Tropical Paradise – Honolulu & Maui

About this cruise

A 15-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 Seattle on September 23, 2026 and visits Honolulu, Nawiliwili, Kahului, Hilo and Victoria. 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. Hilo alone is worth the trip, Orchids and waterfalls on the Big Island. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Carnival Spirit keeps you well fed. 9 places to eat, with 6 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. This one's for people who really want to switch off. No half measures. Block out the calendar. If you can, add a night in Seattle before boarding. It's a good city to wander. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. Worth booking. That's the short version.