Top 5
Hawaiian cruise line
rankings

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Holland America Line

Royal Caribbean International

Princess Cruises

Carnival Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line

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Note: I did not include Celebrity, Crystal, Cunard, Regent, Seabourn, and Silversea because they are occasional Hawaiian cruise lines. Their Hawaii visits are part of their trans-pacific, round-the-world, and repositioning cruises. Or, they conduct just a few Hawaiian cruises.

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Hawaiian cruise line critiques

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Holland America Line

Of the five Hawaiian cruise lines ranked on this page, Holland America is the highest priced. But it's a good value for cruisers craving sophisticated ambiance, dining, and service - and refined fellow passengers.

I do not recommend it for most families (children could be bored) and young party-goers (the social scene is lively but not vibrating).

Upmarket

15 & longer

Yes

San Diego, Seattle, Vancouver, Honolulu

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Royal Caribbean International  Mid-price

It's the overall best Hawaiian cruise line in the mid-priced category. Royal Caribbean is well-geared for families cruising with children and teens because it has a laudable assortment of facilities and organized activities for them. Ditto for teens. Food is above average for a mid-price cruise line.

Mid-priced

10 & longer

Usually

Vancouver, Honolulu

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