Honolulu cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Honolulu, USA (Hawaii). Pearl Harbor is about 25 minutes from the pier. Arizona Memorial tickets are timed, so book early whichever way you go.
Pier
Ships dock
Aloha Tower Pier 2 and Pier 11
Lines calling
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL
ship prices recorded for Carnival, NCL
Nearest sight
Waikiki Beach
~15 min by road
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submarine / glass-bottom | – | – | $296 | $64 | 5/5 |
| Whale watching | – | $170 | – | $57 | 5/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | – | – | $68 | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | – | – | $73 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | – | $138 | – | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | – | – | $125 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | – | – | $145 | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $114 | $89 | $69 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Honolulu were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in Honolulu Carnival in Honolulu NCL in Honolulu
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Waikiki Beach | 5.3 km | ~15 min by road |
| Pearl Harbor | 10.8 km | ~30 min by road |
| Diamond Head | 8.0 km | ~20 min by road |
| Kualoa Ranch | 24.0 km | ~55 min by road |
Distances are measured from Aloha Tower Pier 2 and Pier 11. 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.
Tours that need extra margin here
- Longer day trips: North Shore and Polynesian Cultural Center trips are about an hour each way.