How Much Is a Cruise to Hawaii?
No made-up prices: every piece of the cost, so your quote makes sense.
Get Hawaii Cruise QuotesHow Much Is a Cruise to Hawaii? What Goes Into the Price
How much a cruise to Hawaii costs depends on more than the fare. We do not publish prices here because they change every day, but we can show you every piece that goes into the total, so the quote you get makes sense.
Start with the fare itself, which varies with the ship, the date, the cabin and how full the sailing is. Then add the parts that are easy to forget: taxes and port fees, daily service charges, flights to the port, hotel nights, shore excursions and anything you buy on board. A useful habit is to compare the total trip cost per day, not the headline fare, especially when comparing a cruise with a land vacation.
The Cost, Line by Line
| Item | Included in the fare? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | Yes | Inside, ocean-view, balcony or suite; the biggest single choice |
| Most meals and basic drinks | Yes | Main dining room and buffet; specialty restaurants cost extra |
| Travel between islands | Yes | The ship replaces inter-island flights and hotel changes |
| Taxes, fees and port charges | Usually listed separately | Check that your quote shows the full amount |
| Daily service charges (gratuities) | Usually not | Charged per guest per day on most lines |
| Flights to the port | No | Honolulu for inter-island; West Coast or Vancouver for crossings |
| Pre- and post-cruise hotel | No | At least one night is wise |
| Shore excursions and rental cars | No | Often the largest extra in Hawaii |
| Drinks packages, Wi-Fi, spa | No | Optional; some fares bundle them |
| Travel insurance | No | Strongly recommended |
What Pushes the Price Up or Down
- Season: Christmas, New Year, spring break and summer holidays are busiest.
- Cabin choice: a balcony is lovely for coastline sail-bys; an inside cabin leaves more for shore days.
- Itinerary type: a seven-night island week and a two-week crossing are priced very differently.
- Promotions: fares and perks change often; Wave Season tracks the big sales.
- Discounts you qualify for: resident, military, senior or past-guest rates; see Cruising for Less.
Keeping Shore Costs Sensible
Hawaii’s shore excursions, from helicopter flights to snorkel catamarans, are popular and not cheap. Pick one big-ticket experience per island and keep the other days simple: a rental car on Maui or Kauaʻi shared by four people, a public beach, a farmers market in Hilo. Book the must-dos early, through the cruise line or independently through Shore Activities. Protect the whole investment with insurance; our sister site Cruise & Travel Insurance explains the options.
Cost Questions
Why don’t you list Hawaii cruise prices?
Fares change daily with demand, cabin type and promotions, and any number we printed would soon be wrong. A quote for your dates is the only reliable price.
Are gratuities included?
Usually not in the base fare. Most lines add a daily service charge per guest, and some include it in package fares. Check what your quote includes.
Is it cheaper to sail from the West Coast?
Sometimes per night, because a mainland voyage has many sea days and you may not need a long flight. But the trip is longer, so the total may be higher. Compare total cost and total days.
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Our cruise advisors at Mister Cruise will send free Hawaii cruise quotes that show the fare, taxes and fees, so you can see the true total.
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