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Cruises to Hawaii

Hawaii cruises mean long Pacific crossings between islands, so a good ship earns its keep on the sea days. Here are the ships sailing Hawaii, ranked by our Vessel Class grade.

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◆Which ship is right for you◆

Top of the class

This Large resort ship from Cunard Line leads every Hawaii vessel on our grade.

Travelers' favorite

Highest review score in the region: 4.6/5 across 685 published reviews.

Best for families

The top-graded Hawaii ship that earns our family tag on its own data.

Small-ship pick

The best-graded ship under 750 guests sailing Hawaii.

◆Best ships sailing Hawaii◆

Cunard Line · Luxury

Large resort ship (2,081 guests) · refit 2017 · Great food · Great service

Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury

Mid-size ship (930 guests) · Great food · Great service · Adults-only

Silversea Cruises · Ultra-luxury

Small ship (392 guests) · Great food · Great service · Spacious

TUI Cruises (Mein Schiff) · Premium

Large resort ship (2,500 guests) · Loved by travelers

Seven Seas Voyager

Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Ultra-luxury

Small ship (698 guests) · Great service · Spacious · Ultra-luxury

Seabourn Ovation

Seabourn Cruise Line · Ultra-luxury

Small ship (604 guests) · Great food · Great service · Spacious

Celebrity Cruises · Premium

Large resort ship (2,910 guests) · Lots to do · New ship

MSC Cruises · Contemporary

Large resort ship (6,327 guests) · new in 2023 · New ship

TUI Cruises (Mein Schiff) · Premium

Large resort ship (2,534 guests) · Loved by travelers

MSC Cruises · Contemporary

Large resort ship (4,842 guests) · New ship

MSC Cruises · Contemporary

Large resort ship (4,540 guests) · new in 2022 · New ship

Star of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International · Contemporary

Large resort ship (5,610 guests) · new in 2025 · Lots to do · New ship

MSC Cruises · Contemporary

Large resort ship (3,959 guests) · refit 2021 · Just refreshed

Princess Cruises · Premium

Large resort ship (3,600 guests) · refit 2018

P&O Cruises · Premium

Large resort ship (6,685 guests) · refit 2025 · New ship

◆Ports you’ll visit◆

Kailua-Kona

Kona coffee farms, Kealakekua snorkeling, historic Kailua village.

Heads up: Tender port — small boats to the pier; the village is a short walk from there.

Hilo

Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls, lush botanical gardens.

Nawiliwili

Kauai's Nā Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and the Wailua River.

Honolulu

Waikīkī sands, Pearl Harbor, and the Diamond Head crater hike.

Heads up: Waikīkī Beach is a ~20-min drive from the downtown pier.

Kahului

Maui's gateway: the Road to Hāna, Haleakalā summit, Iao Valley.

◆When to go◆

Hawaii sails year-round. It's driest and sunniest April to October; December to April is wetter but brings humpback whales to the islands. Fares dip in the fall shoulder between summer and the winter holidays.

Aug 20263 sailingsSep 20269 sailingsOct 20269 sailingsNov 202611 sailingsDec 20267 sailingsJan 20274 sailings

◆Common questions◆

When is the best time to cruise Hawaii?

Hawaii sails year-round. It's driest and sunniest April to October; December to April is wetter but brings humpback whales to the islands. Fares dip in the fall shoulder between summer and the winter holidays.

How long are Hawaii cruises?

The Hawaii sailings CruiseIndex tracks run 5 to 12 nights.

Which ports do Hawaii cruises visit?

Tracked Hawaii itineraries call at Kailua-Kona, Hilo, Nawiliwili, Honolulu and Kahului.

What is the best cruise ship in Hawaii?

Queen Victoria (Cunard Line) currently holds the region's top Vessel Class grade, #13 in our fleet-wide ranking.

Vessel Class and Review Score scores are live and real. Fares shown on sailing pages are preview samples until the live fare feed arrives.