The Hawaii Islands
and Hawaii Island Cruises
Each Hawaiian island is distinct in some way and most
have their own natural wonders. The Hawaiian islands were volcanically
formed centuries ago, being formed mainly of larva pushed up out
of the ocean by severe volcanic activity. A number of the Hawaiian
Islands have extinct volcanoes, but only the Big Island of Hawaii
has one of the world's few active volcanoes, Kilauea.
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Oahu - The Gathering Place
Oahu, island of wonders and contrasts, from
the fun of Waikiki, to the 40 foot winter surf on the North
Shore, the dramatically sculptured green mountains, tropical
valleys, beautiful parklands, beaches and gardens. The 595
square mile island offers a wide choice of cultural activities,
entertainment, beautiful scenery and a superb year round
climate.
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Hawaii - The Big Island
Hawaii is the largest, at 4,000 square miles,
and the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. It is one of the
most fascinating and diverse places on Earth with one of
the world's few active volcanoes. Hawaii is a tropical island
of fire and snow, with 11 distinct climate zones, from temperate
to tropical rain forest; an island which never disappoints.
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Kauai - The Garden Isle
Kauai is one of the most beautiful islands
in the world, a kaleidoscope of colours, rainbows, misty
valleys, shrouded mountains, tropical rain forests, wild
orchids, tall palms, grasslands, coral reefs, pristine beaches,
with the fragrance of plumeria blossoms borne on the ever-present
trade winds all combine to create a profusion of unique
natural beauty.
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Maui - The Valley Isle
With it's beautiful scenery Maui is amongst
the most spectacular islands in the Pacific and is frequently
acknowledged as one of the world's most beautiful islands.
The lush and verdant valleys, both large and small, are
only part of the island's attraction. Romantic sandy coves,
broad golden sandy beaches, rain forests, tropical gardens
are all part of Maui's beauty and magic.
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Molokai - The Friendly Isle
Molokai is some 38 miles long and 10 miles
wide covering an area of 260 square miles. It is the fifth
largest and the most rural of the Hawaiian Islands and is
only 20 minutes by air from the islands, of Oahu and Maui.
Molokai's population, is around 7,000 persons, nearly 50%
of whom are of Hawaiian ancestry. Its principal town of
Kaunakakai.
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Lanai - The Pineapple Isle
Lanai is a tranquil island of some 141 sq.
miles, with a population of 2,800, near to the island of
Maui. Lanai was once famous for its pineapples but now it
mainly grows organic vegetables for its two five star award
winning resort hotels. The fine sandy beach, at Hulopo'e
Bay where dolphins swim in the ocean around Lanai, is rated
one of the world's top scuba diving destinations, thanks
to the exceptional clarity of its water.
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