Traveling. A typical Princess cruise to Hawaii lasts 12 to 15 days round trip. Cruises leave from Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Vancouver, British Columbia to visit four of Hawaii's major islands.
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It is 2561 miles between the two. If you are asking about a cruise ship it takes five days to travel from CA to HI. A standard cruise is 15 days; five days to HI, five days around the HI islands, and five days back.
It's ExpensiveThe cost of living is the biggest downside of visiting Hawaii by land. As already mentioned, Hawaii is notoriously expensive, so you can save quite a bit by taking a cruise around the islands.
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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.
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.
It isn't possible to drive to Hawaii from the mainland United States. The only way to get your car there is by shipping it. Fortunately, it's incredibly easy and cost effective to fly to the islands and rent a car there, saving you time and money.
In the past, most people came to Hawaii by ship. And apparently there are still cruises that call on Hawaii ports from the mainland. One can also come via their own boat, if they really know what they're doing. The vast majority of visitors, however, will pass through Hawaii's airports.
September through mid-December and mid-April through mid-June is the off-season or shoulder season for Hawaiian cruises. If you are looking for an affordable Hawaiian cruise vacation, shoulder season is a wonderful time to sail to Hawaii.
Rough Waters: The typhoon season in the northwest Pacific Ocean is mainly from July to November with a peak in late August/early September -- although storms can occur year-round. Encounter a storm in the South China Sea or other Asian waters, and you could find an unpleasant ride, not to mention some skipped ports.
Depending on your cruise itinerary, you will probably visit 3 or 4 islands, possibly even some overnight stops. This does mean that your cruise will stop at an island virtually every day. So, be prepared for some long days and nights, if you want to do and see everything on your bucket list.