Sail the Hawaiian Islands With Norwegian Cruise Line
Out here, the magic of Hawaiʻi unfolds one island at a time. We make Hawaiʻi cruises effortless so you can spend your days saying yes — to chasing waterfalls, exploring hidden beaches, and luaus that light up the night. Sailing year-round from Honolulu, NCL's signature itinerary aboard Pride of America — the only major cruise ship homeported in Hawaiʻi — visits four islands, includes two overnights, and remains in Hawaiʻi the entire time. No inter-island flights. No wasted days for an international port stop. No suitcase Tetris. Just a week of living the laid-back aloha life. Seven days not enough? Our extended itineraries sail into the South Pacific and Alaska, turning your escape into a multi-region adventure. And you'll return each night to world-class meals and award-winning entertainment. Discover Hawaiʻi the way vacations are meant to be: flexible, seamless, and spectacular. Because it’s different out here™.
Explore Hawaii’s Most Iconic Islands
NCL is the only major cruise line with a U.S. flag, which means we're the only ones allowed to stay in Hawaiʻi for an entire cruise. Our signature sailing aboard Pride of America is a 7-day itinerary visiting four islands and five ports with two overnights — in Maui and Kauaʻi — which means every day you're in port, so there are no "at sea" days wasting your precious vacation time. It's the easiest way to island-hop through Hawaiʻi. Longer cruises extend into the South Pacific — Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora, and even Alaska.
Popular Hawaii Cruise Itineraries
Only Norwegian offers a 7-day Hawaiʻi cruise that visits four islands, includes two overnights, and sails every week of the year. Let the Waikiki breeze stir your spirit as you depart from Honolulu aboard Pride of America and immerse yourself in the rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant flavors of the Aloha State. With the highest average port time of any cruise line, you can linger longer, wander farther, and let the experience unfold around you. Take in dramatic mountain views along the legendary Hana Highway one day; snorkel the world-famous Molokini Crater the next. Thanks to your overnight in Maui, you can do both! Chase waterfalls in Hilo and Nāwiliwili, Kaua‘i, or hang ten with a surfing lesson in Kona. You’ll be amazed how much oli (joy) you can pack into one unforgettable week. If you’re able to spend even more time in paradise, extend your adventure to South Pacific gems like Tahiti and Bora Bora. Or enjoy the best of both worlds — fire and ice — when you depart from Vancouver and sail to Hawai‘i and Alaska. View our featured itineraries, below.
Lei Your Eyes On Paradise
Island hop through Hawaiʻi the easy way with Norwegian Cruise Line. From sun-kissed beaches to ancient volcanic trails to valleys draped in emerald greenery, each stop reveals a new side of paradise. With overnights on most sailings, there’s more time to dive into local cuisine, explore culture, and embark on unique excursions that bring the island spirit to life. All while enjoying award-winning dining and amenities onboard — your perfect home base between island adventures.
Hawaii Cruise Lengths and Travel Options
Get the most from a Hawaiian island vacation with our signature, 7-day Hawaiʻi cruise. This itinerary sails roundtrip from Honolulu, every single Saturday, every week of the year. Visit four islands with two overnights — five ports total and no sea days. We also offer extended voyages throughout Hawaiʻi into the South Pacific, ranging from 11 to 16 days. Or you can combine "fire and ice" on a combined Hawaiʻi and Alaska cruise, sailing for 16 days from Vancouver. If you're looking for immersive land exploration before or after your sailing, check out NCL Cruisetours — a multi-day land vacation entirely planned by us, packaged with your chosen cruise. Cruisetours range in length from 11 to 20 days.
- 7-day Hawaiʻi cruise from Honolulu: Four islands, two overnights, minimal sea days.
- 10–16 day cruises to Hawaiʻi & South Pacific: Honolulu and Papeete departures.
- Extended voyages: Hawaiʻi + Alaska from Vancouver. NCL Cruisetours — combines a cruise with a land tour.
Additional Ships That Sail to Hawaii
Norwegian Spirit also sails in and around Hawaiʻi with extended itineraries to Alaska and the South Pacific.
Departure Ports for Hawaii Cruises
Honolulu is the main embarkation port for NCL's Hawaiʻi cruises. Our 7-day award-winning, inter-island cruise departs from Honolulu, as do extended cruises to the South Pacific and Alaska. Vancouver is another departure port offering cruises that visit both Hawaiʻi and Alaska. Additional sailings in the South Pacific visit the Hawaiʻi islands and depart from Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia.
Book Your Hawaiian Cruise Experience With NCL
Hawaiʻi is more than a destination — it’s a feeling. You’ve seen it in movies, spotted celebrities surfing perfect waves, and somehow, a tropical Hawaiian tune has even made its way onto our holiday playlists. When you step aboard Norwegian Cruise Line, that daydream becomes a reality — the island rhythms, bright flowers, and dramatic peaks you’ve imagined come to life.
With our year-round Hawaiian cruises, you can step into that island magic any week of the year, whenever the timing — or budget — works for you. Our award-winning 7-day cruise visits four islands in one seamless trip with multiple overnights so you can soak up the many sides of Hawaiʻi — from golden beaches and colorful towns to dramatic landscapes and cultural treasures — without having to choose just one. And if your wanderlust leads farther — into the South Pacific or Alaska — you can still count on port-intensive itineraries that keep the adventure going with exploration at every stop. Perfect for families, first-timers, and seasoned travelers alike, NCL cruises are the easiest way to turn that Hawaiian dream into your own, real-life story. Start planning your Hawaiian escape today.