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
22-Day Tahiti & Pacific Islands Transpacific from Brisbane, Australia
From $1,854.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Carnival LuminosaKaleidoscope Of Your World - Miami Florida to New York New York
From $54,899.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: InsigniaMiami Florida to New York New York on Seven Seas Splendor
From $89,799.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Seven Seas SplendorInspired Exotic Explorer - Los Angeles California to Singapore Singapore
From $14,850.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: RegattaMiami Florida to Miami Florida on Seven Seas Mariner
From $99,699.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Seven Seas MarinerSouth Pacific Passage - Vancouver British Columbia to Lautoka Fiji
From $11,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Riviera14-Day Hawaii from Los Angeles, CA
From $2,409.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival RadianceHonolulu Oahu to Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia on Seven Seas Mariner
From $10,299.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Seven Seas MarinerAsia & Oceania Odyssey - Tokyo Japan to Honolulu Oahu
From $20,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: RegattaPolynesian Dreams - Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia to Honolulu Oahu
From $4,199.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: RegattaPacific Lagoons & Retreats - San Diego California to Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia
From $4,370.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Vista14-Day Hawaii from Los Angeles, CA
From $2,119.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival Radiance15-Day Hawaii from Seattle, WA
From $2,779.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival SpiritSouth Seas Mosaic - Los Angeles California to Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia
From $4,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: RegattaAround The World In 180 Days - Miami Florida to San Diego California
From $49,199.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: InsigniaSS250104022 - Los Angeles, California to Papeete (Tahiti)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver Shadow14-Day Hawaii from Los Angeles, CA
From $2,209.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival RadianceGlobal Wanderlust - San Diego California to Miami Florida
From $42,199.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Vista14-Day Hawaii from Los Angeles, CA
From $2,069.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival Radiance12-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Kauai, Maui & Moorea from Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian Spirit
Tours
13 Day Four Islander 2025
From $8,250.00 (USD)
Hotels are vital to a great travel experience. And we deliver - Oahu's historic Moana Surfrider. And the mecca for seashore lovers is Maui's Deluxe Westin Hotel & Spa on famed Ka'anapali Beach.Then, the Grand Hyatt Kauai is true luxury in paradise!
10 Day Three Islander 2025
From $5,995.00 (USD)
Our '3 Islander' brings you Oahu, Maui & Kauai - 3 of the most beautiful islands in America, if not the world. Our hotels are not just about slippers, bathrobes and chocolates on your pillow.
Hawaiian Explorer First Class
From $3,715.00 (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.
Best of Hawaii Premium
From $5,075.00 (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.
Hawaiian Discovery First Class
From $5,950.00 (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 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.
Hawaiian Explorer Premium
From $4,325.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2026 v1Waikiki and Maui, Pearl Harbor and the volcanic energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are yours to discover on this Hawaii tour.
Hawaiian Discovery Moderate
From $5,625.00 (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.
Best of Hawaii First Class
From $4,795.00 (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 Moderate
From $4,215.00 (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.