Hawaiian Island Cruises

Introduction

A Hawaiian cruise excursion is a fabulous and affordable way to ‘island hop’ between one tropical island to another. Almost 2000 miles away from the closest large land mass, the Hawaiian islands offer crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, fascinating volcanoes, oh and then there’s the all famous luau. Hawaiian cruise prices vary company to company depending on the departure point, the length of vacation and which islands are visited. Every year trips to the Hawaiian islands are increasing in popularity and it is without doubt that a Hawaiian cruise is one of the most spectacular in the world.

Hawaii Cruises

‘Hawaii Cruises’ is an online American based company who’s cruises are all based around Hawaii. All of the meals are included in the price on their four star ships. ‘Hawaii Cruises’ also offer numerous excursions whilst on shore for many different types of traveller. They even offer a helicopter ride for passengers on their honeymoon. Cruise lengths vary from seven day vacations to 21 day vacations. For a seven day excursion, the ship departs from Honolulu and visits Nawiliwili, Hilo, Kona and Kahului before returning to Honolulu on the seventh day. Prices start at $699.

Princess Cruises

‘Princess Cruises’ offer various vacations to the Hawaiian islands all leaving from Los Angeles, California. They offer cruises for every type of passenger, as every island has its own unique personality. Their most popular cruise is a fourteen day round-trip aboard the Golden Princess. From departure at Los Angeles stops include Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai (Nawiliwili), Maui (Lahaina) and Ensenada, Mexico before returning to Los Angeles on the fourteenth day. Prices start at $1595 for an interior room and rise to $2845 for a suite. The Golden Princess is a beautiful boat with a wide array of entertainment and dining choices. The company also offer numerous shore excursions (at an extra cost), including a trip to the volcano on Maui and an underwater submarine adventure; to ensure the passenger makes the most of their time in the Hawaiian islands.

Norwegian Cruises

‘Norwegian Cruises’ have been taking passengers to Hawaii for many years. With the islands increasing in popularity they launched a second cruise ship in 2005 to offer passengers a choice of Hawaiian vacation. All itineraries to the Hawaiian islands have been designed to spend less time at sea and more time exploring the beautiful islands. Ships usually depart from Honolulu and visit Nawiliwili, Kahului, Kona and Hilo before returning to Honolulu. There is also an option to visit the Fanning islands on a ten day cruise. For a seven day trip prices vary from $999 for an inside room to $2599 for a suite. Passengers travelling to the Hawaiian islands with ‘Norwegian Cruises’ will do so either aboard the ‘Pride of Aloha’ or the ‘Pride of America’. Both ships offer resort style accommodation, with a vast selection of entertainment and dining options onboard.

Conclusion

There are numerous travel companies and cruise ships who travel to the Hawaiian islands. As the islands increase in popularity, the number of cruises and the onshore attractions also increase. There are cruises available for everyone and every budget.