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
17-Day Circle Hawaii
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Koningsdam18-Day Circle Hawaii
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Nieuw AmsterdamMiami Florida to Rome (Civitavecchia) Italy on Seven Seas Splendor
From $84,299.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Seven Seas Splendor24-Day Wine Country, Pacific Northwest & Circle Hawaii
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: KoningsdamMiami Florida to Miami Florida on Seven Seas Mariner
From $98,199.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Seven Seas Mariner35-Day Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Nieuw Amsterdam36-Day South Pacific Crossing
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Noordam13-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Kauai, Maui & Moorea from Honolulu, Oahu
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Norwegian Sun18 Night Transpacific Cruise
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Ovation of the Seas129-Day Ring Of Fire: Hidden Gems
Destination: World
Ship: Seabourn SojournGlobal Horizons - Miami Florida to Miami Florida
From $55,999.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Insignia98 Days - World Cruise - Los Angeles To Ft. Lauderdale - Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale aboard Coral
From $24,889.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Coral Princess32 Days - South Pacific Islands & Hawaii - Los Angeles to Los Angeles aboard Sapphire Princess
From $2,788.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Sapphire Princess51 Days - Southampton To Sydney - Southampton to Sydney aboard Queen Mary 2
From $9,589.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Mary 219-Day Cruise to Alaska & Hawaii: Hubbard Glacier & Kauai from Vancouver, British Columbia
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian Sun
Tours
Hawaii with Oahu, Maui & the Big Island - Classic Group
From $6,595.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Local EscapeDiscoveryBrochure Type USA and Canada 2025 v1Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.
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?
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.
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!
Hawaii with Oahu & Maui - Classic Group
From $5,175.00 (USD)
Tour Type: DiscoveryBrochure Type USA and Canada 2026 v1Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.
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 with Oahu & Maui - Classic Group
From $4,916.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Local EscapeDiscoveryBrochure Type USA and Canada 2025 v1Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.
Hawaii with Oahu & Maui - Small Group
From $5,541.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Local EscapeDiscoveryBrochure Type USA and Canada 2025 v1Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.
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.
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.
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.
Hawaii with Oahu & Maui - Small Group
From $5,495.00 (USD)
Tour Type: DiscoveryBrochure Type USA Canada Small Group 2026 v1Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.
Hawaii with Oahu, Maui & the Big Island - Small Group
From $7,350.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Local EscapeDiscoveryBrochure Type USA and Canada 2025 v1Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.
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.
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.