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
Miami Florida to Miami Florida on Seven Seas Mariner
From $97,099.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Seven Seas Mariner14-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Bora Bora, Kauai, Kona, & Maui from Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynes
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Norwegian Sun14-Day Hawaii from Los Angeles, CA
From $2,109.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival Radiance35-Day Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam129-Day Ring Of Fire: Hidden Gems
Destination: World
Ship: Seabourn SojournPristine Pacific Sands - Bali (Benoa) Indonesia to Honolulu Oahu
From $10,260.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Regatta36-Day South Pacific Crossing
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: NoordamPolynesian Parade - Auckland New Zealand to San Diego California
From $8,160.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: InsigniaPolynesian Dreams - Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia to Honolulu Oahu
From $3,990.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Regatta7-Day Cruise to Hawaii: Inter-island from Honolulu, Oahu
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Pride of AmericaPacific & Caribbean Stars - Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia to New York New York
From $7,055.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: InsigniaGlobal Wanderlust - San Diego California to Miami Florida
From $42,199.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Vista14-Day Hawaii from Los Angeles, CA
From $2,079.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival Radiance16 Days - Hawaiian Islands - San Francisco to San Francisco aboard Ruby Princess
From $1,758.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Ruby Princess24-Day Wine Country, Pacific Northwest & Circle Hawaii
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Koningsdam
Tours
2025: Hawaiian Islands (8150)
From $2,929.00 (USD)
Discover the beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation and enjoy pure tropical bliss as you island hop from Oahu to Hawaii and Kauai to Maui.
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?
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.
The Best of Hawaii
From $11,490.00 (USD)
Special tropical Tauck touches await on our classic four-island tour across Hawaii – including ocean-view rooms at luxury beachfront resorts for 11 nights,private evening with an after-hours tour, reception and dinner at Queen Emma Summer Palac...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
2025: Hawaiian Islands with Ocean View Upgrades (8155)
From $3,309.00 (USD)
Discover the beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation and enjoy pure tropical bliss as you island hop from Oahu to Hawaii and Kauai to Maui.
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.
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?