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Monday, July 2, 2012

Going On A Cruise - Is It The Best Way To Experience Hawaii

By Richard Horowitz


When you go to Hawaii, it is an incredible vacation destination packed with pristine beaches, lush tropical rain forests, gorgeous waterfalls and spectacular volcanoes. Since there is so much to see and so little time to see it on their one or two week vacation, planning an unforgettable Hawaiian vacation can be a challenge for the average person. Hawaiian cruises, for that reason and others, have become one of the more popular Hawaii vacations, especially for those who have not yet experienced the islands.

To help you decide whether or not a cruise is the best choice for your Hawaiian vacation, we've outlined some of the pros and cons that you should consider.

Pros.

Taking all of the hard work out of planning for your Hawaii vacations are cruises. This is because all cruises, planning meals, entertainment, and logistics become somebody else's concern and not yours. All you have to worry about is getting yourself to the ship.

One of the most time-efficient and cost-effective ways to explore all of the major islands in one trip is a cruise. Most cruise companies make sure that at least three islands are built into your cruise itinerary. Generally, the ship travels while you are asleep, so you save valuable beach time, as well as the airfare you would have spent to fly between islands.

Hawaii cruise vacations ensure that you'll get the opportunity to sample the local cuisine and participate in a traditional Hawaiian Luau. To most Hawaiian cruises, the downside is that you eat the majority of your meals on the boat.

On Hawaiian cruises, nightlife generally tends to trump the quiet scene onshore. If you're bringing the kids or just like to live it up at night, a cruise could be the way to go.

Here are the cons.

When you go sightseeing on cruise ships, it is limited to the time you spend on shore each day. Some of the best sight seeing requires at least a full day trip, which often is not possible from a cruise ship.

Although Hawaii is beautiful, its ports unfortunately are not. This might be a reason to avoid a cruise on your Hawaii vacations if first impressions tend to color your impression of a place.

You will miss out on some of Hawaii's great dining options if you go on a cruise. Not to mention that food on most Hawaiian cruises is not too shabby.

You can now choose whether or not a Hawaiian cruise would give you the best Hawaiian vacation experience now that you have got some of the pros and cons behind taking a cruise for future Hawaii vacations.

Here's our suggestion.

Whether or not you're a first timer to the islands, combine a cruise package with a few nights on land. By doing this, you will be able to experience the best of both worlds with your Hawaii vacations.




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