Explore on your own rating
Beautiful island, but you need wheels or a tour.
Where ships dock
- Nāwiliwili Harbor pier (about 2 miles from Līhuʻe)
Getting to town
Walking is practical only near the harbor. Attractions need a shuttle, taxi, rental car or tour.
Rental cars and tours; Waimea Canyon and the Nāpali coast are long trips.
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
- Waimea Canyon
- Wailua River and Fern Grotto
- Nāpali Coast (boat or helicopter tour)
Beaches
- Kalapaki Beach (next to the harbor)
- Poʻipū
Safety & tips
- Kalapaki is walkable from the ship.
- Book Nāpali tours early.
- Roads are slow.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Waimea Canyon is 1+ hour each way. Leave plenty of buffer.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.