Hear this out loudPauseHawaii Travel TipsYou can come by boat or by air, and that's just about it. Either method of transportation is fine, but we personally prefer to arrive by air- and that's an understatement! A long cruise can spoil the joys of arriving on Hawaii's shores, as the journey simply takes too long.
How long does a cruise to Hawaii last?
Hear this out loudPauseHawaii cruises range from seven nights to 18 nights or longer, depending on the itinerary. A cruise only within the Hawaiian Islands sailing round trip Honolulu is the shortest (and only) seven night option, while any cruise from California to Hawaii will take at least 15 nights due to the islands' remote location.
Can you get to Hawaii without flying?
How long is a boat trip to Hawaii?
Hear this out loudPauseIt takes around five days of sailing for cruise ships to reach Hawaii from the US west coast, so most cruises are for 5 days of sailing, 5 days around Hawaii and then 5 days to return.
How long would it take to travel by boat to Hawaii?
Hear this out loudPauseThe average sailboat can travel about 5 knots per hour (a knot is 1.15 miles per hour). So, that means covering an average of about 120 miles per day. At that pace, you will arrive in Hawaii in about 18 days.