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Homeport cruising is where the heart is for value-conscious travelers
Cruising from Hawaii
While embarking on a Hawaiian island-hopper cruise is possible from several West Coast homeports in the Continental U.S., you’ll need to factor in lengthy itineraries for the additional days at sea it takes to sail from there (and back). If possible, opt to cut out the commute and sail directly from Honolulu. While there’s a flight involved (unless you’re a lucky Oahu native!), cruising this scenic slice of paradise is still a value-packed option, allowing travelers to curtail Hawaii’s notoriously hefty resort fees, and providing a sampling of much more than the one or two isles that most land vacationers are restricted to.
What homeports can I sail from?
* Honolulu
What cruise destinations can I sail to?
* Hawaii (from Honolulu)
* Tahiti (from Honolulu)
Our favorite itinerary:
* Norwegian’s 7-night sailings from Honolulu to the Hawaiian islands
Ports of call: Honolulu, HI; Maui, HI; Hilo, HI, Kona; HI; Kauai, HI
PORT OVERVIEW: HONOLULU
Brimming with luxury high-rise hotels, designer boutiques, and glitzy nightclubs, plus novelty shops where you can find everything from bobble-head hula girls to pineapple wine, Honolulu and its famed Waikiki Beach lure escapists of all stripes.
Cruise Terminal: Honolulu Cruise Terminal
| Destination | Cruise Line | Length of Sailing | Departures |
| Hawaii | Carnival, Celebrity, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean | 7 – 12 nts | Year-round |
| Tahiti | Royal Caribbean | 17 nts | Sept |
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