Explore on your own rating
The volcano and waterfalls need a car or tour.
Where ships dock
- Hilo cruise pier (about 2–3 miles from downtown)
Getting to town
Not walkable to downtown; use a taxi, shuttle or rental car.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is about 30 miles away (45–60 minutes). Rent a car or book a tour.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: U.S. dollar.
Entry: Domestic U.S. travel. Hawaii cruises on foreign-flagged ships usually call at a foreign port (often Ensenada), so bring your passport.
Top sights nearby
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
- Rainbow Falls
- ʻAkaka Falls
- Liliʻuokalani Gardens
Beaches
- Richardson Ocean Park
Safety & tips
- Volcano conditions change; check the park site.
- Bring rain gear for Hilo.
- Book rental cars early.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
From the volcano allow 75 minutes back.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.