Bestseller4.6Honolulu, Oahu · Hawaii
Norwegian Cruise Line · Pride of America
Hawaiian Islands Explorer
The only major ship based in Hawaii year-round, calling at all four main islands without the long open-ocean crossings other lines require.
7 Nights 3 ports of call1,534 reviews
Highlights
★Only ship homeported year-round in Hawaii
★Volcanoes National Park excursion from Hilo
★Na Pali Coast views from Kauai
What's Included
All onboard dining
Hawaiian entertainment
Inter-island sailing
Onboard & Amenities
Lido Pool DeckSpaHula ShowSpecialty Dining
Voyage Itinerary
Embarkation — Honolulu, Oahu
Boarding, cabin check-in and a welcome reception as the ship sets sail.
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Day 2 — Kahului, Maui
A full day in port with shore excursions, or relax onboard at leisure.
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Day 4 — Hilo, Big Island
A full day in port with shore excursions, or relax onboard at leisure.
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Day 6 — Nawiliwili, Kauai
Final port of call before disembarkation, with time ashore to explore.
Departure port
Nearest airport
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
~0 kmapprox. 5 min transfer
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Best time to visit
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Peak months: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct.
Spring and autumn are mildest nationwide; regions vary widely.
Ideal Good Less ideal
Getting around
Ride-hailing: Uber · Lyft
Uber/Lyft everywhere; good metros in NYC, DC, Chicago — a car elsewhere.
They drive on the right — look left first when crossing.
Tipping & etiquetteOpenHide
Tipping is expected — 18–22%
Restaurants: 18–22% for table service; it's most servers' real income.
Hotels: $2–5 for porters; $3–5/day for housekeeping.
Taxis: 15–20% of the fare.
Good to know
- ·Tipping is genuinely expected — budget for it everywhere.
- ·Also tip bartenders ($1–2/drink) and valets.
- ·Sales tax is added at the register, not on the label.
Power & connectivity
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120V · 60Hz · bring a voltage converter for high-wattage devices
AT&T & T-Mobile 5G is strong in cities; a US/roaming eSIM is the simplest route.
Currency
US Dollar (USD · $)
Live rate unavailable — check a converter before you travel.
Exchange at the airport, banks or licensed money changers; ATMs usually give the best rate. Cards are widely accepted in cities.
Indicative rate — cards and bureaux add a margin.
Health & safety
Tap water is safe to drink
- ·Tap water is safe in the cities.
- ·Medical care is excellent but costly — travel insurance is essential.
General guidance — confirm vaccinations with a travel clinic 4–6 weeks ahead. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Travel footprint
Flying from
1,216kg CO₂e · round trip
≈ 4,108 km each way · what 58 trees absorb in a year.
Arrange a verified offsetEstimate only — economy class, including high-altitude effects.
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