what to see in hawaii

I%26#39;m going on a cruise on holland america zaadam to hawaii in April 1st cruise for all of us; my daughter 10 and mom 54 to hawaii islands we will be in

Hilo, hawaii 8am to 5pm

Honolulu, oahu 8am-midnight,

Nawiliwili, kauai 8am to 5pm,

lahaina, maui 8am-11pm,

kona 8am to 5pm.

These things I would really like to see while there is touch and see the

Black sand beaches daughter loves sand (can be any of them), Volcano again would like to physically hike walk or be down there and also love to see some lava flow if possiable, pearl harbor, do a laua,and snorkling see corals and see life turtles etc., maybe waterfall. Is there away to do all this and what should I do at what island. I see the cruise ship has tour excursions is it best to go through them or find your own. This will be in the begining of april. I did read about whale watching, but will they be gone by then? Also love to see a dolphin. We are the adventrous type with a modest budget, but willing to pay if worth it.

Thanks again for any advice this is our first trip for all of us the island. If there is something we should do I missed please fill me in.

Here are the excursions that are offered to us

Hilo:

Circle of Fire'; Volcano Helicopter Experience 2 1/4 hr

Akaka Falls and Nani-Mau Gardens 4 1/2hr

Discover Hilo: Waves and Waterfalls 3 1/2hr

Explore East Hawaii by Private Van 4hr

Explore the Land of Frozen Fire 5hr

Gourmet Volcano Adventure 6 1/2hr

Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens 3hr

Historical Hilo %26amp; Nani Mau Gardens 4 1/2hr

Kilauea Volcano Bicycle Adventure 5hr

Kilauea Volcano Hiking Adventure 6hr

Mauna Kea Summit Adventure 6hr

Pele - Goddess of Fire Volcano Exploration 6hr

Secrets of Puna 6hr

Waipi%26#39;o Valley of the Kings Expedition 5hr

Waterfall, Cave %26amp; Lagoon Trekking 3 1/2 hr

Waterfalls Spectacular 31/2hr

Honolulu, oahu

Atlantis Submarine Adventure 3 1/2hr

Grand Circle Island 8hr

Little Circle Island Tour 3 1/2hr

Na Alii (The Royalty) Walking Tour 2hr

Natural Highlights of Oahu 3 1/2hr

Panoramic Honolulu 1 1/2hr

Paradise Cove Orchid Luau Buffet 6hr

Pearl Harbor History %26amp; Honolulu 5 1/2hr

Pearl Harbor VIP Military Base Experience 7hr

Pearl Harbor, Honolulu %26amp; the Mighty Mo 6 1/2hr

Polynesian Cultural Center 9hrs

Nawiliwili, kauai

Canopy Zipline Adventure 3 1/2 hr

Grand Canyon of the Pacific 5hr

Heaven %26amp; Earth 6hr

Hidden Valley Falls Kayaking 3 1/2 hr

Kauai%26#39;s Grand Helicopter Tour 1 1/2 hr

Kipu Falls Zipline Trek 4 1/2hr

Off the Beaten Track: Rain Forest 4x4 Adventure Hike 4hr

Scenic Hanalei Valley 4 3/4 hr

Scenic Kauai Backroads Adventure by 4-Wheel-Drive 4hr

Seafun Kauai Shore Snorkel 4 hr

Tubing the Ditch 3hr

Wailua River Cruise %26amp; Fern Grotto 3 1/2hr

Lahaina, Maui

Crater Rainbow'; Helicopter Tour 3 1/2 hr

Adventure to Hana 9 1/2 hr

Atlantis Submarine Dive 2hr

Circle Island Helicopter Tour 4 1/2 hr

Drums of the Pacific Luau 3hr

Haleakala Crater %26amp; Iao Valley 8hr

Lana%26#39;i 4x4 Trekker Expedition 5 3/4hr

Valley to Ocean Discovery 4hr

West Maui %26amp; Molokini Crater Snorkel Cruise 4hr

Kona

Atlantis Submarine Dive 1hr

Big Island Helicopter Spectacular 4 3/4hr

Captain Zodiac Rafting %26amp; Snorkel Adventure 3 1/2hr

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 8hr

Kahua Ranch with ATV Adventure 5hr

Magical Seahorse Discovery 2hr

Off the Beaten Track: Cloud Forest Botanical Walking Tour 4hr

Outrigger Canoe Adventure 1hr

Sail %26amp; Snorkel 3 1/2 4 hr

Signature Collection - Half Day Exploring Kona?s Coast by Private Boat 4hr

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what to see in hawaii

pick the ones you like......and can afford

Please read Hawaii for dummies.....

what to see in hawaii

Gosh, Hawaiidan, you make it sound so simple. I%26#39;ve read Hawaii for Dummies AND Frommer%26#39;s AND a hundred TA posts and about a hundred more websites...

The problem is: everything sounds wonderful! Well, almost...;)

Many people just rent a car in each port %26amp; do similar things (as offered by tours) for a lot less $$.

This is a good cruise trip report. Read each of the blogs:

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