In the mood for a cruise? Then the SS Independence has a deal for you, they sail around Hawaiian Islands twelve months out of the year, and it is the ideal Hawaii cruise. The Independence will take you from Kahului, Maui, to Hilo, Hawaii, Kona. Hawaii, Honolulu, Oahu, and Nawiliwili, Kauai before returning to Magi. This route is about 785 nautical miles.
The shore excursions programs include 67 ways to see Hawaii. Some of these shore excursions offer golf at some of the world's most beautiful and challenging golf courses. During these cruises, there are activities that take place such as ukulele and hula lessons or learning how to make the colorful lei. Listen to stories of the islands history and lore. There is music and entertainment for all ages and dance at a sock hop or have a pajama party. You will even have church services held on every Sunday.
You will eat such foods as Hawaiian and Pacific Rim cuisine, which are cooked by award winning chefs. The full service dinning room offers a hot breakfast and Hawaiian lunch, plus a five-course dinner nightly. Each week as the ship passes Hawaii's Mt. Kilauea a special feast is offered, which is called Madame Pele's Feast of Fire You can also request any kind of vegetarian food if this is more to your liking.
The SS Independence boasts accommodations for 867 passengers based on double occupancy and a maximum of 1,066 passengers. There are 446 staterooms including 37 suites and 28 single occupancy cabins. Stroll on one of the 23,000 square feet of open deck space, or try one of the 9 passenger decks while watching the blue water below as the ship glides over it. .
Dine in such rooms as the Hibiscus and the Orchard dining rooms for a feast of a lifetime. After your meal, sit and relax in one of the three bars that are offered for your convenience or swim in one of the two pools that are there waiting for you. If you feel like a little exercise, try the fitness center on board of this deluxe liner. Take in a movie at the theater it sports. The world is at your feet on this beautiful ship with its friendly staff waiting there to serve you.
By Ken Wilssens
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