--- title: "Hilo Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/hilo description: "Orchids and waterfalls on the Big Island" --- # Hilo πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· United States Β· Hawaii > "Orchids and waterfalls on the Big Island" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.5h - **Visiting Sailings:** 236 - **Cruise Lines:** 7 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jan (53 sailings), Apr (23 sailings), Nov (20 sailings) ## About Hilo Hilo is on the wet side of Hawaii's Big Island, and the greenery shows it. The town has a low-key, slightly faded downtown with a good farmers' market and wooden storefronts that haven't changed much in decades. Liliuokalani Park, a Japanese-style garden along the bayfront, is a calm spot, and Rainbow Falls is a quick drive up from the centre. The rain comes and goes quickly here, and it keeps everything growing. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is about 45 minutes south and is the main reason most cruise passengers come to Hilo. Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes, and the park lets you walk along the crater rim, through steam vents, and inside the Thurston Lava Tube. The Hilo Farmers Market runs daily and sells tropical fruit, macadamia nuts, and local honey. Pack a rain jacket. Poke bowls and laulau are the local things to eat. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** USD (US Dollar) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** Pacific/Honolulu (UTC-10) - **Tipping:** 15-20% expected at restaurants, bars, taxis ## Location Coordinates: 19.7158, -155.0833 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Hilo/@19.71582,-155.08334,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Hilo&ll=19.71582,-155.08334&z=13) ## Things to Do in Hilo Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c2588329-1b81-4347-9482-fb4b53137101.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (2,513) | 4h | βœ“ | €77 | Viator | | [Big Island Zipline Tour Near Akaka Falls (250-ft Waterfall!)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f8ec7310-2675-4184-a4de-add306f96284.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,132) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €223 | Viator | | [Big Island: 8-Zipline & Suspension Bridge Waterfall Adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9c72515e-4fc6-493f-8eb1-edc13b1a192b.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,010) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €215 | Viator | | [Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel: Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ec3d0b06-e132-4d4b-80e7-c049e31a05f4.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,048) | 4h 30m | βœ“ | €175 | Viator | | [Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0402cb5b-4fec-42f5-8268-7890b4cffb08.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (861) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €68 | Viator | | [Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/82958326-6b18-466b-9879-84456157c04d.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (721) | 4h | βœ“ | €171 | Viator | | [Big Island Kohala Zipline Adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7f5fddd3-ec1a-4cdc-bd10-03b2e9dc193b.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (736) | 3h | βœ“ | €185 | Viator | | [Kona Afternoon Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/21953ea6-73f2-4156-8025-dbd797e6d73c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (741) | 3h | βœ“ | €123 | Viator | | [Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ee4d5c0b-e4ba-4b18-98a4-fc6609d8e42c.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (567) | 3h | βœ“ | €45 | Viator | | [Kona Morning Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d6c6e28e-0f3f-4dc4-abaa-e7fb5aec254f.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (585) | 4h 30m | βœ“ | €162 | Viator | | [Kona Morning Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4536c91f-08c7-477c-8a12-d539d22fd718.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (484) | 4h 30m | βœ“ | €162 | Viator | | [Big Island Parasailing Experience](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3388f87c-c0b3-464d-9d53-0d730a96ec2c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (487) | 1h | βœ“ | €125 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Kailua-Kona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/kailua-kona.md): 52 nm - [Kahului](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/kahului.md): 106 nm - [Honolulu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/honolulu.md): 183 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pacific-drift-hilo-honolulu-ensenada-from-san-francisco~PCL-RU-20261023-16.md)** - **Price:** €780 per person (€1,560 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Ruby Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/ruby-princess.md) - **Duration:** 16 nights - **Departure:** 2026-10-23 - **Itinerary:** Pacific Drift – Hilo, Honolulu & Ensenada from San Francisco ## Featured Cruises from Hilo Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Diamond Head Dream – Maui, Oahu & Kauai](https://cruisello.com/cruises/diamond-head-dream-maui-oahu-kauai~CCL-RADIANCE-20270411-14.md) | Carnival Radiance | Carnival Cruise Line | 2027-04-11 | 14 | €1,195 | | [Volcanic Slopes to Blue Lagoons – Kahului & Bora Bora](https://cruisello.com/cruises/volcanic-slopes-to-blue-lagoons-kahului-bora-bora~NCL-SPIRIT-20270528-12.md) | Norwegian Spirit | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2027-05-28 | 12 | €1,304 | | [Trade Wind Traverse – Honolulu & Hilo from Los Angeles](https://cruisello.com/cruises/trade-wind-traverse-honolulu-hilo-from-los-angeles~PCL-EP-20261108-16.md) | Emerald Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-11-08 | 16 | €988 | ## Browse Cruises - 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