Queen Victoria • Cunard Line
18-night Transpacific Crossing via Hilo & Honolulu
Feb 5, 2027 → Feb 23, 2027 • Los Angeles → Sydney
From $2,468
$137/night
Great deal
↓27% below typical
Hilo
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Cruises visiting Hilo
Quietest
Jun-Aug
Busiest
Apr
Upcoming
236+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jun-Aug (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 128+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Hilo.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Hilo
These sailings rank first because they visit Hilo while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Crown Princess • Princess Cruises
30-night Transpacific Crossing via Bay of Islands, Auckland & Suva
Nov 4, 2026 → Dec 3, 2026 • Sydney → Los Angeles
From $2,655
$89/night
Great deal
↓35% below typical
Norwegian Spirit • Norwegian Cruise Line
16-night Alaska Inside Passage Passage via Ketchikan & Juneau
Sep 1, 2026 → Sep 17, 2026 • Vancouver → Honolulu
From $1,649
$103/night
Great deal
↓38% below typical
Emerald Princess • Princess Cruises
16-night Hawaii Loop via Hilo, Honolulu & Ensenada
Nov 28, 2026 → Dec 14, 2026 • Los Angeles ↔
From $1,258
$79/night
Great deal
↓36% below typical
Emerald Princess • Princess Cruises
16-night Hawaii Loop via Kahului, Hilo & Ensenada
Feb 10, 2027 → Feb 26, 2027 • Los Angeles ↔
From $1,292
$81/night
Great deal
↓42% below typical
Emerald Princess • Princess Cruises
16-night Hawaii Loop via Hilo, Honolulu & Ensenada
Jan 9, 2027 → Jan 25, 2027 • Los Angeles ↔
From $1,247
$78/night
Great deal
↓41% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Hilo, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Hilo that day.
Hilo is busiest from Apr, with multiple ships per day. Jun, Aug are significantly quieter.
March 2027
Jump
Quieter
Busier (more ships in port)
Number of ships
Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
28
No port calls
1
1
~2,300 passengers
$315/night
Near median
2
No port calls
3
No port calls
4
1
~3,100 passengers
$91/night
↓35% vs typical
5
1
~3,100 passengers
$81/night
↓16% vs typical
6
No port calls
7
No port calls
8
1
~2,300 passengers
$304/night
Near median
9
No port calls
10
No port calls
11
No port calls
12
No port calls
13
No port calls
14
No port calls
15
1
~2,300 passengers
$337/night
Near median
16
No port calls
17
No port calls
18
No port calls
19
No port calls
20
No port calls
21
1
~3,100 passengers
$84/night
↓33% vs typical
22
2
~5,100 passengers
$94/night
Near median
23
No port calls
24
No port calls
25
No port calls
26
No port calls
27
No port calls
28
No port calls
29
1
~2,300 passengers
$327/night
↑6% vs typical
30
No port calls
31
No port calls
1
No port calls
2
13
~2,500 passengers
$135/night
↓16% vs typical
3
No port calls
Selected port-call day
Thursday, March 4, 2027
1 ship visit Hilo on this date, carrying about ~3,100 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~3,100 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $91/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Hilo on this date.
Emerald Princess • Princess Cruises
16-night Hawaii Loop via Hilo, Honolulu & Ensenada
Feb 26, 2027 → Mar 14, 2027 • Los Angeles ↔
From $1,448
$91/night
Great deal
↓35% below typical
Best time to visit Hilo on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Hilo still look attractively priced.
June
Median price/night
$224
4 visits
Traffic
↓28% vs typical
1 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$227
6 visits
Traffic
↓24% vs typical
2 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$239
5 visits
Traffic
↓12% vs typical
2 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$307
10 visits
Traffic
Near typical
5 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$206
15 visits
Traffic
↓8% vs typical
7 ships • 14 priced sailings tracked
November
Cheapest
Median price/night
$123
13 visits
Traffic
↓10% vs typical
7 ships • 13 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$180
8 visits
Traffic
↓14% vs typical
4 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$285
13 visits
Traffic
Near typical
8 ships • 13 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$171
16 visits
Traffic
Near typical
7 ships • 15 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$304
9 visits
Traffic
Near typical
4 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$154
24 visits
Traffic
Near typical
8 ships • 24 priced sailings tracked
May
Priciest
Median price/night
$345
7 visits
Traffic
↑21% vs typical
3 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Hilo
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Hilo, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Transpacific Crossing via Hilo & Honolulu (Sea-Day Heavy)
Transpacific • Next: Feb 5
From $2,468
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Transpacific Crossing via Bay of Islands, Auckland & Suva (Best Balance)
Transpacific • Next: Nov 4
From $2,655
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Alaska Inside Passage Passage via Ketchikan & Juneau (Rare Variant)
Alaska Inside Passage • Next: Sep 1
From $1,649
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Hawaii Loop via Hilo, Honolulu & Ensenada (Best Balance)
Hawaii • Next: Nov 28
From $1,258
3 upcoming sailings
2 ships
View itinerary →
Hawaii Loop via Kahului, Hilo & Ensenada (Rare Variant)
Hawaii • Next: Feb 10
From $1,292
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Hawaii Loop via Hilo, Honolulu & Ensenada (Rare Variant)
Hawaii • Next: Jan 9
From $1,247
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Hilo on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Hilo depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Hilo
See the next scheduled ship visits into Hilo.
FAQ about cruises visiting Hilo
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Hilo.
What is the best time to visit Hilo on a cruise?
November currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Hilo, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Hilo busiest for cruise traffic?
April currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Hilo. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Hilo?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Hilo include Transpacific Crossing via Hilo & Honolulu (Sea-Day Heavy), Transpacific Crossing via Bay of Islands, Auckland & Suva (Best Balance), and Alaska Inside Passage Passage via Ketchikan & Juneau (Rare Variant). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Hilo?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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