Getting ashore
Kailua-Kona is usually a tender stop.
Build in extra time at both ends of the day, especially if you are planning an independent tour or want to be first ashore.
United States
Kailua-Kona Cruise Port
Kailua-Kona is a long port day with frequent tendering and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in February and April.
Usually tenders
Usually quiet
~11h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Kailua-Kona
How much time will you have?
About 10h 30m is typical
Most cruises spend 10h to 10h 30m in Kailua-Kona, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Kailua-Kona get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 2% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,250 passengers
- Busy day: 4,150+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 2% of days
Check your date
October 2026
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Where Kailua-Kona fits into a cruise
Kailua-Kona is most commonly visited on Hawaii itineraries, often alongside Hilo and Honolulu .
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When to cruise to Kailua-Kona
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from February and April.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from February and April.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Kailua-Kona typically carry around 2,252 guests, with Pride of America, Koningsdam, and Emerald Princess calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Pride of America 52 calls
- 2 Koningsdam 8 calls
- 3 Emerald Princess 7 calls
- 4 Norwegian Spirit 6 calls
- 5 Royal Princess 5 calls
- 6 Ruby Princess 5 calls
Next port calls
Nov 4 Pride of America
Nov 9 Norwegian Spirit
Nov 11 Pride of America
Nov 15 Emerald Princess
Nov 18 Pride of America
Cruises that visit Kailua-Kona
Emerald Princess
Los Angeles → Hilo → Ensenada → Los Angeles
Nov 28, 2026 · 16 nights
Visits Kailua-Kona on day 10
$2,819 suite · $176/night
25% below typical · Price trending down
Koningsdam
San Diego → Kailua-Kona → Taiohae → San Diego
Feb 13, 2027 · 35 nights
Visits Kailua-Kona on day 7
$3,599 interior · $103/night
24% below typical · 3-month low
Ruby Princess
San Francisco → Honolulu → Ensenada → San Francisco
Sep 25, 2027 · 16 nights
Visits Kailua-Kona on day 7
$1,124 interior · $70/night
31% below typical · 3-month low
Pride of America
Honolulu → Kahului → Nawiliwili → Honolulu
Jan 2, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Kailua-Kona on day 5
$1,271 oceanview · $182/night
19% below typical · 3-month low
Azamara Quest
San Francisco → Honolulu → Bora Bora → Papeete
Jan 5, 2027 · 18 nights
Visits Kailua-Kona on day 10
$3,799 balcony · $211/night
17% below typical · 3-month low
Pride of America
Honolulu → Kahului → Nawiliwili → Honolulu
Jan 23, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Kailua-Kona on day 5
$1,249 interior · $178/night
23% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Kailua-Kona
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Kailua-Kona, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Hawaii · South Pacific
Kahului → Hilo → Kailua-Kona + 1 more
From Honolulu · 7 nights · Next Oct 31
From $940 interior · $134/night
Best departure: 33% below typical
52 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Hawaii · Mexican Riviera
Hilo → Honolulu → Nawiliwili + 2 more
From Los Angeles · 16 nights · Next Nov 28
From $1,899 oceanview · $119/night
Best departure: 25% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Hawaii · Tahiti & French Polynesia
Kailua-Kona → Kahului → Honolulu + 7 more
From San Diego · 35 nights · Next Feb 13
From $3,599 interior · $103/night
Best departure: 24% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Hawaii · Mexican Riviera
Honolulu → Kailua-Kona → Kahului + 2 more
From San Francisco · 16 nights · Next Sep 25
From $1,124 interior · $70/night
Best departure: 31% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Hawaii · Tahiti & French Polynesia
Honolulu → Nawiliwili → Kailua-Kona + 2 more
From San Francisco · 18 nights · Next Jan 5
From $3,799 balcony · $211/night
Best departure: 17% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Hawaii · Mexican Riviera
Itinerary MXCSL-MXLAP-MXLTO-USSAN-USHNL-USOGG-USNIJ-USITO-USKHH-MXESE
From San Diego · Next Jan 2
From $2,679 oceanview · $112/night
Best departure: 12% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Kailua-Kona
Which cruise itineraries usually include Kailua-Kona?
Cruises that call at Kailua-Kona often follow itineraries such as Hawaii Loop: Kahului & Hilo, Hawaii Loop via Hilo, Honolulu & Ensenada, and Hawaii Loop: Kailua-Kona, Kahului & Fanning Islands.
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