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HonoluluCruise port guide

Ships dock at Honolulu Cruise Terminal (Aloha Tower). These are the stops worth your time, timed on foot from the terminal.

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Where ships dock

2 cruise terminals.

  • Honolulu Cruise Terminal (Aloha Tower)
  • Honolulu Pier 2 Cruise Terminal

Walkable from the pier

Walk times from Honolulu Cruise Terminal (Aloha Tower).

  1. 1min

    Aloha Tower

    Historic 1926 harbor lighthouse welcoming maritime arrivals

  2. 4min

    Water Drop Vegetarian House

    Peaceful vegetarian spot serving Buddhist temple-style dishes

  3. 7min

    Cindy's Lei & Flower Shoppe

    Long-running Honolulu shop crafting fresh Hawaiian flower lei

  4. 7min

    Pizza Mamo

    Chinatown pizza spot serving squares and rounds

  5. 7min

    Drip Studio HNL

    Downtown Honolulu coffee house along Fort Street Mall

  6. 8min

    ʻIolani Barracks

    Historic coral-block barracks for the royal household guards

  7. 8min

    King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center

    Historic judiciary hall fronted by the iconic King Kamehameha statue

  8. 8min

    Roberta Oaks

    Honolulu boutique offering handmade modern aloha wear

  9. 9min

    Iolani Palace

    Opulent official residence of Hawaii's last reigning monarchs

  10. 9min

    Hawaii Capital Historic District

    Architectural civic core uniting royal landmarks and modern government

  11. 9min

    Capitol Modern

    Free state art museum celebrating Hawaii's artists and culture

  12. 10min

    Legend Seafood Restaurant

    Authentic Cantonese Chinese restaurant in Honolulu

  13. 11min

    Washington Place

    Greek Revival mansion and private home of Queen Liliʻuokalani

  14. 12min

    Longs Drugs

    Convenient 24/7 downtown pharmacy for sundries and essentials

  15. 13min

    Up Roll Café Honolulu

    Casual Honolulu eatery serving sushi burritos and healthy lunches

  16. 14min

    Hana Tea

    Tea shop in Kakaʻako

  17. 16min

    Foster Botanical Garden

    Historic 14-acre botanical haven with towering tropical trees

  18. 17min

    Tanaka Saimin

    Local Honolulu diner serving saimin and comfort food

  19. 20min

    Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden

    Quiet nature reserve with native flora and Nuʻuanu stream waterfalls

  20. 20min

    Kakaako Waterfront Park

    Oceanfront promenade with rolling lawns and sunset views

  21. 20min

    Artizen by MW

    Popular cafe in Kakaʻako

  22. 22min

    Hana Koa Brewing Company

    Brewing company located in Honolulu

  23. 22min

    The Honolulu Museum of Art

    Renowned museum showcasing Asian, Pacific, and Western art

  24. 22min

    Thomas Square

    Honolulu's oldest public park flanked by stately banyan trees

  25. 26min

    Nā Mea Hawai'i

    Cultural shop showcasing Native Hawaiian art and crafts

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Hidden gems

Worth finding if you have an hour spare.

  1. 6min

    Tin Can Mailman

    Quirky treasure trove of vintage Hawaiiana and antique postcards

  2. 7min

    Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery

    Chinatown bakery known for traditional mooncakes and treats

  3. 12min

    Hawaii Mission Houses Museum

    Coral-block missionary homesteads dating back to the 1820s

  4. 32min

    Helena's Hawaiian Food

    James Beard Award-winning landmark for traditional Hawaiian plates

  5. Ride

    Leonard's Bakery

    Legendary Portuguese bakery famous for warm, sugared malasadas

More ports nearby: Kaunakakai (Molokai), Kahului (Maui), Nawiliwili (Kauai), Kailua-Kona, Hilo.