Sunset Serenade – Honolulu & Hilo

About this cruise

Somewhere around day five the ship stops being transport and starts being home. This 17-night sailing from Vancouver on April 7, 2027 visits Nawiliwili, Honolulu, Kailua-Kona, Kahului and Hilo. The first couple of days are at sea, which gives you time to settle in and get to know the ship before the ports begin. Each island feels different: Maui's beaches, the Big Island's lava fields, Kauai's cliffs. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Koningsdam keeps you well fed. 12 places to eat, with 6 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. 17 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. A proper voyage for people who like to take their time and hate rushing through destinations. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 17-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.