Haleakala Crater
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Hafen
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Aktivitätsebene
Easy
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Ausflugstyp
All
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Rollstuhlgerecht
No
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Ab
$209
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Mindestalter
Information Not Currently Available
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Reisedauer
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Mahlzeiten inbegriffen
Meals not included
Magnificent Haleakala, with its vast crater, is the highest point on the island of Maui, at 10,032 feet above sea level. Haleakala is considered dormant, having last erupted in 1790.
You will climb the switchback road leading to the visitors center at 9,740 ft. You're traveling through Haleakala National Park. The visitors center is a favorite for marvelous panoramic views -- weather and cloud conditions permitting. Spectacular natural colors and a tapestry of fascinating landforms fashion a stupendous outlook over the crater. The crater measures 7.5 miles long, 2.5 miles wide and 21 miles around -- large enough to hold all of Manhattan Island, and the Empire State Building could be vertically stacked four times without reaching the top. The scale of this natural wonder is quite staggering.
Enjoy the scenic drive as you return to the ship.
Please note:
It is cool at Haleakala; bring a windproof jacket. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Guests with a heart condition or respiratory difficulties should note that the elevation of Haleakala is 9,740 ft above sea level. Views are not guaranteed as they are weather and atmospheric conditions permitting. The road to the summit is a series of winding switchbacks; guests who suffer from motion sickness should consider this before booking and/or take appropriate medication.