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
118-Day World Cruise
From $16,956.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: MSC MagnificaSS250104022 - Los Angeles, California to Papeete (Tahiti)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver Shadow16 Days - Hawaiian Islands - San Francisco to San Francisco aboard Ruby Princess
From $1,818.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Ruby Princess116 Days - World Cruise - Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale aboard Isla
From $20,658.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Island PrincessGlobal Horizons - Miami Florida to Miami Florida
From $55,999.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: InsigniaSouth Seas Mosaic - Los Angeles California to Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia
From $6,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: RegattaPacific & Caribbean Stars - Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia to New York New York
From $9,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Insignia17 Night Transpacific Cruise
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Anthem of the Seas18 Nights Tahitian Treasures From Sydney, Australia - Onboard Celebrity Edge
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Celebrity Edge20 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 PrincessMiami Florida to Rome (Civitavecchia) Italy on Seven Seas Splendor
From $84,299.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Seven Seas Splendor16 Days - Hawaiian Islands - San Francisco to San Francisco aboard Ruby Princess
From $1,758.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Ruby PrincessPristine Pacific Sands - Bali (Benoa) Indonesia to Honolulu Oahu
From $12,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Regatta32 Days - South Pacific Islands & Hawaii - Los Angeles to Los Angeles aboard Sapphire Princess
From $2,788.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Sapphire PrincessKaleidoscope Of Your World - Miami Florida to New York New York
From $55,999.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Insignia
Tours
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 & the Big Island - Classic Group
From $6,950.00 (USD)
Tour Type: DiscoveryBrochure Type USA and Canada 2026 v1Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.
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 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 $7,425.00 (USD)
Tour Type: DiscoveryBrochure Type USA Canada Small Group 2026 v1Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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?