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
108 Days - Full World Voyage - Southampton to Southampton aboard Queen Mary 2
From $17,019.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Mary 2Miami Florida to New York New York on Seven Seas Splendor
From $89,799.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Seven Seas Splendor16 Days - Hawaiian Islands - Los Angeles to Los Angeles aboard Emerald Princess
From $1,569.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Emerald PrincessSS250104022 - Los Angeles, California to Papeete (Tahiti)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver Shadow30 Days - Tahiti, Hawaii & South Pacific Crossing - Sydney to Los Angeles aboard Crown Princess
From $2,499.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Crown PrincessSouth Seas Mosaic - Los Angeles California to Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia
From $4,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Regatta21-Day Circle Hawaii And California Retreat
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Koningsdam16 Days - Hawaiian Islands Holiday - Los Angeles to Los Angeles aboard Emerald Princess
From $1,869.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Emerald Princess13 Days - British Columbia & Hawaii - Honolulu to Vancouver aboard Royal Princess
From $1,259.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Royal Princess35 Days - Tahiti, Hawaii & South Pacific - Auckland to Auckland aboard Crown Princess
From $4,729.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Crown Princess118-Day World Cruise
From $16,956.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: MSC Magnifica16 Days - Hawaiian Islands - San Francisco to San Francisco aboard Ruby Princess
From $1,815.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Ruby Princess17-Day Circle Hawaii Holiday
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Zaandam18 Days - San Francisco To Auckland - San Francisco to Auckland aboard Queen Anne
From $2,559.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen AnnePolynesian Dreams - Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia to Honolulu Oahu
From $4,199.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Regatta110 Days - Full World Voyage - Southampton to Southampton aboard Queen Anne
From $15,089.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen AnneKaleidoscope Of Your World - Miami Florida to New York New York
From $54,899.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Insignia41-Day South Pacific Crossing & New Zealand Collector
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Noordam35-Day Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Koningsdam
Tours
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.