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
Kailua-Kona
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Cruises visiting Kailua-Kona
Quietest
Jun
Busiest
Sep-Apr
Upcoming
194+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jun (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 95+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Kailua-Kona.
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 Kailua-Kona
These sailings rank first because they visit Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Kailua-Kona that day.
Kailua-Kona is busiest from Sep-Apr, with multiple ships per day. Jun are significantly quieter.
July 2026
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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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Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
28
No port calls
29
No port calls
30
No port calls
1
1
~2,300 passengers
$254/night
↓18% vs typical
2
No port calls
3
No port calls
4
No port calls
5
No port calls
6
No port calls
7
No port calls
8
1
~2,300 passengers
$262/night
↓13% vs typical
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
$254/night
↓15% vs typical
16
No port calls
17
No port calls
18
No port calls
19
No port calls
20
No port calls
21
No port calls
22
1
~2,300 passengers
$221/night
↓26% vs typical
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
$232/night
↓23% vs typical
30
No port calls
31
No port calls
1
No port calls
Selected port-call day
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
1 ship visit Kailua-Kona on this date, carrying about ~2,300 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~2,300 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $221/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Kailua-Kona on this date.
Pride of America • Norwegian Cruise Line
7-night Hawaii Loop via Kahului & Hilo
Jul 18, 2026 → Jul 25, 2026 • Honolulu ↔
From $1,550
$221/night
Great deal
↓26% below typical
Best time to visit Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona 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
$254
5 visits
Traffic
↓15% vs typical
1 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$236
6 visits
Traffic
↓13% vs typical
2 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$269
12 visits
Traffic
↓12% vs typical
6 ships • 11 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$216
8 visits
Traffic
↓30% vs typical
4 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$213
8 visits
Traffic
↓6% vs typical
4 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$279
7 visits
Traffic
↓6% vs typical
2 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$201
9 visits
Traffic
↑12% vs typical
5 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$208
8 visits
Traffic
Near typical
4 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$313
7 visits
Traffic
Near typical
3 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
April
Cheapest
Median price/night
$115
15 visits
Traffic
↓21% vs typical
6 ships • 14 priced sailings tracked
May
Priciest
Median price/night
$327
10 visits
Traffic
↑14% vs typical
5 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Kailua-Kona
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Kailua-Kona, 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
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Hawaii Loop via Hilo, Honolulu & Ensenada (Rare Variant)
Hawaii • Next: Jan 9
From $1,172
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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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 →
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 →
How to visit Kailua-Kona on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Kailua-Kona depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Kailua-Kona
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FAQ about cruises visiting Kailua-Kona
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Kailua-Kona.
What is the best time to visit Kailua-Kona on a cruise?
April currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Kailua-Kona, 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 Kailua-Kona busiest for cruise traffic?
April currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Kailua-Kona. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Kailua-Kona?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona?
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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