The deal
The cruise wave-season rates are starting to crest, and some rock-bottom rates have been washing up on shore. The most impressive of this new batch of spring prices is on cruises to Hawaii, which are discounted as much as 77 percent. These cruises usually sell $1,000 or more but our editors have tracked down two itineraries starting from just $599. Plus, flights to and from Hawaii are lower than they have been in years, making now the perfect time to escape to America’s island paradise.
This 12-night voyage onboard the Carnival Spirit clocks in at just $50 a night. We suggest arriving early at the embarkation port in Ensenada, on the Mexican Riviera, and taking some time for watersports, shopping and dining in the cantinas.
The ship sets sail on April 12, and spends five days at sea before reaching Hilo, Hawaii. From there, it visits two ports in Maui, followed by Kailua-Kona on the western portion of the Big Island, and Nawiliwili, on the garden isle of Kauai. The cruise concludes with a two night stay in Honolulu.
Interior cabins are priced from $599 — that’s 74 percent off the brochure rates. Oceanview staterooms are also available for just $50 more.
If you’d rather depart from Honolulu, Norwegian is offering a great deal on a seven-night voyage priced from just $659 — a whopping 77 percent off rack rates.
After leaving from Honolulu April 4, the Pride of America spends two nights in Kahului. Here passengers can visit the Kahana Wildlife Sanctuary, or take a drive up the coast past breathtaking scenery before sailing on to Hilo, on the Big Island. After that, it’s on to Kailua, famous for its Kona coffee plantations, followed by two nights exploring the tiny island of Kauai where the ship will remain docked in Nawiliwili before returning to Honolulu.
The dollars
All prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Accommodations, meals, some beverages, entertainment, and port charges are covered in the cost. Government fees and taxes, as well as off-boat expenditures are extra.
The catch
Surf lessons not included.
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