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
South Seas Mosaic - Los Angeles California to Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia
From $6,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: RegattaTahitian & Hawaiian Hues - Los Angeles California to Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia
From $3,999.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Nautica19-Day Cruise to Alaska & Hawaii: Hubbard Glacier & Kauai from Vancouver, British Columbia
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian Sun14-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Bora Bora, Kauai & Maui to Honolulu from Papeete (Tahiti), French Po
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Norwegian Sun7-Day Cruise to Hawaii: Inter-island from Honolulu, Oahu
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Pride of AmericaPolynesian Parade - Auckland New Zealand to San Diego California
From $10,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Insignia13-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Kauai, Maui & Moorea from Honolulu, Oahu
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Norwegian SunKaleidoscope Of Your World - Miami Florida to New York New York
From $55,999.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Insignia16-Day Cruise to Alaska & Hawaii: Kauai, Kona & Ketchikan from Honolulu, Oahu
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Norwegian Sun129-Day Ring Of Fire: Hidden Gems
Destination: World
Ship: Seabourn Sojourn14-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Bora Bora, Kauai, Kona, & Maui from Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynes
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Norwegian SunGlobal Horizons - Miami Florida to Miami Florida
From $55,999.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Insignia118-Day World Cruise
From $16,956.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: MSC Magnifica14-Day Hawaii from Los Angeles, CA
From $2,079.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival Radiance22-Day Transpacific from Seattle, WA
From $1,549.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Carnival Luminosa14-Day Hawaii from Los Angeles, CA
From $2,109.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival Radiance17 Nights Tahitian Treasures From Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii - Onboard Celebrity Solstice
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Celebrity Solstice
Tours
Hawaii Four Island Adventure First Class
From $6,169.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2024 v2Let the spirit of aloha follow you from waves of Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park.
Hawaii Four Island Adventure Moderate
From $6,425.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2026 v1Let the spirit of aloha follow you from waves of Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park.
Grand Hawaiian Adventure
From $6,199.00 (USD)
Embrace the spirit of "Aloha" on a leisurely 4-island tour of Hawaii featuring 3-night stays each in Oahu, Big Island (Kona), Maui and Kauai. Remember Pearl Harbor and visit the USS Arizona Memorial.
Hawaiian Adventure
From $4,299.00 (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.
GLOBUS 2025: Grand Hawaii Vacation (EK)
From $5,679.00 (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 $6,295.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2026 v1Get on island time as you discover Hawaii's authentic tropical paradise, including Kilauea Volcano and Kauai's magical Tunnel of Trees and Waimea Canyon State Park.
Hawaiian Discovery First Class
From $5,329.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Get on island time as you discover Hawaii's authentic tropical paradise, including Kilauea Volcano and Kauai's magical Tunnel of Trees and Waimea Canyon State Park.
Hawaiian Explorer Premium
From $4,060.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Waikiki 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 $6,595.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Let the spirit of aloha follow you from waves of Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park.
Best of Hawaii Moderate
From $4,575.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2026 v1Experience the best of Hawaii: the powerful waves of Oahu's North Shore, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona.
Best of Hawaii Premium
From $4,740.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Experience the best of Hawaii: the powerful waves of Oahu's North Shore, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona.
GLOBUS 2025: Best of the Hawaiian Islands with Upgraded Room Categories (EWO)
From $5,169.00 (USD)
Hear that? It's an ocean breeze over lapping waves on the shores of paradise, reminding you to trade typical for tradewinds; timepieces for island time; and the rat race for relaxation. But don't think this Hawaiian vacation is just about reclining!
GLOBUS 2025: Grand Hawaii Vacation with Upgraded Room Categories (EKO)
From $6,399.00 (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?