Is A Cruise Ship The Best Way To See Hawaii?

The Only Way to See Hawaii

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The active volcano in Hawaii (the big island) is one of the most amazing sites in the world

The Only Way to See Hawaii  Everyone knows Hawaii is an extraordinary destination, but what is the best way to see it - staying in land-based resort or by cruise ship? The state of Hawaii is actually comprised of several hundred islands stretching nearly 1500 miles, but only four have a significant population. Oahu has the capital city Honolulu, Maui is one of the most popular, Kauai is considered the most beautiful, but the big island of Hawaii is arguably the most interesting because of its very active volcano.

Pride of Hawaii

Unfortunately, if you choose a land-based resort then getting from one island to another is a challenge. The ferry system between the islands was discontinued last year. Now the only option is to fly - the longest distance, between Hawaii and Kauai, requiring 90 minutes.

Our recommendation is to take a cruise in Hawaii, but not necessarily to cruise "to" Hawaii. Two obscure federal laws, The Passenger Vessel Services act and the Jones Act, restrict "foreign carriers" from transporting passengers between two U.S. destinations. Since all of the ports within the Hawaiian Islands are in the U.S. the only way a regular cruise ship can give you a Hawaiian cruise is to include a stop in either Mexico or Canada before heading across the Pacific to Hawaii, usually spending four or five days at sea, before you can even begin your Hawaii adventure.

Is the Sea Calling? Why can you hear it? Why can you hear the ocean when you put a seashell up to your ear?

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Kevin in Bentonville, Arkansas, just us a messaged a great question: "Why do you hear the ocean when you put a seashell up to your ear?"

Is That Win A Cruise Really A FREE Cruise?

Is that FREE Cruise Really a FREE cruise?

Cruise Ship Tipping

Cruise Ship Tipping Information

How and Why on Tipping while you cruise

 I have many cruise and travel blogs and Social Media pages and I get this question very often.

What I discovered is that I often forget that most people know far less about cruising than I do. 

This information may help about proper tipping etiquette on cruises

9 Of The Most Famous Lady Pirates

When you think of pirates, you're likely picturing bearded buccaneers or peg-legged scalawags with names like Blackbeard, Barbarossa, and Calico Jack. While most pirates were men, there were women in these ranks of raiders who were just as merciless, notorious, and feared. Spanning the globe and centuries, we introduce you to the infamous she-pirates of the seven seas.