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
Alaska & South Pacific Gems - Vancouver British Columbia to Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia
From $7,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Riviera24-Day Wine Country, Pacific Northwest & Circle Hawaii
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Koningsdam17-Day Circle Hawaii Holiday
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: ZaandamAsia & Oceania Odyssey - Tokyo Japan to Honolulu Oahu
From $20,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Regatta16 Days - Hawaiian Islands Holiday - Los Angeles to Los Angeles aboard Emerald Princess
From $1,869.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Emerald Princess13-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Bora Bora, Kauai, Kona, & Maui from Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynes
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Norwegian Sun12-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Kauai, Kona & Maui from Honolulu, Oahu
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Norwegian Spirit13 Days - British Columbia & Hawaii - Honolulu to Vancouver aboard Royal Princess
From $1,259.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Royal Princess17-Day Circle Hawaii
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: KoningsdamPolynesian Playgrounds - Honolulu Oahu to Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia
From $4,399.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Riviera16 Days - Hawaiian Islands - San Francisco to San Francisco aboard Ruby Princess
From $1,719.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Ruby Princess16-Day Cruise to Alaska: Skagway, Kauai & Juneau from Honolulu, Oahu
Destination: Alaska
Ship: Norwegian SpiritMiami Florida to New York New York on Seven Seas Splendor
From $89,799.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Seven Seas SplendorPacific & Caribbean Stars - Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia to New York New York
From $8,799.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Insignia12-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Kauai, Maui & Moorea from Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian SpiritGlobal Wanderlust - San Diego California to Miami Florida
From $42,199.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Vista35 Days - Tahiti, Hawaii & South Pacific - Auckland to Auckland aboard Crown Princess
From $4,729.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Crown Princess
Tours
Hawaiian Discovery First Class
From $5,950.00 (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.
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.
The Best of Hawaii
From $11,890.00 (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 Palace on th...
Hawaiian Discovery Moderate
From $5,625.00 (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 2026: Best of the Hawaiian Islands with Upgraded Room Categories (EWO)
From $5,639.00 (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!
13 Day Four Islander 2025
From $8,250.00 (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!
Best of Hawaii First Class
From $4,795.00 (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.
Best of Hawaii Moderate
From $4,215.00 (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.
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.
Hawaiian Explorer First Class
From $3,715.00 (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.
Best of Hawaii Premium
From $5,075.00 (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.
Hawaiian Explorer Premium
From $4,325.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2026 v1Waikiki and Maui, Pearl Harbor and the volcanic energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are yours to discover on this Hawaii tour.
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!
