The Real Deal: A round-trip sail from Honolulu, Oahu; seven nights in an interior cabin aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's 2,156-passenger Pride of America, including an overnight in Kahului, Maui, stops in Hilo and Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, and an overnight in Port Allen, Kauai; all meals and non-carbonated beverages; onboard entertainment and activities; port charges; and travel insurance, from $899 per person—plus estimated taxes and fees of $78.
When: Depart Jan. 2, Sept. 18, 25, Nov. 6, 2010; add $50 for Jan. 9, 23, May 15, Oct. 2; $100 for Jan. 16, 30, Feb. 6, 20, 27, March 6, 20, 27, April 10, 17, May 8, 22, 29, Aug. 21, 28, Sept. 4, 11, Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 13, 27, Dec. 4, 11; add $150–$1,000 for additional departures through Dec. 25.
The Fine Print: Taxes and fees are about an additional $78 per person. Airport-port transfers are $25 per person each way. Based on double occupancy; single supplement is $899. Does not include airfare. Read these guidelines before you book any Real Deal.
Book by: No deadline; based on availability.
Contact: Ecruises, 800/223-6868, ecruises.com.
Why it's a deal: This Norwegian Cruise Line sail offered through ecruises.com breaks down to about $140 per person per night and covers accommodations, all meals and non-carbonated beverages, entertainment, port charges, and taxes.
More: Optional activities range in cost from $41 to $210 per person; offerings include touring the islands ($59 per person), swimming with dolphins ($139 per person), and golfing ($210 per person). Pre-cruise nights are available from $165 per person per night at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa or from $727 per person for five nights at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.