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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Cruises
15 Nights Hawaii Cruise on Celebrity Century
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Celebrity Century11 Nights Hawaii Cruise on Celebrity Millennium
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Celebrity Millennium17 Nights Tahitian Treasures Cruise on Celebrity Solstice
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Celebrity Solstice17-DAY CIRCLE HAWAII
From $2,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Veendam4210 - Pagodas to Paradise
From $3,720.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Crystal Symphony13 Night Hawaii Cruise
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Rhapsody of the Seas42-DAY PACIFIC TREASURES & SOUTH PACIFIC CROSSING
From $4,099.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Oosterdam18 Nights Transpacific Cruise on Celebrity Millennium
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Celebrity Millennium32-DAY GRAND PACIFIC & FAR EAST VOYAGE
From $5,149.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Amsterdam18-DAY CIRCLE HAWAII
From $2,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Veendam17 Night Transpacific Cruise
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Radiance of the Seas10 Night Hawaii Cruise
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Radiance of the Seas12 Night Hawaii Cruise
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Rhapsody of the Seas4302 - Pacific Ocean Odyssey
From $8,110.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Crystal Serenity10 Nights Hawaii Cruise on Celebrity Solstice
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Celebrity Solstice
Tours
7 Day Two Islander 2013
From $2,199.00 (USD)
Leave home for Honolulu, Oahu - one of the single most dreamed-of vacation spots in the world. Waikiki Beach! Three nights to enjoy all the wonders of Oahu, including your hotel, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, fronting the ocean. There's so much to see....
10 Day Three Islander 2013
From $3,199.00 (USD)
Leave home for Honolulu, Oahu - one of the single most dreamed-of vacation spots in the world. Waikiki Beach! Three nights to enjoy all the wonders of Oahu, including your hotel, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, fronting the ocean. There's so much to see....
USA & Canada 2013: Aloha Hawaii 2013
From $2,895.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Family ExperiencesBrochure Type: USA & Canada 2013Aloha and welcome to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands on this family-friendly tour.
USA & Canada 2013: Hawaiian Explorer Premier 2013
From $2,975.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Hawaiian TimeBrochure Type: USA & Canada 2013Say Aloha to Hawaii on this breathtaking tour that surrounds you in the amazing scenic vistas of Honolulu, Kona and Maui.
USA & Canada 2013: Hawaii Four Island Adventure Moderate 2013
From $3,550.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Hawaiian TimeBrochure Type: USA & Canada 2013Discover the fascinating cultures and superior natural beauty of Hawaii's stunning and remote islands on this Hawaiian tour.
USA & Canada 2013: Best of Hawaii Moderate 2013
From $2,775.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Hawaiian TimeBrochure Type: USA & Canada 2013Wake to the sound of the sea on this tour as you melt into the Hawaii lifestyle by soaking up panoramic views of the deep blue waters, marvel at idyllic golden beaches and journey through pineap...
USA & Canada 2013: Hawaiian Explorer Moderate 2013
From $2,450.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Hawaiian TimeBrochure Type: USA & Canada 2013Say Aloha to Hawaii on this breathtaking tour that surrounds you in the amazing scenic vistas of Honolulu, Kona and Maui.
USA & Canada 2013: Hawaii Four Island Adventure Premier 2013
From $4,295.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Hawaiian TimeBrochure Type: USA & Canada 2013Discover the fascinating cultures and superior natural beauty of Hawaii's stunning and remote islands on this Hawaiian tour.
USA & Canada 2013: Best of Hawaii First Class 2013
From $2,950.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Hawaiian TimeBrochure Type: USA & Canada 2013Wake to the sound of the sea on this tour as you melt into the Hawaii lifestyle by soaking up panoramic views of the deep blue waters, marvel at idyllic golden beaches and journey through pineap...
USA & Canada 2013: Hawaiian Discovery Moderate 2013
From $3,195.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Hawaiian TimeBrochure Type: USA & Canada 2013Discover the lush beaches, dramatic volcanoes, and amazing vistas while you taste the fresh local produce that Hawaii is known for on this tour.
USA & Canada 2013: Hawaiian Discovery First Class 2013
From $3,375.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Hawaiian TimeBrochure Type: USA & Canada 2013Discover the lush beaches, dramatic volcanoes, and amazing vistas while you taste the fresh local produce that Hawaii is known for on this tour.
USA & Canada 2013: Best of Hawaii Premier 2013
From $3,475.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Hawaiian TimeBrochure Type: USA & Canada 2013Wake to the sound of the sea on this tour as you melt into the Hawaii lifestyle by soaking up panoramic views of the deep blue waters, marvel at idyllic golden beaches and journey through pineap...
USA & Canada 2013: Hawaii Four Island Adventure First Class 2013
From $3,750.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Hawaiian TimeBrochure Type: USA & Canada 2013Discover the fascinating cultures and superior natural beauty of Hawaii's stunning and remote islands on this Hawaiian tour.
USA & Canada 2013: Hawaiian Discovery Premier 2013
From $3,850.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Hawaiian TimeBrochure Type: USA & Canada 2013Discover the lush beaches, dramatic volcanoes, and amazing vistas while you taste the fresh local produce that Hawaii is known for on this tour.
USA & Canada 2013: Hawaiian Explorer First Class 2013
From $2,595.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Hawaiian TimeBrochure Type: USA & Canada 2013Say Aloha to Hawaii on this breathtaking tour that surrounds you in the amazing scenic vistas of Honolulu, Kona and Maui.
