Want to visit Hawaii at a steal via a truly magnificent ship?
What was once a great deal has evolved into a jaw-dropping discount on a cruise that sails across the Pacific Ocean to the Hawaiian Islands with all of your meals, entertainment, and accommodation included for under $100 per day on a five-star cruise ship.
Royal Caribbean Cruises will take guests from Vancouver to Honolulu, Hawaii on the awe-inspiring Ovation of the Seas. The statuesque ship offers everything from casual bites to elevated, high-end dining experiences. Guests can also soak in the most breathtaking perspective at sea from the North Star — the highest vantage point on any cruise ship (have a look at the photos in the gallery up above for drool-worthy vistas).
The cruise departs Vancouver on Friday (Sept. 30) in the afternoon and then spends the day in Seattle the following day. The ship will spend five days at sea before overnighting in Lahaina, Maui on Friday (Oct. 7).
Passengers will disembark from the cruise on Sunday (Oct. 9).
| Friday, September 30 | Vancouver, BC, Canada | 4:00pm | |
| Saturday, October 1 | Seattle, WA | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sunday, October 2 | At Sea | ||
| Monday, October 3 | At Sea | ||
| Tuesday, October 4 | At Sea | ||
| Wednesday, October 5 | At Sea | ||
| Thursday, October 6 | At Sea | ||
| Friday, October 7 | Lahaina, Maui, HI | 7:00am | |
| Saturday, October 8 | Lahaina, Maui, HI | 10:00pm | |
| Sunday, October 9 | Honolulu, Oahu, HI | 7:00am |
Cruise Vancouver to Hawaii at an additional discount
In June, Vancouver Is Awesome shared the voyage from Vancouver when Royal Caribbean offered 30 per cent off the cruise fare on the popular sailing. At that time, the total cost of an interior stateroom was $2,203.26 USD, which worked out to $2,852.77 CAD. The total per person fare was roughly $1,426.39 CAD.
As of Aug. 18, the cruise line has dropped its prices significantly, with interior staterooms available for only $1,345 USD including all taxes and fees, which works out to $1,741.30 CAD. The total per person fee is approximately $870.65 CAD including all taxes and fees.
Not only does that cost include your transportation on a beautiful five-star vessel, but it also includes meals, entertainment, snacks, and lodging. The only thing it doesn’t factor in is alcohol, but you may opt to purchase a drink package that can reduce the cost of your spending.
Find out more information and book with Royal Caribbean Cruises.
Hawaii flights to Vancouver from Honolulu
Not only is Honolulu famous for its breathtaking, crescent-shaped beach, but it also offers incredible nightlife, shopping and dining.
Hawaii also offers a range of natural gems to explore on each of the islands as well as many places to dine, shop, and catch live shows. From the Mauna Kea Summit to the massive, approachable populations of manta rays, the rich history of Lahaina to the stunning Waikiki Beach, the islands ooze tropical beauty.
You can catch a one-way ticket back to Vancouver from Honolulu after the cruise disembarks starting at $359 CAD including all taxes and fees. However, you might want to include a couple of nights in this popular city before heading back to B.C.
If you are looking to try cruising but don't want to commit to a great deal of time, a repositioning cruise from Vancouver to San Francisco costs under $500 CAD.
I recently sailed on the Koningsdam's first voyage to Vancouver. Read my experience sailing from San Diego in April.
All cruise passengers must enter their travel and personal information into the ArriveCAN app prior to disembarkation in Vancouver. Find out more information about the process with V.I.A.'s tutorial.
