
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
12-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Kauai, Maui & Moorea from Honolulu, Oahu
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian SpiritPacific & Caribbean Stars - Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia to New York New York
From $9,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Insignia39-Day World Cruise: Pearls Of The South Pacific
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Seabourn SojournTahitian & Hawaiian Hues - Los Angeles California to Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia
From $5,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Nautica15-Day Heart Of Polynesia
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Seabourn OdysseyPacific Serenade - Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia to Los Angeles California
From $5,099.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: RegattaAround The World In 180 Days - Miami Florida to San Diego California
From $49,699.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Insignia12-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Kauai, Maui & Moorea from Honolulu, Oahu
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian Spirit41-Day Tropical Island Holiday
Destination: Panama Canal
Ship: Seabourn SojournPristine Pacific Sands - Bali (Benoa) Indonesia to Honolulu Oahu
From $11,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: RegattaEpic Tropical Vistas - Auckland New Zealand to New York New York
From $14,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Insignia14-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Kauai, Maui & Kona from Honolulu, Oahu
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian Spirit27-Day French Polynesia & Hawaii
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Seabourn Odyssey41-Day South Pacific Odyssey
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Seabourn Odyssey12-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Kauai, Maui & Moorea from Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian Spirit89-Day World Cruise: Gems Of The Pacific Rim
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Seabourn SojournKaleidoscope Of Your World - Miami Florida to New York New York
From $55,399.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Insignia15-Day Cruise to Alaska: Dawes Glacier & Skagway from Vancouver, British Columbia
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian Spirit
Tours
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?
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 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.
Hawaii Four Island Adventure Premium
From $5,775.00 (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.
Hawaii Four Island Adventure First Class
From $5,361.00 (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 Explorer Premium
From $3,866.00 (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.
Best of Hawaii Moderate
From $3,866.00 (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.
Hawaiian Discovery First Class
From $4,804.00 (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 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.
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?
Hawaii Four Island Adventure First Class
From $5,395.00 (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 Moderate
From $3,373.00 (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.