George Washington would, no doubt, turn in his grave that they’re waving the Union Jack flag on Hawaii cruises.
That he commanded 13 colonies who fought valiantly to replace the Union flag with the Stars and Stripes for this.
Of course, Washington would have no concept of an America stretching over to seven islands in the mid-Pacific Ocean.
Nor for George, more used to standing on a shallow draft Durham cargo boat crossing the Delaware, a floating hotel of a ship.
The types you’ll see meandering around the 50th state of the Union.
When Britain ruled the waves
The Hawaii flag dates back to post the little-heralded Second War of Independence of 1812.
When King Kamehameha I adopted the Union Flag in support of the British Royal Navy who then ruled the waves.
With the seven interchanging white, red and blue stripes a nod to the number of islands.
Blue Hawaiis
All of which you may reflect on as you’re sipping your Blue Hawaiian meandering around the islands.
On your 13-night ROL Cruise, departing April 21st, June 9 and September 15.
You’ll fly from London to Honolulu and upon arrival you’ll transfer to a 4* hotel for your five-night stay.
And remember you’ll enjoy a complimentary Pearl Harbour & Honolulu city tour.
And visit to the Punchbowl National Cemetery, to the only royal palace ever constructed on US soil.
When you book a Balcony Stateroom.
The Pride of America
You’ll transfer to the port on Day 6 and embark on the Pride of America for your seven- night voyage.
You’ll overnight in Kahului, Maui, USA and take in its great shopping, galleries and attractions like the Maui Arts & Culture Center.
If you’ve been going easy on the buffets and Blue Hawaiis you can always scale the 10,000ft high summit of Mt. Haleakal.
And look down at 33 miles of black and white sand beaches.
Hula-hula lot of fun
Other jewels of Hawaii with hula-hula names such as Hilo, Kona.
Day 10 will see you enjoy the charms of Kailua-Kona, a town on the west coast of Hawaii Island (the Big Island).
Hulihee Palace is a former royal vacation home dating from 1838.
While Mokuaikaua Church, from the 1800s, is Hawaii’s oldest Christian church.
And for fans of colourful coral Kamakahonu Beach is the place to go.
Day 11 into Day 12 will see you overnight in The Garden Island.
Where you’ll take in the dramatic mountains of Kokee to the cool rainforests of Haena.
And intriguingly the tradition of the luau.
Before on Day 13 disembarking and transfering to the airport for your overnight flight to London.
Book by May 29 and receive an additional discount of up to £700 off the advertised fares per booking.
Check out rates on ROL’s site and be sure to have a spare £8,500 for you and your loved one.
And get waving the Union Jack flag on Hawaii cruises.
