how much was your hawaiian vacation?

How do people do it? Especially other Canadians?

I am researching the cost of a trip to Hawaii. I was expecting it to be expensive, but DAMN I didn't realize every single thing we'd want to do would be 250 USD per person.

laying on the beach is free, but obv you'd want to take in Hawaii the best you can.

A sunset cruise for a few hours would be $731 CAD for my wife and I. Obviously, its not anyones fault the canadian dollar sucks... but DAMN that just makes it so much harder

Renting Kayaks for a few hours? close to $500.

We both make good money but its looking like this might be so expensive it would just be unwise.

Am i out to lunch here? How much did your trip cost? Where did you come from?