Hawaii Cruise Deals & Guide — Island Hopping

Apr–Oct

Best Months

$999–$4,000

Avg. Price

7–15 days

Typical Duration

Hawaii cruises are a unique experience — rather than flying between islands, you unpack once and wake up to a new island each morning. Norwegian Cruise Line is the only major cruise line permitted to sail inter-island Hawaii itineraries year-round, though other lines include Hawaii on longer transpacific repositioning voyages.

A typical Hawaii cruise visits four of the six main islands: Oahu (Honolulu), Maui (Kahului), the Big Island (Hilo and Kona), and Kauai (Nawiliwili). Each island has a completely different personality — from Oahu's urban energy to Kauai's untouched Na Pali Coast.

Hawaii cruises tend to be longer and more expensive than Caribbean sailings, but the value is exceptional when you consider the cost of inter-island flights and multiple hotel stays.

Why Cruise Here?

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Active Volcanoes

The Big Island's Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the only place on Earth where you can watch lava flow into the ocean.

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World-Famous Surf

Oahu's North Shore is the surfing capital of the world — witness massive waves at Waimea Bay and Pipeline.

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Na Pali Coast

Kauai's dramatic sea cliffs are one of the most photographed landscapes on Earth, best seen from the water.

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Sea Turtles

Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) are a sacred symbol of the islands and commonly seen snorkelling in Maui and Kona.

Insider Tips

→Norwegian's Pride of America is the only ship that does round-trip Hawaii itineraries from Honolulu year-round.
→Book the helicopter tour over the Na Pali Coast in Kauai — it's expensive but widely considered the best excursion in Hawaii.
→Hilo on the Big Island is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park — don't skip it.
→The Road to Hana in Maui is a stunning self-drive excursion — rent a car for the day.