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Hawaii & North Pacific ports of call
Hawaii & North Pacific
Tropical beauty, engrossing atmosphere of love and romance and endless relaxation while lying on the world’s best beaches… Aloha! Welcome to Hawaii! Being the 50th state of the USA Hawaii is situated almost in the centre of the northern part of the Pacific Ocean. More than 100 volcanic islands occupy over 28 thousands km2 area and home about 1.5 million of inhabitants. By the way, natives compose only 10% of the Hawaiian population – its biggest part (near 40%) belongs to the Asians. Nevertheless, Hawaiian and English are both official languages, and Christianity is the most widespread religion on the Islands. This region was first settled by the Polynesians in III-IV centuries. First Europeans under James Cook’s command visited the Islands in 1778. But it was the USA that began the region’s colonization in searching for fertile sugar cane plantations. Natives met the problem of inextirpable diseases brought by the foreigners.... Read moreHawaii & North Pacific
Tropical beauty, engrossing atmosphere of love and romance and endless relaxation while lying on the world’s best beaches… Aloha! Welcome to Hawaii! Being the 50th state of the USA Hawaii is situated almost in the centre of the northern part of the Pacific Ocean. More than 100 volcanic islands occupy over 28 thousands km2 area and home about 1.5 million of inhabitants. By the way, natives compose only 10% of the Hawaiian population – its biggest part (near 40%) belongs to the Asians. Nevertheless, Hawaiian and English are both official languages, and Christianity is the most widespread religion on the Islands. This region was first settled by the Polynesians in III-IV centuries. First Europeans under James Cook’s command visited the Islands in 1778. But it was the USA that began the region’s colonization in searching for fertile sugar cane plantations. Natives met the problem of inextirpable diseases brought by the foreigners. In the middle of the XIX century first workpeople from China, Japan, the Philippines and some European countries landed Hawaii to develop the agriculture. In1990 the Islands were given the status of autonomous territory, and in 1959 Hawaii became the 50th state of the USA. Hawaii experience warm tropical climate, although temperature and humidity may substantially vary in different points even of the same island. The annual temperature is 25° C; precipitations are up to 4000 mm per year. Dry season lasts from May to October, and the wet one – from October to April. Full isolation, multiplicity of geographic and weather conditions and great amount of desert islands led to vast diversity of Hawaiian flora and fauna. You’ll find here rainforests and mountains, volcanoes and waterfalls, savanna and fantastic beaches. Be sure that even the most sophisticated traveler will be in raptures from his cruise to Hawaii. Each Hawaiian island is distinct, each has prepared its own secrets and surprises. The most popular among the tourists are the Big Island, Maui, Kauai, Oahu and the others. Although the Big Island outmeasures all the others, Hawaii’s capital and its biggest city Honolulu is situated on the island of Oahu. And it’s interesting to know, that Niihau is under the private management, so you have to get the owner’s permission to visit this island. All Hawaii cruise deals will gladly open their tourists the exotic beauty of this region. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Waikiki Beach, the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Waimea Canyon, Mount Waialeale, Haleakala National Park, Kalaupapa National Historical Park – and this is just a tiny part of all nature’s and human’s magnificent creations everyone should see while visiting the Islands. You can take an incredible interisland Hawaii cruise that will help you to explore each island severally and understand Hawaii in their entirety. Everyone will be amazed with the list of exciting things to do here. You can choose between eco and air tours, horseback riding and swimming with wild dolphins, hiking and parasailing, jet skiing and snorkeling. And is there any girl who has never dreamed about the fantastic Hawaii wedding?! These Islands are simply penetrated with love and passion and these marriages are really made in heaven! And don’t forget to buy some souvenirs for your relatives! You’ll be fond of Hawaiian bath and body products with unique ingredients and fragrances. Voyages to Hawaii along with other north pacific trips are one from the most popular vacation destinations. Every North Pacific cruise will show you a unique blend of metropolitan cities of North America and wild nature of isolated island, centuries-old traditions and astonishing natives’ life, sea of colorful events and endless atmosphere of peace and calm. Los Angeles, Seattle, San Diego from one side – and exotic Maui, Kauai, Oahu from the other one. Also you can set a sail along the west coast of the USA or continue your exploration of the world from Hawaii by boarding the ship to Japan, Australia, New Zealand or other friendly islands of Oceania. Unforgettable Hawaii cruises will help you to find your own ideal island – whether it will be populous Oahu with its bright and manifold life or secluded and quite Kauai and Maui with indescribable sceneries and total connection with wild nature. Situated far from noisy continents, surrounded by mighty ocean these islands are really something special you won’t find anywhere else in the whole world!
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