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Pride of America seen from Aloha Tower, Honolulu, May 2010, sailing from Honolulu, Hawaii

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Cruises from Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu's Aloha Tower terminals sit on the harbour downtown. Hawaii's inter-island cruises start here, and every ship cruising the islands calls.

Things to do in Honolulu, Hawaii

  • Pearl HarborThe USS Arizona Memorial; reserve the free tickets ahead.
  • WaikīkīThe beach, surf lessons and the hike up Diamond Head crater.
  • Hanauma BayA protected reef for snorkelling; reservations required, closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
  • ʻIolani PalaceThe only royal palace on US soil, a short walk from the harbour.
  • North ShoreBig-wave beaches in winter, turtles and shrimp trucks all year.

When to go

  1. Jan: high season
  2. Feb: high season
  3. Mar: high season
  4. Apr: shoulder season
  5. May: shoulder season
  6. Jun: high season
  7. Jul: high season
  8. Aug: shoulder season
  9. Sep: low season
  10. Oct: low season
  11. Nov: shoulder season
  12. Dec: high season

Hawaii cruises run all year. Winter and the summer holidays are busiest, and autumn is the quietest time, with the most room in port.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Easy transferThe Aloha Tower terminals are about 5 miles (8 km) from Daniel K. Inouye International, 15 to 20 minutes by taxi or rideshare. Cruise lines sell transfers.

Rental cars: Plenty of firms at the airport; a car is worth it for the North Shore, less so for Waikīkī, where parking is costly.

The airport for Honolulu, Hawaii is Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL), with 10 lounges to wait in before you board.

Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) on Lounge Frog

Ships sailing from Honolulu, Hawaii

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Pride of America seen from Aloha Tower, Honolulu, May 20103.5 ★Norwegian Cruise LinePride of America2005 · 80,439 GT · 2,180 guests · HawaiiPride of America is the only US-flagged ship in Norwegian's fleet, a vessel of about 80,400 gross tons carrying 2,180 guests at double occupancy that sails seven-day round trips…

Ships that call at Honolulu, Hawaii

Ships based elsewhere whose Hawaii sailings regularly stop here. Calls vary by sailing, so check the itinerary.

Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from Honolulu, Hawaii?

On Cruises Frog, 1 ship sails from Honolulu, Hawaii: Pride of America (Norwegian Cruise Line).

Which cruise lines sail from Honolulu, Hawaii?

Norwegian Cruise Line sails from Honolulu, Hawaii.

What is the best-rated ship sailing from Honolulu, Hawaii?

Pride of America (Norwegian Cruise Line), at 3.5 out of 5 in Cruises Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Honolulu, Hawaii?

Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL). Lounge Frog lists 10 open lounges there for the wait before boarding.

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