
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
13-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Bora Bora, Kauai, Kona, & Maui from Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynes
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Norwegian Sun13-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Fiji & Samoa from Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian SpiritGlobal Wanderlust - San Diego California to Miami Florida
From $42,199.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Vista79 Days - Circle Pacific (Roundtrip Sydney) - Sydney to Sydney aboard Grand Princess
From $11,099.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Grand Princess14-Day Hawaii from Los Angeles, CA
From $2,129.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival RadianceMiami Florida to New York New York on Seven Seas Splendor
From $89,799.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Seven Seas Splendor35 Days - Tahiti, Hawaii & South Pacific - Auckland to Auckland aboard Crown Princess
From $4,729.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Crown Princess35-Day Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Koningsdam16 Days - Hawaiian Islands - Los Angeles to Los Angeles aboard Emerald Princess
From $1,569.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Emerald PrincessPacific Lagoons & Retreats - San Diego California to Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia
From $4,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Vista18 Night Transpacific Cruise
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Anthem of the SeasSouth Seas Mosaic - Los Angeles California to Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia
From $3,280.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Regatta21-Day Circle Hawaii And California Retreat
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Koningsdam15-Day Hawaii from Seattle, WA
From $2,789.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival Spirit7-Day Cruise to Hawaii: Inter-island from Honolulu, Oahu
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Pride of America24-Day Wine Country, Pacific Northwest & Circle Hawaii
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Koningsdam20 Days - Tahiti, Hawaii & South Pacific Crossing - Sydney to Honolulu aboard Royal Princess
From $1,899.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Royal Princess
Tours
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...
GLOBUS 2026: Best of the Hawaiian Islands with Upgraded Room Categories (EWO)
From $5,639.00 (USD)
Hear that? It's an ocean breeze over lapping waves on the shores of paradise, reminding you to trade typical for tradewinds; timepieces for island time; and the rat race for relaxation. But don't think this Hawaiian vacation is just about reclining!
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 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.
GLOBUS 2025: Best of the Hawaiian Islands with Upgraded Room Categories (EWO)
From $5,169.00 (USD)
Hear that? It's an ocean breeze over lapping waves on the shores of paradise, reminding you to trade typical for tradewinds; timepieces for island time; and the rat race for relaxation. But don't think this Hawaiian vacation is just about reclining!
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.