8 Best Family Cruises 2024

This 2,186-passenger Norwegian ship, launched in 2005 and refurbished in 2016, sails year-round from Honolulu, making it a convenient way to see Hawaii’s top sights. Pride of America does, however, lack the active vibe of the line’s newest vessels—you’ll have to break it to your kids gently that there are no ropes courses or waterslides.

Best for: Nature- and culture-loving kids old enough to appreciate volcanoes and Hawaiian lore.

Coolest itinerary: Seven nights round trip from Honolulu, with two days each on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii. Price: from $1,376 per person.

Why it's great: It’s one of a kind—the only way to cruise between four of Hawaii’s islands in a single week—and there are family cabins and suites in an array of prices.