The views in Hawaii from the window of a cruise ship are enough to make you never want to leave the beautiful set of islands. Most dinner cruises set out from Honolulu Harbor in the evening, making it an ideal location to set off where you can view the picturesque beaches. Hawaiian dinner cruises are also very beautiful because of the time which you set sail away from the Island, you will most likely see the sun set, and if you are lucky, the moon rise and light up the sea. When on the cruise you will get to sample fine Hawaiian cuisine, with volcanoes in the backdrop standing 10,000 ft above sea level.

Some cruise ships provide dance floors, music and amazing entertainment, while others are more focused on a relaxing experience in which the views alone are enough to compensate for entertainment. Although not the core reason why people go on Hawaii dinner cruises, the food is, of course, exquisite. Hawaiian cuisine is largely fish food, which is perfectly suited to the islands, where you can expect freshly caught sea food which is cooked to perfection and placed along-side tasty beds of fresh vegetables and served with cocktails that are unique to the Islands.

For those of you who require less elegance and more good old fashion drinking and partying, the Captains Beans’ which is basically Hawaii’s equivalent to a booze cruise. You will firstly be picked up from your hotel and chauffeur driven to the point in which you get on the ship – called the Kailau Pier. On board there is buffet food, and enough vodka cocktails to send any holiday maker into oblivion. The cruise only lasts for 2 hours so you better be prepared to drink quickly – it is open 6 days of the week.

The Island Grill is yet another cruise which runs the length of the Kona coast. From teriyaki chicken, to herbs and fine cheeses, you are given the eating experience of a life time aboard the ship. Although it only lasts for 2 hours, you will get to a tasty bite of Hawaiian culture, being able to sample fine food and island music along the way.

Captain Andy's Dinner Cruise may not sound very luxurious; however you will not be saying that once you get on board. Unlike many of the other cruises this one lasts for 4 hours, really giving you the necessary time to enjoy more than just a meal and spectacular views. This cruise is also completed in the open air, allowing you to breathe the fresh aroma of the Hawaiian see as entertainment and drinks are served to you as if you were royalty.

The Sunset Dinner Cruise is based on the Island of Maui, where it takes off from and goes across the coastline. Passengers are welcome to sit on above board or even below when the weather is not suitable. Although pricey and relatively new, you should expect nothing more than quality service across this luxury dinner cruise.