How much does it cost to take a boat to Hawaii?

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.



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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.

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You can take a cruise ship, with all the trappings, from various points along the west coast of North America. It is about 4.5 days at sea each way, and include daily stops at some of the major ports. The problem is that you cannot choose your own schedule or stay in Hawaii or on one island as long as you want.

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Yes, it is possible to ship a car to Hawaii although the process is slightly different than shipping a car across the mainland USA. Your vehicle will be picked up and then delivered to a port on the West Coast. It's then loaded onto a ship and travels across the ocean to its Hawaiin island destination.

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The Gist: While it can cost anywhere from $950 to $3,000 to ship a car to Hawaii, top provider Montway Auto Transport shared an estimate of between $1,500 and $2,100 for their services.

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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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How much money will you need for your trip to Hawaii? You should plan to spend around $342 per day on your vacation in Hawaii, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $77 on meals for one day and $37 on local transportation.

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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.

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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.

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Hawaii law requires that any boaters who operate a power-driven vessel propelled by a motor greater than 10 horsepower, even vessels propelled primarily by wind/sail that is equipped with an auxiliary engine to successfully complete a boating education course approved by the (NASBLA).

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Keep this in mind: Hawaii is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Ocean has two sides, and there are nonstop flights to HNL from both. It's roughly 5–6 hours over ocean if you come from the west coast of the continental U.S. or Canada. (No nonstops from Mexico, Central America, or South America.)

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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.

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