The Big Island of Hawaii hosts a number of amazing waterfalls, located around the island with many of them near the city Hilo and if you are visiting this beautiful island you don’t want to miss out on visiting some of them.

One of the most most visited and probably most stunning of them all is Akaka Falls. This 420 foot waterfall is found north of Hilo and to get there you do about a half mile hike, through lush rain forest.

At the trail to Akaka Falls is another beautiful waterfall, named Kahuna. The hike to these two waterfalls is a good way to get to know the lush nature in this area of the Big Island, as well as it is a treat to get to view the water rushing down into crystal blue pools. If you don’t have much time at the island, this hike is probably your best pick.

At Waipi’o Valley, on the north side of the island, you also find a lot of beautiful waterfalls. This valley has an almost magical feeling to it with a lushness found in few other places.

The valley can be reached by car and it’s possible to get a pretty good view from it. It’s well worth the effort though to get out of the car and do a bit of hiking. There are hundreds of waterfalls here, and one of the most loved one is called Hi’ilawe. You can easily spend a day or more in this sacred valley.

Rainbow Falls is another amazing waterfall that’s located close to Hilo. You get there easily by car and the easy access in combination with the magnificence of the 80 feet falls into the 100 feet wide clear blue pool, makes it one of the favorites to visit. The best time to see Rainbow Falls is in the mornings, with less tourists and the sun rising over the trees. Why not go on an early hike on one of the trails to get the most spectacular view of the falls?

At the World Botanical Garden, a bit further north of Hilo, you find Uma Uma Falls. The garden is quite new and has conserved a lot of the wildness of this area. The waterfall is made up by three levels, pouring into three tranquil pools and being surrounded by lava stones and lush nature. A truly beautiful sight.

These are some of the beautiful places where you can enjoy the wonder that a cascading waterfall is while at the Big Island.

The Hawaiian Islands are an excellent destination for cruises. You can find many different boat cruises that take you from the west coast of the United States and all the way to the Hawaiian Islands.

A cruise to Hawaii gives you an opportunity to experience all the beautiful places along the islands in a very convenient way. You don’t have to worry about renting a car or book a hotel. All you have to do is relax and enjoy the journey and the wonderful experiences it brings.

The average cruise lasts for 15-18 days but there are other options that takes you around the islands for up to one month. You can also go on a one way cruise and return by airplane.

When you’ve arrived at the islands you can find a lot of different ways to entertain yourself. The waters around Hawaii offers great snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities, with clear blue water and colorful reefs. You may also want to pay a visit to the amazing volcanoes on the islands, with the most famous ones being Diamond Head Crater at Oahu and Kiluaea, the active volcano at the Big Island.

If you’re going to Hawaii you most certainly want to spend some time at the famous beach Waikiki and all the Hawaii cruises takes you here. Enjoy this beautiful beach; swim in the sea, do some water sports or explore the area around the shore. Here you find many places of interest, such as Waikiki Aquarium and Waikiki War Memorial. There are also a lot of shops and restaurants to choose from.

Another popular activity for tourists visiting Hawaii is to spend a night at a luau. At this traditional feast you get to eat tasty food and enjoy entertainment and nice company. You can usually book this from the cruise and is a fun way to spend an evening at Hawaii.

While cruising around the islands you might have the great fortune to watch both whales and dolphins in their natural environment. Around Hawaii are many breeding places for these species and it’s not a rare thing to see a whale breaching the waters of the sea while on the boat.

Hawaii has something to offer for everyone and you will find it easy to fill your time there with wonderful experiences.