Trade Wind Crossing – Honolulu & Hilo

About this cruise

A 17-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Vancouver on April 12, 2028 and visits Nawiliwili, Honolulu, Kahului, Kailua-Kona and Hilo. You ease into this one, with a few sea days up front to find your rhythm before the 5 port calls start. Each island feels different: Maui's beaches, the Big Island's lava fields, Kauai's cliffs. People come back from this cruise talking about Kahului: Maui's gateway to the Road to Hana. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Koningsdam has 12 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. Vancouver itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. 5 ports, one suitcase. That's the appeal.