Annual Smoke Eaters Hawaii Islands Golf Cruise
Annual Smoke Eaters Hawaii Islands Golf Cruise. Welcome IAFF Members and Guests! We also proudly welcome Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, U.S. Military Personnel, Reserves, National Guard, Veterans, and Canadian Service Members. Join us on our Annual Smoke Eaters Hawaii Islands Golf Cruise in October 2026 or October 2027.
Smoke Eaters Hawaii Islands Golf Cruises are created by Firefighters, for Firefighters—those who have played golf with you and stood beside you on the front lines. These unique cruises are escorted by fellow Firefighters who understand your dedication and camaraderie. One such Firefighter is Johnny Walz, Retired Battalion Chief of the Kern County Fire Department. Johnny made a legendary hole-in-one on #5 at Edgewood Tahoe during the 1999 SCFGA Golf Tournament, earning an all-expense-paid vacation in Hawaii. Join us for unforgettable golf, breathtaking island views, and the fellowship of those who serve.
7 Day Cruise IAFF Group Departure Dates:
2026 Saturday, October 10-17 from Honolulu, Hawaii
2027 Saturday, October 9-16 from Honolulu, Hawaii
- Interior Cabins starting from $2,000 pp/dbl
- Oceanview Cabins starting from $2,200 pp/dbl
- Balcony Cabins starting from $3,400 pp/dbl
- Club Balcony Staterooms starting from $4,500 pp/dbl
- Suites starting from $5,400 pp/dbl
- + GolfAhoy 5 rounds Hawaii Championship course excursions starting from $2,545 per golfer.
Reservation Cabin deposit $250, Suites $1,500-refundable up to final payment date.
Be onboard in Honolulu by 3:00 P.M. Smoke Eaters Hawaii Islands Golf Cruise Group Meet & Greet’ in Pinks Champagne Bar on deck 6 at 6:00 P.M.
Official Tour Operator Golf Ahoy Golf Cruises www.GolfAhoy.com Email res@golfahoy.com Phone 239-344-9187.
Seven-Day Hawaiian Islands Golf Cruise on the Norwegian Cruise Line ‘Pride of America’.
Optional pre-cruise one- or two-night hotel in Hawaii at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa available at time of booking. Ask your GolfAhoy Advisor for a rate quote.
Five GolfAhoy golf excursions at Hawaii Championship Golf Courses: (1) Wailea Gold GC, (2) Wailea Emerald GC, (3) Mauna Kea GC, (4) Poipu Bay GC, (5) Hōkūala Ocean GC.
Early Bird Booking Bonuses. 70% OFF 2nd Guest Cruise Fare. NCL More at Sea® FREE Airfare to Honolulu for 2nd Guest. FREE Unlimited Open Bar. Kids Sail FREE. FREE Wi-Fi Package. A FREE Specialty Restaurant Dinner.
“Golfers going to the Hawaii Islands for the first time are rewarded with winning views of different islands and get to play five of Hawaii’s top Championship golf courses during a GolfAhoy 7-Day Hawaii Islands Golf Cruise. If it is a special occasion, birthday, or wedding anniversary celebration, this is the Hawaii golf cruise for you.” – Leisure & Travel Golf Magazine
GolfAhoy Hawaii Golf Shore Excursions package includes:
- Early morning priority tee times
- Private GolfAhoy drivers for golf course transfers (luxury air-conditioned coaches for groups)
- Practice warm-up balls at the driving range (request at time of booking)
- Pre-reserved tee times, pre-paid greens fees, and cart rental for 18 holes
- Driver gratuities
- Hawaii taxes
- Ride-along rates by request
ITINERARY Golfing Cruise Hawaii Pride of America.
Saturday. Honolulu, Oahu. Board by 3 PM. Set sail at 7 p.m.
Sunday. Kahului, Maui. Arrive at 8 AM – overnight port. GolfAhoy GOLF Wailea Gold GC
Monday. Kahului, Maui. Set sail at 6 p.m. GolfAhoy GOLF Wailea Emerald GC
Tuesday. Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii. Arrive at 8 AM. Set sail at 6 p.m. Day at leisure.
Wednesday. Kona, Big Island, Hawaii. Arrive at 7 AM. Set sail at 5:30 PM. GolfAhoy GOLF Mauna Lani GC or Mauna Kea GC
Thursday. Nawiliwili, Kauai. Arrive at 8 AM—overnight port. GolfAhoy GOLF Poipu Bay GC
Friday. Nawiliwili, Kauai. Set sail at 5:30 PM—GolfAhoy GOLF Ocean Course at Hōkūala Afternoon scenic cruise along the Napali coast.
Saturday. Honolulu, Oahu. Arrive at 7 AM. Disembark at 9 AM.
Honolulu Intl Airport Transport. SpeediShuttle has greeters stationed throughout the Honolulu International Airport terminals. SpeediShuttle Mercedes-Benz shuttles are equipped with GPS technology, which allows the staff to manage the service on a timely basis and has kept them in the highest ranking for safety in the industry.
Port of Honolulu baggage handlers will transfer your golf bags and luggage. GolfAhoy recommends you tip the port baggage handlers a dollar per bag! Make sure you have attached your cabin number tag to each bag. Pride of America cabin stewards will transfer your bags to your Balcony stateroom. Don’t expect to see your luggage until after the ship sails at 7:00 pm. GolfAhoy recommends you pack a swimsuit and medications in your carry-on bag. After you’ve finished check-in procedures at the NCL reception, board the ship and head for the Lunch Buffet.
Aloha! Welcome aboard the Pride of America, the only cruise ship that sails round-trip from Honolulu year-round. Golfing Cruise Hawaii Pride of America.
Wailea Gold. Honored multiple times as one of the 100 best resort courses in America, the Wailea Gold is masterfully designed and visually stunning. Award-winning design. Ancient features. Endless ocean vistas. The championship Wailea Gold is both beautiful and energizing, named among the best resort courses in America since the day it opened. Its thoughtful, rugged design takes advantage of the terrain’s natural undulations and carefully incorporates historic Hawaiian elements, including centuries-old lava-rock walls. While Gold is the most challenging of Wailea’s trio, 4 to 6 tee boxes on every hole make it a suitable track for varying skill levels.
Emerald is the USA’s first women-friendly golf course! Among the world’s great golf destinations, few shine as brightly as Wailea. Renowned for its ideal golf weather – typically sunny with gentle breezes – Wailea on the magical island of Maui is rated among the best golf courses in the USA by both Golf Magazine and Golf Digest. Here, you can experience the Wailea Golf Club, whose Championship Emerald course boasts breathtaking ocean views from every hole. The Wailea Emerald Course was designed to be fun for practically every player, and the 6,825-yard Wailea Emerald Course was one reason Golf for Women Magazine first granted the Wailea Golf Club a Top Fairways Award for the country’s most women-friendly golf club, an honor that the Wailea Golf Club received seven times. Other golf authorities agreed: LINKS Magazine and Golf Digest lauded Wailea’s picturesque Emerald as an excellent course for women. Despite its women-friendly reputation, the Emerald Course is delightful for all players. Its carpet-like fairways, fragrant tropical foliage, and numerous ocean and island vistas capture almost everything you can expect from a golf round on gorgeous Maui. While Emerald’s friendly fairways are not a cakewalk, the course is ideal for players who enjoy the challenge of golf but view it as an enjoyable form of recreation rather than a grueling test of concentration and precision. Memorable holes include #6, a Par four downhill dogleg measuring 415 yards from the white tees. There’s plenty of landing area for your tee shot, but the green falls off sharply in all directions into grass bunkers, leaving you with a tricky pitch shot if your approach shot isn’t on the mark. Hole #11 is the longest on the course, 535 yards from the white tees and usually into the wind, making it more challenging to reach the green. One of the more unusual features of the Emerald Course is the double green shared by holes #10 and #17. The green borders a 2.7-million-gallon brackish water lake and is one of the most picturesque spots on the course. The Emerald has four to six tee boxes on every hole, enabling golfers to tailor the course to their skill level.
Mauna Lani Resort features two championship courses, the Francis H. Iwi Brown North and South. Both Island of Hawaii golf courses offer a challenging experience to novice and professional golfers alike. Mauna Lani was home to the Senior Skins Golf Game for 11 years and now hosts the prestigious Hawaii State Open in December each year.
Where Champions play! Here, nature and renowned designer Robert Trent Jones Jr. have conspired to create a stunning venue for golfers of all abilities. Play on the same course challenged by even the best professional golfers in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. A unique and unforgettable golf experience awaits you, bringing every aspect of your game into a fresh and thrilling focus. More than an award-winning Championship course, Poipu Bay Golf Course offers exceptional amenities such as an in-cart satellite navigation system that tells you the exact distance to the hole and the pin placement, complimentary bottled water, and refreshing cold towels. Visit the Golf Shop at Poipu Bay for fashionable logo golf wear after your round and tell them GolfAhoy sent you.
One signature Championship hole after another! Here, where the ocean meets the land, it is as good as a golfer’s life gets. The Ocean Course at Hōkūala has been completely renovated in anticipation of your visit. Winding through mango and guava groves to dramatic seaside cliffs, MSN Travel called the Ocean Course at Hōkūala one of the world’s twelve most beautiful courses. It’s a little wonder that the list of accolades for this Jack Nicklaus Signature track is as long as its string of holes that hug the Pacific. This continuous stretch of oceanfront golf is the longest in Hawaii and a sure highlight of every visit.
Pride of America Dining.
COMPLIMENTARY DINING! Every cruise fare includes beautifully crafted menus in the two main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet, and various casual cafés, grills, and on-the-go choices. From fresh-baked loaves of bread, desserts, and pastries to chefs’ original dishes made with the freshest ingredients, your dining can be as fine or fun as you want.
Aloha Café. This indoor/outdoor buffet-style eatery features food stations where customers can order omelets, waffles, fruit, soups, ethnic specialties, and pasta. It is complimentary.
Cadillac Diner. This 1950s retro diner has Cadillac seats, plays 50s Rock ‘n Roll, and offers a classic menu of burgers, fish and chips, potpies, and wok-fast dishes. Cadillac Diner is open 24/7 and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is complimentary.
East Meets West. Enjoy an Asian Fusion dining venue featuring freshly prepared noodles, delicious wok-fried dishes, authentic soups, and more. Complimentary.
Norwegian Cruise Line Freestyle Dining. Only Norwegian Cruise Line offers the freedom and flexibility of Freestyle Dining, which means no fixed dining times or pre-assigned seating.
Enjoy a four-course meal and a great bottle of wine. Or grab a burger hot off the grill.
Dress up or dress down. Sit with your friends or make new ones. Dine inside or oceanside along The Waterfront.
Since Norwegian Cruise Line is the only cruise line with a fleet of ships specially built with À la carte Restaurants from bow to stern, you can enjoy more dining options on your cruise.
Cagney’s Steakhouse Steak is the standard at Cagney’s American-style steakhouse. Sip your favorite cocktail as you select from choice cuts of Certified Angus Beef, perfectly prepared. Tip: Do not forget to order the famous truffle fries—À la carte.
Asian Fusion. Get your chopsticks ready for the exotic flavors of the Far East with Chinese and Pan-Asian cuisine on Pride of America, including a variety of Sushi Rolls and a delicious Noodle Bar—À la carte.
Moderno Churrascaria. If you’re looking for a unique experience, this authentic Brazilian steakhouse is a must. Start with an impressive salad bar of imported cheeses, olives, cured meats, ceviche, and specialty salads. Be sure to save room for the delicious skewers of slow-roasted meats, including beef, pork, lamb, and chicken – all carved tableside by Passadores—À la carte.
Teppanyaki Flying Shrimp! Onion volcanoes! Twirling knives! The sizzles and surprises never cease at the authentic Japanese Hibachi restaurant. Sit around a lively shared table as a skillful chef slices, chops, and grills steak, seafood, and chicken on a large steel grill right before your eyes. A chilled, sake-infused Wasabi Cocktail will have you flipping, too—À la carte.
Jefferson’s Bistro. Have it au Poivre or go straight for the bouillabaisse at the Pride of America’s signature French restaurant. Elegant interiors and attentive servers make this an intimate dining experience reminiscent of a Parisian café—À la carte.
La Cucina Italian Fare Specialty Dining. Enjoy the finest ingredients at this vibrant Italian restaurant on Pride of America. Dine on classics like pasta carbonara or lobster fettuccine. Enjoy the flavors of the Tuscan countryside, where you can taste the freshness of every tomato used to make an exquisitely delicious sauce. Try a twist on a classic like shrimp fettuccine or keep it purist with an Osso Bucco—À la carte.
Bars & Lounges
John Adams Coffee Bar. Guests wishing to purchase a double, vanilla, soy, or extra hot latte with foam can stop by John Adam’s Coffee Bar on deck 5, midship, to enjoy a specialty coffee or tea with complimentary pastries and cookies.
Hawaii’s Royal Palace Hotel inspired Pink’s Champagne Bar on deck 6. Drinks include freshly infused vodka pitchers ranging from jalapeno or mango to lychee and banana. Entertainment on offer ranges from piano music and cocktail music to tribute acts.
The Napa Wine Bar. Located midship on deck 6, serves a wide selection of wines by glass. In addition to live music ranging from Guitar to Ukulele, other entertainment includes wine tasting, four wine tastings, champagne tasting, cheese, fruit, and crackers.
Key West “Mojito” Bar. (Cocktail Bar) The Key West Bar, seating 94 guests, is located on deck 12 forward and offers a full range of drinks, including specialty cocktails. Activities on offer include Bacardi Mojito tasting at $20 for four glasses.
Ocean Drive Bar. (Pool Bar) The Alfresco Ocean Drive Bar is on deck 11 and overlooks the South Beach Pool.
Waikiki Bar. (Smoking Lounge) The outdoor Waikiki Bar on deck 13, aft, is the ship’s cigar-smoking area with live music for entertainment and a DJ later in the evening.
Gold Rush Saloon. The Gold Rush Saloon, located on deck 11, midship, is a full bar serving extensive wine, beer, and cocktail selections. In addition to serving beer on tap, the Saloon features a darts board and a billiards table. It entertains live sporting events on flat-screen TVs, trivia competitions, karaoke, and beer tastings at around $20 for six beers or margarita tastings for the same price.
Aloha Cafe “Sangria” Bar. The Aloha Cafe “Sangria” Bar is located on deck 11, aft, and opens at 7 a.m. until close.
Activities
The Hollywood Theater (Deck 5) is the main theater onboard the Pride of America, and it has two events per night. During the weeklong cruise in Hawaii, passengers can see “Oh What A Night!”, a Jersey Boys-style tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, as well as “Vegas! The Show” and sets by professional comedians.
There is never a dull moment onboard Pride of America. Hawaiian enrichment classes, lei-making, and workshops on Hawaiian culture are offered daily by the ship’s “Hawaiian Ambassador.” A native of Hawaii, the onboard ambassador leads cruise-long educational seminars about the history and culture of Hawaii and even holds a closing ceremony/graduation for participants at the end of the cruise. Trivia is available daily, including Ping-Pong tournaments, arts and crafts classes, dance classes, putt-putt golf challenges, shuffleboard, and culinary demonstrations.
In addition to the Hollywood Theater productions, karaoke is offered most nights on Pride of America, usually in the Gold Rush Saloon, and evening sports trivia tournaments at the John Adams Coffee Bar.
There are 96 Pride of America Hawaii Islands Shore Excursions for non-golfing Travel Companions.
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Disembarkation Day Saturday.
Golfing Cruise Hawaii Pride of America. Post-cruise Pearl Harbor & USS Missouri, USS Arizona Memorial Tour. (Optional post-cruise Honolulu hotel nights available.)
