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
16 Days - Hawaiian Islands - Los Angeles to Los Angeles aboard Emerald Princess
From $1,868.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Emerald Princess16 Days - Hawaiian Islands - San Francisco to San Francisco aboard Ruby Princess
From $1,788.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Ruby PrincessSS250104022 - Los Angeles, California to Papeete (Tahiti)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver Shadow16 Days - Hawaiian Islands - Los Angeles to Los Angeles aboard Emerald Princess
From $1,808.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Emerald Princess98 Days - New York To Southampton - New York to Southampton aboard Queen Anne
From $16,837.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Anne114 Days - World Cruise - Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale aboard Coral
From $28,099.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Coral Princess90 Days - San Francisco To New York - San Francisco to New York aboard Queen Mary 2
From $14,989.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Mary 227 Days - World Cruise Segment - Hawaii & South Pacific Crossing - Los Angeles to Sydney aboard Cora
From $4,859.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Coral Princess98 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 Princess16 Days - Hawaiian Islands - San Francisco to San Francisco aboard Ruby Princess
From $1,758.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Ruby Princess20 Days - Tahiti, Hawaii & South Pacific Crossing - Sydney to Honolulu aboard Discovery Princess
From $2,458.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Discovery Princess16 Days - Hawaiian Islands - Los Angeles to Los Angeles aboard Grand Princess
From $1,708.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Grand Princess16 Days - Hawaiian Islands - San Francisco to San Francisco aboard Ruby Princess
From $1,818.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Ruby Princess16 Days - Hawaiian Islands - San Francisco to San Francisco aboard Ruby Princess
From $1,528.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Ruby Princess
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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 $4,740.00 (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.
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.
Hawaiian Adventure
From $4,299.00 (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.
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!
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?
13 Day Perillo's Ultimate Hawaii 2024
From $8,990.00 (USD)
Hawaii is stunning from a camping tent... imagine from 3 of the top hotels in the world?
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.
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?