Cruise Ships in Hilo on Tue, Dec 8, 2026
Hilo has a lighter day, with Pride of America on the schedule. In a typical December, highs are near 79°F and lows near 66°F. One thing to see: Richardson Black Sand Beach. A volcanic black sand beach south of town with free access. Berthing here: the pier area is industrial and away from town.
1 Ship in Port
Includes 1 call awaiting harbor approval.
Includes 1 expected call.
An estimate for planning, not a headcount. It uses each ship's lower-berth capacity. Real occupancy often runs higher, crew go ashore too, not everyone gets off, and schedules change or ships skip ports for weather. Check with your cruise line or Heather Hills from Flow Voyages.
Ships and Times
| Ship | Cruise line | Arrives | Departs | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pride of America | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2,180 lower-berth capacity |
Norwegian Cruise LineEstimated times, local to Hilo.
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. More About Hilo
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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.
Ship and port reference data: Wikidata and other sources