General Information

Hawaiian Inter Island Cruise and Pearl Harbor Visit | January 30 - February 9, 2025

Group Flight Information

Thursday, January 30, 2025

American Airlines #3589 – Departs Little Rock Airport @ 7:31AM/arrives DFW @ 9:09AM
American Airlines #123 – Departs DFW @11:50AM/Arrives Honolulu @ 4:13PM

Saturday, February 8, 2025

American Airlines #102 – Departs Honolulu @ 6:44PM/arrives DFW @ 6:00AM
American Airlines #3573 – Departs DFW @8:47AM/Arrives Little Rock @ 10:04AM (Sunday, Feb 9)

You will not be able to check in ahead of time for your flight.

On Thursday, January 30, plan to arrive to the Little Rock airport by 6:00AM and meet Jerry and Debra Robinson at the American Airlines ticket counter. Upon arrival, you can begin the check in process by presenting your driver’s license or passport to the ticket agent to receive your boarding pass. If applicable, verify your TSA number and\or your American Airlines Advantage number with an agent to be sure it is linked to your ticket. Also, it is recommended to inquire about your seats for the flights. The airlines assign seats with groups and it is not always what was requested. Once you have tagged and dropped your checked bag and have seen Jerry or Debra, you are free to proceed through security to the gate.

Passport or State certified birth certificate needed for boarding the cruise

You will need either of these documents to board the cruise ship. A state certified birth certificate can be ordered from the State Health Department. It must be notarized by the state and cannot be a copy of the original.

Time and weather in February

Average temperatures range from 65-80 degrees. The region is on HST (Hawaiian Standard Time) – 4 hours behind central standard time.

Luggage/Weight Restrictions

Each person is allowed one checked bag (up to 50lbs), one carry-on bag, and one personal item. Checked bag fees are not included in the tour cost. Be sure your checked bag is tagged with your name and contact number. It is recommended to have a change of clothes, valuables and medication in your carry on in case of lost luggage. You will be required to manage your luggage during the tour.

Recommended Dress

Comfortable casual clothing and comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the cruise. Raincoats and light jackets may be necessary. Attire for dinners on the cruise ship is also casual but is a personal choice if you prefer to dress up for the evenings.

Medications

Medications do not need to be carried in their original bottles. We do suggest that you have a list of your medication in your wallet or emailed to you in case of lost medication or an emergency.

Cruise Gratuities

Cruise gratuities are not included in the cost of the tour and will be added to your ship billing account upon check out.

Cameras\iPad\Laptops

You are encouraged to take photos throughout the tour to share with your friends and post to social media. We do not recommend packing valuable electronics in your checked baggage but rather in your carryon bag.

Emergency contact number while traveling

Debra Robinson: 501-581-3610

Hairdryers

All hotels and cruise cabins will provide hairdryers in the room. It is recommended to locate the hairdryer upon checking into your room and request one if it is not there.

Travel Insurance

If you have purchased travel insurance, it will be helpful to have your policy number accessible in case of emergency. If you have not purchased travel insurance, you can purchase up to 24 hours before departure. Travel insurance not only protects your tour in case of cancellation or interruption but also offers coverage for medical and dental expenses while traveling as well as lost and\or delayed bag coverage. Information for travel insurance can be found at www.preludetours.com/travel-insurance/.

Before You Sail...

An email was sent to each passenger on October 28, 2024 with your reservation number and cabin number.

This email contained specific instructions regarding downloading the Norwegian Cruise line app to your phone or tablet. You will need to access your reservation on the app or at www.ncl.com to print your cruise boarding pass before sailing.

Online check in via the app or ncl.com by each guest is required to board the ship – You will not be able to check in until 21 days prior to sailing (Jan 9)

If you are not able to use the online check in feature, you will need to ask for assistance from a family member or friend to help with this process and print the required documents. I Travel with Miki will not be able to provide your boarding documents because it is under each individual name. The documents do not have to be printed so long as you can access it on your phone.

Shore excursions/spa services/specialty dining reservations

These services can be booked though the app prior to boarding the ship. It is recommended to pre book shore excursions to be guaranteed a reservation as some excursions do sell out prior to boarding.

Brief overview of itinerary: (subject to change based on Norwegian Cruise Line schedule)

Thursday, Jan 30 – arrive Honolulu, transfer to Embassy Suites, Waikiki Beach (201 Beach Walk, Honolulu) for 2 nights
Friday Jan 31 – Group tour of Pearl Harbor or Island Tour of Oahu – evening free
Saturday, Feb 1 – morning at leisure, depart hotel @ 1:00PM for cruise port – sail @ 7:00PM
Sunday, Feb 2 – Arrive Maui @ 7:00AM for 2 nights
Monday, Feb 3 – Depart Maui @ 6:00PM
Tuesday, Feb 4 – Arrive Hilo @ 8:00AM – Depart @ 6:00PM
Wednesday, Feb 5 – Arrive Kona (tender boat service) @ 7:00AM – depart @ 5:30PM
Thursday 6 – arrive Kauai @ 8:00AM for 2 nights
Thursday, Feb 6 – Group Luau (included in tour cost)
Friday, Feb 7 – Depart Kauai @ 5:30PM
Saturday, Feb 8 – Disembark @ 8:00AM for group island tour of Oahu or Pearl Harbor visit. Depart for airport @ 4:00PM – flight departs @ 6:44PM

Amenities included for each cabin

$50 Shore excursion Credit
$100 onboard credit – can be used for any onboard purchases
150 minutes of wi-fi
10 free photos