World-famous beaches. Deep blue waters. Warm welcomes all around. It’s hard not to fall in love with Hawaii. Secluded and charming, the vibrant colours and mellow vibes make it unlike anywhere else in the States. All of this means Hawaii is as unique as it gets, and that’s just the way the locals like it.
On a Hawaii cruise, there’s no shortage of things to delight and entice you. Make way for Hanalei Bay, the beach that couldn’t be any more perfect. Take your breath away with a trip to Volcanoes National Park, and then catch it ahead of a hike with local guides.
Prefer to kick back and relax? Good vibes are never in short supply here, so sip on locally made rum at a beach shack with the heat on your back. Just don’t forget the sun cream!
3,000 miles north of Hawaii, it’s onto Alaska. Ditch the beach towel and throw on your winter boots because things are about to get colder – but no less amazing! Grand and sweeping, Alaska unfolds with a scenic beauty that’s unlike anywhere else on Earth. Sure, it gets cold, but the people, wildlife, glaciers and nature get the insides glowing with a world-changing warmth.
So, what’s in store on an Alaska cruise? Whether you stay on deck or venture on land, there’s plenty of sights to see. For glaciers, how about Mendenhall? Juneau’s most famous ice floe, this 13-mile mammoth is an unbelievable vision, turning a deep blue when the clouds come in. Or there’s the Tongass National Forest, the largest of its kind in the US. Almost as big as Ireland, it houses small towns and villages within, and offers a tranquil stroll for ramblers, roamers and hikers of all stripes.