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Hawaii Loop via Hilo, Kahului & Raiatea

Hilo · Kahului · Honolulu · Nawiliwili · Raiatea · Papeete · Moorea · Fakarava · Nuku Hiva

Extended 35-night voyage with 26 sea days and 9 ports. Covers United States and French Polynesia.

35 nights San Diego Hawaii 9 ports 26 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Expansive, immersive and built around life at sea

At 35 nights, this is a multi-month, world-cruise-style voyage rather than a conventional getaway. 26 sea days make the ship your home base between 9 ports across a wide arc of destinations. Expect long ocean passages and the planning commitment of an extended journey.

Long-form pace

9 ports in 35 nights

Long ocean passages make onboard routines a major part of the experience.

Broad destination variety

Hilo · Kahului · Honolulu + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Easy logistics

Round-trip from San Diego

No open-jaw flights or separate arrival and departure transfers.

Port experience

Kahului · You'll usually have a long port day

Cruise calls here typically give passengers plenty of time between arrival and departure.

Best for · Long-form travelers · Sea-day lovers · Multi-region exploration

Think twice if · You want a conventional one- or two-week cruise

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Holland America

Koningsdam

San Diego → Hilo → Nuku Hiva → San Diego

Feb 19 · 35 nights

$4,524 inside · $129/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $135/night, with most departures landing in the $121-$157/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$135/night

$4,723 total

Normal range

$121-$157/night

$4,245-$5,478 total

Lowest recent fare

$129/night

$4,524 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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35 nights · 9 port calls · 26 sea days · 2 countries

9 port calls across United States, French Polynesia · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 35-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in San Diego

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Hilo

    United States · Hawaii

  3. 3

    Kahului

    United States · Hawaii

  4. 4

    Honolulu

    United States · Hawaii

  5. 5

    Nawiliwili

    United States · Hawaii

  6. 6

    Raiatea

    French Polynesia · Tahiti & French Polynesia

  7. 7

    Papeete

    French Polynesia · Tahiti & French Polynesia

  8. 8

    Moorea

    French Polynesia · Tahiti & French Polynesia

  9. 9

    Fakarava

    French Polynesia · Tahiti & French Polynesia

  10. 10

    Nuku Hiva

    French Polynesia · Polynesia

  11. 11

    Disembark in San Diego

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.