--- title: "Honolulu Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/honolulu description: "Waikiki's crescent beneath Diamond Head" --- # Honolulu πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· United States Β· Hawaii > "Waikiki's crescent beneath Diamond Head" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 14.3h - **Departure Sailings:** 123 - **Visiting Sailings:** 304 - **Cruise Lines:** 9 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jan (76 sailings), Apr (63 sailings), Oct (43 sailings) ## About Honolulu Honolulu's cruise terminal sits next to the Aloha Tower, right on the waterfront. You walk off the ship into a district with local shops, restaurants, and live music most days. The smell of plumeria blossoms mixes with the salt air almost immediately. Waikiki Beach is a short ride away, and Diamond Head crater is the classic hike, steep but manageable, with views over the south shore. Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial deserve half a day if you can manage it. Book early, as tickets go fast. For food, try a plate lunch from a local spot: rice, macaroni salad, and some form of protein, usually kalua pork or chicken katsu. The North Shore is further out but worth the drive for the big-wave beaches and shrimp trucks along the road. Honolulu stays warm year-round, so sunscreen and water are essentials. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** USD (US Dollar) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** Pacific/Honolulu (UTC-10) - **Tipping:** 15-20% expected at restaurants, bars, taxis ## Location Coordinates: 21.3069, -157.8583 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Honolulu/@21.30694,-157.85834,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Honolulu&ll=21.30694,-157.85834&z=13) ## Things to Do in Honolulu Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~14h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7c794b06-6c9d-4564-97c2-7f5c33d92d86.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (6,364) | 7h | βœ“ | €136 | Viator | | [Pearl Harbor City Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/eb8855ef-19ee-4139-8e67-ba23e12fdab0.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (5,268) | 5h | βœ“ | €65 | Viator | | [Oahu: Full or Half Day Grand Circle Island Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4aefa211-369c-4c93-a46d-d52442bbda02.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (19,792) | 9h | βœ“ | €91 | Viator | | [Oahu: The Magical Mystery Show! at Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8989b85a-9e91-4264-aa9d-aaba4e79d465.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (3,595) | 2h | βœ“ | €90 | Viator | | [Voted Honolulu's #1 Beginner Scuba Diving + Free Videos Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4af2d45a-69ce-4295-b75c-ef2d5f2dba13.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (3,661) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €77 | Viator | | [Oahu Majestic Circle Island Tour with Waimea Falls and Byodo Inn](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bb557dd9-6389-4e68-b881-e9d88a0e27fe.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (8,338) | 9h | βœ“ | €169 | Viator | | [Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honolulu Deluxe Coach Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/49ff57d1-f6b6-4e5f-98ab-d36b719ef4f3.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (5,040) | 9h | βœ“ | €85 | Viator | | [Oahu Small-Group Circle Island Tour with Turtle Snorkeling](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/14978b13-9654-452e-beef-81637e2aebf7.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (5,274) | 8h | βœ“ | €135 | Viator | | [Oahu: North Shore Tour with Waimea Waterfall](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/60b9c361-18a6-4db1-b60d-c8ac6fe1bbb8.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (3,690) | 8h | βœ“ | €139 | Viator | | [Oahu's Stunning Views: Half-Day Scenic Tour with 7 Lookouts](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5c69d79d-5c49-4604-9fe1-49ee98267043.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,112) | 4h | βœ“ | €70 | Viator | | [Honolulu: Off The Beaten Path Food Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a3013919-6ed2-431e-8b3f-07358f4091b4.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (822) | 3h | βœ“ | €136 | Viator | | [Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8293b60c-c65d-47b4-a40a-cbfc9971a77d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (876) | 3h | βœ“ | €176 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Kahului](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/kahului.md): 81 nm - [Nawiliwili](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/nawiliwili.md): 92 nm - [Kailua-Kona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/kailua-kona.md): 145 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) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/trade-wind-meridian-kona-honolulu~RCL-OVATION-20271108-9.md)** - **Price:** €646 per person (€1,292 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Ovation Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/ovation-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 9 nights - **Departure:** 2027-11-08 - **Itinerary:** Trade Wind Meridian – Kona & Honolulu ## Featured Cruises from Honolulu 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 | | [Hawaiian Escape – Honolulu & Maui](https://cruisello.com/cruises/hawaiian-escape-honolulu-maui~CCL-SPIRIT-20270414-15.md) | Carnival Spirit | Carnival Cruise Line | 2027-04-14 | 15 | €1,294 | | [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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