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Unofficial schedule — built from published cruise-line itineraries, not the port authority. Last checked Nov 7, 2026. Coverage: sailings published by Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Carnival, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian and Princess. Ships from other cruise lines are not included yet, so passenger totals may understate the port's full day.

Crowded

Hilo Cruise Crowd Forecast — Wednesday, February 17, 2027

Crowded day in Hilo — 1 ship representing ~3,114 estimated cruise passengers, right around a busy day for this port.

Expect noticeable cruise crowds. Consider booking activities away from the main port area.

  • 1 shipin port
  • 3,114est. passengers

Busier than 85% of scheduled cruise days at this port.

Provisional — schedule may change

Why is this crowded?

1 ship is scheduled today, representing approximately 3,114 passengers of combined capacity.

Compared with other cruise days: Above average for this port.

Ships in port

ShipCruise lineArrivalDepartureBerthCapacity
Emerald PrincessPrincess Cruises08:0017:00—3,114

Arrival timeline

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Emerald Princess
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Bars show each ship’s scheduled time in port (6 AM – 10 PM port time).

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Shore day advice

Book excursions in advance, start early, and avoid the main port area at midday.

Looking for a quieter day?

See Hilo’s crowd calendar →

Data & accuracy

  • Schedule source: published cruise-line itineraries (Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises) — unofficial; this schedule is not published by the port authority
  • Itineraries last checked: Nov 7, 2026
  • Forecast date: Feb 17, 2027
  • Provisional: this date is more than 7 days out — cruise lines adjust itineraries for weather and operations, so the schedule may change.
  • Estimates are based on published ship capacities, not actual bookings or how many passengers go ashore.
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