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
Carnival Journeys - 14 Day Hawaii From Long Beach (Los Angeles), CA
From $1,109.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival SplendorPapeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia to Los Angeles California on Seven Seas Navigator
From $9,999.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Seven Seas Navigator24 Days - San Francisco To Brisbane - San Francisco to Brisbane aboard Queen Victoria
From $4,779.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Victoria15 Days - Hawaiian Islands - San Francisco to San Francisco aboard Grand Princess
From $1,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Grand Princess13 Day Hawaii & French Polynesia from Honolulu
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian Jewel18-Day Circle Hawaii
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: EurodamOCS191221-15 - Hawaiian Serenade
From $5,355.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Crystal Symphony15 Nights Hawaii Cruise on Celebrity Eclipse
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Celebrity Eclipse17-Day Circle Hawaii
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Oosterdam24-Day Circle Hawaii & Mexican Riviera Collector
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Oosterdam15 Days - Hawaiian Islands - Los Angeles to Los Angeles aboard Star Princess
From $1,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Star Princess11 Nights Hawaii Cruise on Celebrity Eclipse
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Celebrity Eclipse22 Days - Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing - Auckland to Los Angeles aboard Golden Princess
From $2,609.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Golden Princess28 Days - Hawaii, Tahiti & Samoa - Los Angeles to Los Angeles aboard Emerald Princess
From $3,849.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Emerald PrincessOdyssey Of The Stars - Los Angeles California to New York New York
From $35,899.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Insignia
Tours
Luxurious Hawaiian Escape with Kauai (Summer 2019)
From $7,350.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Luxury GoldBrochure Type: USA and Canada Luxury Gold 2019Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, signifies love and compassion for others and nature.
The Best of Hawaii
From $7,390.00 (USD)
Special tropical Tauck touches await on our classic four-island Hawaii tour - including ocean-view rooms at luxury beachfront resorts for 11 nights, cocktails and dinner at Iolani Palace in Honolulu, a private catamaran sail at sunset on the Big Isla...
Luxurious Hawaiian Escape (Summer 2019)
From $5,825.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Luxury GoldBrochure Type: USA and Canada Luxury Gold 2019Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, signifies love and compassion for others and nature.
2019: Essential Hawaii (8190)
From $1,549.00 (USD)
Say, 'Aloha,' to your most relaxing affordable island vacation yet. We've taken the very best of Hawaii to create the perfect retreat for the budget-minded traveler.
USA, Canada and Central America 2019: Hawaiian Explorer First Class Summer 2019
From $3,025.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Country ExplorerBrochure Type: USA, Canada and Central America 2019The highlights of Hawaii-trendy Waikiki, Pearl Harbor and live volcanic action at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park-are yours to discover on this island hop in Pacific par...
USA, Canada and Central America 2019: Best of Hawaii Moderate Summer 2019
From $3,375.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Country ExplorerBrochure Type: USA, Canada and Central America 2019Forge an unforgettable connection with nature-from summiting the world's largest mountain to a leisurely lunch on the rim of Kilauea-tropical time the only thing on your mi...
USA, Canada and Central America 2019: Hawaii Four Island Adventure Moderate Summer 2019
From $4,195.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Country ExplorerBrochure Type: USA, Canada and Central America 2019The highlights of Hawaii-trendy Waikiki, Pearl Harbor and volcanic action at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park-are yours to discover on this island hop in Pacific paradise...
USA, Canada and Central America 2019: Hawaiian Discovery Moderate Summer 2019
From $3,675.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Country ExplorerBrochure Type: USA, Canada and Central America 2019Enjoy an authentic encounter with a tropical paradise, active volcanoes and an underwater wonderland-home to manta rays, which you will have a rare opportunity to see.
2019: Hawaiian Islands (8140)
From $2,239.00 (USD)
Discover the tropical beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation, and enjoy pure tropical bliss as you island hop from Oahu to Hawaii and Kauai to Maui.
10 Day Three Islander 2019
From $4,295.00 (USD)
Leave home for Honolulu, Oahu - one of the single most dreamed-of vacation spots in the world. Waikiki Beach! Three nights to enjoy all the wonders of Oahu, including your hotel, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, fronting the ocean. There's so much to see...
Hawaiian Adventure
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Let the spirit of 'Aloha' be your guide on this leisurely three-island tour of Hawaii featuring three-night stays each in Oahu, Kauai and Maui. Enjoy your luxurious beachfront hotel in Waikiki.
USA, Canada and Central America 2019: Hawaiian Explorer Moderate Summer 2019
From $2,825.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Country ExplorerBrochure Type: USA, Canada and Central America 2019The highlights of Hawaii-trendy Waikiki, Pearl Harbor and live volcanic action at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park-are yours to discover on this island hop in Pacific par...
7 Day Two Islander 2019
From $2,995.00 (USD)
Leave home for Honolulu, Oahu - one of the single most dreamed-of vacation spots in the world. Waikiki Beach! Three nights to enjoy all the wonders of Oahu, including your hotel, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, fronting the ocean. There's so much to see...
GLOBUS 2019: Cruising Hawaii's Paradise with Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (EN)
From $2,579.00 (USD)
Sail through the breathtaking scenery of the Hawaiian Islands on this magical vacation. The highlight of this Hawaii cruise tour is a 7-night cruise around the Hawaiian Islands aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America.
USA, Canada and Central America 2019: Hawaiian Discovery First Class Summer 2019
From $3,875.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Country ExplorerBrochure Type: USA, Canada and Central America 2019Enjoy an authentic encounter with a tropical paradise, active volcanoes and an underwater wonderland-home to manta rays, which you will have a rare opportunity to see.
