Honolulu on Oʻahu combines Waikīkī's famous beach, the moving memorials of Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head's crater hike and the only royal palace in the US. It's also the start and end point for many Hawaii cruises.
Ships dock at Aloha Tower (Pier 10/11) or Pier 2 on the downtown Honolulu waterfront.
Aloha Tower Marketplace is next to Piers 10/11.
About 15 minutes by taxi, rideshare or bus.
About 20–30 minutes' drive; reserve USS Arizona Memorial times.
Two downtown cruise piers.
| Cruise line / ship | Typical berth / arrival | Dock or tender |
|---|---|---|
| Most ships | Aloha Tower (Piers 10/11) | 📍 Docked |
| Other ships | Pier 2 | 📍 Docked |
Typical arrangements only — your ship's berth is confirmed in the daily planner.
These typical arrangements are retained from the supplied port guide and have not all been independently reverified. Map links are location searches, not live ship assignments. Confirm the berth, tender landing and boarding arrangements for your sailing. Read this port’s researched access notes →
✈️ Airport: Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) — about 15–20 min
🚐 Getting to the ship: Taxi, rideshare or cruise transfer.
🏨 Where to stay: Waikīkī or downtown near Aloha Tower.
Starting your cruise here? Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruises sail from Honolulu; the other lines below visit on their itineraries. Tap one to see current sailings.
Typical lines only — which ships visit changes every season. Live sailings and prices come from Cruise Travellers' booking engine.
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The shore excursions most worth your time in Honolulu.
The USS Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri and Pacific Aviation Museum.
Find tours →North Shore surf beaches, pineapple plantation and windward coast.
Find tours →Tours booked through Viator, Cruise Travellers' excursion partner. Check the operator’s written return-to-ship policy; a guarantee is not assumed.
These are sightseeing suggestions. Distances and walking difficulty labels do not establish a step-free route. Read the port-specific access notes before choosing a route.
ʻIolani Palace, the King Kamehameha statue, the State Capitol and Chinatown.
Kalākaua Avenue and the beach from the Duke Kahanamoku statue to Kapiʻolani Park.
Best time: Year-round. 27–31°C / 81–88°F.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81°F / 27°C | 66°F / 19°C | 9 |
| Feb | 81°F / 27°C | 66°F / 19°C | 8 |
| Mar | 82°F / 28°C | 68°F / 20°C | 9 |
| Apr ⭐ | 82°F / 28°C | 70°F / 21°C | 9 |
| May ⭐ | 84°F / 29°C | 72°F / 22°C | 7 |
| Jun ⭐ | 86°F / 30°C | 73°F / 23°C | 6 |
| Jul | 88°F / 31°C | 73°F / 23°C | 7 |
| Aug | 88°F / 31°C | 75°F / 24°C | 6 |
| Sep ⭐ | 88°F / 31°C | 73°F / 23°C | 7 |
| Oct ⭐ | 86°F / 30°C | 73°F / 23°C | 9 |
| Nov | 84°F / 29°C | 72°F / 22°C | 9 |
| Dec | 82°F / 28°C | 68°F / 20°C | 10 |
⭐ = best months to visit. Approximate long-term averages — check the forecast before you sail.
About 15 minutes.
Downtown to Waikīkī.
Routes to Waikīkī and Pearl Harbor.
Hop-on hop-off lines.
Prices are typical ranges and change — confirm before you ride.
Other port guides close to Honolulu.
Tours, prices, transport fares and pier assignments change. Always confirm with the operator, your cruise line and your ship's all-aboard time before relying on anything here.
Pearl Harbor, Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head hikes.
Pearl Harbor National Memorial offers a documented accessible route to the USS Arizona Memorial, but walking distances and equipment availability still affect the day.
Published sources reviewed October 17, 2026. This is desk research, not an on-site access audit. Access can change with the ship, berth, equipment and operating conditions.
Wheelchair-accessible Navy vessel and memorial
NPS identifies the Navy vessels and memorial as wheelchair accessible, along with the visitor center's galleries and theater. Access remains subject to the actual program operating; separate historic ships have their own arrangements.
Rest benches and captioned theater
NPS notes distances between facilities, benches and accessible toilets. General loan wheelchairs are not available. The film is captioned with an induction loop; ASL requests require advance arrangement.
Planning suggestion: Reserve the memorial program and a suitable transfer, bring your essential device and keep the schedule focused on the memorial and visitor center.
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