Hawaiian Cruise Lines
If you are thinking of taking a Hawaiian cruise there are several Hawaiian cruise lines to choose from. So which cruise line is right for me? Well hopefully our brief review of the different Hawaiian cruise lines below will answer your question.
Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL)
Norwegian cruise line has been in operation since the 1960’s and was one of the first cruise lines to operate in the Hawaiian Islands. They currently operate 2 ships for Hawaiian cruises, these being the “Pride of Aloha” and the “Pride of America”. Depending on the time of year, NCL offer a variety of Hawaiian cruise packages ranging from 7, 10 and 11 day cruises. Although being a long serving Hawaiian cruise line, there is a lot of negative attention towards NCL in the media. Recently they pulled there third ship the “Pride of Hawaii” from service in the Hawaiian Islands.
Regardless, Norwegian cruise line remains a favoured Hawaiian cruise line due to their worldwide reputation and flexible cruise options. You can find out more about an NCL Hawaiian cruise here.
Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival cruise line was originally founded in 1972 and is a well known brand with a large fleet of cruise ships and is part of the Carnival Corporation fleet. Affiliates of carnival cruise line include, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises, who also operate Hawaiian Island cruises. Carnival cruise line primarily operates the carnival spirit in the Hawaiian region and generally offers 12 day, one way cruises. These cruises embark and disembark in Ensanada (Mexico), Vancouver (Canada) and Honolulu, and include all major Hawaiian ports.
Princess cruises, and affiliate of the carnival corporation are well known for their 14 day roundtrip Hawaiian Island cruise from Los Angeles California on board the Golden Princess. Princess cruises also offer many combined Hawaiian island cruises and Tahitian Island Cruises on board the Tahitian princess & Dawn Princess. It is also interesting to note that Princess Cruises was made famous by the TV show The Love Boat, which 2 of its ships were featured.
Holland America Line are another affiliate of the Carnival Corporation and generally offers 15 day circle Hawaiian cruises departing San Diego. They also offer a 17 day circle cruise departing Vancouver (Canada).
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Royal Caribbean Cruises are another major Hawaiian Cruise Line, and were founded in 1968. Royal Caribbean became well known when in it launched the Song of America in 1982, which at the time was the third largest passenger vessel afloat (after the Norway and the QE2).
Royal Caribbean Cruises offer similar cruise options to carnival cruise lines. They offer 15 day circle Hawaiian cruises departing from San Diego and Ensanada (Mexico) stopping at all of the major Hawaiian ports. They also offer several 10 day one way cruises embarking at Honolulu, Ensanada (mexico) and Vancouver (Canada). Royal Caribbean Cruises primarily operate 3 ships in the Hawaiian Islands being, “Rhapsody Of The Seas”, “Serenade Of The Seas” and “Radiance Of The Seas”.
These are some of the main Hawaiian cruise Lines operating Hawaiian cruises. There are mixed reviews about all of the above companies, so it is always best to do your research before choosing which Hawaiian cruise line is right for you. If you have a review, or comment about any of the above cruise lines, we would love to hear it.