Wondering when to visit Honolulu or Oahu? Find out the best time to cruise to Hawaii to enjoy your dream vacation
High Season
- Advantages of cruising to Hawaii in high season
Cruising to Hawaii during the high seasons offers a number of advantages, including the widest selection of ships. Because so many travelers are cruising to Hawaii during these seasons there is an extensive selection of cruises offering attractive shore excursions and travel options. If you are interested in whale watching, late winter to early spring is the best time of year to view these gentle giants in the waters of the Pacific.
- Disadvantages of Hawaii cruises in high season
Because cruises to Hawaii are so popular during the high season, the island ports can get a bit crowded, especially during the Christmas holiday season in late December and early January. Prices may be considerably higher and you may have some difficulty booking airfare or a hotel if you want to extend your trip. The weather in Hawaii is pleasantly warm all year, but Hawaii’s rainy season takes place during the winter months. If you cruise to Hawaii during this time, plan to enjoy activities below decks rather than engaging in the standard cruise activities during your vacation. Summer cruisers should note that August seas are sometimes a bit rough.
Low or Shoulder Season
Shoulder season or off-season for Hawaii cruises takes place between May and June, and again in September through mid-December.
- Advantages of cruising to Hawaii in shoulder season
If you want to enjoy an affordable Hawaiian vacation with glorious weather, the shoulder season is the best time of year to sail to Hawaii. Prices on airfare, cruises, and hotel accommodations are less expensive, particularly between Thanksgiving and Christmas vacations. Kids are back in school and the crowds thin out, allowing you to enjoy the pristine beauty of the Pacific islands in peace. The weather in Hawaii is predictably warm and sunny in late spring, providing you with practically perfect conditions to explore the Pacific island paradise.
- Disadvantages of Hawaii cruises in shoulder season
Because there are fewer cruises to Hawaii during the shoulder season, you will have a smaller selection of sailing dates from which to choose. Cruises tend to offer fewer shore excursions and sailing perks during the off-season. Hurricanes rarely affect Hawaii, but the Hurricane season does bring hotter, more humid weather to the islands in late August and September.
One of the best tips on sailing to Hawaii is to carefully consider what type of Hawaiian cruise vacation you want to enjoy before deciding when you will sail. CruiseExperts.com can help you find the Hawaiian cruise of your dreams.
Great shoulder season Hawaii cruises are available, including Carnival Cruise Line’s 10 Days Hawaii cruise aboard Carnival Legend that sails from Vancouver to Honolulu on September 12, 2017. Terrific promotions including special residents’ rates and an up to 3-category upgrade are available on select sailings. Fares start at just $999 for inside cabins – that’s just $100 a day to enjoy a Heavenly Hawaiian cruise vacation!
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