Hawaii

Hawaii's diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, surfers, biologists, and volcanologists alike. Due to its mid-Pacific location, Hawaii has many North American and Asian influences along with its own vibrant native culture. Hawaii has over a million permanent residents along with many visitors and U.S. military personnel. Its capital is Honolulu on the island of O'ahu.

Hawaii's climate is typical for the tropics, although temperatures and humidity tend to be a bit less extreme due to near-constant trade winds from the east. Summer highs are usually in the upper 80s °F, (around 31 °C) during the day and mid 70s, (around 24 °C) at night. Winter day temperatures are usually in the low to mid 80s, (around 28 °C) and (at low elevation) seldom dipping below the mid 60s (18 °C) at night. Snow, not usually associated with the tropics, falls at 4,205 metres (13,796 ft) on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island in some winter months. Snow rarely falls on Haleakala. Mount Wai?ale?ale, on Kaua?i, has the second highest average annual rainfall on Earth, about 460 inches (11,684.0 mm). Most of Hawaii has only two seasons: the dry season from May to October, and the wet season from October to April.

Hawaii is one of four states, besides the original thirteen, that were independent prior to becoming part of the United States

The Kingdom of Hawaii was sovereign from 1810 until 1893 when the monarchy was overthrown by resident American (and some European) businessmen. It was an independent republic from 1894 until 1898, when it was annexed by the United States as a territory, becoming a state in 1959.

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Places to Go

Things to Do

Cruises

Tours

  • Hawaii with Oahu & Maui - Small Group

    Tour Type: Local EscapeDiscoveryBrochure Type USA and Canada 2025 v1Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.

  • Hawaiian Explorer First Class

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Waikiki and Maui, Pearl Harbor and the volcanic energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are yours to discover on this Hawaii tour.

  • Hawaiian Explorer Premium

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Waikiki and Maui, Pearl Harbor and the volcanic energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are yours to discover on this Hawaii tour.

  • Best of Hawaii First Class

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2026 v1Experience the best of Hawaii: the powerful waves of Oahu's North Shore, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona.

  • The Best of Hawaii

    Special tropical Tauck touches await on our classic four-island tour across Hawaii including ocean-view rooms at luxury beachfront resorts for 11 nights, private evening with an after-hours tour, reception and dinner at Queen Emma Summer Palace on th...

  • Best of Hawaii Moderate

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Experience the best of Hawaii: the powerful waves of Oahu's North Shore, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona.

  • GLOBUS 2026: Best of the Hawaiian Islands with Upgraded Room Categories (EWO)

    Hear that? It's an ocean breeze over lapping waves on the shores of paradise, reminding you to trade typical for tradewinds; timepieces for island time; and the rat race for relaxation. But don't think this Hawaiian vacation is just about reclining!

  • Hawaiian Discovery Moderate

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2026 v1Get on island time as you discover Hawaii's authentic tropical paradise, including Kilauea Volcano and Kauai's magical Tunnel of Trees and Waimea Canyon State Park.

  • Hawaii with Oahu, Maui & the Big Island - Classic Group

    Tour Type: Local EscapeDiscoveryBrochure Type USA and Canada 2025 v1Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.

  • Best of Hawaii Premium

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2026 v1Experience the best of Hawaii: the powerful waves of Oahu's North Shore, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona.

  • Grand Hawaiian Adventure

    Embrace the spirit of "Aloha" on a leisurely 4-island tour of Hawaii featuring 3-night stays each in Oahu, Big Island (Kona), Maui and Kauai. Enjoy your luxurious beachfront hotel in Waikiki. Remember Pearl Harbor and visit the USS Arizona Memorial.

  • Hawaiian Explorer Premium

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2026 v1Waikiki and Maui, Pearl Harbor and the volcanic energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are yours to discover on this Hawaii tour.

  • GLOBUS 2025: Best of the Hawaiian Islands with Upgraded Room Categories (EWO)

    Hear that? It's an ocean breeze over lapping waves on the shores of paradise, reminding you to trade typical for tradewinds; timepieces for island time; and the rat race for relaxation. But don't think this Hawaiian vacation is just about reclining!

  • Hawaiian Discovery First Class

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2026 v1Get on island time as you discover Hawaii's authentic tropical paradise, including Kilauea Volcano and Kauai's magical Tunnel of Trees and Waimea Canyon State Park.

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Cruises

Tours


  • Best of Hawaii Moderate

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Experience the best of Hawaii: the powerful waves of Oahu's North Shore, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona.


  • Hawaiian Explorer Premium

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Waikiki and Maui, Pearl Harbor and the volcanic energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are yours to discover on this Hawaii tour.