Island-hopping is a great way to explore the Aloha state.
The Hawaiian Islands are awe-inspiring in their natural beauty. From volcanoes and lush rain forests to white or black sand beaches, each Hawaiian island has something different to offer visitors coming to soak up the tropical sun. Guests can visit multiple islands to make the most of their visit to the Aloha state. On first glance, visiting multiple islands can seem a daunting task. Inter-island ferry service is only available from Maui to Lanai and Molokai. To reach other islands, visitors must travel by way of inter-island flights. Your best bet for multi-island Hawaii travel is to see the islands via cruise ship or to book an "island hopper" vacation through a travel agent.
Cruise the Hawaiian Islands
Cruising can be an economical way to enjoy a multi-island Hawaiian experience. Carnival, Celebrity, Cunard, Norwegian, Princess and Royal Caribbean cruise lines all offer Hawaii cruises of six nights or longer. Islands called-on include Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. As of 2010, Norwegian cruise line offered a seven-night cruise of Oahu, Maui and Kauai from $749 with a $100 on-board credit.
Pleasant Holidays
Pleasant Holidays (formerly Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays) has arranged "island hopper" tours to Hawaii since 1959 . It is a subsidiary of the Automobile Club of Southern California. Pleasant Holidays offers custom multi-island travel packages catered to a guest's specific budget and travel preferences. As of August 2010, Pleasant Holidays offered Hawaii travel packages starting at $349 per person.
Pleasant Holidays
800-742-9244
pleasantholidays.com
Hawaii Aloha Vacation Packages
Travel agency Hawaii Aloha offers custom inter-island vacation packages to suit every budget and travel style. Agents are based in Hawaii and have intimate knowledge of area attractions, restaurants and accommodations. As of 2010, Hawaii Aloha also offered deposits as low as $50 per person and a nine-day all-inclusive Oahu and Maui vacation package starting at $2,699 per person.
Hawaii Aloha
6800 Kalanianaole Highway. #127
Honolulu, Hawaii 96825
800-843-8771
hawaii-aloha.com
Island Air Vacation Packages
Regional airline Island Air offers travelers the option of booking island-hopper flights to multiple destinations within Hawaii. Guests may book airfare alone or in combination with hotel and rental car via Island Air's online reservation system.
Island Air Vacation Packages
99 Kapalulu Place
Honolulu, Hawai'i 96819
800-652-6541
islandair.com
United Vacations Packages
United Airlines partners with regional inter-island airlines and hotels to offer clients multi-island vacation packages. These packages range from budget to luxury travel. In some cases United Vacations Packages can customize to fit any budget or personal preferences.
United Vacations
8969 N. Port Washington Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217
888-854-3899
unitedvacations.com
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