Destination

Hawaii

When to sail, where you leave from, which ships go, and one call to book.

Year-round 5 home ports 0 ships

What to expect

Multiple islands on one trip, with more sea days than a Caribbean cruise. Round-trips from the mainland are long; inter-island sailings pack four islands into a week.

Best time to sail

Year-round.

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Where you sail from

HonoluluHI

Los AngelesCA

San FranciscoCA

San DiegoCA

VancouverBC

These are the US and Canada home ports ships depart from for this region, drive or fly in the day before. Photos are illustrative.

Typical ports of call

Honolulu (Oahu)

Waikiki, Pearl Harbor and Diamond Head.

Kahului (Maui)

The Road to Hana, Haleakalā and Lahaina.

Kona

Big Island coffee, snorkelling and volcano country (a tender port).

Hilo

The lush gateway to Volcanoes National Park and waterfalls.

Nawiliwili (Kauai)

The Garden Isle, the Na Pali coast and canyons.

Ensenada

A required foreign stop in Mexico on round-trip Hawaii sailings.

Exact stops vary by ship and sailing, a specialist matches the itinerary to what you want to see.

Which line fits this trip

🚢

Royal Caribbean

Big-ship resort

Big, activity-packed ships for families and first-timers. Guide →

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Carnival

Fun & value

Casual, fun-first cruising at an approachable pace. Guide →

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Holland America

Classic premium

Classic, destination-focused cruising. Guide →

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Princess

Relaxed premium

Relaxed premium sailing with strong itineraries. Guide →

Documents & practicalities

On most round-trips that start and end at the same US port (closed-loop), US citizens can sail on a birth certificate plus government photo ID, but a passport is strongly recommended and is required for any cruise that starts or ends abroad, and for flying home if you miss the ship. Confirm requirements for your exact itinerary and nationality before you book.

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