Honolulu
Hawaii, US
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Port Stats
The Tea
Honolulu is the port that makes you question why you're on a cruise ship at all. Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor — all of it is right here, and a one-week stay would barely scratch the surface. Getting a six-hour port call feels like being offered one bite of an incredible meal.
The good news: the port at Aloha Tower is somewhat walkable to downtown and Chinatown. The bus system ($5.50 day pass) can get you to Waikiki in 20 minutes. The challenge is prioritizing — do you do Pearl Harbor (minimum 3 hours), Diamond Head hike (2 hours), or Waikiki Beach (all day)?
The honest take: Honolulu on a cruise is frustrating because the island deserves so much more time than a port day allows. The prices are mainland-US-expensive (it's a state, after all), and everything good requires transportation. If Hawaii is your main draw, consider a land-based vacation instead. If it's a bonus port on a Pacific cruise, enjoy the glimpse.
Weather by Month
| Month | Avg Temp | Rain Days | Good Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 11 | 65% |
| Feb | 71°F | 1 | 97% |
| Mar | 72°F | 1 | 97% |
| Apr | 73°F | 9 | 70% |
| May | 74°F | 9 | 71% |
| Jun | 76°F | 0 | 100% |
| Jul | 77°F | 1 | 97% |
| Aug | 78°F | 4 | 87% |
| Sep | 78°F | 2 | 93% |
| Oct | 78°F | 5 | 84% |
| Nov | 75°F | 3 | 90% |
| Dec | 74°F | 1 | 97% |
Honolulu on the Cruise Schedule
Five of the ships we track are scheduled to sail from Honolulu 8 times over the next 12 months, most often on 8-night voyages (trips run 8 to 27 nights). Anthem of the Seas has the most departures, with 2. Separately, 4 ships we track are scheduled to stop at Honolulu on at least 37 sailings. Ports of call are only recorded for some itineraries, so the real number is likely higher. Those ships sail for 6 different cruise lines. The busiest months on the schedule are May 2027 and September 2027.
Ships Sailing From Honolulu
| Ship | Cruise Line | Departures (12 mo) | Next Departure | Latest CDC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2 | Apr 29, 2027 | 100 |
| Celebrity Edge | Celebrity | 2 | May 6, 2027 | 98 |
| Celebrity Solstice | Celebrity | 2 | Apr 23, 2027 | 95 |
| Evrima | Ritz-Carlton | 1 | Dec 3, 2026 | 99 |
| Seabourn Quest | Seabourn | 1 | May 3, 2027 | 99 |
Ships Scheduled to Stop at Honolulu
Dates are when the sailing departs its home port, not the day it reaches Honolulu.
| Ship | Cruise Line | Sailings Stopping Here | Next Sailing | Latest CDC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koningsdam | Holland America | 23 | Apr 24, 2027 | 100 |
| Ruby Princess | Princess | 11 | Nov 8, 2026 | 98 |
| Zaandam | Holland America | 2 | Apr 24, 2027 | 96 |
| Noordam | Holland America | 1 | Jun 6, 2027 | 95 |
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