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Honolulu: when your ship stops here

A lighthouse tower at the pier, a royal palace downtown, and Waikiki Beach 5 km away.

Facts checked Nov 6, 2026, each with its source. No prices on this page.

Honolulu is the capital and most populous city of Hawaii, on the southeast coast of the island of Oahu, with 350,964 people at the 2020 census. A cruise port guide says the cruise terminal sits between Waikiki Beach and the airport, 3 miles (5 km) from Waikiki and 6 miles (10 km) from the airport, next to the Aloha Tower at Pier 9. Norwegian Pride of America uses a separate terminal, Pier 2, about 400 m south.

Sources: Wikipedia: Honolulu; CruiseMapper (a cruise port guide site): Honolulu

Top 3 things to do

  1. 1. Aloha Tower

    A working lighthouse on the waterfront that was for many years the tallest building in Hawaii. A cruise port guide says it is next to the cruise terminal and has restaurants, bars and shops.

    Tip: It is beside the pier, so it fits any length of call. Our sources give no opening hours.

    Sources: Wikipedia: Honolulu; CruiseMapper (a cruise port guide site): Honolulu

  2. 2. Iolani Palace and the Capitol District

    The Capitol District is the historic center of Hawaii government. It holds the State Capitol, Iolani Palace, Honolulu Hale (City Hall), the State Library and the statue of King Kamehameha I. Iolani Palace was built by the kings after the capital moved to Honolulu in 1845.

    Tip: Our sources give no distance from the pier, opening hours or tour times, so ask on the day.

    Source: Wikipedia: Honolulu

  3. 3. Waikiki

    The tourist district between the Ala Wai Canal and the Pacific, next to Diamond Head, with hotels, shops and nightlife along Kalakaua and Kuhio Avenues. A cruise port guide gives 3 miles (5 km) from the terminal.

    Tip: A cruise port guide says the terminal is easy to reach by taxi or Oahu public transport, which includes 4 trolley lines. It gives no ride time.

    Sources: Wikipedia: Honolulu; CruiseMapper (a cruise port guide site): Honolulu

What to skip

Before you go ashore

You do not have to book a tour: you are free to go ashore on your own. Royal Caribbean sets the all aboard time about 30 minutes before the ship sails, posts it near the gangway, and says the ship does not wait for guests touring on their own.

Source: Royal Caribbean FAQ: Do I need to book a shore excursion?

Back-to-backs that stop in Honolulu

Back-to-back cruises from these home ports have a stop in Honolulu, from the Royal Caribbean sailings we track:

Sources

Read on Nov 6, 2026. Opening days, hours and rules change: check with the place itself before you go. legtolegcruises.com is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Royal Caribbean International or any place named here.

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