Hawaii Cruise Choices. Reasons, Why cruise ? Must you fly to Hawaii ? My take/insight.

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Many folks love going to Hawaii.  Love returning.  Over and over.  I have clients who have taken 5+ cruises and I too, have been to Hawaii 5 times.

Though my first time, was a land package, back in the early 80’s, never again for me !  The food alone, on the islands, were expensive; it’s why I now cruise, when going there.  Then there’s the cost and inconvenience of flying to the different islands; again, my 2^nd reason, why I only choose to cruise, with future visits ! 

Of course, an associate of mine, and myself, are the only 2 people I know, who do not say, it’s a place we want to return.  My associate sees it no different, than going to a Caribbean beach, with beaches, being her 1^st love in travel.  And me, I don’t like the flying over, though I’ve been to further destinations, such as Australia and Japan, these longer flights, for some reason, didn’t bother me as much as, when I fly to Hawaii.

This opportunity is also popular for folks,

(1)    Who can’t fly for long periods
(2)    Who don’t like to fly
(3)    Who don’t like to fly over the ocean.

There’s estimate, 15 day cruises, round trip to/from the United States, for folks like me, who don’t like the long flights.  Though the cruise lines choices differ yearly, you can usually find ships with this route, October to May.  In the Summer, these ships are elsewhere, such as Alaska.  You’ll find choices from:

(1)    Vancouver
(2)    San Pedro, CA
(3)    Long Beach, CA
(4)    San Francisco
With cruise lines such as:
(1)    Princess
(2)    Holland America
(3)    Crystal Cruises
(4)    Carnival

One of the downfalls in choosing one of the round trip US choices is, not being able to spend longer time in Honolulu.  Here is where you’ll find the Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor, the beach of Oahu, Pineapple Plantation (Dole Factory), the famous Polynesian Cultural Center and more.

For folks who want to spent more time in Honolulu, but again, not so favorite with the flights, is the option of “one way” cruise to or from the US, with only “one” long flight to/from.  These are usually 10-12 nights.  Mostly found, when ships are transitioning to/from Alaska, or even Asia or Australia.

Estimate, April/May, Sept/Oct.  Call me:  (1) Which one ?  (2) Why ?  (434/800) 237-3832

Then there’s the “only cruise line” for folks who can only take shorter vacations … Norwegian Cruise Line … Pride of America.  These are available all year round.  Departing Saturday. 

Though this cruise line may not be my 1^st choice nor favorite choice, I prefer mostly this cruise choice, because of her estimate 100 hours in port.  You can see and do all you need to do, during the daylight hours, before returning to your “life onboard”.  Without flying to each of the islands.  Without packing/unpacking.  And she usually stays in Kauai and Maui, 1 ½ - 2 days.  Giving you that opportunity to also visit more of Honolulu.  Call me:  (1) How many days minimum, should you stay in Honolulu ?  (2) Before or after, why ?  (434/800) 237-3832

Another Tip with Norwegian:  These cruise are popular.  You need to book 9mo to at least a year from sailing.  Here at Cruises Inc, we have many savings opportunities when you book early.  Call me (434/800) 237-3832

 

 

 

Have you been to Hawaii ?  Have you sailed the Hawaiian Islands ?  Call me !  Early !

 

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