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Hawaii Cruises in December

December is the start of humpback whale season in Hawaii, with whales arriving in the warm waters around Maui. Hawaii cruises either sail round-trip between the islands from Honolulu, or cross from the West Coast with several sea days each way. Ports usually include Maui, the Big Island and Kauai.

  • 6Sailings in December 2026
  • 2Cruise lines
  • 1Departure ports

What to Expect in December

Tips from our advisors for sailing to Hawaii this time of year.

  • Holiday sailings book up early.
  • Whale sightings increase through the month.
  • Winter can bring bigger surf on north-facing shores.

Other Months

Compare Hawaii sailings in other months.

Cruise Lines Sailing to Hawaii in December 2026

These lines have Hawaii sailings in December 2026 in our booking engine.

Where to Sail From

Departure ports with Hawaii sailings in December 2026.

Port guides: Honolulu

Sailing counts, cruise lines and ports come from our booking engine and refresh through the day (last updated Nov 6, 3:51 am PST). Fares and availability change often and are confirmed at booking.

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