
Hawaii's climate is typical for the tropics, although temperatures and humidity tend to be a bit less extreme due to near-constant trade winds from the east. Summer highs are usually in the upper 80s °F, (around 31 °C) during the day and mid 70s, (around 24 °C) at night. Winter day temperatures are usually in the low to mid 80s, (around 28 °C) and (at low elevation) seldom dipping below the mid 60s (18 °C) at night. Snow, not usually associated with the tropics, falls at 4,205 metres (13,796 ft) on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island in some winter months. Snow rarely falls on Haleakala. Mount Wai?ale?ale, on Kaua?i, has the second highest average annual rainfall on Earth, about 460 inches (11,684.0 mm). Most of Hawaii has only two seasons: the dry season from May to October, and the wet season from October to April.
Hawaii is one of four states, besides the original thirteen, that were independent prior to becoming part of the United States
The Kingdom of Hawaii was sovereign from 1810 until 1893 when the monarchy was overthrown by resident American (and some European) businessmen. It was an independent republic from 1894 until 1898, when it was annexed by the United States as a territory, becoming a state in 1959.
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Cruises
14-Day Hawaii from Los Angeles, CA
From $2,129.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival Radiance22-Day Tahiti & Pacific Islands Transpacific from Brisbane, Australia
From $1,806.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Carnival Luminosa14-Day Hawaii from Los Angeles, CA
From $2,389.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival Radiance110 Days - Full World Voyage - Southampton to Southampton aboard Queen Anne
From $15,089.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Anne108 Days - Full World Voyage - Southampton to Southampton aboard Queen Mary 2
From $17,019.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Mary 214-Day Hawaii from Los Angeles, CA
From $2,129.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival Radiance85 Days - Southampton To Los Angeles - Southampton to Los Angeles aboard Queen Anne
From $13,999.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Anne15-Day Hawaii from Seattle, WA
From $2,789.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival SpiritAsia & Oceania Odyssey - Tokyo Japan to Honolulu Oahu
From $20,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Regatta12-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Kauai, Kona & Maui from Honolulu, Oahu
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Norwegian SpiritInspired Exotic Explorer - Los Angeles California to Singapore Singapore
From $14,850.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: RegattaGlobal Wanderlust - San Diego California to Miami Florida
From $42,199.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Vista12-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Kauai, Maui & Moorea from Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian Spirit35-Day Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Koningsdam21-Day Circle Hawaii And California Retreat
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Koningsdam
Tours
Hawaiian Explorer Premium
From $4,325.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2026 v1Waikiki and Maui, Pearl Harbor and the volcanic energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are yours to discover on this Hawaii tour.
2026: Hawaiian Islands with Ocean View Upgrades (8155)
From $3,609.00 (USD)
Discover the beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation and enjoy pure tropical bliss as you island hop from Oahu to Hawaii and Kauai to Maui.
Hawaii with Oahu, Maui & the Big Island - Classic Group
From $6,595.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Local EscapeDiscoveryBrochure Type USA and Canada 2025 v1Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.
Hawaiian Explorer Premium
From $4,060.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Waikiki and Maui, Pearl Harbor and the volcanic energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are yours to discover on this Hawaii tour.
Hawaiian Discovery First Class
From $5,950.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2026 v1Get on island time as you discover Hawaii's authentic tropical paradise, including Kilauea Volcano and Kauai's magical Tunnel of Trees and Waimea Canyon State Park.
Best of Hawaii First Class
From $4,795.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2026 v1Experience the best of Hawaii: the powerful waves of Oahu's North Shore, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona.
Hawaiian Explorer First Class
From $3,715.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Waikiki and Maui, Pearl Harbor and the volcanic energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are yours to discover on this Hawaii tour.
Hawaii with Oahu & Maui - Small Group
From $5,541.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Local EscapeDiscoveryBrochure Type USA and Canada 2025 v1Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.
Best of Hawaii Moderate
From $4,215.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Experience the best of Hawaii: the powerful waves of Oahu's North Shore, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona.
Best of Hawaii Premium
From $5,075.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2026 v1Experience the best of Hawaii: the powerful waves of Oahu's North Shore, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona.
Hawaiian Discovery Moderate
From $5,625.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2026 v1Get on island time as you discover Hawaii's authentic tropical paradise, including Kilauea Volcano and Kauai's magical Tunnel of Trees and Waimea Canyon State Park.
Grand Hawaiian Adventure
From $5,999.00 (USD)
Embrace the spirit of "Aloha" on a leisurely 4-island tour of Hawaii featuring 3-night stays each in Oahu, Big Island (Kona), Maui and Kauai. Enjoy your luxurious beachfront hotel in Waikiki. Remember Pearl Harbor and visit the USS Arizona Memorial.
The Best of Hawaii
From $11,890.00 (USD)
Special tropical Tauck touches await on our classic four-island tour across Hawaii including ocean-view rooms at luxury beachfront resorts for 11 nights, private evening with an after-hours tour, reception and dinner at Queen Emma Summer Palace on th...
10 Day Three Islander 2025
From $5,995.00 (USD)
Our '3 Islander' brings you Oahu, Maui & Kauai - 3 of the most beautiful islands in America, if not the world. Our hotels are not just about slippers, bathrobes and chocolates on your pillow.
13 Day Four Islander 2025
From $8,250.00 (USD)
Hotels are vital to a great travel experience. And we deliver - Oahu's historic Moana Surfrider. And the mecca for seashore lovers is Maui's Deluxe Westin Hotel & Spa on famed Ka'anapali Beach.Then, the Grand Hyatt Kauai is true luxury in paradise!