2025 Hawaii Cruises: Explore the Hawaiian Islands & More
Taking a cruise to Hawaii lets you experience a superbly relaxing vacation filled with exotic sights, fragrant scents, and clear, warm water. When you book a Hawaiian cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line, you'll enjoy the luxuries and upscale amenities found aboard Norwegian Pride of America.
Imagine savoring a tropical drink while lounging by the pool, being mesmerized by hula dancers at a luau, or taking a guided shore excursion to historic or scenic destinations. You'll experience all this and more when you take a Norwegian cruise to the Hawaiian Islands.
Are you ready to visit the beautiful islands of Hawaii? Check out these cruises to Hawaii in 2025 on Norwegian for an exotic and relaxing vacation.
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Feel the Warmth of the Hawaii Sunshine.
Norwegian's Year-Round Hawaiian Islands Cruise
The 7-Day Norwegian Pride of America Hawaiian Islands, Hawaii Inter-Island cruise is a year-round cruise vacation that starts in the bustling city of Honolulu on the island of Oahu. You'll have seven days with five ports of call to see the highlights of the Hawaiian islands.
Itinerary and Key Attractions
Arrive in Honolulu a day or two earlier than your departure day to explore Hawaii's largest city and its surroundings. You'll have sweeping views of the city and the shimmering blue water of the Pacific when you arrive at Diamond Head, one of Honolulu's prominent landmarks. Step back in history by taking a tour of Pearl Harbor and the National Cemetery of the Pacific. If you have time, take a trip to the North Shore of Oahu to watch surfers take on the big waves at Pipeline or Sunset Beach.
When you're finished exploring Honolulu, board Norwegian Pride of America, which will depart from Honolulu. You'll spend the night at sea and wake up the next morning in the city and port of Kahului, Maui. While in Maui, book a snorkel tour to see colorful fish off the crescent-shaped volcanic crater Molokini, take the Road to Hana, or relax on one of Hawaii's best beaches at Poipu.
Kualoa Ranch on Oahu Island, Hawaii.
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On day four, you'll leave Kahului and arrive the next morning in Hilo, Hawaii, known as the Big Island. Spend the day strolling through the historic downtown and visiting the East Hawaii Cultural Center, or take a guided Hilo shore excursion to Volcanoes National Park, the secrets of Puna or Hamakua.
Day five finds you in Kona, Hawaii, where you can relax on one of the picturesque beaches, shop for souvenirs, or enjoy a guided Kona shore excursion of Historic Kona or the Gold Coast and Cloud Forest tour. After departing Kona, you'll again spend the night at sea and arrive at Nawiliwili, Kauai, where you'll spend the night on the Garden Island before departing on day seven.
While on this island, take a guided Kauai shore excursion of Waimea Canyon, known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Learn more about the history of Kauai when you visit Kamokila Hawaiian Village, and enjoy wandering through the Kauai Coffee Estate as you learn how coffee is grown, harvested, and roasted.
On your final day, you'll depart Kauai and arrive at the port in Honolulu for an early morning disembarkation.
Catch Breathtaking Sunsets in Hawaii on a Cruise with Norwegian.
11-Day Oahu Explorer Cruisetour
On the 11-Day Oahu Explorer Hyatt Waikiki Standard View Cruisetour, you'll have a seven-day Hawaii cruise with five ports of call and three nights on land at the first-class Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa in Oahu, along with scheduled Norwegian shore excursions. On day one, you'll arrive at this stunning resort, check into your room, relax with a beverage, and enjoy fine dining at the hotel.
Your land adventure begins on day two with a guided tour of the Dole Plantation and Polynesian Cultural Center, where you'll learn about the history of pineapple cultivation on the islands. You'll be mesmerized by the dance, music, and culture of the early Hawaiian settlers from the nations of Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and New Zealand.
Put on your walking shoes for day three's activities, including a trip to Pearl Harbor and a tour of downtown Honolulu, where you can gaze upon the King Kamehameha statue and be in awe of the magnificent Iolani Palace.
See Wildlife in Hawaii such as Green Sea Turtles.
On day four, your tour will take you to South Coast Landscapes and the Kualoa Ranch. You'll visit a working cattle ranch and a 4,000-acre private nature reserve. When you return to Norwegian Pride of America, you'll depart for your next port of call.
Your itinerary is similar to the Norwegian Hawaiian Islands agenda, but you'll spend day five sleeping overnight on the island of Maui, where you can take a shore excursion to Hana. On day nine, you'll spend the night on the island of Kauai, where you can enjoy a traditional luau. On day 10, you'll depart Nawiliwili, Kauai, and have an overnight cruise back to Honolulu for an early morning disembarkation.
Norwegian offers three cruises to the Hawaiian Islands in 2025, including the year-round seven-day Norwegian Pride of America Hawaiian Islands trip. Being on a cruise is a fabulous way to explore the four main Hawaiian islands without having to pack and unpack at each destination. When you're planning your Hawaiian Islands cruise vacation, sign up for emails to get discounts and promotions to help enhance your tropical getaway.