Where do you board a cruise ship to go to Hawaii?

Departure Ports of Cruises to Hawaiian Islands There are 7 departure ports for cruises to Hawaii: Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York, New Zealand, San Diego, San Francisco, Sydney, Tokyo, and Vancouver. Honolulu: Cruises around the Hawaiian islands depart from Honolulu all year round.



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With convenient roundtrip cruise departures from Los Angeles, San Francisco or Vancouver, it's easy to cruise to Hawaii in style and avoid the hassle of a long, boring plane flight to paradise. And if you're on the West Coast, it's even easier to sail — local residents can drive in and sail on the same day!

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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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The weather in Hawaii is generally at its most pleasant in April, May, September and October, but if you prefer it hot and dry, the best time to cruise Hawaii is from June to August. The best times to see whales are the winter months (January through March), but you'll likely experience some rain.

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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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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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Hawaiian Airlines reports that traveling to the state is generally cheapest in the shoulder seasons of late spring and early fall — and they should know, considering they operate both nonstop flights to Hawaii from the United States, Asia, and the South Pacific, as well as inter-island flights that can get you from one ...

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Many cruises begin, stop or end in Hawai?i, but only one encompasses the Hawaiian Islands from start to finish, the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) Pride of America.

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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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Oahu is the most visited of all the Hawaiian islands, at nearly 4.7 million visitors annually. Oahu is primarily defined by the state capital of Honolulu, as well as Pearl Harbor and the famous beach known as Waikiki. These areas attract tourists by the thousands daily.

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The base prices for cruises are typically lower than prices for resorts because the cruise lines expect you to make up the difference in onboard purchases.

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In general, we recommend shopping for domestic flights 21 days to about 4 months out from your travel dates. However, Hawaii's popularity in the summer months (despite being an evergreen destination) coupled with the projected popularity this year makes shopping a little early a pretty solid plan.

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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.

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Low or Shoulder Season 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.

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If all you want to do is go have a family resort vacation (and there's nothing at all wrong with that), the Caribbean might have the edge as a family-friendly destination. If you want to get out there to explore and experience a wide range of natural wonders — Hawaii probably takes the pineapple-flavored cake.

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The wettest months are from November to March, but winter rains do not generally disrupt vacation plans, since the weather is very localized. This means that if it is raining where you are, there is almost always a sunny spot to be found around the coast.

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