If you are looking to relax and refresh your soul with a vacation to a tropical island – visit Hawaii and explore this magical chain of
volcanic islands by sea, as its earliest settlers did.

A Hawaiian cruise is a great option for first-time visitors to the 50th state, as sailings generally call in ports at the four main
islands – Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii – providing an opportunity to become acquainted with the distinct personalities of these islands without the need to pack and unpack and wait at airports.

Cruises to Hawaii can be as short as three nights or more than two weeks. Shorter cruises generally sail roundtrip from Honolulu, while longer cruises often depart from mainland ports of San Diego, Los Angeles or Vancouver and stop in Mexico or the South Pacific. If you want to concentrate your vacation time in the islands, look for a cruise that sails from Honolulu..

Princess Cruises
Hawaii & Tahiti
11-Days, September 28, 2009 Departure

Enjoy the intimacy of the 670-passenger Pacific Princess on this 11-day sailing from Honolulu to Papeete. The itinerary includes 4 of the Hawaiian Islands, Christmas Island, Bora Bora, Moorea and Papeete. Along with the myriad activities available on board, guest can choose from a host of shore excursions ranging from a tour of Historic Pearl Harbor to a submarine adventure to a day on the links on one of Hawaii's championship golf courses.

Norwegian Cruise Line
Roundtrip Honolulu
7-Days, September-October 2009 Departures

Norwegian Cruise Line provides one of the most comprehensive traditional Hawaiian Isles cruises. Ports include Hilo on Hawaii (The Big Island); Kahului, Maui; Kona, Hawaii; Kauai and returning to Honolulu. Shore excursions includes 'The Road to Hana' and snorkeling the Molokini Crater on Maui; a helicopter tour of Kilauea Volcano, a guided tour of the Volcanoes National Park and the 'Captain Zodiac Raft, Snorkel & Dolphin Adventure on Hawaii; and finally a traditional luau, 'Journey to Waimea Canyon' and snorkeling below the 4,000-foot-high sea cliffs on Kauai. Aboard the Pride of America guests will enjoy the freedom of Norwegian Cruise Line's "Freestyle Cruise' experience that allows passengers to fully enjoy their vacations without the traditional schedules of other cruise lines.

Royal Caribbean
Vancouver, British Columbia to Honolulu
12-Nights, September 2009 Departure

If you have a little more time, Royal Caribbean offers a leisurely 12-night sailing aboard the luxurious Rhapsody Of The Seas. Departing from Vancouver, passengers with enjoy a full 5-days at sea sailing the majestic Pacific. The Rhapsody Of The Seas provides her guests with myriad of amenities and activities such as: a rock-climbing wall, outdoor swimming pool, six whirlpools, indoor/outdoor pool in a Solarium with a sliding roof, and open atrium full of shops and more, a day spa and fitness center and many themed restaurants and lounges to choose from. Once the ship reaches Hawaii ports will include Honolulu, Lahaina, Hilo, Kauai, and Kona.

Holland America Line
Roundtrip: San Diego
15-Day, October 2009 Departures

Holland America Line's ms Zaandam is a mid-size ship that carries fewer pass angers in order to offer those on board much more space. This intimate ship has a music-themed environment that includes artwork and memorabilia such as Bill Clinton's saxophone, and signed guitars from Queen, Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones and Iggy Pop. Also on board are Microsoft 'techsperts' that will be on hand to help passengers learn how to take better vacation photos, make movies, edit pictures and create scrapbooks. This 15-day voyage starts in San Diego with ports of call which include: Hilo, Lahaina, Kauai, Honolulu, Kona, and Ensenada, Mexico.