Cruise Hawaii - Discover Paradise
The Hawaiian island present the world miniature, encompassing everything from snowcapped mountains to fiery volcanoes, from lush tropical rainforests to barren lava deserts, and from jewel-toned beaches to the emerald green taro fields. And that's not all, for these islands are not simply a living paradise, but also have cosmopolitan centers for art, architecture and history.

Combine the languid allure of the tropics with big-city sophistication, then add the spirit of aloha, and you've got Honolulu. This Pacific crossroads features museums, dazzling beaches, historic Pearl Harbor and spectacular sunrises over Diamond Head. Gardenias and jasmine blanket the air with a heady fragrance, and pink sunsets cast a magical glow over fabled Waikiki Beach.

Gaze up from this charming town and see snow-capped Mauna Kea volcano. It's just one of the scenic marvels in this exotic greenhouse of lush tropical plants, towering banyan trees, thundering falls and enough flowers to fill a rainbow. Arid deserts, steaming fissures and volcanoes that blow their tops are just as impressive.

Once you've spent a day of leisure on Fanning Island in the Republic of Kiribati, you may never want to leave. NCL's Pacific hideaway is awash with bright white beaches and clear azure lagoons. The natives are warm, friendly people who smile often and easily and are unspoiled to the outside world.

On the sacred "Garden Island," the sweet smell of mokihana berries permeates the air and the lush green landscape intoxicates the senses. At Waimea Canyon, the union of water, sunshine, clouds and canyon walls creates the most colorful rainbows imaginable. This is where native Hawaiians come for the scenery.