A cruise line is offering 10 extended cruises to Hawaii in 2019 and 2020 for travelers longing to witness the scenic rainbow hues of Hawaii’s lush, emerald-green valleys and turquoise sea.
Holland America Line is offering 10 Extended cruises to Hawaii to choose from between fall 2019 and spring 2020 ranging from 16 to 28 days. The itineraries also include Collectors’ Voyages that combine the enchanting islands of Hawaii with a taste of the Mexican Riviera.
Each itinerary features an overnight call at Honolulu, providing extra time to visit historic Pearl Harbor, catch a golden sunset on Waikiki Beach, take in the breathtaking views from Diamond Head State Monument or spend the evening at an authentic luau.
The cruises also feature calls at the beautiful ports of Hilo, Lahaina and Kona. Hawaii sailings are available aboard Eurodam and Oosterdam, and depart from Seattle, Washington; Vancouver, British Columbia; and San Diego, California.
Sailing roundtrip from Vancouver, Eurodam kicks off the season September 29, 2019, with a 16-day Circle Hawaii cruise where guests will enjoy visits to Hilo, Kauai and Lahaina as well as an overnight in Honolulu. On Oct. 20 and Nov. 6, 2019, Oosterdam offers a similar 17-day itinerary, conveniently sailing roundtrip from San Diego and visiting Kona in lieu of Kauai along with the other Hawaiian ports, as well as Ensenada, Mexico.
In 2020 Eurodam will offer three additional Circle Hawaii cruises featuring two roundtrip San Diego sailings and one roundtrip Seattle itinerary. On March 1, the ship will depart San Diego for a 17-day cruise that visits Hilo, Honolulu, Lahaina, Kona and Ensenada. A comparable 18-day itinerary departs March 18, adding a bonus call at Nawiliwili on Hawaii’s island of Kauai. Guests looking to sail roundtrip from Seattle can opt for Eurodam’s April 15 sailing, visiting Kauai; Honolulu; Lahaina; Kona; and Victoria, British Columbia.
Guests who wish to dive deeper into the South Pacific can select Oosterdam’s 28-day Hawaii, Tahiti and Marquesas voyage departing March 21, 2020. Sailing roundtrip from San Diego, cruisers will enjoy visits to six ports in French Polynesia — including overnights at both Bora-Bora and Papeete — as well as three ports in Hawaii and a call at Christmas Island.
Cruisers can further their exploration of the region on Amsterdam’s 51-day Tales of the South Pacific voyage Oct. 28, 2019. Sailing roundtrip San Diego, this epic journey will take guests on a circular adventure around the entire area to 26 magnificent calls in Hawaii, French Polynesia, Fiji, American Samoa, the Cook Islands, Vanuatu and Tonga.
Combine Hawaii and the Mexican Riviera for the Ultimate Tropical Vacation
Cruisers interested in extending their vacation can select from among three Collectors’ Voyages departing Sept. 29, Oct. 13 and Nov. 6, 2019. These artfully crafted longer journeys combine a Circle Hawaii cruise with a Mexican Riviera itinerary, giving guest the added opportunity to include the culturally rich ports of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta.
Cruise fares for the 16-, 17- and 18-day Circle Hawaii cruises begin at $1,699; fares for the 24- and 27-day Circle Hawaii & Mexican Riviera Collectors’ Voyages begin at $2,299; and fares for the 28-day Hawaii, Tahiti and Marquesas Voyage begin at $3,999. Cruise fares for the 51-day Tales of the South Pacific voyage begin at $8,199. All rates are per-person, double-occupancy.
