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
129-Day Ring Of Fire: Hidden Gems
Destination: World
Ship: Seabourn Sojourn20-Day Allure Of Aloha Holiday
Destination: Panama Canal
Ship: Seabourn Sojourn44 Days - New York To Sydney - New York to Sydney aboard Queen Mary 2
From $7,699.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Mary 2108 Days - Full World Voyage - Southampton to Southampton aboard Queen Mary 2
From $16,999.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Mary 2Viking World Voyage I : Fort Lauderdale, Florida to New York City, New York
Destination: World
Ship: Viking Sky90 Days - San Francisco To New York - San Francisco to New York aboard Queen Mary 2
From $13,799.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Mary 225 Days - San Francisco To Sydney - San Francisco to Sydney aboard Queen Mary 2
From $4,299.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Mary 251 Days - Southampton To Sydney - Southampton to Sydney aboard Queen Mary 2
From $8,799.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Mary 2Viking World Cruise : Fort Lauderdale, Florida to London (Greenwich)
Destination: World
Ship: Viking Sky16 Days - Hawaiian Islands - San Francisco to San Francisco aboard Ruby Princess
From $999.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Ruby Princess23-Day South Pacific Crossing
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Westerdam17 Nights Fiji Transpacific From Sydney, Australia - Onboard Celebrity Solstice
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Celebrity Solstice14-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Kauai, Maui & Moorea from Honolulu, Oahu
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Norwegian SunEpic Tropical Vistas - Auckland New Zealand to New York New York
From $14,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Insignia16 Days - Hawaiian Islands - Los Angeles to Los Angeles aboard Grand Princess
From $1,129.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Grand Princess
Tours
GLOBUS 2024: Best of the Hawaiian Islands (EW)
From $4,159.00 (USD)
So long, predictable. Aloha, paradise! It's time to trade the humdrum for hammocks, the mundane for Mai Tais, and your day-to-day rut for rocking evening luaus. This 10-day Hawaiian getaway is just the break you need to stop and smell the roses.
The Best of Hawaii
From $12,190.00 (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...
9 Day Perillo's Ultimate Hawaii 2024
From $6,150.00 (USD)
Hawaii is stunning from a camping tent... imagine from 2 of the top hotels in the world?
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?
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!
The Best of Hawaii
From $10,690.00 (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...
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.
Hawaiian Explorer First Class
From $3,695.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2024 v2Waikiki and Maui, Pearl Harbor and the volcanic energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are yours to discover on this Hawaii tour.
GLOBUS 2025: Best of the Hawaiian Islands (EW)
From $4,619.00 (USD)
So long, predictable. Aloha, paradise! It's time to trade the humdrum for hammocks, the mundane for Mai Tais, and your day-to-day rut for rocking evening luaus. This 10-day Hawaiian getaway is just the break you need to stop and smell the roses.
Hawaiian Discovery Premium
From $5,795.00 (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.
Hawaiian Discovery Moderate
From $4,925.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2024 v2Get 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.
Hawaii Four Island Adventure Premium
From $6,250.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2024 v2Let the spirit of aloha follow you from waves of Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park.
Hawaii Four Island Adventure Moderate
From $5,725.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Let the spirit of aloha follow you from waves of Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park.
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.
Grand Hawaiian Adventure
From $5,999.00 (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. Enjoy your luxurious beachfront hotel in Waikiki. Remember Pearl Harbor and visit the USS Arizona Memorial.