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 NCL Hawaiian cruise here.

Princess cruises, and affiliate of the carnival corporation are well known for their 14 day roundtrip Hawaiian Island cruise from Los Angeles California onboard the Golden Princess. Princess cruises also offer many combined Hawaiian island cruises and Tahitian Island Cruises onboard 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).

Golfing is increasing in popularity every day and is highly popular worldwide. Hawaii has some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world spread over 4 islands and what better to enjoy them, then by a Hawaiian cruise ship. Many of the courses have won awards and also been used for international and PGA events.

Hawaiian golf cruises have many advantages over standard land based Hawaiian golf vacations. On your Hawaiian golf cruise you will not need to worry about changing hotels, shuttle flights and transfers, rental cars on each island and all of that other stuff you don’t want to worry about. By combining a Hawaiian golf vacation and a Hawaiian cruise vacation, you will find it will be more affordable then the usual land based Hawaiian golf vacations due to minimizing of transport, flights and other logistical nightmares.

The beauty of a Hawaiian golf cruise is that you can enjoy your game of golf knowing the rest of the family is well catered for. There are many shore excursions and onboard activities that are sure to keep the whole family entertained for the duration of the Hawaiian golf cruise.

NCL (Norwegian Cruise Line) is the major operator of dedicated inter-island Hawaiian cruises and they offer 7 day dedicated Hawaiian golf cruises on their ships the pride of America and Pride of Aloha. NCL have included some great features to make your Hawaiian golf cruise even more enjoyable. NCL will look after all aspects from advanced tee booking, transport, lessons, equipment and player pairing. NCL also offer a range of club hire options so you can use the same set of clubs for the duration of the cruise. Alternatively guests who bring their own clubs will automatically be enrolled in NCL’s Club Valet program. The Valet service includes secure storage of clubs, daily club cleaning, and daily delivery to the pier and re-storage everyday that you play. This service comes at a fee of $40.

The courses you will come across on your Hawaiian golf cruise are rated as some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world. Many of them are world class courses catering for golfers of all experience levels. Many of the Hawaiian golf courses rank among the Golf Digest’s Top 100 Courses You Can Play.

On your Hawaiian golf cruise you will have the selection of several Hawaiian golf courses spread over the four islands of Hawaii, Kauai, Maui and Oahu. Below are just a few of the most popular courses to get your mouth watering.

Poipu Bay Golf Course, Kauai. Poipu Bay Golf Course is probably Hawaii’s most popular golf course and a must play. The course has been intricately inscribed along the cliffs of Kauai Island. The Poipu Bay Golf Course hosted the PGS Grand Slam event for a spectacular 13 consecutive years featuring some of the biggest names to walk its fairways. The challenging Poipu Bay Golf Course has some exciting high tech services such as the in-cart satellite navigation system, which shows your exact distance to the hole and pin placement.

Princeville Course, Kauai. The Princeville at Hanalei Prince Course is one of America’s top golf courses. The prince course was named as Golf Digest’s Golf Digest number 1 golf course in the State of Hawaii. Golf Digest also rated it Number 5 of the Top 75 Resort Courses in the world, and Number 66 of “America’s 100 Greatest Courses”.

Makaha Resort & Golf Club, Oahu. The course is renowned as Oahu’s number 1 golf course as rated by Honolulu Magazine. Makaha Resort & Golf Club is a hidden secret. It enjoys a serene location, nestled between the surrounding Waianae Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The resort offers holiday makers with amenities such as the world class 18-hole golf course, pro-shop, swimming pool, corporate meeting rooms, banquet facilities, restaurant and many other features.

So combine the best of both worlds and take a Hawaiian Golf Cruise Today!

USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Oahu

While in port on your Hawaiian cruise, be sure to check out the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. The 7th of December 1941 marks a day that will live in the minds of Americans and people worldwide forever. It is he day that the US fleet was surprise attacked by the Japanese, crippling its naval fleet. This day would only mark the beginning of the hostilities that followed between the US and Japanese.

Located North of Honolulu on the island of Oahu, the memorial commemorates the fallen men and women of the pearl harbour bombing. You can take a tour of the visitor centre, which is located above the sunken USS Arizona and find out more about what happened on this day. This is an experience and is one of Hawaii’s most popular tourist attractions and a must do on your Hawaiian Cruise itinerary.

USS Arizona Memorial

Diamond Head State Monument, Oahu

Another top rated tourist attraction popular with Hawaiian cruise travellers is Diamond Head on the island of Oahu. Diamond Head is widely recognised as the symbol of Hawaii and it’s most well known landmark. It is commonly known in Hawaiian as Le’ahi, which translates to “Brow (le) of the tuna (‘ahi)”. Named because of it’s resemblance of the forehead of a yellow fin tuna, visible from its western appearance. It’s more familiar name came from 19th Century British sailors who mistook calcite or basic crystals located in the soil for diamonds.

Diamond Head is a now dormant volcanic crater known as the Diamond Head crater. The crater is famous for its particular section and appearance from the beaches of Waikiki (especially at sunset). Those keen enough to hike to the summit will get a stunning view over Oahu and the city of Honolulu. Be shore to take a flash light to help you navigate through the many tunnels and passageways. Diamond Head is located on Diamond Head Rd, east of Waikiki, Honolulu on the Island of Oahu. Definitely mark this down on your Hawaiian Cruise Itinerary.

Diamond Head State Monument

Hawaii’s volcanoes national Park

Hawaii’s volcanoes national Park is a once in a lifetime experience and must be included in your Hawaiian Cruise Itinerary. It is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Hawaii. The park is located on Hawaii’s “Big Island” and was originally established in 1916. The volcanoes national park consists approximately of 1348 km² of land and offers tourists a range of amazing landscapes from sea level to the summit of the world’s largest volcano “Mauna Loa”. It is also home to the world’s most active volcano “Kilauea”.

The volcanoes national park encompasses hundreds of thousands of years of volcanic activity and provides an insight into the creation and evolution of the Hawaiian Islands and their ecosystems. There are a number of activities available in the volcanoes national park ranging from scenic drives, hiking, camping and a number of ranger led tours. For an excellent day trip don’t miss the scenic drive along Crater Rim drive which will provide stunning views of some extreme volcanic landscapes. Be sure to drop into the Kilauea visitor centre to get more information regarding sights and tours within the volcano park. Alternatively your Hawaiian island crew should be able to point you in the right direction.

Volcanoes national Park

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Oahu

Hanauma Bay nature preserve is situated on the south east coast of Oahu, east of Honolulu and is a must see sight for all you ocean lovers. The name stands for sheltered bay with “Hana” meaning bay and “uma” meaning shelter in Hawaiian translation. Hanauma Bay was once overrun with tourists with one year recording over 3 million visitors. At one point explosives were used on a portion of the coral reef to increase the area available for swimming. This overuse eventually led to which led to deterioration and neglect.

In 1967 the bay was declared a marine protection area underwater park. Plans laid out in 1990 have seen the bay restored to a pristine condition with the amount of visitors being controlled. Several fees and charges have been adopted for visitors which assist in the ongoing maintenance and protection of this pristine ecosystem.

The bay features a large network of coral reef which is easily accessible from the shore and is great for snorkellers of all experience. The bay is protected by the reef and the surrounding land mass, which lessens the impact of strong currents and large swells. Marine life is in abundance and you will be astonished as to what you can see so close to the shore. Be sure to call into the visitor centre before you get in the water and grab a fish id card so you know what you are looking at.
This is a must see attraction if you pass by on your Hawaiian cruise.

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

Haleakala National Park, Maui

Haleakala National park is a nature reserve dedicated to the preservation of the volcanic area found on the island of Maui. Haleakala National Park consists of two areas, firstly the Summit which includes the Haleakala Crater. The summit offers breathtaking scenery and unbelievable views across the island of Maui. The crater is well known for it’s size, it is 11.25 km (7 mi) across, 3.2 km (2 mi) wide, and some 800 meters (2,600 feet) deep.

The second part of Haleakala National Park is the Kipahulu section. This part of the national park is not directly connected to the summit area although can be accessed via a scenic coastal road. The valley of Kipahulu offers completely different scenery to the summit with a lush forest lining, water holes, pools and beautiful water falls. Visitors can even swim in these natural pools if they wish.

Haleakala National Park

These are just some of the more popular sights of Hawaii. If you are taking a Hawaiian cruise you will have plenty of time for shore excursions so if any of the above sites interest you, be sure to mention it to the staff aboard your cruise ship and I’m sure they will be happy to point you in the right direction.

Get out there and see Hawaii on a Hawaiian Cruise

On Board Activities
In recent times cruise ships are becoming more family friendly. There are activities directed solely at the kids for when the parents want a bit of alone time, but there are also many activities for families to enjoy together. Some family activities currently offered by several Hawaiian cruise lines include ice-skating, karaoke, talent shows, bingo tournaments, mini golf, movies, family disco and much more.

Most cruise lines offer specialised youth services which are divided by age group. Each age group has its own team of highly trained staff looking after your children. Some activities currently being offered by various Hawaiian cruise lines include things like storytelling, Painting, Pizza making Parties, crafts & classes, sports activities, video arcade, movies and much more. There are also a wide variety of general activity areas available including swimming pools. With all these activities you parents are bound to get some alone time.

Things You Need to Know
Although most Hawaiian cruise lines cater for family cruising it’s best to do your research of your preferred Hawaiian cruise line by asking some of the following questions:

• What are the age restrictions on the cruise line?
• Do I get a discount due to my children’s age?
• Does the cruise line offer specialised children activities?
• Will the ports of call suit children?
• Are there areas dedicated for children/teens on the ship?
• Are cribs or cots available? If so how much?
• How big are the family cabins?
• What are the dining arrangements?
• Does the cruise line offer children’s menus?
• Is the child care area monitored, secure and safe?
• Do your staff working with children have clearances and are they insured?

A Hawaiian family cruise is a great way to spend your next family vacation. There is nothing like the feeling of getting on that huge cruise ship, knowing there are no more hassles like driving, nagging kids, filling up the car, worrying about budget, constant “Are we there yet”. Sit back and relax and enjoy your Hawaiian island cruise. Remember most of the hassle of a cruise trip is finding the right one and booking it. Because cruises are highly inclusive you will not have to worry about budget and costs so much, giving you and your family more time to relax together.

What are you waiting for! Get out there and see Hawaii on a Hawaiian family cruise.

The best ideas for finding a cheap Hawaiian cruise are to firstly plan your cruise around the low season or off peak periods. In terms of traveling The Hawaii low season is usually November to mid December and January to March. With the main peak seasons being June to mid September and mid December to January. So when planning a cheap Hawaiian cruise, remember these dates so you can find a bargain!

Traveling in the low season is a great idea if you are looking for some cheap last minute cruise deals. Traveling in peak season requires a lot of planning in advance and sometimes cruises can be booked out for months.

If you want to make your cheap Hawaiian cruise even cheaper you can look at the possibility of booking the parts separately. So book your flights, hotels and cruise separately as sometimes this can be substantially cheaper.

It is important to remember that when you are comparing those cheap Hawaiian cruise packages to make sure you read the small print as some packages may not include items like port charges, taxes, shipping and handling fees. These items can add up and turn your cheap Hawaiian cruise into an expensive one.

I recommend you search the different Hawaiian cruise booking agencies and operators to find the best deals. If you take into account the above tips on finding a cheap Hawaiian cruise, you can’t go wrong.

Now get out there and see Hawaii and start hunting for that cheap Hawaiian cruise.