Hawaiian Island Cruises - The Best Way to See The Islands

Hawaiian Island cruises are a fantastic way to get away and force yourself to relax. Not only are
you aboard a ship where everything is taken care of, but you're on "island time" as well. No
worries!

Those are two of the main attractions to cruising Hawaii—besides the fabulous weather and
scenery, of course. There are so many cruise options to and within the Hawaiian Islands, though, it
can be a dizzying prospect to decide which one you want.

Time is perhaps your first consideration. The Hawaiian Islands themselves are big, and they are in
the middle of an even bigger ocean. They are the most isolated land mass in the world, which
means your first decision is going to be: fly there, or cruise there?

A cruise to Hawaii departing from Los Angeles, San Diego, or even Mexico will run between 10 to 14
days, with stops on at least two islands, usually more. You will have several days at sea sailing to
and fro, so check out the amenities on your ship before you go and decide how you want to spend
your time.

As with most cruise ships, you can elect to lie out on deck all day reading the final Harry Potter
installment, or be as active as you like. Most cruise ships have workout rooms or even full fitness
centers. Some also have rock climbing walls, and one even has an ice skating rink!

Once in Hawaii, shore excursions will take you to the island. You can pre-arrange a shore activity,
such as a luau, a round of golf, horseback riding, snorkeling, or more. You might visit the Polynesian
Cultural Center on Oahu, or view the fabulous Kilauea volcano as it continues its eruption on the Big
Island.

Another option is to fly to Hawaii, board your ship, and spend your time cruising between the
islands. The waters are generally calmer than they are out on the Pacific, so if seasickness has ever
bothered you, this might be the way to go. The cruise ships are large enough that few people are
bothered by the waves out on the ocean, but a few are.

After arriving in Hawaii (usually Honolulu) you'll board your ship and begin your cruise. With less
time spent getting to Hawaii, you can spend more time enjoying the islands. Norwegian Cruise Lines
(NCL) is currently the only large-ship operator to cruise inter-island. They sail two ships on the
inter-island route, the Pride of Aloha and the Pride of America. These are 7-day excursions,
departing from and arriving back in Honolulu.

Consider the season you want to cruise, as well. Christmas and the summer holiday season are in
highest demand, with few discounts available. Also, your ship is likely to be booked to capacity.
Between Thanksgiving and mid-December is the best time to find bargains, and shoulder season is
typically September and October.

No matter when you go you'll find a cruise to Hawaii a very relaxing experience. You only have to
pack once, but can visit a whole array of destinations. You'll get the same bed every night, faultless
service and outstanding food. A Hawaiian island cruise will let you pack the sandals but leave your
worries at home.

There's no better way to see the islands than on spectacular ,<a
href="cheaphawaiicruises.com">Hawaiian cruises</a>. Visit Cruise Trip Info to find great
deals on Hawaiian island cruises that you'll never forget.


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"nick" wrote in message
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Hawaiian Island cruises are a fantastic way to get away and force yourself
to relax. Not only are
you aboard a ship where everything is taken care of, but you're on "island
time" as well. No
worries!

Those are two of the main attractions to cruising Hawaii-besides the
fabulous weather and
scenery, of course. There are so many cruise options to and within the
Hawaiian Islands, though, it
can be a dizzying prospect to decide which one you want.

Time is perhaps your first consideration. The Hawaiian Islands themselves
are big, and they are in
the middle of an even bigger ocean. They are the most isolated land mass
in the world, which
means your first decision is going to be: fly there, or cruise there?

A cruise to Hawaii departing from Los Angeles, San Diego, or even Mexico
will run between 10 to 14
days, with stops on at least two islands, usually more. You will have
several days at sea sailing to
and fro, so check out the amenities on your ship before you go and decide
how you want to spend
your time.

As with most cruise ships, you can elect to lie out on deck all day
reading the final Harry Potter
installment, or be as active as you like. Most cruise ships have workout
rooms or even full fitness
centers. Some also have rock climbing walls, and one even has an ice
skating rink!

Once in Hawaii, shore excursions will take you to the island. You can
pre-arrange a shore activity,
such as a luau, a round of golf, horseback riding, snorkeling, or more.
You might visit the Polynesian
Cultural Center on Oahu, or view the fabulous Kilauea volcano as it
continues its eruption on the Big
Island.

Another option is to fly to Hawaii, board your ship, and spend your time
cruising between the
islands. The waters are generally calmer than they are out on the Pacific,
so if seasickness has ever
bothered you, this might be the way to go. The cruise ships are large
enough that few people are
bothered by the waves out on the ocean, but a few are.

After arriving in Hawaii (usually Honolulu) you'll board your ship and
begin your cruise. With less
time spent getting to Hawaii, you can spend more time enjoying the
islands. Norwegian Cruise Lines
(NCL) is currently the only large-ship operator to cruise inter-island.
They sail two ships on the
inter-island route, the Pride of Aloha and the Pride of America. These are
7-day excursions,
departing from and arriving back in Honolulu.

Consider the season you want to cruise, as well. Christmas and the summer
holiday season are in
highest demand, with few discounts available. Also, your ship is likely to
be booked to capacity.
Between Thanksgiving and mid-December is the best time to find bargains,
and shoulder season is
typically September and October.

No matter when you go you'll find a cruise to Hawaii a very relaxing
experience. You only have to
pack once, but can visit a whole array of destinations. You'll get the
same bed every night, faultless
service and outstanding food. A Hawaiian island cruise will let you pack
the sandals but leave your
worries at home.

There's no better way to see the islands than on spectacular ,<a
href="cheaphawaiicruises.com">Hawaiian cruises</a>. Visit Cruise
Trip Info to find great
deals on Hawaiian island cruises that you'll never forget.


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While providing some good general information about cruising Hawaii, it is a
bit outdated. For example, the Pride of Aloha has been moved from the Hawaii
itinerary long ago, with just the Price of American left.

But back when the Pride of Aloha was in the Hawaii market, we (Deborah and
I) took her for a 7-day Hawaii cruise. Since a picture is worth a thousand
words, for those interested, see the detailed online photo albums of our
vacation. Even though pictures of the Pride of Aloha should now be
considered historic, everything else should be the same. Same islands, just
a different ship. And I might add, newer and bigger.

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Happy sailing...
John Sisker - SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY®
(714) 536-3850 or toll-free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency ID: 714.536.3850)
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