Pacific Zenith – Hilo & Honolulu from LA

About this cruise

If you've got 16 nights to work with, this sailing from Los Angeles on October 16, 2026 through Hilo, Kahului, Honolulu, Nawiliwili and Ensenada is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. You ease into this one, with a few sea days up front to find your rhythm before the 5 port calls start. Volcanic peaks, rainforest, good surf. Hawaii is Hawaii. It doesn't need much explaining. Of the stops, Hilo tends to be the one people talk about: Orchids and waterfalls on the Big Island. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Emerald Princess has 13 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. Los Angeles itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.