Destination Guide
Hawaii Cruises
Four islands, one suitcase, and no inter-island flights to coordinate.
Best time to sail
Year-round. Winter brings humpback whales from December through April and the biggest North Shore surf. Spring and fall are the value windows. Weather barely changes - this is one of the few destinations where timing is about crowds and price, not climate.
Departure ports
Honolulu for inter-island sailings, or Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Vancouver, and Seattle for round-trips
Typical length
7 nights inter-island, or 14 to 18 nights round-trip from the mainland
Choosing your itinerary
Inter-island (NCL Pride of America)
The only ship permitted to sail Hawaii-only round-trip from Honolulu. Seven nights, four islands, overnight stays in Maui and Kauai, and no sea days wasted crossing the Pacific.
Round-trip from the West Coast
Two weeks or more, with four or five sea days in each direction. Much cheaper per day and no airfare - but you need the time.
Don't miss
- Overnight in Maui, so you can actually drive the Road to Hana
- Kauai's Na Pali Coast from the water
- Volcanoes National Park from Hilo
- Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial
- Humpback whales between the islands, December through April
Ready to price a Hawaii cruise?
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