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