That brings the total to 15 Hawaii-bound departures. The Island Princess will offer sailings between Sept. 21, 2004, and April 19, 2005.

The Ruby Princess was docked at Honolulu from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., so there was plenty of time to drive around the island of Oahu, should you choose to rent a car or purchase an excursion.

Special guests on this itinerary included the Ambassadors of Aloha, Aolani and Auntie Geri. Both raised in Hawaii, they taught the guests hula dancing, ukelele lessons and lei-making crafts. Their ...