Hilo Hawaii Island

304 Cruises availables At departure or passage at this port

Carnival Cruise Line (20 Cruises)

Costa Cruises (28 Cruises)

Costa Deliziosa.

Costa Deliziosa

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92 tons
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Cunard (17 Cruises)

Holland America Line (32 Cruises)

Norwegian Cruise Line (93 Cruises)

Pride of Amercia Cruise Ship

Pride of America

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Oceania Cruises (17 Cruises)

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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.