| Hawaii is an incredible vacation destination | | | | most Hawaiian cruises is that you eat the |
| packed with pristine beaches, lush tropical | | | | majority of your meals on the boat. |
| rain forests, gorgeous waterfalls and | | | | |
| spectacular volcanoes. For the average | | | | Â- Nightlife on Hawaiian cruises generally |
| person, with so much to see and so little | | | | tends to trump the quiet scene onshore. If |
| time to see it on their one or two week | | | | you're bringing the kids or just like to live |
| vacation, planning an unforgettable Hawaiian | | | | it up at night, a cruise could be the way to |
| vacation can be a challenge. For that reason | | | | go. |
| and others, Hawaiian cruises have become one | | | | |
| of the more popular Hawaii vacations, | | | | Cons: |
| especially for those who have not yet | | | | |
| experienced the islands. | | | | Â- Sightseeing on cruise ships is limited to |
| | | | the time you spend on shore each day. Some |
| To help you decide whether or not a cruise is | | | | of the best sight seeing requires at least a |
| the best choice for your Hawaiian vacation, | | | | full day trip, which often is not possible |
| we've outlined some of the pros and cons that | | | | from a cruise ship. |
| you should consider: | | | | |
| | | | Â- Although Hawaii is beautiful, its ports |
| Pros: | | | | unfortunately are not. If first impressions |
| | | | tend to color your impression of a place, |
| Â- Cruises take all of the hard work out of | | | | this might be a reason to avoid a cruise on |
| planning for your Hawaii vacations. As with | | | | your Hawaii vacations. |
| all cruises, planning meals, entertainment, | | | | |
| and logistics become somebody else's concern- | | | | Â- On a cruise, you'll miss out on some of |
| not yours! All you have to worry about is | | | | Hawaii's great dining options. That said, the |
| getting yourself to the ship. | | | | food on most Hawaiian cruises is not too |
| | | | shabby! |
| Â- A cruise can be one of the most | | | | |
| time-efficient and cost-effective ways to | | | | Now that you've got some of the pros and cons |
| explore all of the major islands in one trip. | | | | behind taking a cruise for future Hawaii |
| Most cruise companies make sure that at | | | | vacations, you can choose whether or night a |
| least three islands are built into your | | | | Hawaiian cruise would give you the best |
| cruise itinerary. The ship generally travels | | | | Hawaiian vacation experience. |
| while you are asleep, so you save valuable | | | | |
| beach time, as well as the airfare you would | | | | Here's our suggestion: |
| have spent to fly between islands | | | | |
| | | | Whether or not you're a first timer to the |
| Â- Hawaii cruise vacations ensure that | | | | islands, combine a cruise package with a few |
| you'll get the opportunity to sample the | | | | nights on land. That way, you can experience |
| local cuisine and participate in a | | | | the best of both worlds with your Hawaii |
| traditional Hawaiian Luau. The downside to | | | | vacations. |