Luxury Hawaiian Cruises
Small ships, inclusive fares, and Hawaii as one chapter of a longer voyage.
Compare Hawaiian Cruise QuotesLuxury Hawaiian Cruises: Hawaii as a Chapter
Luxury lines rarely sail short Hawaii cruises. Instead, Seabourn, Oceania, Silversea and Viking include the islands on longer voyages: crossings from Vancouver or the West Coast, South Pacific journeys toward Tahiti, and world cruises.
That makes luxury Hawaiian cruises a different proposition. You are buying a long ocean voyage on a small or mid-sized ship, with inclusive fares and a high ratio of crew to guests, and Hawaii is one highlight among several. Recent schedules include Vancouver–Honolulu voyages on Oceania and Silversea, Tahiti–Honolulu sailings, Seabourn world-cruise segments that call at Honolulu and Kona, and Viking world voyages that cross the Pacific by way of Hawaii.
What Luxury Changes
Smaller ships
Fewer guests ashore at once, and quicker tendering at Kona.
Inclusive fares
Drinks, gratuities and sometimes excursions or Wi-Fi are included, depending on the line.
Enrichment
Guest lecturers on Pacific history, astronomy, marine life and Hawaiian culture on sea days.
Longer port days
Some itineraries add overnights or less common calls, depending on the voyage.
Is a Luxury Line Worth It for Hawaii?
If your goal is to see the islands in a week, no: the inter-island cruise does that better. If you want a long, comfortable voyage where Hawaii is the reward after peaceful days at sea, a luxury line is hard to beat. Our sister site Cruising First Class explains how the luxury lines differ, and World Cruise News follows the world voyages, many of which pass through Hawaii. For cabin choices on smaller ships, Cruise Upgrades explains how upgrades really work.
Because these voyages are few and often sell well in advance, start early and be flexible about the start date. Our cruise advisors at Mister Cruise can watch the schedules for you and quote the luxury voyages that call in Hawaii in the season you want.
Typical Shapes of a Luxury Hawaii Voyage
| Voyage type | How Hawaii fits in | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver to Honolulu | Several sea days, then a run of island calls, ending in Honolulu | Travelers who want a short luxury crossing and a hotel stay after |
| Tahiti to Honolulu (or the reverse) | Hawaii at one end of a South Pacific voyage | Island lovers combining Polynesia and Hawaii |
| World cruise segment | Honolulu and Kona as calls on a long Pacific leg | Travelers with weeks to spare, often booking one segment |
World-cruise segments are worth knowing about: many luxury lines sell a long world voyage in shorter pieces, and a segment that includes Hawaii can be a way to experience a grand voyage without committing to months at sea. Our advisors can tell you which segments are available and how they connect to flights.
Find a Luxury Voyage Through Hawaii
Tell us how long you would like to travel and when. Our cruise advisors at Mister Cruise will look for luxury voyages that include Hawaii and send free quotes.
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