travelmama06 Posted October 8, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 8, 2014 we are booked to cruise on POA in January I would like to hike to the top of diamond head the day we embark Our tsf to the ship is included from holiday inn beachcomber ( upgrade ?) Would we have time to go to diamond head before tsf or should we do our own tsf or skip diamond head ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtmatt Posted October 8, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 8, 2014 We hiked Diamond Head in August and also stayed at the Holiday Inn. We arranged a pickup at 6:30am and were back before 9:30am. I would definitely do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelmama06 Posted October 9, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Thanks - what arrangement did you make for pick up ? Thanks for your information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtmatt Posted October 9, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 9, 2014 We used Kaimana tours. I think it was around $16 each and included transportation to and from our hotel, a bottle of water, a map and entrance into the park. The driver was great, giving a narrative along the way! Would use them again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmberCascades Posted October 17, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 17, 2014 We also did this hike on embarkation day last year. We got a city bus that took us to the bottom of the hill. I forget how much it was for 4 of us....$2.00 each maybe? I think it cost $1.00 each for admission to the park. We got there around 7 or 8. You have to go early or it gets too hot. Our only mistake was waiting for the bus to take us back. A lot of buses came by but not the right one. We should have taken a cab. In any event, we finally made it back and were showered and ready for our noon pickup. Same hotel. Whatever you do, don't skip Diamond Head! It was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccole Posted October 17, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 17, 2014 We have been to Oahu many times and never hiked Diamond Head. We will be there next week and it is on the list!!! A friend of mine was just there and said that there are now two ways to get to the top...the stairs and also a round about way. He took the steps up and the easier walk down but thinks doing the opposite would be the best. Hope you enjoy it. Cherie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giantfan13 Posted October 17, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 17, 2014 We also hiked to the top a couple of years ago. You must go very early, as it does get hot, but the views from the top are worth it. Part of the trail going up http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/Hawaii/Dsc00036.jpg Going thru a tunnel with steps http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/Hawaii/Dsc00034.jpg Steep stairs, almost at the top http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/Hawaii/Dsc00007.jpg But once there, just stop and take it all in http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/Hawaii/Dsc00021.jpg http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/Hawaii/Dsc00027.jpg http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz267/Giantfan13/Hawaii/Dsc00016.jpg Cheers Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjcombs89 Posted October 23, 2014 #8 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Beautiful photos! We will be there tomorrow, and planning to hike Diamond Head before embarkation on Saturday morning. I'm glad to see others have done it that day too! Sent from my iPhone using Forums <a href='http://www.*****************/'><img border='0' src="http://www.*****************/ticker/1585625892/ticker.png"></a><br><a href='http://www.*****************'>Need some cruise help?</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise NH Posted October 23, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 23, 2014 We also did this hike on embarkation day last year. We got a city bus that took us to the bottom of the hill. I forget how much it was for 4 of us....$2.00 each maybe? I think it cost $1.00 each for admission to the park. We got there around 7 or 8. You have to go early or it gets too hot. Our only mistake was waiting for the bus to take us back. A lot of buses came by but not the right one. We should have taken a cab. In any event, we finally made it back and were showered and ready for our noon pickup. Same hotel. Whatever you do, don't skip Diamond Head! It was awesome. Are cabs readily available at the Park? I was thinking I would have to call a cab to come pick us up and take us back into town. I'm not interested in taking the bus. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmazz Posted October 24, 2014 #10 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Cruise NH, we were able to grab a cab for the trip back with no problem. There were only a few of them there but they were parked in the parking lot by the ticket booth. We did see some more on the way out on the other side of the tunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise NH Posted October 25, 2014 #11 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Thanks for the info on the cabs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeandkmon Posted November 6, 2014 #12 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I would recommend trying to hike at sunrise. It will be crowded at the top but the sunrise is really something to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjcombs89 Posted November 11, 2014 #13 Share Posted November 11, 2014 we are booked to cruise on POA in January I would like to hike to the top of diamond head the day we embark Our tsf to the ship is included from holiday inn beachcomber ( upgrade ?) Would we have time to go to diamond head before tsf or should we do our own tsf or skip diamond head ? Thanks We just came back from our POA cruise, and we did Diamond Head on embarkation day. We pre-reserved through this company: http://www.hawaiiactivities.com/en/hawaii/oahu/a/15841 They picked us up right outside our hotel (Outrigger Reef) at 8:15am and drove us to the Diamond Head entrance gate. We had about 2 hours there and then the same driver picked us up at 10:30 and took us back to the hotel. We had a little over an hour to shower, pack up and check out at noon. It was great...fun hike, although crowded. We wanted to do the earlier time (at 6:30am) but by the time I booked it that time slot was full. It was pretty crowded at the top, and getting hot, so the earlier you can go, the better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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