Feast at Lele - Maui Luau

Feast at Lele - Maui Luau

Reviews of the Feast of Lele that you might find helpful:
Yelp Reviews
Trip Advisor
Frommers


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Hawaii Info Source

This appears to be a great site ... loaded with information about each of the islands.

Hawaii Info Source

You will find links to many air and land activities, dining, maps, and so much.

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Port: Honolulu (Oahu) - Limo Service & Limo Tours

Platinum Limousine Service 

They have a circle island tour that includes:  (from their website)

"Platinum Limousine takes pride in providing quality service with old-style Hawaiian hospitality. Your day begins with pick-up from your Waikiki hotel in one of their luxurious and comfortable SUV or H2 Hummer Limousines. You'll travel in comfort and style while enjoying narration from your personal local guide. Having a personal tour from Platinum allows your group to make many stops along the way at spectacular locations for photos. Sights and stops along the way include: Diamond Head, Kahala Estates, Hanauma Bay, Halona Blow Hole Makapuu Lookout, Sandy Beach, Waimanalo Town, Valley of the Temples, Laie Point, North Shore, beaches, Dole Plantation, Haleiwa Town, Pali Lookout and much more! If wish , You may make your customized tour with us. A lunch stop is made in the town of Kaaawa near the North Shore at the Crouching Lion Inn, which offers a variety of gourmet sandwiches and hot entrees (lunch is not included in the price of this tour, lunch items range from $3.95-$10.95 and up). Driver will suggest 2 other great locations for lunch- Local style or American style majority decision rules...

Location: Waikiki hotels departure

Time: Approximate 8:30am pick-up / 3:30pm Return"

More tour information and pricing on their website.   You can also set up your own private tour of the island/locations you want to visit.

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Port: Honolulu (Oahu) - Aloha Tower Marketplace & Cruise Ship Arrivals

More information on things within walking distance of the ship while in Honolulu:

Cruise Ship Arrivals ... tells you which pier your ship will be docked at.  The Carnival Spirit uses Pier 11 which is right by the Aloha Tower.

Aloha Tower Marketplace --- good selection of shops, restaurants, entertainment.

Aloha Tower History

Getting to and from the Aloha Tower -- this page would be worth printing out.  Show driving directions, city bus info, Red Line Trolley info, taxi & Limo service.  

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Port: Honolulu (Oahu)

Always on the lookout for what is close by the pier.   Here's information about Honolulu:

The cruise port is in Honolulu Harbor.
Airport is West 5 miles.
Waikiki is East 3 miles.
Aloha Tower -- pier 10/11 at this location.
1/2 mile East of the Aloha Tower --- is pier 2.
Downtown attractions:   within walking distance or short cab ride.

Aloha Tower has a Cruise Concierge desk which is located under the Boat Days Bazaar Arch (pier 11).  This is the place to stop for assistance with car rentals, trolley/shuttle tickets, info on excursions.

In Honolulu, taxi fares are set by law.   Here's some examples of fares I found in the book  "Hawaii by Cruise Ship":

Airport to Cruise Ship:  $15 - $20

Airport to Waikiki:  $25 - $35

Cruise Port to Waikiki:  $15

Cruise port to Pearl Harbor:   $25

If you are by the Aloha Tower, you will find many restaurants to choose from. Plus there is now a marketplace next door.  Did you know that the tower was the tallest building in Honolulu.  There is a 10th floor observation deck.   It is open to visitors from 9 am to 5 pm (requires walking up to the observation deck.)

There is a self guided walking tour (see Pg 171-173 of the book) from the ship which includes:
1.  King Kamehameha Statue
2.  Iolani Palace
 3.  Hawaii State Capitol
4.  Hawaii State Art Museum
5.  Washington Place
6.  Hawaii State Library and Honolulu Hale (City Hall)
7.  Hawaii Mission Houses Museum
8.  Kawaiaha'o Church

Chinatown is a short walk from the pier. 

There is a shuttle that goes from the pier to the Ala Moana Shopping Center which is between the pier and Waikiki Beach  

Waikiki Beach Walk Shopping. 

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Port: Maui (Kahaului)

This blog post will pertain to what is within walking distance of the pier in  Maui (Kahului).  This is the port used by Carnival.  Some cruiselines stop in Lahaina instead of Kahului, so be sure to check your itinerary.  In Kahului you are docked, in Lahaina you are anchored (so tender required to get into port).  Kahului is on the north side of the island whereas Lahaina is on the west side).

Kahului:   (North Side of the Island) 
Not a lot within walking distance.
The airport is 5 miles away if you plan to rent a car there.
Kanaha Beach Park is 2 miles away.
Shuttle to Lahaina takes 45 minutes from Kahului (recommended that you book thru the cruise if available)
There is a morning shuttle also to Ka-anapali Beach with an afternoon shuttle back.
Buses run Monday thru Saturday.
Wal-Mart (off Dairy Road) is 2 miles from the cruise port.  You can catch Public Transit buses once you are at Wal-Mart.
Shopping shuttle available to Queen Ka'ahumanu Center


Queen Ka'ahumanu Center
From their website:

Maui comes together at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center

That’s because Queen Ka’ahumanu Center is Maui’s own Town Square. The island’s premiere shopping and entertainment destination. The home of Maui’s only department stores, Sears and Macy’s, plus more than 100 shops and restaurants, from cool island-style boutiques to such national names as American Eagle Outfitters, Pacific Sunwear, Foot Locker and Borders Express.

And it’s the place where Maui folks and Maui visitors get going with a gourmet cappuccino, savor fabulous cuisine at Ruby’s Diner or Koho Grill & Bar, or chow down on fun international fare in the Queen’s Market Food Court. And it’s where we enjoy hot Hawaiian music on the Queen’s Stage, and treat ourselves to an ice-cream and a movie. And, of course, it’s where we relax with friends over drinks and pupus at a café table, and talk story. So join us for some real local aloha. It’s all here at The Queen Ka`ahumanu Center – located in the heart of Maui, and in the hearts of Maui folks.

Public Transportation to/from there:  Direct Routes to Queen Ka’ahumanu Center from Wailea, Maa’aea, Lahaina, Kihei, Haiku Paia, Makawao, Haliimaile, Pukalani, Wailuku and Kahului. Connections available from Kaanapali and Kapalua.

MALL SERVICES

Queen Ka’ahumanu Center features the following services and amenities:

• ATM
• Children’s Play Area
• Cubby Caboose Train
• Family Restrooms
• High Speed Wireless Internet Access
• Local Attractions Visitor Info
• Lost and Found
• Mall Gift Cards
• Newspaper Vending
• Stroller Rentals
• Taxi Services
• Transportation Schedules
• Wheelchair Service

I sent an e-mail to the shopping center with some questions.  Here is their response:

 1. How far are you from the port? Our mall is approx. 1 mile from the port.
2. Is there a free shuttle from the pier to the center? When a cruise ship is in port our center offers a free shuttle for cruise ship passengers to the mall that runs continuously from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
3. Any idea what a taxi would cost? Taxi service from the port might run between five and ten dollars.  They are available at the cruise ship terminal area.

Car Rental:
In Maui, be very specific where you want to pick up your rental car.
If you are docking in Kahului Harbor, you will want to pick up your car Kahului Airport.
If you are tendering in Lahaina, you will want to pick up your car at Kapalua West Maui Airport.


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Anti-Theft Bags & Cross Body Bags (purses)

For many years I have used an anti-theft bag/cross body bag(purse).   It gives me an extra bit of security when traveling.   Also I like the cross body type bag as it allows me to have both hand free if needed.

My mom was on a cruise and was getting ready to board the tender.   There was a woman ahead of her boarding the tender  who had a shoulder bag.  As the woman went to step across to the tender her purse fell into the water and sank rapidly.  After hearing this story, I knew that I wanted to have only a cross body bag when I travel.   And an even better option was a bag that was an anti-theft type.

There are many types of anti-theft / security bags.   Here are some links that will show you many different styles.   These bags typically are reinforced with some type of metal so they cannot be slit with a knife plus have a special locking feature too.

QVC

PacSafe

Magellans

Ebags

TravelSmith

There are so many shapes & styles & prices.  Definitely pays to research the products before purchasing to get the best price.

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