Hilo Cruise Ship Schedule
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About Hilo
Ships dock at the pier in Hilo Bay with no tendering, but the pier sits in an industrial area away from town and the walk to downtown is not scenic. A free cruise shuttle typically runs to the downtown and farmers market area on port days, usually through late morning, so check the schedule with the ship. Hilo is the green, rainy side of the Big Island.
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Most visitors take a tour to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where some areas and roads close at times, so check the park before you go, or spend the day at Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls, Liliuokalani Gardens and the farmers market.
Things To See in Hilo
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Home to Kilauea, steam vents and craters; check for closures before you go.
- Rainbow Falls An 80 foot waterfall, free to see and a short walk from parking.
- Akaka Falls State Park A 442 foot waterfall reached by a short paved loop trail.
- Liliuokalani Gardens A 24 acre Japanese garden with bridges, fishponds and pagodas.
- Hilo Farmers Market Tropical fruit, coffee, macadamia nuts and crafts from many vendors.
- Lyman Museum A heritage museum in the oldest wood-frame house in Hilo.
Good to Know
Typical Weather
| Month | High (F) | Low (F) | Rain (in) | Rain Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79 | 64 | 7.9 | 16 |
| February | 78 | 64 | 10.2 | 17 |
| March | 78 | 65 | 12.7 | 22 |
| April | 79 | 66 | 9.4 | 25 |
| May | 81 | 67 | 7.0 | 23 |
| June | 82 | 69 | 7.3 | 25 |
| July | 83 | 70 | 9.2 | 27 |
| August | 83 | 70 | 11.3 | 27 |
| September | 83 | 70 | 8.7 | 23 |
| October | 82 | 69 | 10.2 | 23 |
| November | 80 | 68 | 14.4 | 23 |
| December | 79 | 66 | 12.1 | 22 |
Average highs, lows and rainfall, NOAA 1991-2020 normals.
Rain days: days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation.
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About This Schedule
Port schedules change regularly. While we work to maintain the most accurate cruise ship port schedules possible, errors, changes, and omissions may occur. Always contact your travel advisor for current sailing details for your voyage.
Source: Hawaii Department of Transportation Harbors Division · Verified Nov 5, 2026 (Cruise West Coast staff)
A ship marked Expected is on cruise line schedules but not yet on the official port schedule.
Times are estimates, shown in the port's local time. Guest figures are lower-berth capacity.
Smaller expedition ships don't always appear on publicly available schedules.
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