Celebrity Edge Hawaii Cruise
Sep 18 – 28, 2026
I am looking forward to spending some quality time with my Mom in May. We have reserved a stateroom on a 6 day Alaska cruise on the Celebrity Solstice. I have travelled on several cruiselines, but this will be my first experience with Celebrity. The reason we chose an Alaska cruise is because taking a ferry and a skytrain is A LOT cheaper and less stressful than booking a flight to our destination.
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Day 1: Vancouver, British Columbia: This is my favourite cruise port to depart from. There is something gratifying about catching a skytrain instead of a flight to the cruise port. Our checkin time is 12:30 so we can take advantage of the lunch buffet! We also have reservations in one of the restaurants this evening for my birthday. We are hoping to board with my parents.
For anyone traveling from out of town, if you would like to explore Vancouver before your cruise, I recommend checking your bags and exploring the city before you embark. Once you check in, you are not allowed to get off the ship until your next scheduled stop! We learned that in Italy when we had a brilliant plan to have lunch on board before exploring the harbour.
Day 2: Sea Day: Our first day is a cruise day. This is an opportunity to explore the ship and take in the sites. I also like to get to know the staff members who will be taking care of us.
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Day 7: Hilo, Hawaii: Arrival is 8:00am
Day 8: Hilo, Hawaii: Departure at 6:00pm
Day 9: Kailua Kona, Hawaii: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Day 10: Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii: Arrival at 7:00am
Tammy's Tips
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Free communication with iPhones: Every cruise seems to have their own chat system. They all seem to have a charge for this feature (I have never been on Celebrity so we will see). If you have iPhones, you do not need to purchase the chat. As long as your iphone is connected to the ships internal wifi, you can send text messages to other iphones on the same wifi network. No data required!
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You don’t need to purchase a beverage package unless you drink a lot: The drink packages are quite expensive. not only do you pay heafty fee for the package, but there is a mandatory flat rate gratuity that you pay regardless of the number of drinks you order. The buffet usually has free water, lemonade, tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. During breakfast, they also have fruit juices. If you want to treat yourself to a latte or alcoholic beverage, it is often cheaper to purchase your beverages a la carte. Don’t forget to pack your water bottle.
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Excursions don’t have to be purchased through the cruiseline: If there is a specific excursion you would like to do, research your options ahead of time. You can rent scooters or book tours through local businesses who cater to cruise guests. Do your research, read reviews, and ensure they will get you back to the ship with plenty of time before the ship sails away. You can often get better deals, and better options. If you are visiting a port for the first time, it is sometime nice just to explore the town and meet the locals. You can also find some great hikes and other free options.
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Take advantage of thte free draws on the first day: The day you board, many cruise lines encourage you to check out their amenities by luring you in through free draws. Often it is just cheap junk, but sometimes they give away some nice prizes. We have even won an excursion on a Carnival cruise. They also give away spa packages, jewelry, and other merchandise from their stores.