Honolulu Hawaii
Cruise destination intelligence United States

Cruises visiting Honolulu

Quietest
Jul
Busiest
Apr
Upcoming
394+ upcoming port calls

Best time to visit: Jul (fewer ships)

Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)

Based on 155+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily

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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 Honolulu

These sailings rank first because they visit Honolulu while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.

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Princess Cruises

Emerald Princess • Princess Cruises

16-night Hawaii Loop via Nawiliwili, Kailua-Kona & Ensenada

Dec 14, 2026 → Dec 30, 2026 • Los Angeles ↔

Lowest in 180 days $1,117 below typical
$1,420 · $89/night · great deal · ↓44% below typical
Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Spirit • Norwegian Cruise Line

16-night Alaska Inside Passage Passage via Ketchikan & Juneau

Sep 1, 2026 → Sep 17, 2026 • Vancouver → Honolulu

Lowest in 30 days $1,055 below typical
$1,649 · $103/night · great deal · ↓39% below typical
Norwegian Cruise Line

Pride of America • Norwegian Cruise Line

7-night Hawaii Loop via Kahului & Hilo

Sep 19, 2026 → Sep 26, 2026 • Honolulu ↔

Lowest in 180 days $681 below typical
$1,518 · $217/night · great deal · ↓31% below typical
Norwegian Cruise Line

Pride of America • Norwegian Cruise Line

7-night Hawaii Loop via Kahului & Hilo

Sep 26, 2026 → Oct 3, 2026 • Honolulu ↔

Lowest in 180 days $681 below typical
$1,518 · $217/night · great deal · ↓31% below typical
Princess Cruises

Royal Princess • Princess Cruises

25-night Transpacific Crossing via Bay of Islands, Auckland & Suva

Mar 27, 2028 → Apr 20, 2028 • Sydney → Los Angeles

Lowest in 180 days $1,438 below typical
$2,256 · $90/night · great deal · ↓39% below typical
Norwegian Cruise Line

Pride of America • Norwegian Cruise Line

7-night Hawaii Loop via Kahului & Hilo

Sep 5, 2026 → Sep 12, 2026 • Honolulu ↔

Lowest in 180 days $628 below typical
$1,571 · $224/night · great deal · ↓29% below typical

When ships are in port

Scan for dates when ships visit Honolulu, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Honolulu that day.

Honolulu is busiest from Apr, with multiple ships per day. Jul are significantly quieter.

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Quieter
Busier (more ships in port)
Number of ships

Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day

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30
No port calls
31
No port calls
1
No port calls
2
No port calls
3
No port calls
4
1
~2,300 passengers
$367/night
↑20% vs typical
5
1
~2,300 passengers
$382/night
↑21% vs typical
6
No port calls
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No port calls
8
No port calls
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No port calls
10
No port calls
11
1
~2,300 passengers
$382/night
↑21% vs typical
12
1
~2,300 passengers
$402/night
↑27% vs typical
13
No port calls
14
No port calls
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No port calls
16
No port calls
17
No port calls
18
1
~2,300 passengers
$402/night
↑27% vs typical
19
1
~2,300 passengers
$375/night
↑18% vs typical
20
No port calls
21
No port calls
22
No port calls
23
No port calls
24
No port calls
25
1
~2,300 passengers
$375/night
↑18% vs typical
26
1
~2,300 passengers
$364/night
↑15% vs typical
27
No port calls
28
No port calls
29
1
~2,000 passengers
$142/night
Near median
30
1
~2,000 passengers
$202/night
↑41% vs typical
1
No port calls
2
1
~2,300 passengers
$364/night
↑15% vs typical
3
1
~2,300 passengers
$375/night
↑20% vs typical
Selected port-call day

Tuesday, June 29, 2027

1 ship visit Honolulu on this date, carrying about ~2,000 passengers in total.

Day snapshot
Ships
1
Passengers
~2,000 passengers
Cruises
1
Best fare
$142/night

Best time to visit Honolulu 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 Honolulu still look attractively priced.

July
Median price/night
$247
3 visits
Traffic
↓21% vs typical
2 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$224
7 visits
Traffic
↓17% vs typical
2 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$184
15 visits
Traffic
↓37% vs typical
7 ships • 14 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$153
23 visits
Traffic
↓51% vs typical
8 ships • 17 priced sailings tracked
November
Cheapest
Median price/night
$123
19 visits
Traffic
↓21% vs typical
7 ships • 14 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$217
12 visits
Traffic
↓27% vs typical
4 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$285
23 visits
Traffic
Near typical
10 ships • 17 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$173
24 visits
Traffic
Near typical
7 ships • 18 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$313
12 visits
Traffic
Near typical
4 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$138
45 visits
Traffic
↓8% vs typical
12 ships • 36 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$347
17 visits
Traffic
↑13% vs typical
4 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
June
Priciest
Median price/night
$367
10 visits
Traffic
↑16% vs typical
2 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked

Cruise itineraries that include Honolulu

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Hawaii Loop via Nawiliwili, Kailua-Kona & Ensenada (Rare Variant)

Hawaii • Next: Dec 14

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $126-$230 / night
$1,420 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Alaska Inside Passage Passage via Ketchikan & Juneau (Rare Variant)

Alaska Inside Passage • Next: Sep 1

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $142-$189 / night
$1,649 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Hawaii Loop via Kahului & Hilo (Best Balance)

Hawaii • Next: Jul 18

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 20 of 52 sailings below typical Typical range: $273-$341 / night
$1,518 · 52 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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Hawaii Loop via Kahului, Hilo & Ensenada (Rare Variant)

Hawaii • Next: Feb 10

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $97-$248 / night
$1,242 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Alaska Inside Passage Passage via Ketchikan & Icy Strait Point (Rare Variant)

Alaska Inside Passage • Next: Jul 31

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $100-$192 / night
$1,519 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Tahiti & French Polynesia Repositioning via Moorea, Raiatea & Hilo (Best Balance)

Tahiti & French Polynesia • Next: Oct 24

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 2 sailings below typical Typical range: $121-$191 / night
$1,419 · 2 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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How to visit Honolulu on a cruise

Most cruises that stop in Honolulu depart from:

7-18 nights
16-83 nights
16-23 nights

Upcoming port calls in Honolulu

See the next scheduled ship visits into Honolulu.

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Date Ship Line
Jul 16, 2026 Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line
Jul 18, 2026 Pride of America Norwegian Cruise Line
Jul 25, 2026 Pride of America Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 1, 2026 Pride of America Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 8, 2026 Pride of America Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 15, 2026 Pride of America Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 16, 2026 Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 17, 2026 Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 22, 2026 Pride of America Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 29, 2026 Pride of America Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 5, 2026 Pride of America Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 12, 2026 Pride of America Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 13, 2026 Silver Whisper Silversea Cruises
Sep 14, 2026 Silver Whisper Silversea Cruises
Sep 17, 2026 Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 18, 2026 Norwegian Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 19, 2026 Pride of America Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 23, 2026 Ruby Princess Princess Cruises
Sep 26, 2026 Pride of America Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 27, 2026 Celebrity Edge Celebrity Cruises

FAQ about cruises visiting Honolulu

Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Honolulu.

What is the best time to visit Honolulu on a cruise?
November currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Honolulu, 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 Honolulu busiest for cruise traffic?
April currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Honolulu. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Honolulu?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Honolulu include Hawaii Loop via Nawiliwili, Kailua-Kona & Ensenada (Rare Variant), Alaska Inside Passage Passage via Ketchikan & Juneau (Rare Variant), and Hawaii Loop via Kahului & Hilo (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Honolulu?
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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