Hilo Hawaii Island
304
Cruises availables
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Carnival Cruise Line (20 Cruises)
Carnival Legend
10 Cruises
Costa Cruises (28 Cruises)
Costa Deliziosa
28 Cruises
Cunard (17 Cruises)
Queen Elizabeth
10 Cruises
| 6 January | 98 days | One-way from Miami to Los Angeles |
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| 18 January | 112 days | Round-trip World Leg Queen Elizabeth Southampton |
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Queen Victoria
7 Cruises
Holland America Line (32 Cruises)
ms Koningsdam
18 Cruises
ms Noordam
5 Cruises
MSC Cruises (13 Cruises)
MSC Magnifica
13 Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line (93 Cruises)
Norwegian Spirit
12 Cruises
| 17 June | 13 days | One-way from Papeete to Honolulu |
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| 29 June | 11 days | One-way from Honolulu to Papeete |
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| 30 June | 12 days | One-way from Honolulu to Papeete |
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Pride of America
81 Cruises
| 12 September | 8 days | Round-trip from Honolulu, USA |
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| 19 September | 8 days | Round-trip from Honolulu, USA |
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1082$
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| 26 September | 8 days | Round-trip from Honolulu, USA |
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Oceania Cruises (17 Cruises)
Oceania Riviera
9 Cruises
Oceania Vista
8 Cruises
Princess Cruises (53 Cruises)
Coral Princess
10 Cruises
Crown Princess
10 Cruises
| 20 September | 24 days | One-way from Vancouver to Los Angeles |
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| 27 September | 17 days | Round-trip from Los Angeles, USA |
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Emerald Princess
10 Cruises
Ruby Princess
17 Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises (9 Cruises)
Seven Seas Splendor
9 Cruises
Silversea Cruises (16 Cruises)
Silver Whisper
14 Cruises
Frequently Asked Questions
At the commercial pier in Hilo Bay, a few kilometres from downtown. A shuttle or taxi is needed: the port is not within walking distance of the shops.
Because the town sits on the windward side of Hawaii Island, where the trade winds release their moisture. Locals mention it without complaining: that water is what gives Hilo its gardens and waterfalls.
Rainbow Falls and Banyan Drive, then the old downtown on foot. If the call runs beyond six hours, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park becomes feasible.
Yes, it is the headline excursion: the park lies about 45 km south of the port, roughly an hour's drive. Allow at least half a day, and check current volcanic activity, which changes what can be seen.
A waterfall on the Wailuku River, about ten minutes' drive from downtown, named for the rainbows that form in the morning when sun strikes the spray. Access is short and easy.
A waterfront avenue lined with giant banyan trees planted in the 1930s by visiting figures, each tree bearing a name. The walk is shaded and sits right beside the bayfront gardens.
The US dollar and English, with Hawaiian present in place names and greetings. Hawaii is a US state: credit cards are accepted everywhere.
Year-round, with a slight preference for April to October, marginally less rainy. Bring a light rain jacket regardless: the showers are brief and warm.
Not really. Hilo is not a beach call: the shore is rocky and the water often cloudy after rain. A few sheltered bays allow swimming, but people come here for nature and volcanoes.
Yes. The waterfalls are easy to reach, the bayfront gardens offer space, and the volcano leaves a lasting impression on young visitors. Bring closed shoes and rain gear.














