Day 10 - Tuesday January 23, 2024 Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii Arrival 07:00 All Aboard 16:30 Departure 17:00 As per the previous stops, Insignia arrived early and was moored at Pier 2 Cruise Terminal by 06:45. This is our last stop before making the journey over the Pacific to French Polynesia with five seadays in a row. We love Tahiti and cant wait!! Luckily the clouds broke up and sun rose over Diamond Head. On the walking track at 7:11, I noticed a gentleman...

Day 9 - Monday January 22, 2024 Nawiliwili, Kauai Arrival 11:00 All Aboard 17:00 Departure 17:30 Sailing into the harbour, Seabourn Sojourn with its maximum capacity of 450 guests is in port. Today was a quiet day. We decided to leave the ship after calling room service for lunch. This was also a stop on the ATW2022 where we did a open door helicopter ride that was spectacular flying over volcanoes and waterfalls. Destination Services does not mention there i...

Day 8 - Sunday January 21, 2024 Hilo Hawaii Arrival 07:00 All Aboard 15:30 Departure 16:00 Welcome to the Big Island of Hawaii. A cool breeze greets the ship as we sail into Hilo. Hilo is the largest town on the island and considered the wettest as well. I take full responsibility for today's very early tour to Volcaneoes National Park which started at 07:15. It is still dark but I am dressed when the call comes for room service as I may have stumbled looking...

Day 7 - Saturday January 20, 2024 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Arrival 08:00 Last Tender 17:30 Departure 18:00 We made it to Hawaii after 5 sea days!! On the walking track this morning, humback whales could be seen in the distance. It's like they came out to greet us. How magical... We required a tender to take us to the dock as the Insignia was anchored in the bay. Passengers need to be aware of their surroundings should the seas be choppy when boarding the tender whi...

Day 2-6 January 15-19, 2024 Sea Days Here is a synopsis of the sea days (five days at sea) while cruising towards Hawaii. January 15 - The walking track was closed this morning due to inclement weather. We are sailing in a southwest direction with cloudy skies. It might be several days before the warm weather returns. Last evening it was a chance to meet up with fellow passengers from the 2022 ATW as Janice and I had dinner in the Grand Dining Room (GDR). The...