Emerald Princess • Princess Cruises
16-night Hawaii Loop via Hilo, Honolulu & Ensenada
Nov 28, 2026 → Dec 14, 2026 • Los Angeles ↔
From $1,183
$74/night
Great deal
↓40% below typical
Honolulu
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Hawaii
Cruise destination intelligence
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United States
Cruises visiting Honolulu
Quietest
Jun
Busiest
Apr
Upcoming
399+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jun (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 155+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Honolulu.
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.
Emerald Princess • Princess Cruises
16-night Hawaii Loop via Hilo, Honolulu & Ensenada
Jan 9, 2027 → Jan 25, 2027 • Los Angeles ↔
From $1,172
$73/night
Great deal
↓45% below typical
Emerald Princess • Princess Cruises
16-night Hawaii Loop via Hilo, Kailua-Kona & Ensenada
Nov 8, 2026 → Nov 24, 2026 • Los Angeles ↔
From $1,223
$76/night
Great deal
↓38% below typical
Emerald Princess • Princess Cruises
16-night Hawaii Loop via Kahului, Hilo & Ensenada
Feb 10, 2027 → Feb 26, 2027 • Los Angeles ↔
From $1,217
$76/night
Great deal
↓45% below typical
Emerald Princess • Princess Cruises
16-night Hawaii Loop via Nawiliwili, Kailua-Kona & Ensenada
Dec 14, 2026 → Dec 30, 2026 • Los Angeles ↔
From $1,323
$83/night
Great deal
↓43% below typical
Emerald Princess • Princess Cruises
16-night Hawaii Loop via Hilo, Kailua-Kona & Ensenada
Jan 25, 2027 → Feb 10, 2027 • Los Angeles ↔
From $1,217
$76/night
Great deal
↓43% 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. Jun are significantly quieter.
September 2026
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
30
No port calls
31
No port calls
1
No port calls
2
No port calls
3
No port calls
4
No port calls
5
1
~2,300 passengers
$269/night
Near median
6
No port calls
7
No port calls
8
No port calls
9
No port calls
10
No port calls
11
No port calls
12
1
~2,300 passengers
$307/night
Near median
13
1
~400 passengers
$720/night
Near median
14
1
~400 passengers
$771/night
Near median
15
No port calls
16
No port calls
17
1
~2,000 passengers
$103/night
↓37% vs typical
18
1
~2,000 passengers
$145/night
↓12% vs typical
19
1
~2,300 passengers
$315/night
Near median
20
No port calls
21
No port calls
22
No port calls
23
1
~3,100 passengers
$136/night
Near median
24
No port calls
25
No port calls
26
1
~2,300 passengers
$315/night
Near median
27
1
~2,900 passengers
$137/night
Near median
28
2
~2,900 passengers
$137/night
Near median
29
3
~5,000 passengers
$107/night
Near median
30
No port calls
1
No port calls
2
No port calls
3
2
~2,300 passengers
$327/night
↑5% vs typical
Selected port-call day
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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
- $103/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Honolulu on this date.
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
↓37% below typical
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.
June
Median price/night
$239
3 visits
Traffic
↓23% vs typical
1 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$238
6 visits
Traffic
↓21% vs typical
2 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$232
7 visits
Traffic
↓14% vs typical
2 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$168
15 visits
Traffic
↓42% vs typical
7 ships • 14 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$142
23 visits
Traffic
↓54% vs typical
8 ships • 17 priced sailings tracked
November
Cheapest
Median price/night
$124
19 visits
Traffic
↓17% vs typical
7 ships • 14 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$269
12 visits
Traffic
↓7% 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
$169
24 visits
Traffic
Near typical
7 ships • 18 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$304
12 visits
Traffic
Near typical
4 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$139
45 visits
Traffic
↓8% vs typical
12 ships • 36 priced sailings tracked
May
Priciest
Median price/night
$336
17 visits
Traffic
↑18% vs typical
4 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Honolulu
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Honolulu, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Hawaii Loop via Hilo, Honolulu & Ensenada (Best Balance)
Hawaii • Next: Nov 28
From $1,183
3 upcoming sailings
2 ships
View itinerary →
Hawaii Loop via Hilo, Honolulu & Ensenada (Rare Variant)
Hawaii • Next: Jan 9
From $1,172
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Hawaii Loop via Hilo, Kailua-Kona & Ensenada (Best Balance)
Hawaii • Next: Nov 8
From $1,217
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
Hawaii Loop via Kahului, Hilo & Ensenada (Rare Variant)
Hawaii • Next: Feb 10
From $1,217
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Hawaii Loop via Nawiliwili, Kailua-Kona & Ensenada (Rare Variant)
Hawaii • Next: Dec 14
From $1,323
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Hawaii Loop via Hilo, Kahului & Ensenada (Best Balance)
Hawaii • Next: Oct 16
From $1,273
3 upcoming sailings
2 ships
View itinerary →
How to visit Honolulu on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Honolulu depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Honolulu
See the next scheduled ship visits into Honolulu.
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 Hilo, Honolulu & Ensenada (Best Balance), Hawaii Loop via Hilo, Honolulu & Ensenada (Rare Variant), and Hawaii Loop via Hilo, Kailua-Kona & Ensenada (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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