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Ki'i in Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, Big Island, Hawaii (Photo: Fominayaphoto/Shutterstock)

Ki'i in Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, Big Island, Hawaii (Photo: Fominayaphoto/Shutterstock)

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Aloha! Island hop your way through Hawaii on a cruise. On Oahu, visit Honolulu's Waikiki Beach and pay your respects at Pearl Harbor. View active volcanos on Hawaii, the Big Island, seek out water sports in laidback Maui and escape from it all in Kauai.

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Ruby Princess

15 Night Hawaii Cruise

Los Angeles, Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai, Maui, Ensenada, Los Angeles

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Grand Princess

15 Night Hawaii Cruise

San Francisco, Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai, Maui, Ensenada, San Francisco

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Grand Princess

15 Night Hawaii Cruise

San Francisco, Hilo, Honolulu, Maui, Kauai, Ensenada, San Francisco

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Star Princess

15 Night Hawaii Cruise

Vancouver, Honolulu, Kauai, Maui, Hilo, Vancouver

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Star Princess

15 Night Hawaii Cruise

Los Angeles, Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai, Maui, Ensenada, Los Angeles

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Best Time to Cruise

It's one of the most common cruising questions: When is the best time to cruise Alaska, Australia, the Caribbean, Canada/New England, Hawaii, Europe or the South Pacific? The answer depends on many variables. Fall foliage enthusiasts, for instance, will find September and October the best time to take that Canada/New England cruise, whereas water sports-lovers (and families) much prefer to sail the region in the summer when school is out and temperatures are warmer for swimming. The best time to cruise to Alaska will vary depending on your preferences for viewing wildlife, fishing, bargain-shopping, sunshine, warm weather and catching the northern lights. For most cruise regions, there are periods of peak demand (high season), moderate demand (shoulder season) and low demand (low season), which is usually the cheapest time to cruise. High season is typically a mix of when the weather is best and popular travel periods (such as summer and school holidays). However, the best time to cruise weather-wise is usually not the cheapest time to cruise. The cheapest time to cruise is when most travelers don't want to go because of chillier temperatures or inopportune timing (too close to holidays, the start of school, etc.). But the lure of cheap fares and uncrowded ports might make you change your mind about what you consider the best time to cruise. As you plan your next cruise, you'll want to take into consideration the best and cheapest times to cruise and see what jibes with your vacation schedule. Here's a when-to-cruise guide for popular destinations.

8 Reasons Why Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America Does Hawaii Best

Mention a Hawaii cruise to anyone in the know, and the conversation is likely to turn to Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America -- for good reason. Overall, Pride of America is a great ship for Hawaii; below, we'll tell you more about why.

Hawaii Cruise Tips

Searching for Hawaii cruise tips? Maybe you've heard the ships sailing here are beautiful -- but they're no competition to the destination itself. Get all you need for Hawaii planning here. You can ensure your visit is extra-perfect by discovering the best time to visit Hawaii too.

Best Hawaii Beaches

With hundreds of beaches, all of which are public, it's no surprise that Hawaii is a paradise for lovers of sun and sand. Much like the rainbows seen throughout Hawaii -- including on car license plates -- the Aloha State's beaches offer myriad colors, featuring white, black, red, pink and even green sand. There are famous beaches that cater to lots of people every day and other beaches where you might find yourself the only person for miles. But, which one is the best when you're visiting on a cruise? Here are our picks for some of the top beaches for cruise visitors.

Hawaii's Best Shore Excursions

See Hawaii's best shore excursions, as chosen by Cruise Critic's team of expert editors.

7 Places to Cruise Without a Passport

You've decided you want a vacation, but there's a problem -- you don't have a passport. Maybe you've never had the time, money or desire to travel abroad previously, or perhaps your old passport has expired. Whatever the reason, you still have choices. One option is to take a closed-loop cruise -- a round-trip sailing that leaves from and returns to the same U.S. port. For that, you need only a birth certificate and a driver's license (or other acceptable, government-issued photo ID). You can't cruise just anywhere on a closed-loop sailing, but the choices are more interesting than you might expect. Below, we've compiled a list of seven places to visit without a passport, from scenic Alaska to the beachy Caribbean.

Cruise Pricing by Destination

You've decided it's time to take that cruise to Alaska (or the Caribbean or the Mediterranean) you keep hearing about. But you're not sure how much it's going to cost you. The Mediterranean sounds awfully expensive, but what about Alaska? Perhaps a New England and Canada cruise would be more affordable? Cruise pricing is never static; no matter which region you choose to sail, prices ebb and flow. Cruise line (and even the specific ship within the line, since newer vessels tend to command more), time of year, length of trip and, of course, cabin type are all factors that affect the price of a cruise. Plus, what's included -- or not included -- determines the overall affordability of any given sailing. But some destinations are generally more affordable than others.

Top Ways to Save Money on a Hawaii Cruise

Who says a cruise to Hawaii has to break the bank? We've got some great suggestions for activities in port that are free, discounted or very affordable, so that you can say sayonara to expensive shore excursions. With these tips, you can do it yourself and experience Hawaii on a budget that

My First Cruise To ... Hawaii

Our Hawaiian neophyte discovers that while the geography of the islands may be exotic, the rest of Hawaii is resolutely American. Here's her take.

By: Carolyn Spencer Brown, Editor in Chief

Top 10 Hawaii Water Activities

No visit to the Hawaiian Islands would be complete without getting on, into or at least near the water. So whether you like to get up-close-and-personal with marine life, hang ten in your chic surfer gear, or view the world from a friendly distance behind glass, there are oceans of options

By: Debbi and William Kickham, Cruise Critic Contributors

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