In 2001, NCL became the only cruise line to offer year-round, seven-day Hawaii cruises from Honolulu, taking over a niche previously held by American Classic Voyages.

These are some examples of the best cruises to see Hawaii from a number of lines. Dates, prices, amenities, and itineraries vary, so deciding on a cruise requires some planning and research.

Guests on NCL-organized shore excursions were taken directly to a designated safe zone — a local high school in Hilo — where they were provided with refreshments and support.

Our latest Cruise Ship Tour, in the carousel on this page, offers a deck-by-deck look at an icon of Hawaii cruising, Norwegian Cruise Line's 2,186-passenger Pride of America.

The group said NCL had suffered “significant downward pricing pressure” on inter-island cruises in Hawaii which hit revenue yield in the half year.

MIAMI -- Norwegian Cruise Line will launch its interisland Hawaii cruises next summer with a fleet of two U.S.-flagged ships under a new brand: NCL America.