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Carnival's
Hawaiian Cruises
12 Day -
Carnival Spirit |
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| Day |
Port
of Call |
Arrival
Time |
Depart
Time |
| Monday |
Honolulu |
1:00
PM |
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| Tuesday |
Honolulu |
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6:00
PM |
| Wednesday |
Kaui |
8:00
AM |
5:00
PM |
| Thursday |
Kona |
8:00
AM |
5:00
PM |
| Friday |
Hilo |
8:00
AM |
6:00
PM |
| Saturday |
Maui |
8:00
AM |
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| Sunday |
Maui |
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6:00
PM |
| Mon-Friday |
At
Sea |
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| Ensenada |
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8:00
AM |
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| Day |
Port
of Call |
Arrival
Time |
Depart
Time |
| Wednesday |
Vancouver |
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5:00
PM |
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- Mon |
At
Sea |
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| Tuesday |
Maui |
8:00
AM |
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| Wednesday |
Maui |
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5:00
PM |
| Thursday |
Kaui |
9:00
AM |
5:00
PM |
| Friday |
Kona |
9:00
AM |
6:00
PM |
| Saturday |
Hilo |
8:00
AM |
6:00
PM |
| Sunday |
Honolulu |
8:00
AM |
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Minor
Guests
Guests
under the age of 21 years must be accompanied by a
parent, relative or guardian 25 years of age or older
in the same stateroom. The only exception to this
policy is when parents are traveling with their
children in different cabins.
Pregnancy
- Are
you pregnant and how many months at the time of the
cruise? You must be under 27 weeks or you will
be denied boarding. Insurance will not cover a
pregnancy.
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 Temperature
and Climate Zones
Weather on all of the Hawaiian islands is very consistent,
with only moderate changes in temperature throughout the year.
This is possible due to the year-round warm sea surface
temperatures, which keeps the overlying atmosphere warm as
well. In practical terms there are only 2 seasons here: the
summer months (called Kau in Hawaiian) that extend from May to
October and the winter months (Ho'oilo) that run from November
to April. The average day-time summer temperature at sea level
is 85 degrees F. (29.4 C) while the average day-time winter
temperature is 78 degrees (25.6 C). Night-time temperatures
are approximately 10 degrees F. lower.
Visitors to Hawaii will find that it is a marvel of nature. As
a result of the shielding effect of her volcanic mountains and
the differences in weather found at various elevations, there
are as many different climate zones here as exist along the
entire coast stretching from Alaska to Costa Rica. The islands
can be described as an incredibly diverse collection of many
micro-environments, each possessing unique weather, plants and
animals. To see the full impact of this natural wealth
visitors only need to explore the islands by car, or
helicopter and they will be struck by the beauty of tropical
rain forests, cool alpine regions, stony deserts and sunny
beaches, all within the span of just a few short miles.
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Rainfall
and Storms
Through most of the year Hawaiian weather patterns are
effected primarily by high pressure zones in the north Pacific
that pump relatively cool, moist trade winds down onto the
island's northeastern slopes. This pattern holds true for most
of the summer and approximately half of the time in the
winter. These winds are forced up-slope by the mountain
heights where ultimately their moisture condenses into clouds
that produce rain. Most of the rain then falls in the
mountains and valleys on the windward (northeastern) side of
the islands. It is this weather phenomenon that creates the
rich tropical environment of flowers and verdant greens that
have made Hawaii famous. The wettest months are from November
- March, but these winter rains do not generally disrupt
vacationer's plans, since the very localized nature of the
weather usually means that if it is raining where you are,
there is almost always a sunny spot to be found by a short
drive around the coast.
The action of
trade winds here means that there is always a cooling breeze.
The strength of this wind builds as the heat of the day rises
and reaches a peak in the afternoon, only to diminish in the
evening and start again the following day. Several times
during the year the trade winds will stop completely and the
wind will switch around to come out of the south or west,
bringing stormy or hot sticky weather. Islanders sometimes
call this "Kona" weather, because kona is a
polynesian word that means leeward or South, and this points
to the direction from which these weather systems arrive.
Stormy weather does come to the islands, primarily in the
winter and sometimes lingers for several days. Severe storms,
however, are not a common occurrence here.
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Water
and Surf Conditions
Beach-goers will be happy to learn that the temperature of
Hawaii's near-shore waters stay comfortable throughout the
year. The average year round water temperature is 74 degrees
F. (23.3 C), with a summer high of 80 degrees F. (26.7 C).
Wave action varies a great deal between winter and summer, and
between island coasts. Generally summer waters are very gentle
on all beaches. This changes in the winter on many north
facing beaches, as storms far out into the Pacific drive ocean
swells towards the islands, which build into large breaking
waves.
As with island
rains, wave conditions are often very localized, so if there
is too much surf on your beach, you can usually find calmer
water by taking a short drive to a beach that is sheltered
from the prevailing surf. Swimmers should keep in mind that
strong currents can make any beach unsafe at any time during
the year, but this is particularly true in the winter. When in
doubt, simply ask your hotel staff or a local for their
recommendations and also watch for warning flags and posted
beach conditions.
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 Hawaii's
Mountains and Volcanos
Many visitors to the islands will be drawn to the natural
beauty found in the higher elevations such as Kokee on Kauai,
or Haleakala on Maui, or Kilauea on the Big Island. In
preparing for your trip you'll want to take long pants and
several layers of cool weather clothing because the
temperature in the higher locations drops 3.5 degrees for
every 1,000 feet above sea level that you climb. For example,
the summit of Haleakala at an elevation of 10,023 feet can be
as much as 30 degrees F. cooler than the resort areas on the
coast. Similarly the summit of Kilauea, which is at an
elevation of 4,078 feet, can be 14 degrees cooler than the sea
level temperature.
You should also
be aware that because these peaks rise through the earth's
atmosphere, there is less protection at these elevations from
the sun's powerful burning rays. This burning effect can be
easily masked by the cool temperatures on the mountain, so be
sure to use your sun block liberally, and bring your hat and
sunglasses. |
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