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
14 Day Hawaii & French Polynesia from Papeete
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian Jewel15 Days - Hawaiian Islands - Los Angeles to Los Angeles aboard Star Princess
From $1,429.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Star Princess15 Days - Hawaiian Islands - San Francisco to San Francisco aboard Ruby Princess
From $1,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Ruby Princess111 Days - World Cruise - Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale aboard Paci
From $23,499.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Pacific Princess108 Days - World Voyage - Southampton to Southampton aboard Queen Victoria
From $17,499.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Victoria15 Days - Hawaiian Islands - San Francisco to San Francisco aboard Grand Princess
From $1,449.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Grand Princess111 Days - World Cruise - Roundtrip Los Angeles - Los Angeles to Los Angeles aboard Pacific Princess
From $23,499.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Pacific Princess13 Nights Hawaii And West Coast Cruise on Celebrity Eclipse
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Celebrity Eclipse15 Days - Hawaiian Islands - Los Angeles to Los Angeles aboard Star Princess
From $1,449.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Star Princess15 Days - Hawaiian Islands - San Francisco to San Francisco aboard Grand Princess
From $1,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Grand Princess17 Night Transpacific Cruise
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Serenade of the Seas15 Days - Hawaiian Islands - Los Angeles to Los Angeles aboard Star Princess
From $1,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Star Princess11 Day Hawaii from Honolulu
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian Jewel13 Day Hawaii & French Polynesia from Papeete
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian Jewel10 Nights Hawaii Cruise on Celebrity Eclipse
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Celebrity Eclipse
Tours
Luxurious Hawaiian Escape (Summer 2019)
From $5,825.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Luxury GoldBrochure Type: USA and Canada Luxury Gold 2019Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, signifies love and compassion for others and nature.
Luxurious Hawaiian Escape with Kauai (Summer 2019)
From $7,350.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Luxury GoldBrochure Type: USA and Canada Luxury Gold 2019Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, signifies love and compassion for others and nature.
The Best of Hawaii
From $7,390.00 (USD)
Special tropical Tauck touches await on our classic four-island Hawaii tour - including ocean-view rooms at luxury beachfront resorts for 11 nights, cocktails and dinner at Iolani Palace in Honolulu, a private catamaran sail at sunset on the Big Isla...
USA, Canada and Central America 2019: Hawaiian Explorer Moderate Summer 2019
From $2,825.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Country ExplorerBrochure Type: USA, Canada and Central America 2019The highlights of Hawaii-trendy Waikiki, Pearl Harbor and live volcanic action at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park-are yours to discover on this island hop in Pacific par...
Classic: Hawaii Multi-Island Adventure (NUOB)
From $5,349.00 (USD)
Countries Visited: United StatesTrip Style: Classic - Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.
GLOBUS 2019: Cruising Hawaii's Paradise with Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (EN)
From $2,579.00 (USD)
Sail through the breathtaking scenery of the Hawaiian Islands on this magical vacation. The highlight of this Hawaii cruise tour is a 7-night cruise around the Hawaiian Islands aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America.
USA, Canada and Central America 2019: Hawaiian Discovery First Class Summer 2019
From $3,875.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Country ExplorerBrochure Type: USA, Canada and Central America 2019Enjoy an authentic encounter with a tropical paradise, active volcanoes and an underwater wonderland-home to manta rays, which you will have a rare opportunity to see.
10 Day Three Islander 2019
From $4,295.00 (USD)
Leave home for Honolulu, Oahu - one of the single most dreamed-of vacation spots in the world. Waikiki Beach! Three nights to enjoy all the wonders of Oahu, including your hotel, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, fronting the ocean. There's so much to see...
2019: Hawaiian Islands (8140)
From $2,239.00 (USD)
Discover the tropical beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation, and enjoy pure tropical bliss as you island hop from Oahu to Hawaii and Kauai to Maui.
USA, Canada and Central America 2019: Hawaiian Discovery Moderate Summer 2019
From $3,675.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Country ExplorerBrochure Type: USA, Canada and Central America 2019Enjoy an authentic encounter with a tropical paradise, active volcanoes and an underwater wonderland-home to manta rays, which you will have a rare opportunity to see.
2019: Essential Hawaii (8190)
From $1,549.00 (USD)
Say, 'Aloha,' to your most relaxing affordable island vacation yet. We've taken the very best of Hawaii to create the perfect retreat for the budget-minded traveler.
Classic: Highlights of Hawaii Maui & Big Island (NUMB)
From $2,699.00 (USD)
Countries Visited: United StatesTrip Style: Classic - Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.
USA, Canada and Central America 2019: Hawaiian Explorer First Class Summer 2019
From $3,025.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Country ExplorerBrochure Type: USA, Canada and Central America 2019The highlights of Hawaii-trendy Waikiki, Pearl Harbor and live volcanic action at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park-are yours to discover on this island hop in Pacific par...
USA, Canada and Central America 2019: Best of Hawaii Moderate Summer 2019
From $3,375.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Country ExplorerBrochure Type: USA, Canada and Central America 2019Forge an unforgettable connection with nature-from summiting the world's largest mountain to a leisurely lunch on the rim of Kilauea-tropical time the only thing on your mi...
7 Day Two Islander 2019
From $2,995.00 (USD)
Leave home for Honolulu, Oahu - one of the single most dreamed-of vacation spots in the world. Waikiki Beach! Three nights to enjoy all the wonders of Oahu, including your hotel, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, fronting the ocean. There's so much to see...
