Holiday in Hawaii the family-friendly way
The prospect of a family holiday in Hawaii may seem like a
tricky affair; how
could you possibly get to see all the islands with kids in tow? However, there
is a family-friendly way to make the most of Hawaii – by cruise ship.
The beauty of Hawaii cruises is that your accommodation travels
with you,which means you avoid packing up every time you move resort. Let’s take a look at some of the other advantages of cruising in the Hawaiian archipelago…
Sail between the islands
There are six major islands to visit in Hawaii: Kauai, Oahu,
Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Hawaii’s Big Island. A cruise holiday can take you to
all six islands in the archipelago, and you can hop off
at every one and get a real sense of the diversity here.
For example, Big
Island is Hawaii’s youngest island and
covered in lava landscapes. It’s here that you’ll
find Kilauea Volcano, the world’s most active volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes
National Park, along some fascinating, lunar-like landscapes.
By contrast, to the northwest sits Kauai,Hawaii’s oldest island. With its richcarpet of tropical rainforest
and incredible birds, insects and wildlife, Kauai
is the best place for a wildlife
discovery trip with
the kids.
The contrasting landscape between these two major islands is just one of
the reasons why island-hopping is so worthwhile in Hawaii – in just a few days
you can sample everything from incredible beaches to lush rainforests, volcanic
deserts to high-altitude scenery.
Family-focused travel
Hawaii cruises are well-equipped for families, and many feature
crèche facilities and entertainment for children, leaving you chance for some
well-deserved R&R on Hawaii’s world-class beaches. Don’t miss surfing
lessons on the legendary Waikiki beach on Oahu, seal-spotting on Poipu beach on
Kauai, and the sweeping white sandy shorelines of Hulopoe Beach Park on Lanai.
With all that surrounding water, there are plenty of
family-friendly water activities to take
part in. Go snorkelling, count outrageously colourful marine life from the deck
of the ship, go on a whale-watching trip, swim with dolphins – whatever the age
range of your kids, you’ll find plenty of water-based activities to enjoy.
Hawaii is packed with culture too, and the locals are incredibly welcoming to families. Kids will love trying to hula, the local traditional dance, and it’s a great way to get children involved in Hawaiian history and culture.
Hawaii is packed with culture too, and the locals are incredibly welcoming to families. Kids will love trying to hula, the local traditional dance, and it’s a great way to get children involved in Hawaiian history and culture.
So if you fancy introducing the kids to the land of grass skirts
and (non-alcoholic!) piňa coladas, try taking to the ocean waves to get the
full experience these truly tropical islands have to offer.
Image by Dave Gingrich, used under Creative Comms license
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