For some people sailing to Hawaii is a life-long dream. People well versed in sailing find themselves drawn to ocean adventure and often sail the seas to many destinations all over the world. Sailing your own vessel takes great skill and years of experience to pull of a successful, long haul journey. An exciting alternative is chartering a yacht for sailing to Hawaii. There are yachts that leave from all over the world sailing to Hawaii, Tahiti, Bora Bora and numerous other beautiful destinations. A long sailing journey can be extremely expensive and hiring a professional crew can cost a mint but if at all possible, it can be one of the most rewarding vacation options to choose.
For those who can’t afford sailing to Hawaii over
long distances, there are many choices for sailing tours
around the Hawaiian islands. So many it can be hard to
select the perfect adventure! Sailing Hawaii waters affords
the chance to explore the unique features of each isle
without adhering to a fast-paced itinerary. A Hawaii sailing
vacation is the best alternative to a Hawaii interisland
cruise but can be a more expensive option.
The advantages with a Hawaii sailing vacation is groups are often small and there are many activities to enjoy like scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming and hiking. Aboard a cruise island visitors can choose a Hawaii sailing vacation which affords a loose itinerary. During a sailing cruise Hawaii captains take visitors on unrivaled Hawaii tours to some of the most spectacular settings in the world. Abundant marine life and magnificent coral reefs reveal themselves in the surrounding ocean.
On a sailing cruise Hawaii schedules allow for short two or three day trips to week-long excursions careening around Kauai, Oahu, Maui and Big Island, depending on the departure point and trip length. Sailing Hawaii is popular from all major ports with hundreds of tours operating out of Honolulu and Waikiki Beach, two very popular destinations. On an Oahu sailing cruise from Waikiki snorkeling and scuba diving are two of the best adventures. Sailing catamarans are the vessel of choice, taking visitors out to crystal clear reefs where thousands of marine creatures create an underwater rainbow of vibrant color.
Another great option is morning or afternoon dolphin and snorkeling sailing Hawaii tours offer. These Hawaii travel packages sail along the islands’ coastlines to well-known areas where dolphins play in the surf. The trips offer amazingly close proximity to dolphin pods who often play actively alongside the boats. The dolphins, jump, splash and spin putting on one of the best island shows there is. Often green sea turtles will swim by languidly and sometimes whales can be seen breaching the ocean water in the distance. On a dolphin or whale watching sailing cruise Hawaii tours will often supply breakfast or lunch, cold drinks and snacks.
On a sailing cruise Hawaii attractions seen from the water reveal a different, yet equally magnificent side not seen from land. Molokini Crater is one of the biggest Maui attractions and a popular stop on a Hawaii sailing vacation. Sailing by Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Big Island tours offers a breathtaking look at Mount Kilauea and the surrounding lava beds from offshore. From Waikiki Beach many opt for a dinner or sunset cruise, sailing around Diamond Head and the stunning shoreline. Many of the shorter sailing cruises are very affordable and family friendly offering a great option for things to do during Hawaii holidays. There’s no doubt that viewing any or all of the islands from the ocean display some of the best scenery in Hawaii, from lush rainforests to towering verdant mountainsides, unmasking some of the best and most beautiful scenery of all.
