2027 Hawaii Cruises: Maui, Kauai and the Big Island by Ship

Norwegian Cruise Line sails 62 Hawaii cruises in 2027, departing from Honolulu, Oahu (57 sailings) and Papeete, Tahiti (5 sailings) in every month from January 2 through December 25, 2027. Pride of America runs 52 weekly 7-night round trips that call at Maui, the Big Island and Kauai, and Norwegian Spirit adds 10 one-way crossings of 11 to 13 nights between Honolulu and French Polynesia. Inside cabin fares on Norwegian's 2027 Hawaii sailings typically ran approximately $450-579 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy (as of September 2026, subject to change).

Table of Contents

• Quick Facts
• Introduction
• 2027 Hawaii Season at a Glance
• Why Choose Hawaii?
• Hawaii Ports of Call by Island
• Port Breakdown
• Month-by-Month Hawaii Cruise Calendar for 2027
• Ship Deployment
• Planning Tips for Hawaii Cruises
• How to Find the Best Deals on Hawaii Cruises
• Related Guides
• Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Facts

How we source these figures: CabinSaver tracks published Norwegian Cruise Line fares daily and has recorded 364 pricing snapshots for these sailings between 2025-09-16 and 2026-09-14. The ranges below reflect 62 2027 departures priced for solo travelers at single occupancy (which includes the single supplement), and are subject to change. Verify current fares directly with Norwegian Cruise Line before booking.

Introduction

Hawaii is an island chain, not a single stop, and a cruise is one of the few ways to see Maui, the Big Island and Kauai in one trip without booking inter-island flights and a new hotel on each island. Norwegian's 2027 Hawaii schedule offers two very different ways to do it: a fixed one-week loop on Pride of America that spends its entire itinerary in Hawaiian waters, and longer Norwegian Spirit voyages that treat Hawaii as one end of a crossing to Bora Bora and Tahiti. Which one suits you depends mostly on how many islands you want to see and whether French Polynesia belongs on the same trip.

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2027 Hawaii Season at a Glance

Norwegian's Hawaii program runs in all 12 months of 2027, with four to seven departures every month. Pride of America is the constant: 52 consecutive Saturday departures from Honolulu, beginning January 2 and ending with the December 25 sailing, which returns to Oahu on January 1, 2028. Norwegian Spirit is the seasonal layer, with 10 departures between May 16 and November 7, 2027, which is why May and August are Norwegian's busiest Hawaii months at seven departures each.

Norwegian Spirit's schedule is a shuttle between Papeete and Honolulu. Each of its five northbound sailings from Papeete arrives in Honolulu on the same day the ship turns around for a southbound sailing: May 28, June 29, August 17, September 10 and November 7, 2027. From August 5 through September 22, the ship sails four consecutive crossings (Papeete to Honolulu, back to Papeete, north again, south again). Norwegian Spirit has no Hawaii departures in July or between September 10 and October 25, and its last Hawaii voyage of the year arrives in Papeete on November 18, 2027.

Fares follow the calendar more than the itinerary. Pride of America's median per-night inside fare was lowest for January departures and rose through spring to a June high, based on CabinSaver's own fare tracking as of September 2026. January departures typically ran approximately $293-417 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy, and June departures approximately $605-684 per night (subject to change). Norwegian Spirit's crossings sit far lower per night, in part because each fare covers 11 to 13 nights that include several sea days.

Why Choose Hawaii?

Each Hawaiian island is its own landscape, and a Hawaii cruise lets you sample several of them in a single week. Maui has Haleakalā and the Road to Hana; the Big Island has active volcanic terrain around Hilo and the drier, coffee-growing Kona coast; Kauai has the Nā Pali coastline and Waimea Canyon. Norwegian's 2027 schedule reaches all of them often: Hilo appears on 60 of Norwegian's 62 Hawaii sailings, and Kahului, Kona and Nāwiliwili on 58 each.

The ship itself shapes the trip. Pride of America is US-flagged, which is what allows it to sail a round trip from Honolulu that calls only at Hawaiian ports. Foreign-flagged ships generally need a distant foreign port on an itinerary like this, and Norwegian Spirit's Hawaii voyages meet that by crossing to French Polynesia. In practice, that gives travelers a clear choice: a port-intensive week with a stop nearly every day, or a longer ocean voyage that pairs a few Hawaiian ports with Moorea, Raiatea and Bora Bora.

Hawaii also works across seasons. Winter is generally the wetter season on the windward sides of the islands, and humpback whales are typically most visible in Hawaiian waters from roughly December through April, with the channel between Maui and its neighboring islands a well-known viewing area. Summer generally brings drier weather and calmer water on many beaches. The Central Pacific hurricane season officially runs June through November, so travelers sailing in those months may want to consider travel insurance.

Families tend to favor Pride of America's weekly schedule because it lines up with school holidays and needs only one round-trip flight to Honolulu. Travelers who have already seen Oahu, or who want Hawaii and Tahiti in a single trip, are the natural audience for Norwegian Spirit's crossings. Solo travelers can compare Pride of America's Studio cabins, which are designed for one guest, against its inside cabins; see how to cruise for less as a solo traveler for broader booking approaches.

Hawaii Ports of Call by Island

Norwegian's 2027 Hawaii sailings call at five Hawaiian ports on four islands. Here is what each island offers and how often Norwegian's ships call there.

Oahu: Honolulu

Honolulu appears on all 62 Norwegian Hawaii sailings in 2027, as the start and end of every Pride of America loop and as one end of every Norwegian Spirit crossing. Pearl Harbor, Waikiki and Diamond Head are all on Oahu, which is why many travelers add a night or two in Honolulu before or after the cruise.

Maui: Kahului

Kahului appears on 58 of Norwegian's 62 Hawaii sailings: all 52 Pride of America round trips plus 6 Norwegian Spirit crossings. It is the usual base for the Road to Hana and trips up Haleakalā. Sunrise visits to the Haleakalā summit generally require an advance reservation; verify current requirements with the National Park Service before your trip.

The Big Island: Hilo and Kona

The Big Island is the only island with two ports on Norwegian's 2027 Hawaii itineraries. Hilo, on the wetter eastern side, appears on 60 of 62 sailings, including 8 of Norwegian Spirit's 10 crossings, and is the usual gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, typically about 45 minutes away by road. Kona, on the sunnier western side, appears on 58 sailings and is known for coffee farms and snorkeling along the Kona coast. Volcanic activity and park access change, so check National Park Service updates before booking a volcano excursion.

Kauai: Nāwiliwili

Nāwiliwili appears on 58 of Norwegian's 62 Hawaii sailings: all 52 Pride of America round trips and 6 Norwegian Spirit crossings. It is the access point for Waimea Canyon, the Nā Pali coast (usually seen by boat or helicopter tour) and the beaches of Kauai's south shore. If Kauai matters most to you on a Norwegian Spirit voyage, the northbound direction is the one to choose: all five Papeete to Honolulu sailings call at Nāwiliwili, compared with one of the five southbound sailings.

Port Breakdown

Here is how Norwegian Cruise Line's 62 Hawaii departures in 2027 compare by departure port, with Honolulu split by route because its two ships sail very different itineraries. Inside cabin fares are for solo travelers at single occupancy as of September 2026 (subject to change):

Honolulu Round Trips on Pride of America

All 52 of Pride of America's 2027 departures follow the same 7-Day Hawaii Inter-island From Honolulu itinerary, calling at Kahului, Hilo, Kona and Nāwiliwili before returning to Honolulu. Because the route never changes, choosing a sailing comes down to the date and the fare. Inside cabins typically ran approximately $515-590 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy, Studio cabins approximately $567-636 per night, and balcony cabins approximately $834-950 per night (as of September 2026, subject to change). The Studio fare was above the inside fare on 41 of the 52 sailings, so solo travelers should price both. Norwegian Cruise Line applies its Free at Sea offers to many sailings; what they include changes often, so confirm the current terms with Norwegian Cruise Line.

Honolulu to Papeete on Norwegian Spirit

Norwegian Spirit's five southbound departures leave Honolulu on May 28, June 29, August 17, September 10 and November 7, 2027, and end in Papeete. Every one calls at Hilo and Kahului before reaching Raiatea, Bora Bora and Moorea in French Polynesia. The May 28 and June 29 sailings add Kona, and the September 10 sailing adds Nāwiliwili. Four of the five (all except September 10) are also grouped under Norwegian Cruise Line's Extraordinary Journeys label. Inside fares typically ran approximately $221-337 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy (as of September 2026, subject to change).

Papeete to Honolulu on Norwegian Spirit

The five northbound departures leave Papeete on May 16, June 17, August 5, August 29 and October 25, 2027, calling at Moorea, Raiatea and Bora Bora and ending in Honolulu. This direction favors Kauai and Kona: all five call at Nāwiliwili and four at Kona, while three include Hilo and only the 13-night October 25 sailing includes Kahului. That October 25 sailing is the only Norwegian Spirit voyage in 2027 to call at all four Hawaiian ports. Inside fares typically ran approximately $218-322 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy (as of September 2026, subject to change).

Month-by-Month Hawaii Cruise Calendar for 2027

January 2027

Pride of America departs Honolulu on January 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. January carried the lowest Pride of America fares of the year, typically approximately $293-417 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy (as of September 2026, subject to change). It falls in the wetter winter season and in humpback whale season, when whales are commonly sighted off Maui.

Departure Ports: Honolulu, Oahu Ships: Pride of America Hawaiian Ports: Kahului, Hilo, Kona, Nāwiliwili Duration: 7 nights

February 2027

Four Pride of America departures sail on February 6, 13, 20 and 27; the February 13 sailing spans Presidents' Day weekend. Fares typically ran approximately $461-540 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy (as of September 2026, subject to change). Whale watching generally remains strong, and winter swells can make some north-facing beaches on Kauai and Maui unsafe for swimming, so follow lifeguard and posted warnings ashore.

Departure Ports: Honolulu, Oahu Ships: Pride of America Hawaiian Ports: Kahului, Hilo, Kona, Nāwiliwili Duration: 7 nights

March 2027

Pride of America departs on March 6, 13, 20 and 27; the March 27 sailing covers Easter weekend. Fares typically ran approximately $504-518 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy (as of September 2026, subject to change), a narrow band across the month. March sits at the end of the wetter season on most islands, and school spring breaks bring more families.

Departure Ports: Honolulu, Oahu Ships: Pride of America Hawaiian Ports: Kahului, Hilo, Kona, Nāwiliwili Duration: 7 nights

April 2027

Four Pride of America departures sail on April 3, 10, 17 and 24. Fares typically ran approximately $533-547 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy (as of September 2026, subject to change). April generally brings drier conditions on the leeward coasts, which helps on Kona port days and on the drive up Haleakalā from Kahului.

Departure Ports: Honolulu, Oahu Ships: Pride of America Hawaiian Ports: Kahului, Hilo, Kona, Nāwiliwili Duration: 7 nights

May 2027

May ties August as Norwegian's busiest Hawaii month, with seven departures. Pride of America sails on May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 (the last spans Memorial Day weekend), typically approximately $561-590 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy. Norwegian Spirit returns with a 12-night sailing from Papeete on May 16, calling at Kona and Nāwiliwili, and a 12-night sailing from Honolulu to Papeete on May 28, calling at Kona, Hilo and Kahului. The two Norwegian Spirit sailings typically ran approximately $228-242 per night (as of September 2026, subject to change).

Departure Ports: Honolulu, Oahu; Papeete, Tahiti Ships: Pride of America, Norwegian Spirit Hawaiian Ports: Kahului, Hilo, Kona, Nāwiliwili Duration: 7 and 12 nights

June 2027

Pride of America sails on June 5, 12, 19 and 26, and June carried its highest fares outside the December holidays, typically approximately $605-684 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy. Norwegian Spirit departs Papeete on June 17 (Hilo and Nāwiliwili) and Honolulu on June 29 (Kona, Hilo and Kahului), both 12 nights, typically approximately $227-362 per night (as of September 2026, subject to change). The Central Pacific hurricane season begins June 1.

Departure Ports: Honolulu, Oahu; Papeete, Tahiti Ships: Pride of America, Norwegian Spirit Hawaiian Ports: Kahului, Hilo, Kona, Nāwiliwili Duration: 7 and 12 nights

July 2027

Pride of America departs on July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, with the July 3 sailing covering Independence Day. Fares held in a tight summer band, typically approximately $598-605 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy (as of September 2026, subject to change). No Norwegian Spirit sailings depart in July; the ship's June 29 voyage arrives in Papeete on July 11.

Departure Ports: Honolulu, Oahu Ships: Pride of America Hawaiian Ports: Kahului, Hilo, Kona, Nāwiliwili Duration: 7 nights

August 2027

August carries seven Norwegian Hawaii departures. Pride of America sails on August 7, 14, 21 and 28, typically approximately $547-561 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy. Norwegian Spirit begins a run of four consecutive crossings: August 5 from Papeete (Kona, Hilo and Nāwiliwili), August 17 from Honolulu (Hilo and Kahului) and August 29 from Papeete (Kona and Nāwiliwili), all 12 nights. The three Norwegian Spirit sailings typically ran approximately $208-339 per night (as of September 2026, subject to change).

Departure Ports: Honolulu, Oahu; Papeete, Tahiti Ships: Pride of America, Norwegian Spirit Hawaiian Ports: Kahului, Hilo, Kona, Nāwiliwili Duration: 7 and 12 nights

September 2027

Pride of America departs on September 4, 11, 18 and 25; the September 4 sailing spans Labor Day weekend. Fares typically ran approximately $561-569 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy (as of September 2026, subject to change). Norwegian Spirit's September 10 departure from Honolulu is the only southbound 2027 sailing to call at Nāwiliwili, along with Hilo and Kahului, before the 12-night run to Papeete.

Departure Ports: Honolulu, Oahu Ships: Pride of America, Norwegian Spirit Hawaiian Ports: Kahului, Hilo, Kona, Nāwiliwili Duration: 7 and 12 nights

October 2027

Pride of America sails on October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, typically approximately $576-590 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy (as of September 2026, subject to change). Norwegian Spirit's October 25 departure from Papeete is the longest Hawaii voyage of the year at 13 nights, and the only Norwegian Spirit sailing to call at all four Hawaiian ports: Kona, Hilo, Kahului and Nāwiliwili. October falls between the summer holidays and the start of the wetter winter pattern.

Departure Ports: Honolulu, Oahu; Papeete, Tahiti Ships: Pride of America, Norwegian Spirit Hawaiian Ports: Kahului, Hilo, Kona, Nāwiliwili Duration: 7 and 13 nights

November 2027

Pride of America departs on November 6, 13, 20 and 27; the November 27 sailing leaves two days after Thanksgiving. Fares typically ran approximately $507-528 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy (as of September 2026, subject to change), making November the lowest-fare month outside January through March. Norwegian Spirit's November 7 departure from Honolulu, an 11-night sailing calling at Hilo and Kahului, is its last Hawaii voyage of 2027.

Departure Ports: Honolulu, Oahu Ships: Pride of America, Norwegian Spirit Hawaiian Ports: Kahului, Hilo, Kona, Nāwiliwili Duration: 7 and 11 nights

December 2027

Pride of America sails on December 4, 11, 18 and 25, and the month splits in two. The December 4 and 11 departures typically ran approximately $499-523 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy, while the December 18 and 25 holiday departures typically ran approximately $701-773 per night (as of September 2026, subject to change). The December 25 sailing returns to Honolulu on January 1, 2028, and the start of whale season makes December a good month for sightings.

Departure Ports: Honolulu, Oahu Ships: Pride of America Hawaiian Ports: Kahului, Hilo, Kona, Nāwiliwili Duration: 7 nights

Ship Deployment

• Pride of America - Year-round in 2027, with 52 Saturday departures from Honolulu between January 2 and December 25 on the 7-night inter-island round trip to Kahului, Hilo, Kona and Nāwiliwili. A US-flagged ship, which is what allows an itinerary that calls only at Hawaiian ports. Carries Studio cabins designed for solo travelers.
• Norwegian Spirit - Seasonal in 2027, with 10 one-way crossings between Honolulu and Papeete departing May 16 through November 7. Eight run 12 nights, the October 25 sailing runs 13 nights and the November 7 sailing runs 11 nights. Every crossing calls at Moorea, Raiatea and Bora Bora plus two to four Hawaiian ports. Built in 1998 as Star Cruises' SuperStar Leo.

Planning Tips for Hawaii Cruises

• Pick your ship by island count. Pride of America calls at all four neighbor-island ports every week. On Norwegian Spirit, compare each sailing's port list: northbound sailings from Papeete all call at Nāwiliwili on Kauai, southbound sailings from Honolulu all call at Hilo and Kahului, and only the October 25 sailing calls at all four.
• Plan flights around the route. Pride of America needs a round-trip flight to Honolulu. Norwegian Spirit's crossings are one-way, so you will fly into one port and home from the other; build in a buffer night before embarkation, and check with Norwegian Cruise Line for recommended arrival times.
• Check documents for the Tahiti crossings. Norwegian Spirit's sailings visit French Polynesia, so a valid passport book is typically required (passport cards are generally not sufficient for cruise travel). Requirements vary by itinerary and citizenship. Always verify current documentation requirements with Norwegian Cruise Line and check official government travel advisories before your trip.
• Reserve limited-entry sights early. Haleakalā sunrise entry on Maui generally requires an advance reservation, and helicopter and boat tours of the Nā Pali coast from Kauai can sell out. Verify current access rules with the National Park Service and tour operators.
• Consider back-to-back Norwegian Spirit sailings. Because each northbound crossing arrives in Honolulu the day the southbound one departs, pairs such as August 5 and August 17 form a round trip from Papeete. Ask Norwegian Cruise Line whether combined bookings are available and how they are priced.
• Leave time on Oahu. Every Norwegian Hawaii cruise touches Honolulu, and Pearl Harbor visits and Diamond Head hikes are easier on a pre- or post-cruise day than on an embarkation day.

How to Find the Best Deals on Hawaii Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line pricing fluctuates based on demand, booking time, and availability. Here's how to time your booking:

• Book early - Promotional fares often available 12-18 months in advance
• Monitor price drops - Fares change weekly; set up deal alerts to track your preferred sailings
• Consider shoulder season - January through March and November carried the lowest median per-night inside fares on Pride of America in 2027, while June and the December 18 and 25 holiday sailings carried the highest (as of September 2026)
• Watch a specific sailing - The median 2027 Norwegian Hawaii sailing has moved about 18% between its lowest and highest recorded inside fare, and 16 of the 62 sailings were priced at their lowest recorded fare as of September 2026 (subject to change)
• Compare per night, not per trip - Norwegian Spirit's 11 to 13-night crossings cost more in total but typically ran well below Pride of America per night, before accounting for the one-way flight

Our deal finder shows real-time pricing across all 62 departures, helping you compare fares for your preferred dates and destinations.

Between a weekly four-port loop that sails every Saturday of 2027 and ten crossings that link Hawaii's islands with Bora Bora and Tahiti, Norwegian's Hawaii schedule covers both a one-week island sampler and a longer Pacific voyage.

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Data current as of September 2026, derived from CabinSaver's own cruise fare tracking. Always verify availability and details directly with the cruise line.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Hawaiian islands do Norwegian cruises stop at in 2027?

Norwegian Cruise Line's 2027 Hawaii cruises stop on three islands beyond Oahu: Maui at Kahului, the Big Island at Hilo and Kona, and Kauai at Nāwiliwili. All 52 Pride of America round trips from Honolulu call at all four of those ports, while each of Norwegian Spirit's 10 Tahiti crossings calls at two to four of them.

Where can I catch a cruise to Hawaii in 2027?

Norwegian Cruise Line's 2027 Hawaii cruises leave from Honolulu, Oahu, with 57 departures (52 Pride of America round trips and 5 Norwegian Spirit sailings to Papeete), and from Papeete, Tahiti, with 5 Norwegian Spirit sailings that end in Honolulu. Schedules are subject to change.

How many nights is a Norwegian cruise to Hawaii?

Norwegian Cruise Line's 2027 Hawaii cruises run 7 to 13 nights. All 52 Pride of America round trips from Honolulu are 7 nights, and Norwegian Spirit's 10 one-way sailings between Honolulu and Papeete run 12 nights, except the 13-night October 25 departure and the 11-night November 7 departure.

Can I cruise to Hawaii all year?

Yes, Norwegian Cruise Line sails to Hawaii in all 12 months of 2027. Pride of America departs Honolulu every Saturday from January 2 through December 25, 2027, and Norwegian Spirit adds one-way Tahiti crossings departing between May 16 and November 7, 2027.

How much does a Hawaii cruise cost per night in 2027?

Inside cabin fares on Norwegian Cruise Line's 2027 Hawaii cruises typically ran approximately $515-590 per night for solo travelers at single occupancy on Pride of America's 7-night round trips, and approximately $224-319 per night on Norwegian Spirit's longer Tahiti crossings, based on CabinSaver fare tracking as of September 2026 (subject to change).