While a trip from Vancouver to Hawaii in luxury accommodation typically costs a pretty penny, cruising to the Aloha State offers the experience at a steal.
Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) 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.
Not only is Honolulu famous for its breathtaking, crescent-shaped beach, but it also offers incredible nightlife, shopping and dining.
The cruise overnights in Vancouver on Friday, Oct. 4 before sailing across the Pacific on Saturday. While it spends four sea days before reaching Honolulu, guests won't run out of things to do and explore on the megaship.
The first stop on the itinerary is Honolulu, Oahu on Thursday, Oct. 10. Guests will spend a full day in the city before departing at 7 p.m. The cruise spends another day at sea on Friday before stopping in the Napali Coast in Kauai on Saturday.
The final stop on the cruise is in Honolulu on Sunday, Oct. 13.
| Date |
Port |
Arrive | Depart |
| Friday, October 4 | Vancouver, B.C., Canada | Embark | |
| Saturday, October 5 | Vancouver, B.C., Canada | 1 a.m. | |
| Sunday, October 6 | At Sea | ||
| Monday, October 7 | At Sea | ||
| Tuesday, October 8 | At Sea | ||
| Wednesday, October 9 | At Sea | ||
| Thursday, October 10 | Honolulu, Oahu, HI | 9 a.m. | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, October 11 | At Sea | ||
| Saturday, October 12 | Napali Coast, Kauai, HI | 7 a.m. | 7 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 13 | Honolulu, Oahu, HI | 7 a.m. |
Cruise from Vancouver to Hawaii with Royal Caribbean International
Travellers can take advantage of RCL's BOGO discounts with savings of up to $600 per person even for lead-in categories.
An interior stateroom for two people costs US$976 (previously US$1,532) per person or C$1,335.30 (previously C$2,095.99). The total cost for an interior stateroom for two people is C$2670.60 (see slide three).
The total per-diem, per-person amount is C$133.53 for the 10-day sailing.
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.
Also, families with kids are eligible for the "Kids Sail Free" promotion on this cruise.
The lead-in category on the Ovation is also more impressive than interior staterooms on other ships. While these staterooms don't have windows, guests can enjoy a "virtual balcony" with high-definition screens that bring "a live ocean view right to you." They don't pay an additional cost to have this option (see slide two).
Flights from Honolulu to Vancouver
Travellers have several flight options depending on how long they want to stay post-cruise.
Cheap flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) depart later on Sunday, Oct. 13, meaning travellers can leave on the same day they disembark the ship in Oahu.
It is recommended to book a flight that departs in the evening, such as the United Airlines flight at 8:15 p.m. that makes one stop in Denver before flying into Vancouver. The total cost of this option is $470 (see slide four).
Travellers who prefer to stay one night in Hawaii have several options departing the following day, including one that costs about $200 less than the one on the previous day.
A flight departing Honolulu at 10:45 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14 makes one stop in Seattle before arriving in Vancouver around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15; it costs $257 (see slide five).
