Question: how long does it take to get to hawaii from california by ship?
Answer: It takes between 2 - 3 weeks to sail to Hawaii. During the last Transpac race, the fastest monohull made the crossing in 5 days and 2 hours. The slowest boat, a 48' sailing cruising took nearly 16 days. However, the average recreational sailor, cruising at the average speed will more likely take 14 days.