Holland America Line Hawaii Cruises

Dreaming of sun-filled days relaxing on a picturesque beach? Look no further than a Holland America Line Hawaii cruise vacation—where you’ll celebrate with tropical parties, indulge in the finest cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the islands. Soothe your body and soul with amazing natural beauty or an island spa treatment with lava rocks. Awaken your spirit with a helicopter experience or a splendid day of golf on a volcanic crater.

Stupendous sunny days will blend into steamy Hawaiian nights when you choose a cruise to Hawaii with Holland America.

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Things to Do on a Hawaii Cruise with Holland America Line

Unwind with the beautiful ocean breeze in Hawaii. On a Holland America Hawaii cruise, you could discover the island’s royal history in Honolulu, learn how to surf in Lahaina and watch hula dancers in an orchid garden.

• A Taste of Vanilla (Hilo, Hawaii)
  Take a journey to the Hamakua Coast where you’ll visit America’s only commercial vanilla farm. Here you’ll learn how vanilla is grown, watch a vanilla cooking demonstration and walk through the fields where the vanilla is grown. During this event you’ll also be served lunch made with fresh ingredients from local farms.
   

• A Tale of Two Palaces: Hawaii’s Royal History (Honolulu, Hawaii)
  Your first visit is to Queen Emma’s Summer Palace. This was the home of the wife of King Kamehameha IV where you’ll see a mix of Victorian and Hawaiian artifacts and interesting royal memorabilia. You’ll travel through the rainforest through the Pali Lookout and arrive at the Iolani Palace, where Hawaii’s last two monarchs lived. You’ll be guided through this palace while learning about King Kalakaua and his sister, Queen Lili’uokalani.
   

• Gold Coast and Cloud Forest Adventure (Kona, Hawaii)
  Explore the Cloud Forest Sanctuary with a park ranger as you learn what a cloud forest really is and spot beautiful birds and stately ferns, bamboo and ohia trees. Then you’ll visit the Mountain Thunder Coffee Farm where Kona Coffee is made. Finally, take a hike in the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park to see the sacred temples and petroglyphs of ancient Hawaiians. While at the beach, keep your eyes peeled for green sea turtles, dolphins and whales.
   

• Catch a Wave Surf Lesson (Lahaina, Hawaii)
  Spend three hours with expert surfers who will go over all the skills of surfing on the beach before you head in to paddle out and to catch a wave to ride on. After your lesson, hang back and spend some time resting on this gorgeous Hawaiian beach.
   

• Heaven and Earth (Nawiliwili Kauai, Hawaii)
  You’ll go airborne to get an unbelievable view of the vibrant Waimea Canyon and the spectacular Napali Coast. You’ll see waterfalls and a seemingly never ending view of greenery. After you return to the ground you’ll drive along the coconut coastline where movies like Jurassic Park and South Pacific were filmed. You’ll stop at the Kilauea Lighthouse, built in 1913, and the Hanalei Pier. Then have a picnic lunch at Anini Beach Park or Hanalei Bay.
   

• Paradise Cove Orchid Luau (Honolulu, Hawaii)
  Celebrate your time in Hawaii with the traditional party, a luau. Eat outdoors on the beach as you are entertained by fire dancers, hula dancers and the competition of Hawaiian games. You’ll also get a chance to try some Polynesian crafts and, of course, indulge in traditional Hawaiian foods.