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  Hawaii is one of the world's most popular vacation destinations, and a cruise through the islands is a great way to see them. A cruise from Honolulu makes is easy to visit several of the islands, ports, towns, beaches, and dramatic coastlines. Between the islands, enjoy the cruising lifestyle and watch for dolphins and whales.
  
  

Norwegian Cruise Lines

• The cruise ship Pride of America from Norwegian Cruise Lines offers regularly scheduled week-long cruises from Honolulu, through the Hawaiian Islands, and back to Honolulu. The itinerary includes stops at the big island of Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and an evening cruise past Mount Kilauea. Two overnight visits to Kauai and Maui allow extended exploration. The Pride of America can accommodate up to 2,146 guests, and features eight restaurants and 10 bars with different American history themes.
  
  Norwegian Cruise Lines
  7665 Corporate Center Drive
  Miami, Florida 33126
  305-436-4000
  ncl.com
  
  

Princess Cruises

• The Royal Princess cruise ship from Princess Cruises provides 12-day cruises out of Honolulu that visit the Hawaiian Islands, then proceed to the Polynesian Islands, and terminate in Tahiti. Hawaii stops include Hilo on the Big Island, Kauai, and Maui. Polynesian ports are Bora Bora and Raiatea before reaching Tahiti. The cruise includes five days at sea between Hawaii and Polynesia. The Royal Princess can carry 710 guests and includes a wood-paneled library with over 4,000 books for that long, open-ocean crossing.
  
  Princess Cruise Lines/Carnival Corp.
  3655 NW 87th Avenue
  Miami, FL 33178-2428
  305-599-2600
  princess.com
  
  

Carnival Cruises

• Carnival offers Hawaiian cruises that depart from Honolulu and terminate in either Ensenada, Mexico or Vancouver, Canada. The Carnival Spirit provides 12 days of cruising with stops in Kona and Hilo on Hawaii, Kauai, and two days in Maui before heading to the mainland. The Carnival Spirit has a passenger capacity of 2,124 on 12 decks. Ship amenities include a three-deck-high twister water slide, Egyptian-themed show room, casino, gourmet steakhouse, and a club for teens ages 15 to 17.
  
  Carnival Cruise Lines
  3655 NW 87th Avenue
  Miami, FL 33178
  305-406-4779
  carnival.com