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
Pacific & Caribbean Stars - Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia to New York New York
From $9,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Insignia118-Day World Cruise
From $16,956.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: MSC MagnificaPolynesian Dreams - Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia to Honolulu Oahu
From $5,799.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Regatta17 Nights Tahitian Treasures From Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii - Onboard Celebrity Solstice
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Celebrity Solstice17 Night Transpacific Cruise
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Anthem of the Seas60-Day Grand Australia & New Zealand
Destination: World
Ship: ZaandamMiami Florida to Miami Florida on Seven Seas Mariner
From $95,599.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Seven Seas MarinerEpic Tropical Vistas - Auckland New Zealand to New York New York
From $15,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Insignia14-Day Hawaii from Los Angeles, CA
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival Radiance17-Day Circle Hawaii
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Nieuw AmsterdamMiami Florida to Honolulu Oahu on Seven Seas Mariner
From $16,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Panama Canal
Ship: Seven Seas Mariner17 Nights Fiji Transpacific From Sydney, Australia - Onboard Celebrity Solstice
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Celebrity Solstice9 Nights Hawaii Cruise From Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii - Onboard Celebrity Edge
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Celebrity Edge51-Day Tales Of The South Pacific
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: ZaandamTapestry Of Pacific Atolls - Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia to Honolulu Oahu
From $6,099.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Sirena
Tours
Grand Hawaiian Adventure
From $5,999.00 (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. Enjoy your luxurious beachfront hotel in Waikiki. Remember Pearl Harbor and visit the USS Arizona Memorial.
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?
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!
The Best of Hawaii
From $11,390.00 (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...
Hawaiian Adventure
From $4,499.00 (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.
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...
13 Day Four Islander 2024
From $7,450.00 (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 2024
From $5,750.00 (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.
Best of Hawaii Premium
From $4,775.00 (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.
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?
Hawaiian Discovery Premium
From $5,795.00 (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.
Hawaiian Discovery First Class
From $5,350.00 (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.
Best of Hawaii Moderate
From $4,286.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2024 v2Experience the best of Hawaii: the powerful waves of Oahu's North Shore, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona, learning from naturalists at the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technolo...
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.
Hawaiian Explorer First Class
From $3,750.00 (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.