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Hawaii to Alaska-2025
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Future Trips
The Gas Tour Plus One
Friends
Optional Trips
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Hawaii to Alaska
| Day 1 |
Tuesday |
June 3rd |
| 6:10 a.m. |
Depart: |
Spokane |
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Do: |
Flight 4137, 15AB |
| 7:33 a.m. |
Arrive: |
Seattle |
| 8:45 a.m. |
Depart: |
Seattle |
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Do: |
Flight 351, 27EF |
| 11:55 a.m. |
Arrive: |
Honolulu |
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Do: |
Rent Budget Car |
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See: |
Pearl Harbor National Memorial |
| 3:00 p.m. |
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USS Arizona Memorial reservation |
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(Head north on Hwy 99. From the freeway continue on Hwy 99. Turn right on AMokuola St. Turn left on Waipahu St.) |
16 min
6.6 miles |
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Salvation Army (9-7)
94-925 Waipahu St |
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(Go leftg on Waipahu. Turn left again on Waipahu Depot St.Go right on Hwy 99/Farrington Hwy. Turn right on Leoku St. Go left on Leolua St. On the left side.) |
7 min
1.8 miles |
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Goodwill Store (10-6)
98-019 Kamehameha Hwy |
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(Go right on Farrington Hwy. Take the 1st right on Leolua St. Enter H1. Take exit 16. Turn right and then left on Aolele St. Take the 1st left..) |
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IHOP (6-10)
3269 Koapaka St.
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(Turn right. Enter H1 going right. Go right on Lagoon Dr. and left on Ualena St. Turn right to the hotel.) |
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Lodge: |
Pacific Marina Inn
2628 Waiwai Loop
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 836-1131
Cancel by mid on June 1st
(Queen, Fridge, Micro) |
| Day 2 |
Wednesday |
June 4th |
| 8:15 a.m. |
Depart: |
Honolulu |
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(Go out of the hotel. Turn left and immediate left again on Lagoon Dr. Turn right on Aolele St. It will curve right. Go left to enter H1. Take exit 1 right onto Hwy 93/Farrington Hwy. Go right to do Aliinui Dr. Turn right to park.) |
8:45 a.m.
21.3 miles |
Do: |
Breakfast-Makahiki-The Bounty of the Islands
92 Aliinui Drive
Reserve on May 4th or 5th |
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(Go right and do a uturn to go back on Aliinui Dr. Turn right on Hwy 93. Take exit 1A continuing on H1. Take exit 8B left onto H2. Take exit 8 right onto Hwy 80. Turn right onto Hwy 99. On the right side.) |
32 min
20.6 miles |
See: |
Dole Pineapple Plantation (9:30-5:30 p.m.) $25
64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy
Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786
(808) 621-8408
Train (.3 hrs)
Pineapple Garden Maze (.8 hrs)
Plantation Garden Tour (.5 hrs)
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(Go right/northon Hwy 99. As it turn right, go left to a roundabout. Turn right. On the left side.) |
11 min
6.9 miles |
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Matsumoto's-Shaved ice (10-6)
Ichiban $7.25-shave ice, ice cream, beans, mochi. condensed mmilk, edible waffle tray |
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Shops behind Matsumoto. |
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(Turn right on Kaukonahua Rd. Go left on Hwy 803. It will become Hwy 99. Go right to enter H2 south. Continue ahead on H1. Take exit 13B right onto H201. Enter H1. Take exit 26A right. Go right on Koko Head and an immediate left on Pahoa Ave. In a few blocks go right on 18th. Turn right on Diamond Head Rd and an immediately left. Drive through the tunnel to the parking aread.) |
1 hr 4 min
43.5 miles |
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Diamond Head State Monument (6 a.m.-6 p.m.) $5/$10 Car
The trail to the summit of Lē‘ahi was built in 1908 as part of O‘ahu’s coastal defense system. The 0.8 mile hike from trailhead to the summit is steep and strenuous, gaining 560 feet as it ascends from the crater floor. The walk is a glimpse into the geological and military history of Diamond Head. A concrete walkway built to reduce erosion shifts to a natural tuff surface about 0.2 mile up the trail with many switchbacks traversing the steep slope of the crater interior. The ascent continues up steep stairs and through a lighted 225-foot tunnel to enter the Fire Control Station completed in 1911. Built on the summit, the station directed artillery fire from batteries in Waikiki and Fort Ruger outside Diamond Head crater. At the summit, you’ll see bunkers and a huge navigational lighthouse built in 1917. The postcard view of the shoreline from Koko Head to Wai‘anae is stunning, and during winter, may include passing humpback whales.
Entry and parking reservations May 4th or 5th.
https://gostateparks.hawaii.gov/diamondhead
The last entrance to hike the trail is at 4:00 pm. The gates are locked at 6:00 pm daily and all visitors must be out of the park by this time. |
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(Go back through the tunnel. Go north on 18th. Turn left on Harding Ave. Turn left on 11th to enter the H1. Take exit 20B, then lefton Waiakamilo Rd. Turn left on Hwy 92. Take the 1st left just past the Kapalama Canal. Turn right.) |
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Other Realms Ltd (10-8)
1130 N Nimitz Hwy C-140
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(Go right. Turn left onto Hwy 92. Turn left on Pacific St. Turn right on Iwilei Rd.) |
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The Armchair Adventurer (11-10)
650 Iwilei Rd #160 |
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(Turn right and the 1st left by the Eagle Cafe. Turn left on Hwy 92. Do not enter H1. Stay on Hwy 92. Turn left on Lagoon Dr.) |
22 min
10.5 miles |
Lodge: |
Pacific Marina Inn
2628 Waiwai Loop
Honolulu, HI 96819 |
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Do: |
Dinner-Lagoon Chinese Restaurant (9:30-7:30)
2628 Waiwai Loop |
| Day 3 |
Thursday |
June 5th |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Depart: |
Hotel |
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(Go out to Ualena St. Turn left and an immediate left on Lagoon Dr. Turn right on Aolele St. It will go left to car rental return.) |
8:15 a.m.
1.7 miles |
Do: |
Return car
300 Rodgers Blvd. |
| 9:00 a.m. |
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Shuttle to cruise |
| 10:00 p.m. |
Depart: |
Honolulu |
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Lodge: |
Norwegian Sun |
| Day 4 |
Friday |
June 6th |
| 7:00 a.m. |
Arrive: |
Kahului |
| 8:15 a.m. |
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(Walk straight ahead on Hobron Ave. Go right on Kaahumanu Ave and an immediate left on Hana Hwy 36. On the right side.) |
9:30 a.m.
.5 miles |
Do: |
Enterprise Rent a Car (8-5) $93.16
40 Hana Hwy
(808) 871-1511
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(Behind the car lot.) |
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Whole Foods Market-buy lunch |
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(Go right on Hana Hwy 36. Turn right on Hwy 37. Go left on Hwy 377/Haleakala Hwy. It will go left up the volcano. Pass the Headquarter Visitor Center another 10 miles. You will come back. On the left side.) |
10:30 a.m.
28 miles
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Haleakala Visitor Center (Sunrise-noon)
(Store, restroom, picnic area) |
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(Go past the visitor center.) |
4 min
.9 miles |
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Haleakala Summit Observatory |
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Kalahaku Overlook
Bathroom |
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Leleiwi Overlook-short .3 mile/100 ft elevation walk to crater viewpoint |
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Halemau'u Trailhead Bathroom |
23 min
10.3 miles |
Arrive: |
Haleakala National Park Headquarters Visitor Center (8:30-4:30)
Mile Marker 11
Crater Road
(Store, restroom, picnic area) |
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(Go left down the hill. At the bottom turn right on Hwy 377. Turn right on Hwy 37. Go left on Hwy 36 around the airport. On the left side.) |
50 min
27.8 miles |
Do: |
Return rental car- before 5 |
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(Go left and an immediate right on Kaahumanu. Go left on Hobron.) |
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Lodge: |
Norwegian Sun |
| Day 5 |
Saturday |
June 7th |
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See: |
Kahului, Maui |
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(Go right on Ala Luira St. Left on Wharf St. and right on Kaahumanu Ave. On the right side.) |
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Momona Bakery and Coffee Shop (6:30-2:30)
7 E Kaahumanu
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(Go left on Kaahumanu. On the right side.) |
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Maui Mall Village
Maui Candy and Toys |
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(Go north out of the mal and across Kamehameha Ave. Turn left on Hoohana St.) |
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Sweet on Maui/ Maui Cookie Lab
140 Ho'ohana St Suite 102 |
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(Go right on Kamehameha.. Take the 2nd right onto Hana Hwy. Turn right on Wakea and left on Alamaha St.) |
| .9 miles |
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Goodwill (10-6)
250 Alamaha St. |
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(Go back left on Alamaha. Turn left on Wakea and left again on Hukilike St.) |
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Maui Specialty Chocolates (10-2)
180 E Wakea Ave E |
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(Go right on Wakea. Turn left on Hana Hwy. Go right on Hobron Ave and curve left to the cruise port.) |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Depart: |
Kahului |
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Lodge: |
Norwegian Sun |
| Day 6 |
Sunday |
June 8th |
| 7:00 a.m. |
Arrive: |
Kona, Hawaii |
| 8:15 a.m. |
Depart: |
Cruise port |
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Do: |
Uber |
8:30 a.m.
7.7
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Arrive: |
Enterprise Rent a Car
73-361 Kupipi St, Kailua Kona |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Depart: |
Kona International Airport |
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(Go out on Keahole Airport Rd. Turn right on Hwy 19.
Turn left on Kaiminani Dr.
Go left on Hawaii Belt Rd/Hwy 190. Turn right on Daniel K Inouye Hwy.At Hilo turn right on Komohana St. Go left on W Kawailani St. Go right on Kilauea Ave/Hwy 11. Go left into the park and then right on Crater Rim Dr.) |
11:10 a.m.
102 miles |
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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Kilauea Welcome Center (9-4:45)
1 Crater Rim Drive
(Restroom, store)
Kilauea Visitor Center is closed for 2 years. |
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Ulumau Pohaku Pele Sculpture |
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(Go right on Crater Rim Drive.) |
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Steam Vents-left side |
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Crater Rim Cafe-takeout |
7 min
2.5 miles |
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Kilauea Overlook - left side |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Depart: |
Kilauea |
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(Go towards the Welcome Center. Turn right on Hawaii Belt Rd. In Hilo go left on Palai St. Turn right in 2 block on Kinoole St. Go left on Kawailani St. Turn right on Komobana St. Go left on Puainako St/Hwy 2000. Go left on Daniel K Inouye Hwy. Go left on Mamalahoa 190 Hwy. Turn right on Hwy 19/Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy.) |
| 3:40 p.m. |
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Goodwill
74-5605 Luhia |
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(Go right on Hwy 19/Hawaii Belt. Turn left and turn around. Go left on Keahold Airport Rd. Turn right on Halalu St.) |
15 min
7.7 miles |
Arrive: |
Kona International Airport-Budget Rental Car
73-361 Kupipi St, Kailua Kona |
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Do: |
Return rental car |
15 min
7.8 miles |
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Uber to cruise terminal |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Depart: |
Kona |
| Day 7 |
Monday |
June 9th Our Anniversary |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Arrive: |
Nawiliwili, Kaua'l |
8:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m. |
Do: |
Waimea Canyon & Beyond $279 (5 hrs)
Embark on an intimate journey to Waimea Canyon and beyond. The journey starts on the grounds of Pa’ula’ula, once a thriving kingdom and eventually a Russian fort. Stopping at different viewpoints along the Canyon to witness and mesmerized at one of nature’s master piece from different viewpoints, each more stunning than the last. Immerser yourself in Kauai culture and folklore from your local guide, learn about some of the most intimate island secrets and tales. A six-million-year journey through once raging volcanoes, canyons, waterfalls and ragged coastlines, to immense cultural heritage of the Hawaiian people and its traditions. Taking back with you a true sense of this magical place not only with the best photo opportunities from multiple angles but also in the heart and soul.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Behold the natural wonders of Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.
• Stop at canyon lookouts for different perspectives of the crested buttes and deep gorges.
• Notice how the river has carved the canyon out of red volcanic rock over the eons.
• Meander along a nature trail and browse the Koke’e Natural History Museum.
• Visit a fort that the Hawaiians on Kauai built for the Russians in the early 1800s. |
| Optional: |
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(Go right on Waapa Rd. It will become Kanoa Rd. Turn right on Waapa Rd.) |
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Nawiliwili Park |
| .4 miles |
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Anchor Cove Shopping Center: ABC Stores (7:30-9), Unique Gift Shop, Shower, The Jaammin Banana Bakery & Cafe (5:30-3) |
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(Cross the river. On the left side.) |
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Island Treats & Gift Shop (10-8)
3486 Rice St |
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Harbor Mall (9-9): Skinny Mike's Ice Cream & Shave Ice (10-9)
3501 Rice St. |
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(Go back right on Rice St. It will become Waapa Rd. Turn left on Wilcox Rd. It will become Kanoa and Waapa Rd.) |
12 min
.5 miles |
Arrive: |
Cruise Port |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Depart: |
Ship departs-Nawiliwili |
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Lodge: |
Norwegian Sun |
| Day 8 |
Tuesday |
June 10th |
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Do: |
Day at Sea |
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Lodge: |
Norwegian Sun |
| Day 9 |
Wednesday |
June 11th |
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Do: |
Day at Sea |
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Lodge: |
Norwegian Sun |
| Day 10 |
Thursday |
June 12th |
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Do: |
Day at Sea |
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Lodge: |
Norwegian Sun |
| Day 11 |
Friday |
June 13th |
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Do: |
Day at Sea |
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Lodge: |
Norwegian Sun |
| Day 12 |
Saturday |
June 14th |
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Do: |
Day at Sea |
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Lodge: |
Norwegian Sun |
| Day 13 |
Sunday |
June 15th |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Arrive: |
Sitka, Alaska |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Depart: |
Sitka |
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Lodge: |
Norwegian Sun |
| Day 14 |
Monday |
June 16th |
| 7:00 a.m. |
Arrive: |
Haines, Alaska |
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Orca Gifts and Mini-Mart
61 Beach Rd |
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(Turn right on Beach. Go right on Front St. Go left.) |
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Haines, Alaska Visitor Center (8-5) .6 miles
122 2nd Ave |
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(Go towards the bay. Turn left on 1st. Turn right on Main St. Take the path through the grass on the left side.) |
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Bear Den (bakery) .7 miles |
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Kings |
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See: |
Alaska Rod's (10-5)
126 Main
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Caroline's Closet (7-9) |
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White & Willow
402 Main |
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(Turn right on 5th. On the left side.) |
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Chilkat Restaurant & Bakery (7-2) |
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(Go back right on 5th. Cross Main St and go left. Turn right on Front St. Go left on Beach Rd.) |
| 10:00 p.m. |
Depart: |
Haines |
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Lodge: |
Norwegian Sun |
| Day 15 |
Tuesday |
June 17th |
| 6:00 a.m. |
Arrive: |
Icy Strait, Alaska |
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Cannery (8-5) |
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Do: |
Take the shuttle to Hoonah |
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(From Front St continue on Garteeni Hwy. On the right.) |
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Colette's Cupboard (9-7)
360 Garteeni Hwy |
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Hoonah Treasures
319 Front St |
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(Go right on Harbor Dr. On the left side.) |
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The Shops by HTA (9-8)
335 Harbor Dr |
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(Take shuttle back to cruise port.) |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Depart: |
Icy Strait |
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Lodge: |
Norwegian Sun |
| Day 16 |
Wednesday |
June 18th |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Arrive: |
Ketchikan, Alaska |
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Ketchicandies (8-6)
115 Main
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| 5:00 p.m. |
Depart: |
Ketchikan |
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Lodge: |
Norwegian Sun |
| Day 17 |
Thursday |
June 19th |
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Do: |
Day at Sea |
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Lodge: |
Norwegian Sun |
| Day 18 |
Friday |
June 20th |
| 7:30 a.m. |
Arrive: |
Vancouver |
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Do: |
Shuttle/Uber to Airport |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Depart: |
Vancouver |
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Do: |
Flight 4020, 16AB |
| 2:45 p.m. |
Arrive: |
Seattle |
| 3:35 p.m. |
Depart: |
Seattle |
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Do: |
Flight 3671, 15AB |
| 4:52 p.m. |
Arrive: |
Spokane |
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