Families can enjoy Hawaiian cruises.
All the major cruise lines offer Hawaiian cruises, most of which launch from a West Coast city such as Ensenada, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle or Vancouver. Some of the cruises start and end in Hawaii, with island-hopping opportunities catering primarily to the state's eight main islands.
14-Day Circle Hawaii Holiday Cruise
Holland America offers a 14-day Hawaiian holiday cruise in December. The cruise sets sail from San Diego, makes stops at four Hawaiian cities (Hilo, Honolulu, Nawiliwili and Lahaina) before sailing back across the Pacific to its final destination: Ensenada, Mexico. Passengers set sail upon the MS Zaandam, which features Club HAL, a playroom for young kids, and the Club HAL Gameroom, an Internet café geared toward teenagers. The ship also has a swimming pool, a show lounge and the Loft, a trendy lounge for young adults outfitted with computers and televisions. The cruise also offers special holiday-themed parties and shows on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.
14-Day Circle Hawaii Holiday Cruise
Holland America
877-932-4259
hollandamerica.com
7-Day Hawaii Round Trip Honolulu
Families already vacationing in Hawaii can embark on a seven-day round-trip cruise that shuttles travelers from Honolulu to Maui, Hilo, Kona and Kauai before returning to the Hawaiian capital city. Passengers travel on the Pride of America, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, which offers a host of family-friendly attractions. For your dining needs, the ship has room service and 10 restaurants, including a 1950s retro and rock and roll diner. The ship also offers two swimming pools, a video arcade, a kid's club, a teen club, and tennis, volleyball and basketball courts
7-Day Hawaii Round Trip Honolulu
Norwegian Cruise Line
866-234-7350
ncl.com
12-Day Hawaii From Ensenada, Mexico
Carnival Cruise offers a 12-day cruise from Ensenada to Honolulu, with stops at ports including Hilo, Kona, Kauai and Maui. Traveling on the Carnival Spirit, guests can enjoy such family-friendly perks as a miniature golf course, an arcade, multiple whirlpools and a swimming pool with water slides. The staff offers three youth clubs for children ages 2 to 17. Depending on participants' ages, club activities may include arts and crafts, games, parties and music- or sports-themed events. The vessel features a host of restaurants and dining options, including a pizzeria, massive buffet dining halls and 24-hour room service. Some of the larger staterooms on the vessel, such as the suites, can fit up to five people.
12-Day Hawaii from Ensenada, Mexico
Carnival Cruise
888-227-6482
carnival.com
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