Destination guide

Hawaii cruises

One island after another, or several Pacific sea days before you arrive. Compare inter-island Hawaii cruises with mainland itineraries before choosing the ship.

Find your cruise

Compare the route, departure port and ship. Select a cruise to see its ports on the map.

7 matching itineraries

  • Norwegian Cruise Line

    Hawaii: Inter-island

    Pride of America · 7 nights

    From Honolulu

  • Norwegian Cruise Line

    Hawaii: Inter-island

    Pride of America · 7 nights

    From Honolulu

  • Royal Caribbean

    8-Night Hawaii

    Anthem of the Seas · 8 nights

    From Honolulu

  • Celebrity Cruises

    8-Night Hawaii

    Celebrity Edge · 8 nights

    From Honolulu

  • Celebrity Cruises

    9-Night Hawaii

    Celebrity Edge · 9 nights

    From Vancouver

  • Celebrity Cruises

    9-Night Hawaii

    Celebrity Solstice · 9 nights

    From Honolulu

  • Royal Caribbean

    9-Night Hawaii

    Ovation of the Seas · 9 nights

    From Vancouver

Plan the route

Hawaii-only or mainland round trip?

A Hawaii-based inter-island itinerary can devote most of the trip to the islands. Mainland departures trade that for several Pacific sea days and a longer cruise experience. Decide how much of the vacation you want ashore in Hawaii versus aboard the ship.

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Plan your time ashore

Find your port

Open a port guide for day plans, arrival advice, transport, practical information and tours.

5 ports

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Where cruises begin

Hawaii departure ports

Honolulu is the key Hawaii embarkation point for inter-island cruising, while mainland itineraries create a very different flight and sea-day equation. Compare the complete trip logistics, not just cruise fare.

Honolulu

Port-day planning

Compare the island time, not just the island names

Island calls can differ dramatically in dock location, transportation and how far the best-known sights are from the ship. Compare usable hours ashore before stacking up excursions.

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Choose the experience

Then choose the ship

Once the route works, compare ship size, space per passenger, crew ratios, dining, pools and what the fare actually includes.

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Hawaii cruise FAQ
Where do Hawaii cruises go?

Inter-island routes can visit Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Island of Hawaii. Compare Honolulu, Kahului, Nawiliwili, Hilo and Kona calls on the actual itinerary, including overnight stays and tender arrangements.

How long are Hawaii cruises?

A seven-night inter-island voyage from Honolulu is one option. Mainland round trips and repositioning voyages are longer because they include Pacific crossings. Compare days in Hawaii separately from sea days.

Where do Hawaii cruises depart from?

Honolulu is the main gateway for Hawaii-based inter-island cruising. Other routes sail from mainland ports or visit Hawaii during a longer Pacific voyage. Check the embarkation city and flights at both ends.

Can I explore Hawaii ports independently?

Some calls suit independent exploring, but the berth, rental-car arrangements and distance to sights vary. Kona can involve tendering. Check the specific port and all-aboard deadline before arranging a day out.