Hawaii is a volcanic island chain in the Pacific Ocean. While there are other smaller islands, there are 4 main inhabited islands that are the most visited: Oahu, Maui, Hawaii (“The Big Island”), and Kauai. The Hawaiian islands are relatively close together and lend themselves well to a cruise vacation.
Getting between the islands
Most cruises depart from the west coast of the USA mainland and include a stop in Mexico. Cruises from the mainland result in many days at sea to complete a round-trip voyage. However, Norwegian Cruise Line exclusively offers a unique itinerary that is round-trip from Honolulu on Oahu. The Norwegian itinerary results in a very efficient way to visit all 4 of the main islands of Hawaii in just 7 days. The trip even includes two overnight visits at Maui and Kauai respectively. If you have cruised before, you may notice a significant difference with Norwegian’s Hawaii-only cruise: it features an all-American crew.
Frequent inter-island flights are available if you desire a land-based itinerary and still want to explore more than one island. Maui, the Big Island, and Kauai also have nonstop flights from the west coast of the mainland. The downside to a land-based itinerary is that it is less efficient and you will spend a day travelling between two islands rather than sightseeing. With a cruise, your ship will conveniently sail to the next port while you sleep and you only have to unpack once! A cruise also offers an all-inclusive option that provides convenience that many people enjoy.
Another bonus of the Norwegian cruise itinerary is that it includes daytime cruising past the scenic Na Pali Coast on the north side of Kauai so you don’t have to take a separate excursion to see this amazing landscape.
Getting there
If you’re sailing from Honolulu, you can fly nonstop to Honolulu from many cities in the western USA mainland or even from larger cities in the central and eastern USA. For example, daily nonstop service to Honolulu is available from Houston, Texas. With so many flights available, visiting Hawaii is easier than ever.
Are you excited about crossing Hawaii off your bucket list? Contact us today to start planning your visit to the 50th state! Remember, no passport is required to visit this tropical oasis within the USA!