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Hilo (Hawaii Island)

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Hilo cruise port

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Hawaii - Mexico - Panama Canal

Local Time
2025-07-01 17:18

min: 58 °F (14 °C) / max: 79 °F (26 °C) 73°F
22.5°C
Wind: 98°/ 2.8 m/s Gust: 3.1 m/sWind: 98°/ 2.8 m/s Gust: 3.1 m/sLight breeze
2.8 m/s
Min / Max Temperature79 °F / 26 °C
58 °F / 15 °C
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Port Hilo cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Hilo, Hawaii Island. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

DayShipArrivalDeparture
1 July, 2025
Tuesday
Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises cruise linePride of America08:0018:00
7 July, 2025
Monday
Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises cruise lineNorwegian Sun09:0019:00
8 July, 2025
Tuesday
Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises cruise linePride of America08:0018:00
14 July, 2025
Monday
Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises cruise lineNorwegian Sun07:0015 Jul, 07:00
15 July, 2025
Tuesday
Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises cruise linePride of America08:0018:00
22 July, 2025
Tuesday
Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises cruise linePride of America08:0018:00
28 July, 2025
Monday
Oceania Cruises Cruises cruise lineOceania Regatta10:0018:00
29 July, 2025
Tuesday
Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises cruise linePride of America08:0018:00

Hilo is a port town and the largest settlement on Hawaii island (aka Big Island), with population around 45,000. The town overlooks Hilo Bay, located upon two shield volcanoes: Mauna Kea (dormant) and Mauna Loa (active). The majority of the town's infrastructure stretches from Hilo Bay to Waiakea-Uka.

The city is served by Hilo International Airport. Regularly scheduled flights are operated by both Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines.

Near Hilo (at Keaau) is the seed processing plant of the US corporation "Mauna Loa" - the world's leading producer of macadamia nuts. The company is owned by Hawaiian Host Inc. The first macadamia plantation on the island was planted in 1946, and its first crop was harvested in 1956. The plant's visitors center is one of the island's main tourist attractions. The processing plant tour is self-guided. The equipment is viewed from a walkway on the 2nd floor. There is a gift shop, also selling fresh-made macadamia ice cream.

Hilo is Hawaii's oldest city and has a well-developed tourism industry. Among the city's best-known tourist attractions are the tsunami museum (featuring banyan trees planted by famous celebrities), Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens, large shopping centers, numerous restaurants and cafes, movie theaters, hotels, picturesque downtown (with the Farmers Market).

IMPORTANT: Effective January 1st, 2026, Hawaii extends its Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) to include cruise ship passengers. Previously applicable only to hotel stays, the 11% TAT will be prorated for the duration cruise ships are docked in Hawaiian ports. For instance, tourists on a 14-night voyage with 3 nights in Hawaiian waters will incur the tax on those specific nights. The legislative change is anticipated to generate ~US$100 million annually, with funds earmarked exclusively for environmental protection and climate resilience projects. These initiatives include beach restoration, infrastructure reinforcement against storms, and the removal of invasive species contributing to wildfire risks.

Hilo cruise terminal

Cruise ships in Hilo Hawaii dock at a terminal facility located approx 3 km (2 ml) from the town's center. The route between the cruise ship terminal and downtow is walkable, but part of it is through the town's industrial zone. Passengers are usually greeted by locals performing live traditional music and dancing.

Ouside the cruise port's main entrance, there is a bus stop serving the island's Hele On Bus (marked as "Keaukaha"). This bus line goes to Mooheau Bus Station (downtown's last stop). Hele On Bus don't run on Sundays.

At the cruise terminal there are also taxis (to downtown Hilo) and free (sponsored by Walmart) shuttle bus service between the terminal and the Walmart store.

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