I completely agree with Cruiser Bruce. "Best" is very subjective. Last September we went to Hawaii for
the first time in 45 years. I contacted the "Hawaii Visitor and Convention Bureau" and "Go Hawaii" to get current information about things to see and do there. Our mode of transportation was a 11 night cruise from Vancouver, BC to Honolulu. The seas were fine except for day 2 which was a little rough.
Contact the bureaus I provided to get the free information about Hawaii and have a wonderful time there. Good luck!