While prices for Hawaiian cruises vary depending on the cruise line, on a typical 14-day sailing, you can expect to pay between $1,200 and $4,500 (and up), which breaks down to around $85 to $321 per day.
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Via a serendipitous sea/rail connection that occurs several times a year. Each spring and fall, this route gives travelers the opportunity to visit Hawaii's four major islands for 12 days, enjoy nine days at sea, and take a two-day train trip along the Pacific Coast -- all without ever once visiting an airport.
Although there are no direct passenger ferries, freight ships do make the journey between California and Hawaii. These cargo vessels transport goods and supplies between the two regions, ensuring a steady flow of essential items.
Hawaii cruises range from seven nights to 18 nights or longer, depending on the itinerary. A cruise only within the Hawaiian Islands sailing round trip Honolulu is the shortest (and only) seven night option, while any cruise from California to Hawaii will take at least 15 nights due to the islands' remote location.
Hawaii is a bit of a different case, as it is part of the United States. U.S. citizens can fly and cruise to Hawaii without a passport. However, there are some Hawaiian cruises that have extended tours that venture to Polynesia or starting/ending in Canada, which do require passports.
If you want to save a bit of money on hotel prices, it pays to know the cheapest time to travel. During the off-season, from September to early December and from February to early April, you can often score lower prices than you would during the summer months. You can also stay in Hawaii's less expensive areas.
It can be very expensive. Hidden costs like resort fees and exorbitant parking prices can easily break the budget. But there are ways to save on the cost of a vacation to Hawaii. Traveling before or after the peak summer season can save considerably.
Traveling with Your PetOnly dogs and cats are permitted for travel in the passenger cabin. Your pet must be in an approved carrier, not to exceed 16” long x 10” wide x 9.5” high. The pet and carrier combined may not exceed 25 lbs total. Carriers containing animals will be measured and weighed at check-in.
If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: The cost to take a boat from California to Hawaii can range anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000 or more, depending largely on the size and type of vessel, fuel costs, supplies, insurance, maintenance, harborage fees and other expenses.
With a little searching, you can find a 4-day cruise from Florida or a 7-day cruise deal that hits all 4 big islands of Hawaii: Big Island, Maui, Kauai, and Oahu.
Many visitors enjoy taking bus tours to conveniently explore the Islands. For most islands you can also get around by shuttle, taxi, ride-sharing app such as Uber or Lyft, or public transportation.