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Choose Your Cruise: Hawaii

2011-04-12T09:18:00.000-07:00

By the Avid Cruiser:

Seafarers sailed into Hawaii long before cruise ships began charting courses for the exotic Pacific islands. More than 1,000 years ago, in fact, Polynesian settlers paddled their outrigger canoes to see much of what modern-day visitors see on their arrivals in Hawaii: verdant volcanic peaks forming a backdrop to fertile valleys of sugar cane, thick groves of coconut palms and ocean as blue as Windex.

Today, cruise ships often begin or end their cruises to the Hawaiian islands from Southern California, a sea journey of more than 2,500 miles. Ships also visit Hawaii when repositioning before and after the Alaska cruise season.Certainly, few places on earth are as beautiful as Hawaii. The tropical landscape is lush and at the same time, dramatic, with high craggy peaks, smoldering volcanoes and powdery Pacific beaches. Hawaii, in fact, boasts some of the world’s most active volcanoes.

Eruptions are frequent and gentle for the most part. The natural spectacle is perhaps best viewed from the deck of a cruise ship, and indeed few moments can match watching the rivers of glowing, red lava stream into the Pacific.

On a Hawaii cruise vacation, you will have a chance to experience shore excursions that include nature walks, helicopter flight-seeing, tropical forest tours and snorkeling. Cruises around Hawaii typically include stops in Hilo and Kona on the Big Island plus Kahului on Maui and Nawilliwilli, Kaua’i and its the dramatic Na Pali coastline, the inspired coastline where parts of Jurassic Park were filmed.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Announces End To Fuel Supplement

2008-10-28T06:55:00.000-07:00

Miami - October 24, 2008 - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today announced that the company's fuel supplement will no longer apply to new Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises bookings made on or after November 10, 2008, anywhere in the world, for sailings that depart on or after January 1, 2010.

This decision takes into consideration the recent reductions in global fuel prices. The company has also established specific guidelines that will determine whether fuel supplement refunds will be provided for sailings that begin in 2009 and later, which were booked prior to November 10, 2008, if fuel prices remain below a specific price threshold.

For 2009 sailings and 2010 sailings booked before November 10, 2008, the company will determine on a quarterly basis whether fuel supplements will be refunded. Refunds, in the form of an onboard credit, will be provided if the closing price of West Texas Intermediate fuel is $65 or less, at the closing time of the New York Mercantile Exchange, two weeks prior to the beginning of the upcoming calendar quarter. When those conditions are met, an onboard credit will be provided to all guests on sailings that begin during the upcoming calendar quarter.

The dates on which the price of West Texas Intermediate fuel will be measured, and the quarters during which refunds could apply are:

Fuel Price Determination Dates for Possible Fuel Supplement Refunds

December 18, 2008 .................. First quarter 2009
March 18, 2009 ...................... Second quarter 2009
June 17, 2009 ........................ Third quarter 2009
September 17, 2009 ................. Fourth quarter 2009
December 18, 2009 .................. First quarter 2010
March 18, 2010 ....................... Second quarter 2010
June 17, 2010 ......................... Third quarter 2010
September 17, 2010 ................. Fourth quarter 2010

The company will continue to closely monitor the movement of global fuel prices and recognize that an upturn in those prices could necessitate the reinstatement of a fuel supplement.

!IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! - Costa Cruise : Fuel Supplement Increase Effective June 12, 2008

2008-06-24T05:53:00.000-07:00

Because of the continued rapid escalation of fuel prices, six of Carnival Corporation & plc’s brands, including Costa Cruises, will increase their current fuel supplement from $7 to $9 (USD) per person per day. The fuel supplement on third, fourth and fifth passengers will increase from $2 to $4 (USD) per person per day.

The new fuel supplements will apply to all new bookings effective June 12, 2008.

The fuel supplements will not exceed $126 per person, per voyage for the first and second guests and $56 per person, per voyage for the third, fourth and fifth guests in a stateroom.

For bookings made from April, 21, 2008 to June 11, 2008, the fuel supplement of $7 (USD) per person, per day for the first and second guests and $2 (USD) per person per day for third, fourth, and fifth guests will apply.

We regret having to take this action, but fuel price increases have continued and we now find it necessary to implement a modest increase in the supplement.

Please remember that all of your bookings made on or before June 11, 2008 will not be subject to this supplement increase.

!IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! - Oceania Cruises Announces Fuel Surcharge Update

2008-06-24T05:49:00.000-07:00

Miami, FL, June 6, 2008 — In response to the continually escalating price of fuel, Oceania Cruises is increasing its fuel surcharge* to $15 per guest per day for all new reservations effective June 16, 2008. The surcharge will apply to all currently published sailings.

The fuel surcharge of $15 per guest per day, regardless of voyage length, will be effective for all new reservations as of June 16, 2008. The fuel surcharge applies only to the first two guests in the stateroom or suite and does not apply to third or fourth guests.

!IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! - NCL Makes Adjustment to Fuel Supplement

2008-06-24T05:47:00.000-07:00

Miami - Jun 5, 2008 --- As oil prices have continued to rise since NCL's earlier announcement of a fuel supplement, the company announced today an increase to its current fuel supplement. The new fuel supplement will be $11 per person per day for the first and second guests in a stateroom and $5 per person per day for any additional guests in the same stateroom, based on the guidelines below.

Individual reservations
The increased fuel supplement applies only to new individual reservations made on or after June 20, 2008.

Group reservations
The increased fuel supplement applies to any group reservation booked on or after June 20, 2008. The increased fuel supplement will also apply to group space held prior to June 20, 2008 without specific names and full confirming deposit by June 19, 2008.

!IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! - Princess and Cunard : Fuel Supplement Increase

2008-06-23T11:36:00.000-07:00

Because of the continued rapid escalation of fuel prices, six of Carnival Corporation & plc’s brands, including Princess Cruises and Cunard Line, will increase their current fuel supplement from $7 to $9 (USD) per person per day. The fuel supplement for third and fourth passengers will increase from $2 to $4 (USD) per person per day.

The new fuel supplement will apply to all new bookings effective June 12, 2008. The fuel supplement will not exceed $126 per person per voyage for the first and second passengers, and $56 per person per voyage for the third and fourth passengers in a stateroom.

For bookings made from April 21, 2008 to June 11, 2008, the current fuel supplement of $7 (USD) per person for the first two passengers, and $2 (USD) per person per day for the third and fourth passengers will apply.

We regret having to take this action, but fuel price increases have continued, and we now find it necessary to implement a modest increase in the supplement.

Please remember that all of your bookings made on or before June 11, 2008 will not be subject to the supplement increase. Most importantly, we want to thank you for your business and continuing support.

Sincerely,

Jan Swartz
Senior Vice President, Customer Services and Sales

Sydney, Samoa, Surfing and Scenery: Celebrity Cruises Announces Third Season in Australia/New Zealand, Hawaii and the South Pacific

2008-06-09T04:45:00.000-07:00

Miami - (May 28, 2008 ) - Cruise enthusiasts seeking a vacation experience that pairs the delights of a "downunder" vacation with outstanding onboard service need look no further than Celebrity Cruises' third season of Australia/New Zealand, Hawaii and South Pacific sailings. In the winter of 2009-2010, Celebrity will offer 14 sailings in the region, visiting a total of 33 ports in eight countries. Guests wishing to extend their vacation also may take advantage of a five-night pre- or post-voyage cruisetour in Australia. Celebrity's 2009-10 Australia/New
Zealand/Hawaii/South Pacific sailings opened for sale today.

Departing from Vancouver, British Columbia; Honolulu, Hawaii; Auckland, New Zealand; and Sydney, Australia, all of Celebrity's 2009-10 Australia/New Zealand sailings are scheduled to take place on the 2,038-guest Celebrity Millennium, the same ship that will sail there later this year. The 2009-10 season also includes the brand's only Hawaii departures.

The season's highlights include:

Calls at five ports new to Celebrity Cruises: Vila, Vanuatu; Apia, Samoa; Pago Pago, American Samoa; Noumea, New Caledonia; and Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand

Itineraries ranging from 11 to 19 nights

Ten Australia/New Zealand cruises ranging from 12 to 16 nights, sailing between Auckland and Sydney

A special 16-night Christmas and New Year's sailing from Auckland to Sydney, departing December 20, 2009, which includes Celebrity's first passage through the Marlborough Sounds

Overnight, in-port stays in Sydney or Melbourne on most sailings, including a two-night in-port stay at the start of the February 27, 2010 sailing

A five-night pre- or post-voyage cruisetour option in Australia, including one night in Sydney, two nights in Ayers Rock, including a "Sounds of Silence" dinner and a tour of Olgas, and two nights in Port Douglas, including a
Great Barrier Reef Cruise and Hartley's Croc Adventure; the package includes deluxe hotel accommodations, all transfers, intra-Australia flights, breakfasts and several other meals, and is 100% escorted

Two South Pacific sailings, both of which spend three days in French Polynesia's Papeete, Moorea and Bora Bora

A 19-night sailing from Sydney to Honolulu, featuring Celebrity's first visits to Vila, Apia, Pago Pago and Noumea

A 15-night repositioning cruise from Honolulu to Vancouver on April 9, 2010, that features visits to six Hawaiian ports, including an overnight, in-port stay in Lahaina, Maui, as well as visits to San Francisco, California, Seattle, Washington, and Victoria, British Columbia.

Celebrity Cruises' 2009-10 Australia/New Zealand/Hawaii/South Pacific sailings 2/2 Guests can make the most of their experience by booking Celebrity's shore excursions.

These in-port experiences include offerings such as the following:

Wine, Cheese and Oysters" in Hobart, Tasmania, where guests visit the Coal Valley Vineyard for a tasting and an informative session on oyster farming and tasting before traveling to Meadowbank Wines for a wine and cheese tasting

"Sydney Bridgeclimb and The Rocks" in Sydney, where guests make a once-in-a-lifetime climb up Sydney Bridge and enjoy the view before visiting "The Rocks," Sydney's oldest village known for its pioneering settlers

"Deluxe Tranz Alpine Tour" in Christchurch, New Zealand, where guests board the Tranz Alpine Express and experience views of mountain peaks, rain forests and gorges where traveling, with tea service, to the alpine village of Arthur's Pass, the highest point on the road in the Southern Alps before enjoying lunch and traveling back through rich farmland and visiting several other attractions

"Leading Wineries of Hawkes Bay" in Napier, New Zealand, which gives guests a tour through New Zealand's leading wine-producing region, including visits at three wineries

"Volcano, Lavender, Wine and Cheese Sensation" in Lahaina, which takes guests on an interactive adventure aboard a limo-van that visits Haleakala rater, Ali'I Kula Lavender Garden, Tedeschi Vineyards and Surfing Goat Dairy

"Pearl Harbor VIP Military Base Tour" in Honolulu, which takes guests to the USS Arizona Memorial, Wheeler Field, the "Pineapple Pentagon," Fort Shaffer, and the Home of the Brave Museum.

Plan and book your Celebrity cruise vacation at www.cruisecheap.com or www.hawaiicruiseoutlet.com, or call 1-800-630-4401 to speak with one of our expert Celebrity Certified cruise vacation specialists.

Celebrity Cruises' 2009/2010 Millennium's Australia/New Zealand & Hawaii Sailings Open For Sale

2008-06-04T10:22:00.000-07:00

Celebrity Millennium will begin the Australia/New Zealand & Hawaii season on Monday, September 28, 2009 with an 11-night Hawaii voyage from Vancouver, BC to Honolulu, Hawaii. On October 9, 2009, Celebrity Millennium will depart Honolulu, Hawaii for a 16-night Pacific Islands voyage to Aukland, New Zealand. Celebrity Millennium will begin a series of 14-night open-jaw Australia and New Zealand sailings on October 25, 2009 between Sydney, Australia and Aukland, New Zealand, with Sunday departures through late March, 2010. A special 16-night Holiday sailing is planned for December 20, 2009, also open-jaw from Aukland to Sydney. One 12-night Australia/New Zealand voyage departing on January 5, 2010 will return Celebrity Millennium to her 14-night rotation. To close the Australia/New Zealand season, Celebrity Millennium will sail an 18-night Pacific Islands voyage from Sydney back to Honolulu on March 28, 2010. A 15-night Hawaii sailing is also slated for April 15, 2010, sailing open-jaw from Honolulu, Hawaii to Vancouver, BC.

Guests wishing to extend their vacation on a Celebrity Cruisetour to Australia can do so out of Sydney on a 5 night package offered either before or after their Australia and New Zealand cruise. The Australia cruisetour explores the exciting destinations of Ayers Rock, deep in the outback and Port Douglas on the coast with access to the Great Barrier Reef.

Royal Caribbean Infant and Pregnancy Travel Policy Update

2008-05-06T11:55:00.001-07:00

April 22, 2008 - Please be advised that effective immediately, the following two policies are in effect for all sailings on Azamara Cruises, Celebrity Cruises®, and Royal Caribbean International®:

Infant Policy

Infants sailing on a cruise must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise/cruisetour. However, for Transatlantic, Transpacific, Hawaii, select South American cruises/cruisetours and other selected cruises/cruisetours, the infant (as of the first day of the cruise/cruisetour) must be at least 12 months old.

As of April 22, 2008, the list of cruises to which the 12 month minimum age requirement applies (in addition to all

Transatlantic, Transpacific, and Hawaii cruises) is as follows:
• Celebrity Infinity - January 31, 2010, February 14, 2010;
• Mariner of the Seas® - January 4, 19, February 3, 2009;
• Splendour of the Seas® - March 30, 2009;
• Legend of the Seas® - November 16, 2009.

Any cruisetours associated with these cruises are also subject to the 12 month minimum age requirement.

Denial of boarding for infants who do not satisfy these minimum age requirements may also result in the denial of boardingfor one or more guests sailing with that infant. No refunds or other compensation shall be due from the cruise line toanyone as a result of -the denial of boarding to an underage infant or other accompanying guests. If you have a guestwith an infant that does meet these requirements that has already booked a cruise, please contact us at 1-877-222-2526 for Azamara Cruises, 1-800-437-3111 for Celebrity Cruises®, or 1-800-327-6700 for Royal Caribbean International®.

Pregnancy Policy

Azamara Cruises, Celebrity Cruises®, and Royal Caribbean International® cannot accept guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the beginning of, or at any time during, the cruise or cruisetour. A physician's "Fit to Travel" note is required prior to sailing, stating how far along (in weeks) the guest's pregnancy will be at the beginning of the cruise and confirming that the guest is in good health and not experiencing a high-risk pregnancy. The “Fit to Travel” note should be faxed to the Access Department at 1-954-628-9622. Please contact us at 1-866-592-7225 or at special_needs@rccl.com if you have a guest that has already booked a cruise and does not meet this requirement.

New SCUBA Excursions for Cruise West's 2009 South Pacific Itineraries

2008-05-05T08:13:00.000-07:00

Guests Booking by June 13, 2008, Will Save $600 Per Person

SEATTLE, April 8, 2008 – Cruise West, a leading small-ship cruise line with worldwide journeys, will offer seven distinct SCUBA excursions on its three 2009 South Pacific itineraries. The January through March cruises sail on Cruise West’s flagship, the 120-guest Spirit of Oceanus, through the untouched beauty, remote villages and tiny atolls of the South Pacific islands. All three itineraries offer numerous additional activities and excursions with focus on the culture, history and marine biology of these spectacular islands. Guests who book any of the three 2009 South Pacific cruises by June 13, 2008, will save $600 per person and an additional $200 per person if paid in full by June 13, 2008.

~2009 South Pacific Itineraries with SCUBA Excursion Options~

Pearls of Polynesia
SCUBA divers can explore Beqa Lagoon/Carpet Cove or Taveuni/Rainbow Reef on the Pearls of Polynesia itinerary, a 12-night trip that sails to Polynesia and Melanesia.
Beqa Lagoon is renowned for its spectacular soft coral and abundant sealife; Carpet Cove houses a fishing shipwreck, sunk in 1996 and now host to a vibrant array of sealife, including the rare juvenile Blue Ribbon eel. Cost per two-tank dive: $185
The second dive option is in two parts: first is Taveuni, called the “Soft Coral Capital of the World” for its vibrant corals; the second is Rainbow Reef, where divers can expect 60-70 feet of visibility. Cost per one-tank dive: $139
The 12-night Pearls of Polynesia sails between Fiji and Papeete and visits Beqa, Fiji, to watch a traditional firewalking ceremony; the Cook Islands including Atiu, “The Land of the Birds,” which is not visited by many other tourists; and Tonga to meet with local villagers, participate in a kava ceremony and snorkel in the pristine waters. Pearls of Polynesia travels on January
13 and February 12, 2009, and starts at $5,399 per person with maximum early booking savings.

Island Sanctuaries
The 11-night Island Sanctuaries itinerary visits the remote oasis of French Polynesia, where SCUBA divers can choose from two adventures.
The first dive at Bora Bora/Tapu is located on the outside of a lagoon down a mooring line in 30 feet of water filled with dozens of black-tip reef sharks, moray eels, rainbow jackfish, triggerfish and large schools of butterflyfish. Cost per one-tank dive: $135
The second dive will investigate the calm waters of Fakarava’s lagoon, the second largest in Polynesia, and bring divers face to face to dolphins, manta rays, barracudas, blue fin tunas, sharks, angel fish and parrot fish. Cost per one-tank dive: $130
On this round-trip journey from Papeete, guests will visit a local pearl farm in Takapoto and travel through the Marquesas Islands to meet with villagers and explore the plush terrain. This itinerary sails on January 23 and February 2, 2009, and starts at $4,099 per person with maximum early booking savings.

Legends of the Pacific
The 16-night Legends of the Pacific journey explores Micronesian islands, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, traveling between Guam and Fiji. SCUBA divers can choose from three separate excursions.
The Honiara/Guadalcanal trip explores the Western Battlefields of World War II at the beach of Ruanui, where divers will investigate a Japanese transport ship teeming with coral and pelagic fish life; the second dive will search another Japanese transport ship with anti aircraft guns on the wreck. Cost per two-tank dive: $120
The Chuuk dive explores “Operation Hailstorm,” a battle that sank more than 60 ships more than 60 years ago. Schools of jacks patrol the outside of the ships while stunning soft corals are attached to the ribs and beams. Cost per two-tank dive: $199
The third SCUBA excursion, at Pohnpei’s largest surrounding lagoon, offers a choice of three world-class dive sites: Palaikir Pass, home to a “shark city” of 100 grey reef sharks; Mwand Pass, with branching green tubstreas, gorgonian fans, and schools of colorful small reef creatures; and Manta Road, an underwater channel located between two reefs where manta rays are spotted nearly every day of the year. Cost per two-tank dive: $185
The Legends of the Pacific brings guests to areas seldom visited by other travelers, on an insider’s expedition of native villages, World War II sites and tiny islands. The itinerary sails on December 28, 2008, and February 26, 2009, and starts at $6,449 per person with the maximum early booking savings.

To plan your next Cruise Vacation to the South Pacific, please visit www.hawaiicruiseoutlet.com or www.cruisecheap.com to book online; or call one of our expert travel agents at 1-800-630-4401.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Celebrates Ten Glorious Years of Uninterrupted South Pacific Service for Paul Gauguin

2008-05-05T08:11:00.000-07:00

Fort Lauderdale - January 18, 2008 - At a gala ceremony in Papeete Harbor featuring fireworks and colored water streaming skyward from tugboats, Tahiti's government and Regent Seven Seas Cruises this week celebrated 10 years of uninterrupted South Pacific service for the ultra-luxury cruise ship Paul Gauguin.

French Polynesian Tourism Minister Marc Collins presented Mark Conroy, president of Regent, with a commemorative plaque honoring the ship's 10th anniversary. Collins thanked Conroy for Regent's decade of fidelity in deploying the popular vessel year-round in Tahiti. The ceremony was highlighted by traditional music and dancing.

"From her very first cruise, Paul Gauguin has provided our guests with a unique experience featuring an authentic Polynesian flavor," said Conroy. "We could not have achieved this success without the spirit of welcome and cooperation we continue to receive from the Tahitian government and people. Regent is proud to operate this magnificent ship in this beautiful destination, and to introduce Tahiti's charms to discerning travelers from around the world."

Paul Gauguin first arrived in French Polynesia's Society Islands in January 1998, having sailed from its shipyard in St. Nazaire, France, via the United States mainland and the Hawaiian Islands. Arriving amidst much fanfare, Paul Gauguin ushered in a new era of cruising in Tahiti, introducing outstanding onboard luxury and gracious, friendly service combined with generous and insightful exploration into Tahiti's cultures and unrivaled natural beauty.

Paul Gauguin has completed more than 400 South Pacific cruises, carrying more than 120,000 guests and contributing tens of millions of tourism dollars to Tahiti's economy. Since its construction, the ship has undergone four refurbishments at a cost of more than $15 million.

Paul Gauguin offers year-around, seven-night cruises departing roundtrip from Papeete to Raiatea, Taha'a, Bora Bora and Moorea. The ship's schedule also features 11-night voyages that include Rangiroa and Hiva Oa and Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Islands; 10-night cruises that include Huahine; and 14-night journeys that include Fatu Hiva and Ua Huka in the Marquesas and the remote Cook Islands. Seven-day rates start at $2,195 per person.

To plan a Regent cruise to the South Pacific, please visit www.hawaiicruiseoutlet.com or www.cruisecheap.com, or call 1-800-630-4401 to speak with one of our Cruise Vacation Specialists.

Top 10 Reasons to Take a Hawaiian Cruise

2006-11-10T11:16:00.000-08:00

A Hawaii cruise ship is a floating resort, with all the things a fine Hawaiian resort has to offer and more! As a matter of fact, cruise vacations have a higher percentage of satisfied customers than any other vacation experience. What are you waiting for? Here are the Top 10 Reasons why you should choose to cruise to Hawaii:

1. Value

Overall, a Hawaiian cruise vacation can be up to 50 percent cheaper than a Hawaii resort vacation and provides the opportunity to visit the four main islands of Hawaii: Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. And one price includes accommodations, transportation, entertainment, dining, cultural activities, children’s programs and more.

Dollar for dollar, the price for Hawaiian cruise vacation packages including both room accommodations and airfare is relatively consistent between cruise ships and comparably rated resorts. But you’ll save big on the total cost of your Hawaii cruise vacation because all of your meals are included. Breakfast lunch and dinner in almost any Hawaiian Islands restaurant or hotel is expensive. Cruise ships provide tremendous variety and unlimited quantities of fresh food that you’ll pay at least $100 per person per day to duplicate on land.

In addition to the savings for food, entertainment and accommodations, there is no additional cost to go from one island to another. No inter-island airline tickets, no rental cars, not taxis, no daily tipping for bellhops and sky caps. Your ship gives you the entire Hawaiian experience, sailing from exotic port to another all while you sleep and for no additional cost. Finally, a Hawaii cruise not only saves you money, it saves you valuable time as well. No packing and unpacking, checking in an out of hotels, dropping off rental cars, standing in line at airports, claiming your luggage, renting another car, or checking into another hotel.

2. Island-Hopping

Each Hawaiian Island is unique and offers a separate experience. From World War II history, fiery volcanoes, lush rainforest, tropical waterfalls, or exotic coastlines, the islands of Hawaii are as diverse as the people who visit. A Hawaii cruise vacation offers the most comfortable and affordable way to island-hop and see the most of Hawaii.

Most resort vacationers have time to visit only one or two islands, while Hawaii cruise itineraries typically visit four or more and some spend as much as 100 hours in port. Hawaii Cruises take you from one island to the next in style. So after a full day in the island you can spend a relaxing evening just the way you want. While the cruise is sailing at night you're sleeping. And the next morning you’ll have arrived effortlessly in a new island destination, often in that ports center of activity.

Face it. Wouldn't you rather spend your time traveling between islands dining in a fine restaurant than sitting in an airport or waiting to rent another car?

3. Romance

Fewer destinations on earth inspire more romantic emotions than the magical islands of Hawaii.And cruises are voted the number one most romantic vacation choice; so a Hawaiian cruise is off the chart for elegance, intimacy and spontaneity and memories of a lifetime. Renew your spirit and rekindle your relationship within the carefree atmosphere of your ship.Your Hawaiian Islands cruise will give you the best of both worlds and the Hawaii you’ve always dreamed of.

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4. Convenience

Why spend half of your vacation packing and unpacking, checking in and out of hotels, flying from one place to another and picking up and dropping off rental cars? A four-island land vacation requires four resorts, three inter-island flights and four rental cars. Plus you’ll lose four hours of fun in the sun each day you travel between islands. Instead, maximize your time in Hawaii on a Hawaiian Islands cruise.

On a Hawaii cruise, your ship is the transportation from island to island. Isn't your time better spent aboard your floating resort relaxing, dining, dancing and enjoying first-rate cultural activities and entertainment? Plus, you will experience the about same amount of time in the islands and awake every morning rested, refreshed and ready for the wonderful adventures Hawaii has to offer.

5. Families

A Hawaii cruise is ideal for family togetherness and exploration. Each Hawaiian island offers a long list of must-do activities and unique experiences to share.Hawaii offers awesome natural wonders, cultural diversity and historical site. Discover the awesome power of the Big Island’s active volcanoes in Volcanoes National Park, go whale-watching off the coast of Maui, flight seeing over Kauai’s Waimea Canyon or tour the Arizona Memorial in Honolulu.

On board your Hawaii cruise ship, family-friendly accommodations can sleep up to five comfortably, or choose connecting cabins for additional privacy and comfort. Flexible meal service and children’s menu selections allow families to keep their own schedules, and complimentary children’s programs keep the kids busy with new friends and Hawaiian cultural activities. Babysitting is also readily available for parents to steal some time alone during evening hours.Plus the value of a cruise vacation is available to your family in Hawaii year-round.

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6. All-Inclusive

Hawaii cruise vacations offer a hassle-free way for couples, families and friends to enjoy all of Hawaii together with the benefit of free time to relax and pursue personal interests as well.One price covers transportation, accommodations, dining, nightly entertainment, cultural activities and children’s programming. Plus, on request, your Hawaii cruise can include airfare, ground transfers, gratuities, hotel stays, shore excursions and golf outings, special occasions and romance amenities and even travel insurance.

Most Hawaii cruise ships also include four islands in the itinerary: Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii, also known as the Big Island; so you will experience all that Hawaii has to offer in one trip without the hassles of multiple reservations and independent travel among the islands. And you can travel with the peace of mind that your entire vacation will be organized and seamless, with representatives from the cruise line available every step of the way if you need assistance.

7. Unique Experiences

There are some places in Hawaii that are so special that they can only be truly appreciated from the deck of a cruise ship. For example, on the Big Island of Hawaii, the world’s most active volcano, Kilauea, has been constantly erupting for the past 20 years. Imagine the thrill of standing on the deck of your Hawaii cruise ship at night while the vessel slowly passes the hot flowing lava, (conditions permitting.)On the island of Kauai the cruise will usually schedule it’s arrivals and departures to allow you the opportunity to view the stunning NaPali Coastline, an area of rugged, towering cliffs rising sharply out of the ocean.

Many Hawaii cruise itineraries also overnight in the island of Maui so that you have the opportunity to visit Haleakala and experience the legendary dawn of creation as the sun ceremonially rises out of the crater each morning. This dormant volcano is called the House of the Sun and rises to more than 10,000 feet above sea level. A visit requires proper preparation but it definitely worth it.

8. Hawaii Shore Excurions

A Hawaii Cruise also gives you a chance to experience some of the most fun, interesting, exhilarating, adventurous activities available on each Hawaii Island. All Hawaii cruise ships have a shore excursions desk, where you can pick and choose from literally hundreds of different Hawaii tours offered by the most reputable operators in Hawaii. You can go helicopter flight seeing, whale watching, snorkeling, scuba diving with pacific turtles, hike a volcano, go horseback riding, play golf, go on a zip line adventure, tour Pearl Harbor, take surf lessons, enjoy a traditional Hawaiian luau. Whatever your interest may be, there will likely be a Hawaiian cruise shore excursion for it.

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9. Golf

A Hawaiian Cruise is the perfect vacation for the golf enthusiast. Who hasn't dreamed of playing the beautiful and challenging Hawaii golf courses that you see the Pros play every year, including Oahu’s Ko’olau Golf Club and the many courses at Wailea on Maui. And with the island-hopping aspect of a Hawaii cruise vacation, you can play a different course on a different island on almost every day of your Hawaii cruise.

Many Hawaii cruise lines offer golf programs and excursions so that you can guarantee your plans in each island before you even leave home. The cruise line’s golf excursions give you access to some of the best courses in Hawaii and allow you to pre-book your tee times so your golf outing is convenient and hassle-free. You can also confirm equipment and shoe rentals. Some ships offer on-board pro shops, golf clinics, simulators and driving nets and logo merchandise to show off on the course at home.

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10. Fulfill a Dream

Admit it. You've always dreamed of going to Hawaii. Everyone has. We all dream of Hawaii’s stunning natural beauty, unspoiled beaches, exotic tropical scenery and fabulous weather.No wonder this picture-perfect paradise sets the stage for more weddings, honeymoons and anniversary celebrations than anywhere else! And Hawaii is the number one most-requested vacation destination in the world for couples, families, friends who want to share all of Hawaii’s natural beauty, adventure, culture and history with those they love.

A Hawaiian cruise vacation is ultimate vacation to help you get the most out of your Hawaii vacation. The island-hopping, all-inclusive nature of a Hawaiian Cruise makes a Hawaii cruise the best, the most convenient, the most affordable choice for a family vacation, romantic getaway, or golf outing.

Don’t wait another day! Let the experts at Hawaii Cruise Outlet bring you one step closer to making your dreams come true and plan that dream Hawaii cruise for you. We’ll take the time you need to help you plan the Hawaii cruise vacation you expect and deserve. We’re available seven days a week by phone or email. Contact us today!

For Reservations and more information, visit: http://www.hawaiicruiseoutlet.com or call 1-800-630-4401