Special Note: Canadian passengers joining this vacation have a special itinerary that begins in Vancouver, British Columbia instead of Seattle, Washington. Please speak with your travel consultant for complete details.

Day 1

After boarding your scheduled jet aircraft, sit back, relax and before you know it, you will arrive in fabulous Seattle, WA. Tour members who have purchased their airline tickets from YMT Vacations, please meet your YMT staff representative in the baggage claim area for meet and greet services and transfers to the hotel.

Day 2

Your city tour includes the ever changing downtown area including the water front, Pike Place Market, a photo stop at the Space Needle, scenic Magnolia Point overlooking the Pacific, the University of Washington and Lake Washington.

Day 3

This morning you are off to Vancouver via your spacious motor coach. En route you will pass through Washington’s evergreen forests, view her mighty Cascade Mountains and be amazed at the great lumber mills that harvest the nearby forests. Then, it is only a short distance into Vancouver, B.C. Vancouver is a place where the mountains and the oceans seem to have had a love affair and given birth to this wonderful city. En route to Canada Place Pier you will experience the ambiance of this cosmopolitan city. You will pass through Gastown, which is the most historical and interesting part of Vancouver. Next, it’s Bon Voyage as you sail from Vancouver Harbor and under Lion’s Gate Bridge to Hawaiian paradise.

Days 4-8

Sit back and enjoy the next five days and all that Carnival Cruise Lines has to offer. The views are spectacular, and so are the onboard activities.

Day 9

In Kona you can spend your day exploring the “Gold Coast” in a wide variety of ways - riding in a horse-drawn carriage, skimming the seas in a glass-bottom boat, snorkeling below the waves. If you prefer to keep your feet on dry land, you may choose to take a leisurely walking tour through historic Kailua Village or one of the many island coffee plantations. There are many choices in always sunny Kona.

Day 10

This verdant little isle exudes peace and tranquility. Nature has been good to Kauai, creating craters, mountains, rivers, canyons and glorious stretches of palm-fringed beaches. Nicknamed the ‘Garden Island’ Kauai is the least populated and least developed of the four main islands.

Day 11

Brimming with Hawaiian tradition, Hilo takes you back to an earlier island culture. The town will charm you with its quaint buildings and unique shopping. Hilo is the flower capital of Hawaii, and gardens and blossoms are everywhere. Shore excursions will be set to take you through lush tropical forests to Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll have the rare opportunity to step up to the molten lava flows of the world’s most active volcano, the notoriously temperamental Kilauea. From Volcano House, you can view the spectacular Kilauea Crater. Two-and-a-half miles wide and 400 feet deep, the crater is the legendary home of Pele, the goddess of fire. Another shore excursion will explore Hilo and all its hidden Hawaiian treasures.

Days 12-13

Maui’s largest town, Kahului, means “The Winning,” and offers visitors beautiful sea vistas. You can visit the Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum, Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary, Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary, or browse one of the shopping centers.

Day 14

Enjoy the day in the “sheltered bay” by relaxing along the beach or beginning to explore the many sights in the city. Optional shore excursions are available.

Day 15

A YMT staff member will be on hand to help you get on your motor coach for your city tour. In the afternoon you will receive a city tour of Old and New Honolulu featuring the Punch Bowl Crater, now a national cemetery, Diamondhead, the statue of King Kamehameha, Kawaiahao Church, International Market Place and much more.

Day 16

Your time is your own to do as you wish. Your escort has arranged a variety of popular optional tours from which to choose. These choices include both day and evening events with round trip transportation.

Day 17

After a bittersweet goodbye, depart the Hawaiian Islands and return home with great memories and newfound friendships.

Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations.

Interior Stateroom - Category 4B

Deck 4 – Main Deck

Every Carnival guest is assured of spacious, comfortable accommodations. All staterooms have carpeting, ample drawer and closet space, private facilities (shower, basin and toilet), telephone and color television showing first-run films. SuperLiners all feature staterooms above ocean level for a more comfortable cruise.

Balcony Stateroom - Category 8B

Deck 4 – Main Deck

Every Carnival guest is assured of spacious, comfortable accommodations. All staterooms have carpeting, ample drawer and closet space, private facilities (shower, basin and toilet), telephone and color television showing first-run films. SuperLiners all feature staterooms above ocean level for a more comfortable cruise.

Images courtesy of YMT Vacations’ cruise line partners. Please note that the images, descriptions, and deck plans are for representation purposes only and actual cabin accommodation layout and/or amenities may vary according to the cruise line’s discretion.