Where do Hawaii cruises go?

Hawaii Ports
  • Departure Ports. Hawaii. Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. Los Angeles, California. Vancouver, British Columbia.
  • Ports of Call. Hawaii. Astoria, Oregon. Ensenada, Mexico. Hilo, Hawaii. Kailua Kona, Hawaii.
  • Ports of Call. Hawaii. Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. Kilauea Volcano. Seattle, Washington. Victoria, British Columbia.




Hawaii cruises in 2026 primarily focus on the "Big Four" islands: Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. Most 7-day inter-island itineraries, such as those on Norwegian's Pride of America, begin and end in Honolulu (Oahu) and include overnight stops in Kahului (Maui) and Nawiliwili (Kauai), allowing for deep exploration of Haleakala Crater or the Na Pali Coast. Other common ports include Hilo and Kona on the Big Island, famous for volcano tours and coffee farm visits. Longer "trans-Pacific" cruises—which often depart from Vancouver, San Francisco, or Los Angeles—include four to five sea days before reaching the islands. These longer journeys may also visit smaller ports like Lahaina (Maui) as it continues its recovery and restoration, or even include a stop in Ensenada, Mexico, to comply with the Passenger Vessel Services Act. Whether it is a quick island-hopper or a 15-day crossing, these cruises provide a unique way to see multiple islands' diverse landscapes—from lush rainforests to volcanic deserts—without the need for multiple inter-island flights.

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It's Expensive The 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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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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Hawaii's hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts more cyclone activity in the central Pacific than usual, due to it being an El Nino summer. NOAA predicts that there will be four to seven cyclones this year.

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Cruise to Hawaii Year-Round Only Norwegian lets you visit four islands in seven days, which means you're on an island each and every day! Since we are the only cruise line that homeports in Hawaii, offering convenient year-round Saturday departures, you can vacation on your schedule.

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To get around the islands of Hawaii, you can fly by helicopter, travel by ferry or hop on a boat. But while there are options, in most cases, you are probably boarding a flight before saying aloha to your next Hawaiian island destination.

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If you're bringing the whole family, a 5 or 7 day cruise might be the best way to make sure everyone has an awesome getaway. And for those lucky folks with even more time to spare, a cruise of 10 days or more will give you an incredible experience of all the best things a cruise has to offer.

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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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Above: Visitors flock to Hawaii's warm, sunny beaches year round. Although Hawaii's rainy season is November through March, showers can fall anytime, mostly on the windward (northeastern) side of the Islands.

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Generally, the best time to visit Hawaii for the most ideal overall weather, lowest statewide rates, and the fewest visitors on-island is April and May during the spring and September and October during the fall. Some refer to these times as Hawaii's 'off-season period' or 'shoulder months.

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The cheapest way to travel between Hawaiian islands is to fly. You can find inter-island flights for as little as $39 each way, depending on when you want to travel and how far in advance you book.

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