My Hawaii Honeymoon Cruises Experience

Travelling to Hawaii on my honeymoon was one of the best memories I have. We booked one of the Hawaii honeymoon cruises available through Internet and prepared the travel with much anxiety. Preparing ahead our honeymoon was great because later on the details of the wedding would overwhelm us.

A couple of days after our wedding we departed to our selected Hawaii honeymoon cruise. The ship was big and the crew was there to greet us. My wife had wanted the special package and at our room a bottle of champagne and a chocolate with a love theme awaited us. Our room was not the best aboard the ship but was well decorated with the souvenirs the cruise line gave us.

The experience of travelling on a Hawaii cruise for your honeymoon is unique. I had been in the Big Island before, but this was another thing entirely. You don’t even notice you are sailing from one island to another because there are so much fun things to do inside the ship! My favorite island was Maui, I simply love the beautiful beaches, but after seeing Kauai, me and my wife wished we had married there.

I won’t go into intimate details here, but it was beautiful. That’s why I always recommend couples to take one of the Hawaii honeymoon cruises available. Right now the prices have dropped considerably and if you are a US citizen you won’t even have to get special documents to travel to Hawaii.

Hawaii honeymoon cruises are offered by many lines. If you search one of my previous posts, you will see that I have gathered them and in another post you will find the different extras each Hawaii cruise line offers for a honeymoon or romantic packages.

The duration of your honeymoon is something you’ll want to determine first. I took a Hawaii honeymoon cruise for 12 days, but there are cruise lines with short trips of 7 days if you don’t have enough budget or if you have few days before getting back to work. The sacrifice is totally worth it as the honeymoon is one of the most special events in the married life.

Finding Hawaii Honeymoon Cruises Packages

Well, now you’ve probably decided that you want to go to Hawaii, and it is time to start looking for Hawaii honeymoon cruises packages! Fortunately, the Internet is a great tool for you to begin your quest, as there are many web sites offering Hawaii honeymoon cruises information.

The first place to start is by getting to know the different cruise lines with a Hawaiian route, among the most popular ones are Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Princess, Carnival Norwegian Cruises and Celebrity, they also all have romantic and honeymoon packages. We’ve already talked about them before on one of my March posts.

The choice among many Hawaii honeymoon cruises is completely yours and will be mostly based on what experience you want to have. There are cruises that are catered mostly to an adult audience while others welcome families and kids. Alternatively you can set sail on one of the specialty Hawaii honeymoon cruises, these are small lines where only couples can go and are prepared to give you a complete romantic experience.

Planning ahead is very important, and it can pay off to book well in advance your desired Hawaii honeymoon cruises, as cruise lines offer lower prices if you book well in advance. You can also save money the other way, by taking a Hawaiian last minute cruise, but I know that this is no the best way to go if you are planning your honeymoon.

All inclusive Hawaii honeymoon cruises packages will help you stay in control of your spending and include things such as food and non-alcoholic drinks, you will have to add them the cost of the honeymoon package which varies from cruise line to cruise line.

Budget and time are very important when looking for a cruise package. I know that after visiting Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the big island you’ll want to live in there, but the reality for many of couples is that they have to get back to work. Yeah... It’s a pain the neck... so if you can set a full week to sail –Hawaii, do it! It is totally worth it.

Ok, so we’ve seen Hawaii honeymoon cruises lines, plans, itineraries and budget. Before choosing one package, you’ll want to read all about the restriction, rules and conditions. A little reading can save you a lot of trouble later when all you want to do is enjoy your honeymoon.

Hawaiian Honeymoon Cruises

Planning ahead for your honeymoon is very important. One of the preferred destinations for honeymoons – with a reason- is Hawaii. You can enjoy these beautiful islands thanks to Hawaiian honeymoon cruises that will take you to experience the beauty and magic of all the islands. You can also have a Hawaiian wedding and an immediate honeymoon.

Each of the Hawaiian Islands has something to offer visitors. There is something for everyone. With Hawaiian honeymoon cruises you don’t have to choose only one island. Online you can start your search by taking a look at the different packages and offers given by travel websites and specialty Hawaii cruise lines. Nowadays you can find great discounts for Hawaii honeymoon cruises.

If you have already made up your mind to go to Hawaii on your honeymoon, a travel agent can be of enormous help. They have access to insider’s information, special packages and honeymoon extras. They can help you get on board the best Hawaiian honeymoon cruises of your choice. Don’t rush though, take your time to compare and keep in mind factors such as deposits, cancellation fees, rules and refunds.

A Hawaiian honeymoon cruise is perfect to get the whole experience of the Hawaiian Islands. To start you don’t have to waste time and worry about packing and unpacking to hop from one island to another. Just relax on the pool, on the ship’s restaurant or travel to another island while getting a delicious massage at the ship’s spas. Hawaiian honeymoon cruises are packed with activities and fun places to visit as a couple. You can find also special cruise that are tailored to the ideal of romance and intimacy.

If you live in the US you don’t need anything except your ID to prove you are an American citizen. It is an accessible slice of paradise on Earth that you can visit without spending too much money.

Get ready to enjoy the magic of Hawaiian honeymoon cruises!

Hawaii Honeymoon Cruise Lines

So, what are the lines that currently offer Hawaii honeymoon cruises as part of their destinations? Let's take a look at them:

Carnival cruises. They have the Carnival Spirit cruise ship that sails to the Hawaiian Islands. This is a floating resort that will take you on a wonderful trip. 80% of the staterooms have ocean views and the same percentage of them have balconies.

Princess cruises. This Hawaii honeymoon cruise line offers two ships: the Diamond Princess and the Golden Princess. The Diamond has almost 740 staterooms with balcony and one of the best in-ship’s spas. The Golden Princess offers a similar package but offers many different places including an area for kids to play.

Holland America. They have the ms Zaandam. This cruise ship sailing to Hawaii gives guests a unique cruise atmosphere inspired by music and it has many relics and instruments form legendary musicians . This big ship offers plenty of space and also plenty of activities you can enjoy while reaching the many destinations.

Royal Caribbean. A favorite among Hawaii honeymoon cruise enthusiasts, they offer the Rhapsody of the Seas. This is a beautiful ship that not only gives you great places to enjoy but also has special places like the ShipShape Day Spa and two big pools where you can also enjoy drinks while watching the sunset.

Celebrity cruises. They have the Mercury and the Summit, both are amazing cruises that can take you to enjoy the many wonders of Hawaii.

So, what is the best one to choose as a Hawaii honeymoon cruise? Well, it depends on you, there are some ships that are more suited to a more adult public, such as Holland America’s ms Zaandam, but maybe you wish a different kind of atmosphere.

What’s Included in Honeymoon Cruise Package?

If you are interested in spending your honeymoon aboard a Hawaii honeymoon cruise package, then you’ll find useful to know what the different lines have to offer in their special packages.

Usually the honeymoon cruise package is paid in addition to the normal price of tickets. It is also called the “romantic package”, “couples package”, or something in the same style. Let’s take a look at what some lines have to offer:

Carnival Cruises

“Hearts Forever Gift Package” This includes a bunch of gifts: A 4” x 6” photo frame in the shape of a heart, a bottle of Korbel Sparking wine with two etched Champagne flutes, a metal Tic-Tac-Toe game with pieces in the shape of heart and a wooden base, all arranged in a themed basket.

Holland America Cruises

“Just for Us Package” includes, a dozen roses, a couple of bathrobes, a bottle of Mumm Cordon Rouge, champagne and dessert one evening in the stateroom, priority table at the dining room for two people, one afternoon tea in stateroom, a couple of aromatherapy massage sessions, table for 2 at the Pinnacle grill, and a 6x8 photo frame.

Celebrity

“Gift Package” includes champagne Michel & Alber Roux, two engraved glasses, breakfast in bed, a floral arrangement, a red rose, Cova Pralines, a honeymoon certificate, one red rose and two 100% cotton engraved bathrobes.

Royal Caribbean

This Hawaii honeymoon cruise line offers two packages “Classic” and “Grand”

The “Classic” package includes a Welcome Aboard bottle of Domaine Chandon and canapés, breakfast in bed, during the first formal night pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweets, a formal 8x10 silver frame.

The “Grand” package offers a Welcome Aboard bottle of Veuve Cliquot with canapés for two, fresh flowers, two waffle woven robes breakfast for two in your room, the same extras on your first formal night in dinner and a silver frame.

NCL Cruises

This Hawaii honeymoon cruise line offers two packages “Standard” and “Deluxe”

The “Standard” package offers a welcoming champagne and strawberries in your stateroom, canapés delivered to your room on one evening, honeymooner’s cake and champagne, a honeymoon photo and romantic dinner at the Bistro with a bottle of wine.

The “Deluxe” package includes as the standard one champagne and strawberries upon arrival, canapés delivered on one evening, honeymooner’s champagne and cake, a photograph, romantic dinner for two at the Bistro with a bottle of wine, breakfast in bed in your day of choice, and two half-body massage sessions of 25 minutes at the Mandara Spa.

Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii

When you go on a Hawaii honeymoon cruise, you get the chance of visiting the main islands o Hawaii: Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii. Although they are very close and share a similar culture, each of these islands also have their own particularities. They share one thing: beauty!

Oahu


Oahu is a beautiful island that combines the tropical paradise setting with the city fun in Honolulu. During the night you can be a witness of how the city lights illuminate the sea round the island in a magical way. Here you can also find Waikiki, now remodeled and turned into a beautiful Oahu destination.

Maui


Maui is an island that is literally full of romantic and beautiful beaches, it is also the home of Haleakala, a volcano on the island. If you like windsurfing and kitesurfing, Maui has the perfect weather to practice these sports. Here you can enjoy the romance of seeing beautiful waterfalls and natural paths.

Kauai


Kauai is the opposite of Maui, with no busy city nightlife. In your Hawaii honeymoon cruise, this may be the island that will spark more romance between you both. There are a lot of secret beaches to explore, and remote shoreline perfect for exploration. This island, known also as “the Garden Isle” has been featured in films such as Jurassic Park and Hook.

Big Island


This island is the perfect spot for honeymooners, it has spectacular beaches, top of the world restaurants, lava tubes and breathtaking waterfalls. This Big Island could contain all the rest of Islands easily, it is the home of the most visited volcano, Kilauea, and contains 13 of the main climates in the World, simply amazing!

Welcome to Hawaii Honeymoon Cruises!

Hello and welcome to this new blog about Hawaii honeymoon cruises. Having reviewed many destinations to spend your honeymoon in, I have Hawaii as one of my favorite ones. The beautiful islands on this part of the World can give you the perfect setting for you and your partner to have an experience full of love and passion.

If you don’t know much about Hawaii, you can come back to this blog as I add more information about this wonderful destination.

What’s a Hawaii Honeymoon Cruise?

Well, basically, it is a normal cruise that travels around all the islands in Hawaii and offer a special honeymoon package. This package is sold separately from the normal ticket, and it has many advantages that we’ll explore as I share with you more information about the topic.

I invite you to bookmark this page and add me to your RSS feed to get the latest news, reviews and info about Hawaii as the perfect setting for your honeymoon! Also, if you’ve spent your honeymoon in Hawaii and would like to share some pictures of you and your loved one in Honolulu, Maui or wherever you like, feel free to do it! This is a place for everyone to get to know more about this place.

Cheers!