Honolulu, Hawaii, is a popular embarkation port for cruises of the Hawaiian Islands.
Consisting of eight islands, Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe and the Island of Hawaii, Hawaii is the most isolated population on earth, with a distance of 2,390 miles from California and 4,900 miles from China. Three cruise lines offer affordable, competitive fares to the Hawaiian Islands, out of Honolulu in Hawaii, Ensenada in Mexico, Vancouver in British Columbia and Sydney, Australia. Whether on a round-trip or a one-way journey, cruises to the Hawaiian Islands provide inexpensive itineraries aboard three- and four-out of-five-star cruise ships.
Carnival Cruise Lines' Carnival Spirit
Carnival Spirit, which departs out of Honolulu and Mexico's port of Ensenada in 12- and 13-day journeys, sails to the Hawaiian Islands in April and September. Cruises sail yearly with affordable pricing and options, and port stops include Hawaii's Kauai, Kailua, Hilo and Kahului. The cruise is a one-way journey; passengers aboard the Carnival Spirit are responsible for return flights.
Awarded four-out-of-five stars in overall consumer satisfaction by the website Cruise Reviews Online, the 2000-launched Carnival Spirit is a large-sized ship with a passenger capacity of 2,124 guests on 12 decks. Features include spacious guest rooms, 80 percent of which offer ocean views and 64 percent offering balconies. A two-level promenade and the reservations-only supper club are also offered.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33178
888-227-6482
carnival.com
Norwegian Cruise Lines' Pride of America
An affordable cruise line with year-round departures out of Honolulu, Pride of America sails on seven-day, one-way and round-trip cruises to the Hawaiian islands. Passengers aboard Pride of America visit the Hawaiian cities of Kahului, Hilo, Nawiliwili, Kailua and the Kilauea Volcano.
Launched in 2003, Pride of America is a large-sized ship with a passenger capacity of 2,146 guests. Part of Norwegian Cruise Lines' three-out-of-five-star cruise fleet, the 14-deck Pride of America offers eight restaurants, 10 bars and lounges, and the Santa Fe Fitness Center.
Norwegian Cruise Lines
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, Florida 33126
866-625-1166
ncl.com
Royal Caribbean's' Rhapsody of the Seas
Departing out of Honolulu, Vancouver and Sydney, Rhapsody of the Seas sails in April and September to ports in the Hawaiian Islands. Cruises sail in 10-, 12- and 13-day itineraries and offer affordable, competitive rates. The cruises offer one-way travel; passengers are responsible for return flights. Port stops on the Rhapsody of the Seas include Hawaii's Lahaina, Kailua, Hilo, Kilauea Volcano and Nawiliwili.
Awarded four-out-of-five stars in overall consumer quality by the website Cruise Reviews Online, Rhapsody of the Seas is a large-sized ship with a passenger capacity of 2,435 guests. The 10-deck ship was launched in 1997 and includes two pools, the ShipShape Day Spa, and eight unique lounges.
Royal Caribbean International Cruise Lines
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
866-562-7625
royalcaribbean.com
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