Royal Hawaiian Holiday

Travel:: Aboard the Grand Queen Victoria
Duration:: 16 days
Priced From:: $3,495 per person
Holiday Departure:: Christmas & New Year's

Royal Hawaiian Holiday

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Hawaii in the Grand Manner by Ocean Liner with Cunard's Queen Victoria

Until a few decades ago, one of the world's great travel experiences was the voyage by luxury liner to Hawaii from California, with the thrill of sailing past Diamond Head, a magical journey enjoyed by millions until 1979. With relaxing days at sea, the historic Royal Hawaiian Hotel and elegant travel not hampered by cramped airline seating and 'red-eye' schedules, Hawaii by great ocean liner from California was a memorable way to arrive in the Islands. It will be again, since we have constructed two special holidays that offer the best of the Islands, all with the sublime treat of unpacking once.

The new Cunard liner 'Queen Victoria', heir to a proud tradition established by the original Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth and later by the Queen Elizabeth 2, sailing right from Los Angeles is our civilized conveyance to the Islands. We begin with free or low-cost train travel to Los Angeles from any US point along with a luxury hotel stay to avoid any concern about tight same-day connections. Aboard Queen Victoria, we enjoy the classic ocean liner crossing to Hawaii and once there, explore this lovely state in great comfort, without having to hop on and off inter-island flights, change hotels every few days or deal with any of the hassle of connections. Instead you will see Hawaii as it should be seen, by sea, visiting Hilo, Maui, Kauai and Honolulu, all in one leisurely voyage. Nicer still, we have included shore excursions in every port as well as a special luncheon at the storied Royal Hawaiian Hotel, an elegant and nostalgic coda evoking the great days of luxury liners to Honolulu.

Best of all, despite Hawaii's great beauty, guests enjoy another 'island' on this holiday, the superb Queen Victoria with her lavish public rooms including the grand two-deck high Queen's Room, complete with chandeliers, for traditional Afternoon Tea daily and big band music every evening. There is also a two-story library, the swank Royal Court Theatre, the Golden Lion Pub, a complete spa/health centre and more amenities including acres of open deck space, than most small cities. In an age of countless characterless jumbo cruise ships, there are only three great 'Queen' liners and we invite you to join us.

Highlights

Complimentary round-trip travel from any California point to & from Los Angeles. For guests living in the rest of the country, we have low round-trip train fares ranging between $99-$299pp. For those with less time, we offer low air add-on fares that are as little at $399 round-trip from over 200 gateway cities.
Overnight luxury hotel stay in Los Angeles the evening before sailing, avoiding any concern over tight same-day connections, with welcome reception, a civilized beginning to your holiday.
Transfer to ship on sailing day with special bon voyage luncheon aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach before boarding the Queen Victoria ten minutes away, a nice pairing of the oldest Cunard liner afloat and the newest.
14-night round-trip voyage to Hawaii aboard Queen Victoria with visits to Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai and Maui. Naturally, all meals & entertainment aboard Queen Victoria are included.
Complimentary shore excursions in every port of call, a great value and money-saving bonus.
Special luncheon at the fabled Royal Hawaiian Hotel during our port call in Honolulu.
Fully hosted from start to finish by professional tour manager with special events and parties onboard.
Welcome aboard bottle of French Champagne in your stateroom on sailing day

Complimentary Shore Excursions

We have added in an amenity that every experienced cruise traveler will immediately appreciate. A comprehensive shore excursion is included in each port of call, carefully chosen and presented with our compliments. Rather than the usual dreary tour with little sightseeing and lots of shopping, we have included such treats as a visit to stunning Waimea Canyon, the fabled 'Grand Canyon of Hawaii' during our port call in Kauai and during our stay in Honolulu, to Pearl Harbor including the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial. The quality of these excursions is typified by the fact that one of the many treats is our lunch at the legendary Royal Hawaiian Hotel, a nostalgic and elegant interlude.

Day 1: Arrive Los Angeles, CA

Guests arrive by train or air today and check into the Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles for an overnight hotel stay.

Day 2: Depart Los Angeles, CA

We depart the hotel at midday for a special pre-sailing luncheon aboard the original RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach. (5:00pm)

Day 3: At Sea

Day 4: At Sea

Day 5: At Sea

At Sea

Day 7: Hilo, Hawaii

Today we have included a visit to Volcanoes National Park, 4300 feet above sea level to view the Kilauea Volcano before traveling alongside the 11-mile long Crater Rim! Later tonight, we sail past Kilauea with its lava flows pouring into the sea. (8:00am - 6:00pm)

Day 8: Honolulu, Oahu

This morning we visit Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial before driving into Waikiki for a special luncheon at the fabled Royal Hawaiian Hotel, the grande dame of Hawaiian resorts. (8:00am - 6:00pm)

Day 9: Nawiliwili, Kauai

A visit to stunning Waimea Canyon, possibly the most lovely sight in all of the islands, is featured today. Bring your camera! (8:00am - 11:59pm)

Day 10: Lahaina, Maui

Our first stop today is at the Maui Plantation where an excellent tram ride tell us all about the agricultural history followed by a visit to the scenic Iao Valley and Needle. Later today, there is time to enjoy this historic whaling town. (8:00am - 5:00pm)

Day 11: At Sea

Day 12: At Sea

Day 13: At Sea

Day 14: At Sea

Day 15: Ensenada, Mexico

(2:00pm - 6:00pm)

Day 16: Los Angeles, CA

Arrive at 7:00am. Guests may extend their stay in California if they wish.

Accommodations

Princess Grill
Single seating dining in the Princess Grill, access to the private Grills lounge, 24- hour room service. two beds that convert to a queen, fine linens and duvet, Pillow concierge menu, Shoe shine service, fine soaps and shampoos.

Britannia
24-hour room service. two beds that convert to a queen, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer, bathrobe & slippers, nightly turn-down service, satellite TV, Bon Voyage half bottle of sparking wine upon embarkation, and more.

Fares

FARES & ACCOMMODATION - per person
Category	Dining Room	Dec 2011	Feb 2012
Q7 Suite	Queens Grill	$8995	$8795
P1 Suite	Princess Grill	$7695	$7495
P2 Suite	Princess Grill	$7495	$7295
A1 Verandah	Britannia	$5995	$5795
A3 Verandah	Britannia	$5695	$5295
A4 Verandah	Britannia	$5195	$4795
A5 Verandah	Britannia	$5095	$4695
A6 Verandah	Britannia	$4995	$4595
A7 Verandah	Britannia	$4895	$4495
C2 Outside	Britannia	$4595	$4195
D2 Inside	Britannia	$4295	$3995
D3 Inside	Britannia	$4195	$3795
D5 Inside	Britannia	$4095	$3695
D6 Inside	Britannia	$3995	$3595
D7 Inside	Britannia	$3895	$3495
D8 Inside	Britannia	$3845	$3345
Port taxes & Government fees of $245.pp are additional and not included in the above fares. 3rd/4th passenger rates begin at $1995.pp Single fares begin at $5695 for Inside and $6995 for outside staterooms. Listed fares are per person, based on double occupancy.
Aboard Amtrak, guests who wish to upgrade from the included coach accommodations may purchase sleeping accommodations. Pricing varies by date and room type. Like airline tickets, rates are less costly when early reservations are made.

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RESERVATION INFORMATION: Fares and Itineraries listed in this brochure are those in effect at time of printing. All prices listed are in US Dollars. Upon receipt of your deposit, either by phone or by mail, your reservation in confirmed. A 35% deposit of the Total Fare is required to confirm reservations aboard any tour or program. After 5 days, confirmed reservations without deposit will be automatically cancelled by our reservations system. Final Payment is due 90 days prior to the departure date and no later than 75 days prior to tour departure. Payment by American Express, VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card, or check is accepted. Your verbal authorization of the use of your credit card indicates your compliance with our booking terms and conditions and confirms your reservation whether or not you have actually signed the appropriate draft. Uncommon Journeys is not responsible for payment made to Travel Agents but not received by Uncommon Journeys. Bookings are subject to cancellation if deposit or final payment is not received by the due dates.

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			CANCELLATION INFORMATION: Cancellation penalties do apply and for this reason trip cancellation insurance is recommended. Trip insurance is available at a modest cost and additional information may be obtained from your travel professional or the insurance carrier of your choice. We strongly suggest that you purchase travel insurance to cover 100% of your tour cost as there are no exceptions to the cancellation penalties. The following cancellation penalties apply should you have to cancel for any reason, including medical, once deposit has been made: Cancellations after deposit has been made but prior to final payment are subject to a $750.00 per person penalty: cancellations 60-75 days prior to departure are subject to a 40% penalty of the Total Fare: cancellations 30-59 days prior to sailing are subject to a 80% penalty of the Total Fare: cancellations 15-29 days prior to sailing are subject to 90% penalty of the Total Fare: cancellations 14 days or less are subject to a 100% penalty of the Total Fare. Given that the resale of canceled space will likely result in a lost opportunity to sell other space, these fees are due regardless of resale. Name changes and departure date changes are considered cancellations and are subject to cancellation fees. Cancellations must be submitted in writing either by letter or by fax and the cancellation will be processed only when this notification is received. Charges for cancellation will be based on the date which cancellation notice is received. Cancellation refunds are payable to passengers in the same manner in which deposit/final payment were made to Uncommon Journeys. Please allow from 2 - 4 weeks for Cancellation refunds to be processed. Refunds cannot be issued until cancellation requests, in writing, have been received.

			ITINERARY CHANGES: Changing your itinerary after reservations have been made can result in loss of advantages gained by early planning. In addition, the results of last minute changes may be disappointing. All changes to travel itinerary once deposit has been made are subject to a $75.00 per person, per change administrative and handling fee. This includes, but is not limited to, date and itinerary changes on airline and rail tickets, name changes on documents, reissue and refund of rail or air tickets, et. al. Changes are not assessed for stateroom upgrades or for the addition of services, unless air reservations are altered and/or travel documents must be reissued.

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			PARTICIPATION ON TOUR: We reserve the right to refuse, to accept, or retain as a member of any tour any person whose deportment or condition impedes the progress, enjoyment, or operations of at any program or tour. In the event we exercise this action, Uncommon Journeys responsibility is limited only to refunding the unused tour services if a person is required to leave the tour. 

			ALTERATION OF ITINERARIES: Because of the nature of the tour programs contained in this brochure, unplanned changes in allotted space may occur. In the unlikely event that this should happen, Uncommon Journeys reserves the right to make changes in routing, visits, and tour timings at any time. Whenever practical, we will advise guests of these changes before departure date. Uncommon Journeys shall not be liable to provide compensation of any type for such operational decisions.

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Royal Hawaiian Holiday

Royal Hawaiian Holiday

Highlights

Complimentary Shore Excursions

Day 1: Arrive Los Angeles, CA

Day 2: Depart Los Angeles, CA

Day 3: At Sea

Day 4: At Sea

Day 5: At Sea

At Sea

Day 7: Hilo, Hawaii

Day 8: Honolulu, Oahu

Day 9: Nawiliwili, Kauai

Day 10: Lahaina, Maui

Day 11: At Sea

Day 12: At Sea

Day 13: At Sea

Day 14: At Sea

Day 15: Ensenada, Mexico

Day 16: Los Angeles, CA

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