--- title: "Kailua-Kona Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/kailua-kona description: "Coffee country on a volcanic coast" --- # Kailua-Kona πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· United States Β· Hawaii > "Coffee country on a volcanic coast" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.4h - **Visiting Sailings:** 196 - **Cruise Lines:** 7 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Apr (32 sailings), Feb (20 sailings), Jan (18 sailings) ## About Kailua-Kona Kailua-Kona sits on Hawaii Island's western coast, where the Hualalai volcano rises behind a strip of small beaches and the town's main street. Ships anchor offshore and tender passengers to the Kona Pier, which puts you right in the middle of the waterfront shops and restaurants. The water is calm on this side of the island, and snorkelling spots are within a short drive. Kealakekua Bay, where Captain Cook was killed in 1779, has some of the best snorkelling on the island with spinner dolphins often in the bay. Kona coffee farms in the hills above town offer tours and tastings. For food, try the poke from a grocery deli counter or a plate lunch from a local spot. Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, a restored refuge site, is worth the 30-minute drive south. The Big Island is big, so plan accordingly. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** USD (US Dollar) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** Pacific/Honolulu (UTC-10) - **Tipping:** 15-20% expected at restaurants, bars, taxis ## Location Coordinates: 19.6400, -155.9969 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Kailua-Kona/@19.63999,-155.99693,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Kailua-Kona&ll=19.63999,-155.99693&z=13) ## Things to Do in Kailua-Kona 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/d1344a39-6c13-416d-a70b-da8a50f9382e.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/2125b9c8-a896-422a-9d77-3af42e090bcd.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/ff772178-d038-4ad6-8a97-69fc42c7ee2a.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/349287f1-56c8-4696-ac83-d298697cbaed.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/87a1d27e-88ad-4d1c-96e3-6bada7c0d08d.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/c486cb48-e9a2-4540-966b-3680896e4234.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (721) | 4h | βœ“ | €171 | Viator | | [Big Island Kohala Zipline Adventure](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/eaf29887-120c-4eac-b7bf-99b2d3822b6a.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/92e08663-105c-42c4-a692-09b93479aa9a.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (741) | 3h | βœ“ | €123 | Viator | | [Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4623395f-825f-4a82-aa2b-5d3bfd6cb67d.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (567) | 3h | βœ“ | €45 | Viator | | [Kona Morning Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/072d2d2c-1e3a-482b-a4e6-4bd1b47fe5da.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (585) | 4h 30m | βœ“ | €162 | Viator | | [Kona Morning Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/57a928e3-a72d-47fd-b0dc-f44f25528ecb.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (484) | 4h 30m | βœ“ | €162 | Viator | | [Big Island Parasailing Experience](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5f15bfb1-3790-47c7-9013-44c30e320ba5.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (487) | 1h | βœ“ | €125 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Hilo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/hilo.md): 52 nm - [Kahului](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/kahului.md): 80 nm - [Honolulu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/honolulu.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) - [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) - [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 Kailua-Kona Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Solstice Meridian – Kona, Honolulu & Ensenada](https://cruisello.com/cruises/solstice-meridian-kona-honolulu-ensenada~PCL-RU-20270111-16.md) | Ruby Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-01-11 | 16 | €901 | | [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 | | [Pacific Crossing – Honolulu & Vancouver](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pacific-crossing-honolulu-vancouver~CEL-CELEBRITY_SOLSTICE-20270423-9.md) | Celebrity Solstice | Celebrity Cruises | 2027-04-23 | 9 | €932 | ## Browse Cruises - 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