Aerial view of Honolulu, Hawaii, showing high-rise buildings along Waikiki Beach with turquoise ocean and distant mountains.

Honolulu, Hawaii

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Things to do in Honolulu

Honolulu is where beach day meets battlefield, and royal palaces share space with spam musubi. You’ll see volcano craters, sacred valleys and food trucks that’ll ruin you for takeout forever. This is the kind of place where a catamaran might float past a WWII battleship, and no one bats an eye. If you like your vacation destinations packed with options — congrats, you’ve found the blueprint.

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  • Upward view of tall palm trees lining Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu with blue sky and scattered clouds above.

    Sample everything from poke bowls and tropical shave ice to fine dining on Kalakaua Avenue — food in Honolulu has range.

  • Iolani Palace in Honolulu, a historic royal residence surrounded by palm trees, ornate gates and lush green lawns under a bright blue sky.

    Explore the legacy of Hawaiian royalty, from Iolani Palace to the legendary King Kamehameha statue (epic beard game, by the way).

  • Aerial view of Diamond Head crater in Honolulu, Hawaii, with rugged ridges and turquoise ocean waves along the coastline.

    Hike to the top of Diamond Head Crater for sweeping views and the very real satisfaction of climbing an extinct volcano.

  • Bronze statue of a surfer with a lei around his neck leaning toward a Hawaiian monk seal at Waikiki, surrounded by palm trees.

    Dive into local culture with immersive exhibits, chant-led ceremonies and the kind of storytelling that makes you want to take notes.

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Shore excursions to explore in Honolulu

From summit hikes to sunset cruises, Honolulu excursions do not believe in subtle. These tours hand you binoculars, history, cocktails and chaos — in the best possible way. This is how you turn a port stop into a core-memory machine.

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  • Panoramic view of Makapuʻu Point on Oahu with rocky cliffs, green hillsides, sandy beach and bright turquoise ocean stretching toward a small offshore island.

    Famous Oahu Sights, Bites & Sips

    This full-day flex takes you from Diamond Head’s famous rim to Hanauma Bay’s volcanic curve, with geysering blowholes (the kind made of rock)) and royal statues in between. Refuel with a lunch stop made famous by Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, then sip your way through a wine tasting at Oeno Winery. This is your chance to snack, sip and selfie your way across the entire island.

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  • View from Pali Lookout on Oahu showing steep green cliffs, mist-covered ridges and a wide valley below with winding roads and scattered towns.

    Monarchs & Missionaries: Hawaii's Royal History

    Step into Hawaii’s royal era with a self-guided tour of Iolani Palace, once home to King Kalākaua and Queen Liliʻuokalani. You'll pass through historic churches, visit royal tombs and stop at Pali Lookout for sweeping views of Oahu’s windward cliffs. Wrap the experience with a guided look at the Hawaiian Mission Houses and their lasting impact on island life and leadership.

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  • Aerial view of Diamond Head’s crater in Oahu with hiking trails leading to the rim, overlooking Honolulu’s skyline and the blue Pacific beyond.

    Iconic Diamond Head Adventure Hike

    It’s one of the most iconic hikes in the Pacific — a 1.5-mile roundtrip trek to the summit of Diamond Head Crater. You’ll climb staircases, pass through a tunnel and emerge to views that’ll drop jaws (and possibly camera-phone batteries). Along the way, your guide will serve up geological history, local legends and enough facts to make your hike feel both epic and earned.

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  • Aerial view of Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, lined with hotels and high-rises, with turquoise waters full of swimmers and surfers and Diamond Head crater in the distance.

    Oahu by Helicopter

    Take to the skies and watch Oahu unfold like a living atlas. You’ll fly above Waikiki, swoop into Diamond Head Crater and pass over sacred waterfalls and historical landmarks (like Pearl Harbor and the USS Missouri). Your pilot will handle the views; you just sit back, soak it up and try not to lose your mind over the scale of it all.

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  • Silhouetted palm trees line Waikiki Beach during a vibrant sunset, with people relaxing along the shoreline under a glowing orange and blue sky.

    Waikiki Sunset & Cocktail Cruise

    Board the Majestic, a double-decker catamaran with serious after-dark energy. Cruise past the Honolulu skyline while the sun does its dramatic-descent thing. Your welcome cocktail sets the mood, and live Hawaiian music keeps it going. Top deck offers panoramic views; bottom deck brings the vibes.

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  • A large U.S. Navy ship docked in Pearl Harbor with cranes and facilities in the background, under clear blue skies.

    Behind-the-Scenes Exclusive at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum & Battleship Missouri

    Walk the hangars of the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and climb the historic Ford Island control tower for a view few ever get. Then board the ‘Mighty Mo’ and stand where WWII officially ended. This five-hour deep dive into history includes fighter planes, giant guns and exclusive access that’ll have your inner history nerd fist-pumping through lunch.

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The port of Honolulu is a portal to everything: Waikiki’s waves, Oahu’s jungly heart and history that’s anything but background noise. Step off the ship and you’re already in the mix — minutes from world-class beaches, legendary landmarks and the kind of food scene that makes layovers feel criminally short. Whether you're headed to hike, shop or cruise past it all on catamarans, this stop on your Hawaii cruise itinerary delivers the goods.

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Beautiful rainbow over the Hawaii skyline

10-Day Pacific Crossing: Honolulu to British Columbia

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The sunset creates a warm glow on a beach in Maui

12-Day Pacific Crossing: Honolulu to British Columbia

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Sunrise over the world famous and popular snorkeling spot of Hanauma bay in Honolulu on the island of Oahu, Hawaii

16-Day Hawaiian Islands

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Discover Honolulu on your next cruise

Honolulu doesn’t whisper its greatness — it throws a luau and shouts it from the crater rim. This is a city where kings once ruled, surf legends still rule and the spirit of aloha gets real personal. It’s tropical, yes — but also deeply cultural, richly historical and unique enough to stay interesting. With Princess, you roll up, plug in and get access to the kind of excursions that make other trips feel like rehearsals.

Cruises from Honolulu
Bronze statue of King Kamehameha in golden regalia, draped with flower leis, in front of the historic Aliʻiōlani Hale building in Honolulu.

Celebrate Hawaiian heritage at the King Kamehameha statue, adorned with colorful leis and standing proudly in front of Aliʻiōlani Hale.

Muddy forest trail lined with tangled tree roots and dense green foliage on the Aihualama Trail in Oahu.

Pay tribute to surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku at his iconic statue on Waikiki Beach.

Ships sailing to Honolulu

Cruises to Honolulu are as much about the journey as they are about the destination. These ships bring the luxury, the views and the onboard energy to match Oahu’s own chaotic charm.

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Ruby Princess

Ruby Princess®

Slick, sleek and sunset-ready, Ruby Princess® pairs island views with balcony vibes and dining that goes from poke bowls to prime rib in five decks flat.

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Emerald Princess

Emerald Princess®

So many windows. So many ways to take in that Diamond Head glow-up. And just enough spa to undo whatever your hike did to your calves.

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Crown Princess

Crown Princess®

Comfortable, crowd-pleasing and ready to whisk you away with all the right touches of luxury.

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Discovery Princess

Discovery Princess®

Bold, beautiful and tricked out with high-design everything — Discovery brings the kind of polish that makes even a beach day feel extra fancy.

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Coral Princess

Coral Princess®

Designed for smooth sailing through smaller ports, Coral Princess® balances cozy charm with grand-scale adventure.

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Royal Princess

Royal Princess®

Elegance with edge. Perfect for sipping cocktails after a catamaran cruise and a hike that you might end up feeling in the morning (no judgment).

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Island Princess

Island Princess®

Perfect for guests who want intimate vibes without missing out on big-ship perks and experiences.

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Grand Princess

Grand Princess®

Big ship, bigger energy. This one’s made for the adventurer who wants history tours by day and hot tubs under the stars by night.

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Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess®

Sapphire Princess® brings laid-back sophistication to every voyage, with space to relax and reasons to stay up late.

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