Hilo cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Hilo, USA (Hawaii). Hilo is the port for Volcanoes National Park, about 45 minutes away.
Pier
Ships dock
Hilo Harbor Pier 1
Lines calling
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL
ship prices recorded for Carnival, NCL
Nearest sight
Rainbow Falls
~15 min by road
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale watching | – | – | – | $150 | 5/5 |
| Zipline | – | – | $286 | – | 5/5 |
| ATV / buggy / jeep | – | – | $296 | – | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | – | – | $188 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | – | $256 | $179 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $165 | $197 | $188 | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | – | – | $352 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Hilo were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in Hilo Carnival in Hilo NCL in Hilo
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Falls | 5.3 km | ~15 min by road |
| Akaka Falls | 16.9 km | ~40 min by road |
| Hawaii Volcanoes National Park | 42.1 km | ~95 min by road |
Distances are measured from Hilo Harbor Pier 1. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
None of the common tour types here involves a long transfer.