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Hawaii

Volcanoes, waterfalls, and island-hopping without leaving U.S. waters.

Overview

Sailing Hawaii

Hawaii is the one place you can island-hop by ship without a passport or an international flight. One ship sails purely between the islands. Every other line runs it as a longer voyage from the West Coast with a few sea days each way.

Best time to sail: Year-round

Hawaii

Where to Sail

The routes within Hawaii

Only one ship can sail purely between the islands. Here’s how that route differs from the rest.

Inter-Island Hawaii

The only ship that can island-hop Hawaii without leaving U.S. waters. 7 nights round-trip from Honolulu, often docking overnight instead of rushing back to sea.

Honolulu, OahuKahului, MauiHilo, Big IslandKona, Big IslandNawiliwili, Kauai

West Coast to Hawaii

A longer voyage from the West Coast with a few sea days each way, usually with a stop in Mexico along the route.

Los Angeles or San Francisco (embark)Honolulu, OahuMauiKauaiEnsenada, Mexico

Highlights

What makes it special

The only cruise that can island-hop Hawaii without leaving U.S. waters
Volcano and rainforest excursions built right into port days
Scenic drives and waterfall hikes on nearly every island
No passport required for U.S. citizens

Good Fit

Who Hawaii is best for

Travelers wanting island-hopping without flying between islandsNo-passport-needed exotic getawaysNature and volcano-focused travelers

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