and some practice time, guests embark on an exciting journey through the diverse landscape and history that makes Kipu one of the top eco-tours in the state of Hawaii today. Riders share the area with cattle, wild pigs, pheasants, peacocks and wild turkeys.

Many movies were filmed on Kipu Ranch and the ranch tour takes visitors to some of those locations. Guides are often the highlight of the tour as they share the history and legends and point out some of the more interesting sites, medicinal plants and photo spots. They are skilled at getting guests comfortable and safe, and making the tour fun for everyone.

Guests return year after year because of an enthusiastic dedication to high standards of quality and service. Adventure lovers enjoy the thrills of ATVs while nature lovers and photography enthusiasts enjoy rhino and mule passenger tours.

Honolulu, O'ahu

Submarine Tour

Guests can climb aboard Atlantis XIV, the world's largest hi-tech passenger submarine, or other 48-passenger submarines. Being in a submarine and descending to 100 feet underwater is an adventure in itself. The Atlantis Waikiki dive site is home to many Hawaiian fishes, coral, and turtles. Known for its quality and safety, Atlantis is an eye-opening experience that takes guests beyond the classroom as they learn about coral, reef life and submersibles while visiting sunken shipwrecks, airplane and other artificial reefs. Atlantis has a spacious air-conditioned interior, large view ports and comfortable seating.

Dole Plantation and Pineapple Garden Maze

The Pineapple Garden Maze at Dole Plantation, officially recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records 2001 as the World’s Largest Maze, offers fun and adventure at every turn.

Covering an area of more than two acres with a path length of 1.7 miles, it is made of 11,400 colorful Hawaii plants, including varieties of hibiscus, the official state flower.

The educational self-guided tour is designed to appeal to a range of senses. As guests wander through the different gardens, they'll get an up-close view of a wide variety of crops being grown on the North Shore of Oahu. They'll also learn about the plantation villages and the contract laborers who came from all over the world to work in Hawaii’s sugarcane and pineapple fields.

Pearl Harbor Tours

The USS Arizona Memorial honors the moments when the United States fell under attack to the Japanese Empire on December 7, 1941, and the men and women who served there.

Highlights of the tour include the Memorial Park with its many historical exhibits and Pearl Harbor Naval Base Headquarters. Tour guides will lead visitors through the Memorial and Naval Headquarters and provide live historical narration about the "day that will live in infamy."

Maui

Maui Ocean Center

Guests may take a journey of discovery at Maui Ocean Center. This state-of-the-art marine park is the only facility in the world dedicated to fostering understanding, wonder and respect for Hawaii’s marine life. Here, visitors can see spectacular live coral displays (the largest collection in the nation), marvel at elusive garden eels and majestic lionfish, muse at the colorful Hawaiian wrasse, enjoy playful swimming displays by Hawaii’s beloved green sea turtles and awe at close encounters with sharks, rays and more – while learning about Hawaii’s natural history and cultural heritage.

Maui Eco-Tours

Maui Eco-Adventures invites guests to experience Maui’s cultural and natural beauty through guided eco-adventures. Guides lead hikers through rainforests, waterfalls, Haleakala Crater, Hana, Kahakuloa Village and other treasures hidden on private property. Guides pride themselves on customer service and extensive, intimate knowledge of the region and its history, both cultural and natural.

Maui Eco-Adventures offers daily hiking trips for all ability levels, interests and timelines, from the four-hour waterfall experience or the six-hour rainforest and waterfall hike to the full-day Hana trip. Hiking and kayaking combination tours are also available to maximize the Maui experiences.