
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
16-Day Cruise to Alaska to Hawaii: Juneau, Ketchikan, Kauai & Maui from Vancouver, British Columbia
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian SpiritEpic Tropical Vistas - Auckland New Zealand to New York New York
From $14,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: InsigniaPolynesian Parade - Auckland New Zealand to San Diego California
From $10,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Insignia41-Day Tropical Island Holiday
Destination: Panama Canal
Ship: Seabourn Sojourn15-Day Cruise to Alaska: Dawes Glacier & Skagway from Vancouver, British Columbia
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian SpiritSouth Pacific Sonata - Auckland New Zealand to Los Angeles California
From $21,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Regatta12-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Kauai, Maui & Moorea from Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian SpiritPacific & Caribbean Stars - Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia to New York New York
From $9,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Insignia16-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Fiji, Moorea & Samoa from Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian SpiritIslands Of The Pacific - Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia to San Diego California
From $4,999.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Insignia39-Day World Cruise: Pearls Of The South Pacific
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Seabourn Sojourn89-Day World Cruise: Gems Of The Pacific Rim
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Seabourn SojournGlobal Horizons - Miami Florida to Miami Florida
From $55,399.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: InsigniaSongs Of The Pacific - Sydney Australia to Los Angeles California
From $11,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Regatta12-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Kauai, Maui & Moorea from Honolulu, Oahu
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian Spirit16-Day Cruise to Honolulu to Vancouver: Kauai, Maui, Juneau & Ketchikan from Honolulu, Oahu
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Norwegian SpiritAround The World In 180 Days - Miami Florida to San Diego California
From $49,699.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: InsigniaAsia & Oceania Odyssey - Tokyo Japan to Honolulu Oahu
From $26,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Regatta
Tours
Hawaii Four Island Adventure Moderate
From $5,050.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: V1 USA Canada and Central America 2024Let the spirit of aloha follow you from waves of Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park.
Hawaiian Explorer First Class
From $3,704.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2023Waikiki and Maui, Pearl Harbor, and the volcanic energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are yours to discover on this Hawaii tour.
Hawaii Four Island Adventure Premium
From $5,880.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2023Let the spirit of aloha follow you from waves of Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park.
Hawaiian Discovery Moderate
From $4,495.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: V1 USA Canada and Central America 2024Get on island time as you discover Hawaii's authentic tropical paradise, including Kilauea Volcano and Kuai's magical Tunnel of Trees and Waimea Canyon State Park.
Best of Hawaii Moderate
From $3,969.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2023Experience the best of Hawaii: learn from naturalists at the Hawaiian Ocean Science Park visit Pearl Harbor.
GLOBUS 2023: Grand Hawaii Vacation (EK)
From $4,799.00 (USD)
Every day is Hawaiian shirt day on this ultimate vacation to Hawaii and its lush, tropical islands. How else would you dress for palm-lined beaches, breezy scenic cruises, and traditional luaus with haupia and hula?
GLOBUS 2024: Grand Hawaii Vacation (EK)
From $4,989.00 (USD)
Every day is Hawaiian shirt day on this ultimate vacation to Hawaii and its lush, tropical islands. How else would you dress for palm-lined beaches, breezy scenic cruises, and traditional luaus with haupia and hula?
Hawaiian Discovery Premium
From $5,232.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2023Get on island time as you discover Hawaii's authentic tropical paradise, including Kilauea Volcano and Kuai's magical Tunnel of Trees and Waimea Canyon State Park.
Hawaii Four Island Adventure First Class
From $5,502.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2023Let the spirit of aloha follow you from waves of Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park.
Hawaiian Adventure
From $3,999.00 (USD)
Embrace the spirit of "Aloha" on a leisurely 3-island tour of Hawaii featuring 3-night stays each in O'ahu, Big Island (Kona) and Maui. Remember Pearl Harbor and visit the USS Arizona Memorial.
Hawaiian Discovery Moderate
From $4,584.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2023Get on island time as you discover Hawaii's authentic tropical paradise, including Kilauea Volcano and Kuai's magical Tunnel of Trees and Waimea Canyon State Park.
Hawaiian Discovery Premium
From $5,150.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: V1 USA Canada and Central America 2024Get on island time as you discover Hawaii's authentic tropical paradise, including Kilauea Volcano and Kuai's magical Tunnel of Trees and Waimea Canyon State Park.