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
36-Day South Pacific Crossing
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Noordam14-Day Hawaii from Los Angeles, CA
From $1,869.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival Radiance108 Days - Full World Voyage - Southampton to Southampton aboard Queen Mary 2
From $18,739.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Mary 214-Day Hawaii from Los Angeles, CA
From $2,079.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival Radiance118-Day World Cruise
From $16,956.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: MSC Magnifica14-Day Hawaii from Los Angeles, CA
From $2,109.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival Radiance51 Days - Southampton To Sydney - Southampton to Sydney aboard Queen Mary 2
From $9,589.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Mary 215-Day Hawaii from Seattle, WA
From $2,789.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival Spirit98 Days - New York To Southampton - New York to Southampton aboard Queen Anne
From $16,837.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Anne18 Nights Tahitian Treasures From Sydney, Australia - Onboard Celebrity Edge
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Celebrity Edge17-Day Circle Hawaii
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Koningsdam129-Day Ring Of Fire: Hidden Gems
Destination: World
Ship: Seabourn Sojourn7-Day Cruise to Hawaii: Inter-island from Honolulu, Oahu
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Pride of America24-Day Wine Country, Pacific Northwest & Circle Hawaii
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Koningsdam16 Days - Hawaiian Islands - Los Angeles to Los Angeles aboard Grand Princess
From $1,708.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Grand Princess18-Day Circle Hawaii
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam16-Day Cruise to Alaska & Hawaii: Kauai, Kona & Ketchikan from Honolulu, Oahu
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Norwegian Sun
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.
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.
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.
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 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: 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?
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: 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!
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?
Hawaii Four Island Adventure Premium
From $6,595.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Let the spirit of aloha follow you from waves of Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park.
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.
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.