Hawaii Cruises Blog

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There are eight major islands and more than 120 minor reefs and islands in the Hawaiian island chain. Cruising is a way to visit many of the main islands in a short period of time without multiple airfares or having to pack and unpack in each port. Enjoy lush tropical forests, fabulous beaches, rugged volcanic […]

According to the latest Honolulu Harbor passenger and cruise vessel schedules posted on the state Department of Transportation Harbors Division website, annual passenger capacity aboard NCL America’s home-ported ships is expected to decline 32.1 percent in 2008, as NCL America suspends service aboard the Pride of Hawai‘i.However, as home-ported capacity downsizes, capacity aboard foreign flagged […]

There’s been a lot of anticipation about the superferry coming to Hawaii and I have to say that I’ve been caught up in this anticipation as well. When I first heard about the ferry coming, I thought it would be a great idea and as a travel agent, I was thinking of all the possibilities […]

If you’re a first-time cruiser and you chose any one of the NCL seven-day cruises you made the right decision.These cruises are great for first-timers because they are seven days and offer a lot land time. You don’t have to worry about being on the open seas for very long so just in case cruising […]

Who does not dream of a Hawaiian trip? Of course, everybody dreams of going to Hawaii and spending their vacation there. Hawaii has become the dream destination of many people. Travelers and cruisers love hawaiian cruises because of their unique vacation spots. In Hawaii, there are four islands, which can be a grand location for […]

Hawaii Vacation Connection #140 - Join Yaling and Bruce while they cruise the Hawaiian Islands on the NCL Pride of Hawaii. Join Yaling and Bruce while they cruise the Hawaiian Islands on the NCL Pride of Hawaii. Today they recap the entire 7 day cruise and talk about the embarkation process. They also answer […]

NCL America (NCLA), in partnership with Kilohana Plantation and NH Productions, hosted a grand opening of its brand new lu‘au and dinner show for the community on Friday, April 27. Lu‘au Kalamaku promises to be one of Hawai‘i’s most exciting and entertaining experiences offered nowhere else in the islands. The experience will offer traditional Hawaiian […]

Holaand Ameica’s ms Zaandam which salis in Hawaiian waters, will feature new emission-reduction technology recently installed during a two-week dry-dock. In cooperation with several U.S. and Canadian government and regulatory agencies, Holland America has launched a technology demonstration project, designed to demonstrate the feasibility of using sea water to "scrub," or reduce, engine emissions on […]

While the Pride of Hawaii may be leaving Hawaiian waters, one should not take that to mean NCL’s Hawaii cruise initiative is in trouble.  On the contrary,  The Pride of America and the Pride of Aloha have always been a success and will continue to operate offering 7,10 and 11 day itineraries. […]