How to Travel from Oahu to Outer Hawaiian Islands

Oahu is a popular destination for many, but a trip to the Aloha state is not complete without visiting the neighbor islands too. You can travel from Oahu to the outer Hawaiian Islands by air, by ferry or on a cruise ship, it's your choice.

Instructions

1. AIRLINES - The quickest way to travel from Oahu to the outer Hawaiian Islands is, of course, to fly. You can choose between several airlines that fly inter island as of this publication date.

   Note that Hawaiian Airlines and go! Airlines are the two biggest inter island carriers. You could also opt for the smaller, but slightly less expensive Island Air or Mokulele Airlines. Visit their online web sites to sign up for any upcoming airfare specials.

2. TAKE THE FERRY - If you're planning to travel from Oahu to Kahului on the island of Maui, you can take the Hawaii Superferry. Allow extra time in your schedule as the trip by ferry takes 3.5 hours from Oahu to Maui with the return trip to Oahu taking approximately 3 hours.

   Prices begin at $39 each way. If you are at least 18 years old, you can take a vehicle on board the ferry with proper registration and proof of insurance. Pay an additional $56 to $67 each way for the vehicle.

   For those wishing to travel to the Big Island of Hawaii, you should know the Hawaii Superferry is scheduled to add Hawaii to their route by 2010. Find more details by going online to hawaiisuperferry.com.

   NOTE: Updated as of March 26, 2009. Hawaii Superferry has pulled out of the Hawaiian Islands. Not on their own accord, but due to a disagreement over an EPA study that apparently wasn't completed; the courts shut them down.

3. TAKE A CRUISE - Travel from Oahu to the outer Hawaiian Islands on a cruise ship. NCL has the Pride of America cruise ship which offers a budget-friendly 7 day cruise of the Hawaiian Islands.

   See a travel agent or visit NCL's website for more info.

4. Whichever mode of travel from Oahu to the outer Hawaiian Islands you choose, remember that your trip should fit your tastes and budget. With the options available for inter island travel, you're sure to find one to fit the bill. Mahalo (thank you) and Aloha!

Tips & Warnings

• As with any tropical destination, you will always find your better prices during the off season. In Hawaii, it's typically from May to November.