This new edition covers all the islands and attractions that make Hawaii such an attractive cruise destination. Extensive shore excursion detail and cruise-and-stay options are included with tips on selecting your cruise and cabin as well as preparing for your Hawaii cruise. The author also gives readers insight into extra expenses and handling gratuities for stewards and waiters with background on shipboard life and activities. Detailed maps show exactly where the ships dock and locations of leading hotels on Oahu and Maui. Hawaii By Cruise Ship includes history of the rich Hawaiian culture and how the islands changed with the arrival of Europeans. A section of the book also outlines the wildlife that can be seen in Hawaii includings maps with best whalewatching locations. Over 400 color photographs and dozens of color maps detailing the islands, ports and attractions complement the text. Includes islands of the South Pacific, French Polynesia and mainland ports from San Diego and Los Angeles to Vancouver.