Explore on your own rating
Tender lands right in town.
Where ships dock
- Tender port: tenders land at Kailua Pier on Aliʻi Drive
Getting to town
You land right on Aliʻi Drive, with shops, restaurants and Huliheʻe Palace within walking distance.
Taxis, rideshare and tours for farther sights.
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
- Huliheʻe Palace
- Aliʻi Drive
- Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau (tour or car)
- Manta ray night snorkel (if timing allows)
Beaches
- Kahaluʻu Beach Park (snorkeling)
- Magic Sands
Safety & tips
- Tenders can be cancelled in high surf.
- Snorkel gear rentals are near the pier.
- Bring reef-safe sunscreen.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Be at the pier 45 minutes before the last tender.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.