Pier 2 Cruise Terminal → Waikiki Beach (Kuhio Ave)
Walk 5 minutes from the terminal exit to the Ala Moana Blvd bus stop, then take TheBus 2 or 20 toward Waikiki.
Cruise port in United States
Honolulu, Hawaii
Allow about 15 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 10 hours. 26 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 23 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 280 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 10 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 593
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Honolulu cruise terminals. Allow about 15 min each way from the terminal to the city center.
- 2 cruise terminals
The assigned dock is one of Honolulu Harbor Pier 2 Cruise Terminal, Aloha Tower Pier 11 Cruise Terminal and varies by sailing.
- Honolulu Public Transport: TheBus and HOLO Card
The one-way cash fare on Oahu's TheBus is $3.25. With a reloadable HOLO card, the fare is $3.00 per ride and a daily fare cap of $7.50 applies.
- Advance Online Reservations for Major Attractions (Diamond Head and Hanauma Bay)
Diamond Head State Monument and Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve require advance online reservations for non-Hawaii residents to protect nature and prevent crowding.
About 10 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- Honolulu city centreAbout 15 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 9 hr 30 min
- Pearl HarborAbout 25 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 9 hr
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Pier 2 Cruise Terminal → Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Request an Uber or Lyft at the designated ride-share area at the cruise terminal, or take a waiting taxi, and head west on H-1.
Pier 2 Cruise Terminal → Diamond Head State Monument
Take a taxi or ride-share vehicle in front of the terminal along Diamond Head Road, which goes around Waikiki, to the entrance to the crater tunnel.
Pier 2 Cruise Terminal → Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Take a fixed-fare airport shuttle or taxi from the terminal taxi stand directly to the airport terminal via Nimitz Highway.
Honolulu places to explore
Explore 21 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Waikiki Beach
A world-famous 3 km stretch of golden sand with Diamond Head as a backdrop, ideal for surfing and swimming thanks to its gentle waves.
- Visit
- about 2 hr
- Admission
- Free
State law requires mineral sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs (Reef Safe Sunscreen) to protect against UV exposure.
Diamond Head State Monument
A massive tuff cone formed by a volcanic eruption 300,000 years ago. Climb a 1.3 km trail and military tunnel steps for panoramic views of Waikiki's coast and the Pacific.
- Visit
- about 2 hr
- Admission
- USD 5~USD 10
Non-residents must pay in advance for a timed entry through the official reservation system, which opens 14 days ahead.
ʻIolani Palace
The only official royal palace in U.S. territory, where King Kalākaua and Queen Liliʻuokalani lived, preserving ornate Victorian furnishings and historical artifacts of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 30 min
- Admission
- USD 25~USD 35
Advance reservations for an audio tour or guided tour through the official website are recommended for the interior visit.
Honolulu Museum of Art
Hawaii's leading art museum, holding around 50,000 Asian and Western artworks, with tranquil courtyard gardens and special exhibitions of Hawaiian art.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 30 min
- Admission
- USD 20~USD 25
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
A circular bay formed inside an extinct volcanic crater, one of Oahu's best snorkeling spots, where sea turtles and hundreds of species of tropical fish can be seen among shallow coral reefs.
- Visit
- about 3 hr
- Admission
- USD 25
Reservations through the City of Hawaii’s official website are required 2 days before entry; it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays to protect the marine ecosystem.
Bishop Museum
Hawaii's largest natural and cultural history museum, with artifacts from the Kamehameha dynasty, Polynesian navigation, and traditional crafts.
- Visit
- about 2 hr
- Admission
- USD 29~USD 34
Trips nearby
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
Pearl Harbor
About 25 min each wayTime at destination About 9 hr
SightsBattleship Missouri MemorialThe historic “Mighty Mo” battleship where the World War II surrender documents were signed in 1945; explore the deck and bridge.
Travel on a dedicated secure shuttle bus to Ford Island departing from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.
SightsPearl Harbor National MemorialA national memorial honoring the victims of the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, with the USS Arizona Memorial built over the sunken battleship and 2 exhibition galleries.
Under national park rules, all bags, including handbags, are prohibited and must be left at the paid storage facility at the entrance.
Food and cafésRestaurant 604A waterfront restaurant beside the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, where you can enjoy kalua pork tacos, coconut shrimp, and local draft beer overlooking the naval harbor pier.
SightsPacific Fleet Submarine MuseumA naval museum where visitors can explore the interior of the real World War II submarine USS Bowfin, including its berths, torpedo room, and control room, with an audio guide.
SightsPearl Harbor Aviation MuseumPacific War aircraft, including a Zero fighter and B-25 bomber, are displayed in a historic Ford Island hangar still marked by bullet holes from the attack.
Cruises calling at Honolulu, Hawaii
280 sailings are grouped into 122 cruises by ship and route.
Holland America Line2 departure dates1 sailing available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.1130 nights · Long cruise
30-Day Circle Hawaii & Sea Of Cortez
San Diego, California departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,654
Holland America LineSailing 2026.11Hawaii cruises · 18 nights · Long cruise
18-Day Circle Hawaii Holiday
San Diego, California departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 3,119
Norwegian Cruise Line87 departure dates80 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.10
Princess CruisesSailing 2026.11Asia cruises · 19 nights · Long cruise
Hawaii & Japan Pacific Crossing
Los Angeles, California → Tokyo
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Princess CruisesSailing 2026.11Asia cruises · 33 nights · Long cruise
Hawaii, Japan & Southeast Asia Grand Adventure
Los Angeles, California → Singapore
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Princess Cruises7 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.10Hawaii cruises · 16 nights · Long cruise
Hawaiian Islands
Los Angeles, California departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,074
Princess Cruises21 departure dates15 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2029.03Hawaii cruises · 16 nights · Long cruise
Hawaiian Islands
San Francisco, California departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,124
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection2 departure dates
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2027.12Oceania cruises · 12 nights · Long cruise
Honolulu, Hawaii to Papeete, Tahiti
Honolulu, Hawaii → Papeete, Tahiti
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 12,500
Princess CruisesBook now
Sailing 2026.12Hawaii cruises · 16 nights · Long cruise
Hawaiian Islands Holiday
Los Angeles, California departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 1,669
Princess Cruises5 departure dates3 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2028.12Hawaii cruises · 16 nights · Long cruise
Hawaiian Islands Holiday
San Francisco, California departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,299
Holland America LineBook now
Sailing 2027.01Americas cruises · 24 nights · Long cruise
24-Day Mexico Riviera & Circle Hawaii
San Diego, California departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 3,859
Norwegian Cruise Line13 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2027.01 ~ 2027.03122 cruises call at this port.
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About Honolulu, Hawaii
Capital of Hawaii, and a popular tourist destination, Honolulu is known for surfing and water sports. However, there's more to the city than surfing; with museums, the only royal palace in the country, and a mall, there's bound to be something of interest for any visitor.
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