Cruise Ship Docking & Other Port Helpful Information

Please be advised that changes can occur for cruise docking and that this information was based on my finding as of 09/02/2015, I found the following cruise docking schedule for the Ruby Princess on the Hawaii Department of Transportation for Harbors . Click on the highlight phrase or word  for more information and explore.

HILO  “BIG ISLAND” HAWAII - Thursday, October 8, 2015 

Cruise ships dock at piers in Kuhio Bay on Kuhio St approximately 2 miles east of downtown. Shuttles may be provided to Walmart and the adjacent Hilo Hatties at Prince Kuhio Plaza 2 miles south of the pier. The Downtown Farmer's Market may also offer a free shuttle.

Here is a google map of the cruise ship dock in Kuhio Bay on Kuhio Street, Hilo, Hawaii

For More Cruise Port Information & Maps

Check out - “CruisePortWiki - Hilo” 

HONOLULU “THE GATHERING PLACE” OAHU - Friday, October 9, 2015

I checked out the link below on the Hawaii Department of Transportation for Harbors and found that the RUBY PRINCESS on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2015 is currently scheduled to be docked at the Primary cruise ship terminal Pier 2. It seems there are two cruise terminals and Pier 2 cruise terminal is at the West end of Channel Street, off Ala Moana Boulevard. This is not the Aloha Tower Cruise Terminal. 

Here is a google map of Honolulu Cruise Terminal Pier 2 

For More Cruise Port Information & Maps

Check out - “CruisePortWiki - Honolulu” 

NAWILIWILI,  “GARDEN ISLE” KAUAI - Saturday, October 10, 2015

Cruise ships dock at the port by the town of Lihue which is the commercial center of the island. Free shuttles run to car rental offices, Hilo Hatties, Kmart (beside Kuhio Grove), Walmart, and smaller malls from the pier. Kalapaki beach is nearby.

Here is a google map of  “Nawiliwili Bay” 

For More Cruise Port Information & Maps

Check out - “CruisePortWiki - Nawiliwili”

LAHAINA, “VALLEY ISLE” MAUI - Sunday, October 11, 2015 

The seaside town of Lahaina is located on the westside of the island of Maui

Cruise ships anchor offshore and tenders take passengers to Lahaina Harbor

Here is a google map of the seaside town of “Lahaina & Lahaina Harbor”

For More Cruise Port Information & Maps

Check out - “CruisePortWiki - Lahaina” 

Photos provided by CruisePortWiki

INDEPENDENT EXCURSION: USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL & PUNCHBOWL

It has been brought to my attention that Princess Cruises Shore Excursion for
Pearl Harbor is on wait list. There are cruisers who are wanting this excursion from our group and Alex has graciously found an alternative option for our group. If you are interested please contact Alex by next Wednesday, September 9th so she can arrange this excursion for our group. 

In the meantime here are the details and information regarding this independent shore
excursion:

USS ARIZONA & USS MISSOURI with PUNCHBOWL CRATER TOUR

The Arizona & Missouri with Punchbowl tour, aka Pearl Harbor Remembered, takes you to the beginning and ending of World War II. You’ll watch a powerful documentary film and board the ferry for the ride out to the Arizona Memorial, which represents the beginning of American involvement in the war. You’ll also have a chance to visit the USS Oklahoma Memorial, which stands as a monument to the 429 sailors who died when that ship capsized during the attack on Pearl Harbor. You will also participate in a guided tour of the USS Missouri, a battleship of the same class as the USS Arizona. The USS Missouri was the scene of the end of World War II as the Japanese signed formal documents of surrender aboard this ship in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945. You will see a copy of the Declaration of Surrender on the exact spot where the document was signed.  You will continue downtown with a narrated Honolulu City Tour.  A drive through the National Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl Crater completes this very popular and very moving tour.

Date: Friday, October 9, 2015

Time: 9am  (Approximate return:4:30pm) 

Maximum: 25 individuals

Transportation: Mini- tour bus with large viewing windows, & pick-up from cruise ship.

Cost: $92.66 (with Hawaii sales tax) per person

What to Bring & Wear: Tour participants should wear respectful attire (shoes must be worn and no swimwear allowed). Due to heightened security no bags, purses, or strollers are permitted at the Memorial. Storage of these items is available for a nominal fee. Cameras and small, hand-carried wallets are permitted.