Hawaii cruises are a unique experience — rather than flying between islands, you unpack once and wake up to a new island each morning. Norwegian Cruise Line is the only major cruise line permitted to sail inter-island Hawaii itineraries year-round, though other lines include Hawaii on longer transpacific repositioning voyages.
A typical Hawaii cruise visits four of the six main islands: Oahu (Honolulu), Maui (Kahului), the Big Island (Hilo and Kona), and Kauai (Nawiliwili). Each island has a completely different personality — from Oahu's urban energy to Kauai's untouched Na Pali Coast.
Hawaii cruises tend to be longer and more expensive than Caribbean sailings, but the value is exceptional when you consider the cost of inter-island flights and multiple hotel stays.
Why Cruise Here?
Insider Tips
- →Norwegian's Pride of America is the only ship that does round-trip Hawaii itineraries from Honolulu year-round.
- →Book the helicopter tour over the Na Pali Coast in Kauai — it's expensive but widely considered the best excursion in Hawaii.
- →Hilo on the Big Island is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park — don't skip it.
- →The Road to Hana in Maui is a stunning self-drive excursion — rent a car for the day.