How long does it take a cruise ship to go from San Diego to Hawaii?

How long does it take to sail from San Diego to Hawaii? It takes between 2 - 3 weeks to sail to Hawaii. During the last Transpac race, the fastest monohull made the crossing in 5 days and 2 hours. The slowest boat, a 48' sailing cruising took nearly 16 days.



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By taking a Hawaiian cruise, you will maximize your time on each island and get to see and do more. Plus, cruising from one island to the next provides fantastic ocean views and allows you to relax, unwind, and enjoy some downtime between excursions. You may even see a pod of dolphins during your journey.

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While there are several cruise lines that make calls in Hawaii, most sailings embark from Los Angeles/Long Beach, San Francisco, or Vancouver, and the sea journey to and from the islands takes a total of seven to eight nights.

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Taking a cruise is far cheaper overall than flying into the islands and booking a hotel stay. Not only do you get the already paid for food from the cruise ship, but you also get to see all the islands. If you do not mind spending longer at sea than on land, maybe a cruise is a better option.

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The average speed of a modern cruise ship is roughly 20 knots (23 miles per hour), with maximum speeds reaching about 30 knots (34.5 miles per hour). How fast a ship is able to sail depends on several factors, including the power of its engines, the weather and the conditions at sea.

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April thru June and mid-August thru mid-September are Hawaii's low seasons, and airfares are lower then. No matter what time of year you travel, you may be able to score better deals if you travel midweek.

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The shortest distance (air line) between San-Diego and Hawaii is 2,527.44 mi (4,067.52 km).

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If you're strapped for time here's the quick answer: Absolutely! It's perfectly feasible to fly to Hawaii and then embark on an interisland cruise. Most cruises depart from Honolulu on Oahu, so you can simply book a flight to Honolulu and then join your cruise ship there.

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