freecia

You could consider decoupling the cruise from your Hawaii trip. I'd advise 7 nights as a tester as shorter cruises can be pretty rushed with a different feel to them.
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There's plenty of Alaska cruises if you'd like to drive to the port instead of flying as some cruisers prefer to drive to the departure port. You can also find Hapag Lloyd on cruiseplum.com as it isn't on Vacations To Go. Double check for bilingual German English sailings/ships.

747FC

If you are wanting to test out whether you like cruising, you might want to do a 7-day Alaska cruise.Also, at the end of the season, some of the lines sail south from Vancouver or Seattle to LA or San Diego.

YVR Cockroach

If it doesn't have to be Hawaii and you don't need a large cabin, here's a couple of look at

For this year
https://en.ponant.com/cruises/north-...rnia-s030919-2
VTG is selling this one for USD 3,170 inc taxes & fees and 1st time cruisers (presumably your wife and you) can get an introductory discount of $1,200 (USD 600 each). Discount wasn't available to us (this deal or the one below) because we bought our cruises (on this ship but not the itinerary above, or below) at ~53% off during some secret-ish sale last year.

For 2020
https://en.ponant.com/cruises/latin-...xico-a290919-2

Note that you can go on these cruises for free (just pay taxes and port fees) if you sail on the preceding or following cruise.

I just don't think you're going to be able to get a short, direct sailing between west coast U.S. and Hawaii unless NCL sells a repo on the Pride of America (unlikely) or one of the small coastal ship lines sail to Hawaii (also unlikely) or the PVSA gets repealed (probably very unlikely).

david55

I'll take a serious look at the Ponant. The Latin vibe appeals to us and we both have an interest in archaeology which their port stops emphasize. While I have always thought of taking a first " trial" cruise to Alaska ( Seabourn has a really nice one) my husband ( note: not wife) has always said he won't go north of Bellingham..... south bound and warmth for him.

Randyk47

Hoyaheel

Too bad! We're cold weather cruisers (well, not Caribbean cruisers, at least) We did Seabourn 11 days Alaska in September and had the BEST time.

You could also do a quick CA/Mexico cruise - I see short trips online all the time. Wouldn't necessarily be my preference as I don't love Mexico (I don't love beaches and most of the ports are very focused on beach/water activities) but you might be able to find something interesting.Trips shorter than a week do tend to have more of a reputation as party cruises, but that might depend on the line. I don't know if luxury lines have itineraries that short, but I'd guess their demographic wouldn't have quite the same party reputation as Carnival or Royal Caribbean....

YVR Cockroach

I'll let you know in March-April what sort of Latin vibe Le Soléal has. We'll be on that ship for 27 nts at a per diem of well under than $200 (can't stomach paying for some/most of the other itineraries where it's well over $1,000). I don't think the French are the warm-blooded latins you're looking for though. I'd say they're the Germans of the Latin world. on't get me wrong, I love France, the food and the culture but don't think the people - even the Provencals and Occitans - exude much if any Latiness. Maybe the only other Latin/romance language people that exudes even less vibe are the Romanians.

david55

I'll work on him about Alaska..... I love the idea of minimal travel to get to the ship.

We have a place in Mexico so doing a Mexican cruise seems redundant and emphasizes most of what we try to avoid when we are there.

NYC Flyer

Lots of choice then on Silversea, Seabourn, Regent, etc. Queen Elizabeth is also doing Alaska. Though clearly not a smaller ship, a "Grills" stateroom might be an interesting option.

YVR Cockroach

Alaska? Try this one:

https://us.ponant.com/cruises/alaska...220819-sv044-4

Includes flight from SEA and transfer to Seward

Unfortunately you can't continue on to SD on this one as that will contravene the PVSA but you could go all the way to Mexico (3 cruises alltogether).

david55

This is the cruise I have been eyeing..... either a a veranda suite or a penthouse suite, although I am not sure the extra 4K a person is worth the upgrade.

https://www.seabourn.com/en_US/find-...S07A/5029.html

Hoyaheel

We were on Sojourn in a veranda suite and found it suited us fine. Amazing storage! We didn't feel the need to spend a lot more for the Penthouse. I'm a really big introvert but actually spent a lot of time in public spaces on Sojourn - much to my surprise!! I think because we're used to small ships (R class) that are about the same size as Sojourn but with 700 passengers instead of 450. But you might be able to find a TA that could get you a nice deal. If you do book Seabourn, make sure you get a referral from a past passenger for onboard credit for both of you.....

NYC Flyer

Looks a bit early for exclusive TA promotions for the June 19 voyage, but I imagine they will materialize.

hedoman

For referral coupon good for $400 OBC, contact me. You'll survive nicely enough in a Veranda. Would risk a guaranty type booking if concerned about price. Also, suggest not booking through your local TA.

NYC Flyer

You can book directly through Seabourn, then authorize Seabourn to have your TA to take over the booking and apply any agency and consortia promotions/group rates to your voyage. TA might even show some appreciation with some personalized extras for you doing all the work!