Norwegian Sun Alaska Cruise From Honolulu (Oahu) - October 1, 2025

16 Night Alaska: Skagway, Kauai and Juneau


Want to visit Hawaii? Want to see Alaska? You can do both on this 16-day cruise aboard Norwegian Sun that starts in Honolulu and ends in Vancouver. It'll be departing on October 1, 2025 with a five-day tour of the Hawaiian Islands before traveling north to Alaska for glacier viewing and visits to Skagway and Juneau. Accommodations on Norwegian Sun fit lots of budgets, ranging from interior staterooms to luxurious suites. There are over a dozen spots to grab something to eat or drink, comedy and music, spa and swimming pools.

Itinerary: Honolulu (Oahu) - Kona - Hilo - Kahului - Nawiliwili - Skagway - Juneau - Ketchikan - Vancouver

Alaska one way cruise departs from Honolulu (Oahu) on Wednesday October 1, 2025. The 16 day cruise ends with the arrival of Norwegian Sun in Vancouver on Friday October 17, 2025.



Ports of Call

October 2, 2025
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii photo

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Kailua-Kona is a town on the west coast of the "Big Island" (Hawaii) in, well, Hawaii. In addition to a bunch of oceanfront resorts, it's home to Hulihee Palace, a former vacation home for Hawaiian royalty.

October 3, 2025
Hilo, Hawaii photo

Hilo, Hawaii

Hilo is the largest town on the island of Hawaii. It is about 25 miles east of the top of the Mauna Kea volcano. Wailuku River State Park, featuring Rainbow Falls, is on the west side of town.

October 4, 2025
Kahului, Hawaii photo

Kahului, Hawaii

Kahului is a scenic town on the north side of the island of Maui in Hawaii.

October 5, 2025
Nawiliwili, Hawaii photo

Nawiliwili, Hawaii

Nawiliwili is a harbor village adjacent to the town of Lihue on east coast of Kauai. You'll find lots of "verdant mountains" in this part of the state.

October 12, 2025
Skagway, Alaska photo

Skagway, Alaska

The port at this southeastern Alaskan town is large enough to allow cruise ships to pull right up to the southern end of town. A 3-mile hike will get you to the northern end and back.

October 13, 2025
Juneau, Alaska photo

Juneau, Alaska

Juneau is the capital of Alaska, with a year-round population of around 32,000. Things get much busier when the cruise ships make their visits each summer.

October 15, 2025
Ketchikan, Alaska photo

Ketchikan, Alaska

Ketchikan is a old fishing town in southeastern Alaska. It's frequently the first stop in Alaska for cruises coming from Vancouver, Seattle and other ports to the south.


Departure Port: Port of Honolulu at Aloha Tower Marketplace

Directions: Google Maps - Apple Maps

For the night before your cruise: Hotels near Port of Honolulu at Aloha Tower Marketplace

Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel


1088 Bishop St
0.4 miles from cruise port
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Pagoda Hotel


1525 Rycroft St
1.8 miles from cruise port
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Ala Moana Hotel by AirPads


410 Atkinson Drive
2.0 miles from cruise port
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Ala Moana Hotel by LSI Resorts


410 Atkinson Drive
2.0 miles from cruise port
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The Equus


1696 Ala Moana Blvd
2.2 miles from cruise port
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The Modern Honolulu by Diamond Resorts


1775 Ala Moana Boulevard
2.3 miles from cruise port
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Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites


1777 Ala Moana Blvd
2.3 miles from cruise port
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Grand Waikikian by Hilton Grand Vacations


1811 Ala Moana Blvd
2.4 miles from cruise port
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