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Honolulu

Honolulu · United States · 21.31, -157.86

The capital of Hawaii and the largest city on Oahu. Home to world-famous attractions such as Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head, it is a major hub for Pacific cruises.

Port highlights

About 350,000
Population
A tropical climate. It is warm year-round, with slightly more rain in winter.
Climate
English and Hawaiian (both are official languages)
Language
US dollar (USD)
Currency
April to October
Best time to visit
Local food

Poke bowls, loco moco, shave ice, plate lunch

Sights
Waikiki BeachDiamond HeadPearl Harbor National Historic Landmark DistrictIolani PalaceKakaako street art
Monthly average high / low temperatures
27°
19°Jan
27°
19°Feb
27°
20°Mar
28°
21°Apr
29°
22°May
30°
23°Jun
31°
24°Jul
31°
24°Aug
31°
23°Sep
30°
23°Oct
29°
22°Nov
28°
20°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: WAIKIKI 717.2 · about 5.8 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)240 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

$3.19
Water 592 ml
$4.95
Coffee
$15.53
Inexpensive meal
$7.75
Local beer
$7.49
Big Mac

Prices in Honolulu. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

HNL
Nearest airport
about 20 min
Airport to port (approx.)
A — Direct flight
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

HawaiiOct 2026 – Apr 2028

16-Night Hawaii Cruise from San Francisco

Ruby Princess/ Princess Cruises
San Francisco›Honolulu›Kahului›+4›San Francisco
Indicative fare
From £907.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Budget
16 nightsRound trip · 6 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
OtherJan 2027

109-Night Cruise from Southampton

Queen Victoria/ Cunard Line
Southampton›New York›Panama Canal›+8›Southampton
Indicative fare
From ¥3,400,000 (observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)
Standard
109 nightsRound trip · 9 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
OtherOct 2027

34-Night Cruise from San Diego

Zaandam/ Holland America Line
San Diego›Honolulu›Papeete›Bora Bora›San Diego
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Premium
34 nightsRound trip · 3 ports of call
Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details
OtherMar 2028

20-Night Cruise from Sydney (Australia) to Los Angeles

Queen Elizabeth/ Cunard Line
Sydney (Australia)›Nuku'alofa›Honolulu›Hilo›Los Angeles
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Luxury
20 nightsOne way · 3 ports of call
Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details
OtherFeb 2027

83-Night Cruise from Los Angeles to Southampton

Queen Victoria/ Cunard Line
Los Angeles›Hilo›Honolulu›+23›Southampton
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Luxury
83 nightsOne way · 25 ports of call
Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Honolulu” (CC BY-SA 4.0)