Hawaiian Islands Cruise & Tour

Unfortunately, additional nights are not available from YMT Vacations for this tour. Your YMT Sales Consultant will confirm the specific hotel related to your departure date, and you can then contact the hotel directly to arrange an extended stay.

Yes, triples are permitted (depending on availability).

You should arrive in Honolulu no later than 6pm. Your flight home should depart no earlier than 12pm (or no earlier than 5pm if you purchase any of our optional tours for your final day).

No, none are required.

No, guests will not need to bring adapters or converters as Hawaii uses standard 110V plugs.

Temperatures in Hawaii range between lower 80’s in the fall/winter months and higher 80’s in the summer months (May-Sep). Hawaii has a tropical climate, but the temperature can vary depending on altitude and the surroundings. The islands receive most of its rainfall from the trade winds on the north and east sides of each island. The coastal areas tend to be drier, especially the south and west sides. The rainy season tends to be during the winter months of October to April. The overnight temperature rarely drops below 65 degrees at the lower elevations. On this tour, you may experience lower temperatures at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (in the 60s during the daytime).

Click here to find more on the weather in Hawaii.

On Cruise
For most ocean cruises, consider three different types of clothing: casual attire for days aboard, layered outfits for time in port, and smart or formal eveningwear. Contact your respective cruise line for their dress code and guidelines for evening attire. Typically, a larger amount of nights is reserved for more casual clothing while some evenings are set aside for formalwear. Some recommendations for daywear include slacks or pants, blouses or shirts, knit tops or polo shirts. Bring a pair of sneakers or rubber-soled shoes for deck sports and a swimsuit cover-up for cool areas on the ship. As port wear for women consider a casual dress, skirt and blouse, or pants outfit; for men, casual pants or walking shorts, and polo-type shirts.

Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Also, remember to bring extra bathing suits, as well as sun block, sun visors and other types of sun protection. Formal attire can include cocktail dress, gown, or dressy pantsuit for women and a tuxedo, suit, or dinner jacket with slacks for men. Note that T-shirts, swimsuits, robes, bare feet, tank tops, baseball caps and pool wear are often not allowed in certain areas of the ship, for example restaurants.

On Tour
We recommend bringing a light jacket or sweater for the buses or flights. As well, please consider the range of temperature and climates you may encounter in Hawaii and pack clothing you can be comfortable in for each of them. Wearing layers allows you to be comfortable on the bus and while sightseeing.

For more information, check out our What To Pack For Your Hawaiian Vacation article.

Anything you want! There are so many things to do on Oahu, but we do recommend going to the famous Waikiki Beach, shopping on Kalakaua Avenue, or to the Hawaii Army Museum. You may also want to join us on one of our most popular optional tours – Polynesian Cultural Center.

Yes we do! Check out our 14 Words You Should Know Before Visiting Hawaii article and our article on Unique Aspects of Hawaiian Culture. Also check out our blog for more information on Hawaii.

The YMT luggage allowance is one suitcase and one small bag per person, in addition to a small handbag or personal item. Due to capacity limits on vehicles, the standard maximum weight per suitcase is 50 pounds. The maximum size for a suitcase is 62 linear inches (sum of length, width, and depth). For example, suitcase cannot be larger than 30 inches by 20 inches by 12 inches. Luggage that is larger or heavier may attract extra fees, might not fit on the motor coach and may need to be shipped home.

The small bag cannot be larger than 12 inches by 11 inches by 6 inches and must fit in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you. To comply with safety regulations for motor coaches, mid-size buses, and vans, wheeled carry-on bags are not accepted as your small bag.  View our helpful packing guide here!  

Oahu is the most populous of the Hawaiian islands, and has plenty of dining options, from sit-down restaurants to takeaway joints.Head to Kuhio Food Avenue Mall at International Market Place right across the road to Hilton Garden Inn, your hotel in Waikiki.

Guests can collect discount vouchers from the hotel, and save 10 to 15 percent on their meals at International Market Place, an open-air dining, shopping and entertainment destination. At Kuhio Food Avenue Mall, you’ll find typical American fare, fast food options, burgers, pizzas, and more. Sample flavors from across the globe at the food court on the second level of Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center at Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu. 

In Maui, take a short walk from your hotel (Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort) to Whalers Village, an oceanfront shopping center with many dining options including cafes and shops where you can try shave ice, a local ice-based dessert.

On Big Island, guests get a discount of 10 percent on meals at the poolside restaurant at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort, where they’ll be staying. Right across the road from your hotel is Fish Hopper, a local favorite. 

In Kauai, walk to the Island Country Market near your hotel and shop for microwaveable food available on the aisles. There’s a full service deli where you can help yourselves to gourmet sandwiches, Hawaiian-style hot plates and more at affordable prices.

If you’d like to eat in the comfort of your hotel room, you can always order in through Uber Eats or Doordash, both of which are operational in most main cities on the four islands