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Kailua-Kona Cruise Port Schedule
October 2026

The full Kailua-Kona cruise ship schedule for October 2026 — 12 scheduled ship calls bringing about 40,041 passengers and crew through the port.

Schedule updated September 23, 2026
Kailua-Kona cruise traffic all months
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Oct 22,058 in portOct 35,660 in portOct 65,654 in portOct 73,113 in portOct 82,058 in portOct 123,710 in portOct 133,686 in portOct 143,113 in portOct 202,716 in portOct 213,113 in portOct 252,047 in portOct 283,113 in portOct 22,058 in portOct 35,660 in portOct 65,654 in portOct 73,113 in portOct 82,058 in portOct 123,710 in portOct 133,686 in portOct 143,113 in portOct 202,716 in portOct 213,113 in portOct 252,047 in portOct 283,113 in port
// 01 · october cruise ship schedule

Kailua-Kona cruise port schedule, October 2026

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
22.1k
35.7k
4
5
65.7k
73.1k
82.1k
9
10
11
123.7k
133.7k
143.1k
15
16
17
18
19
202.7k
213.1k
22
23
24
252.0k
26
27
283.1k
29
30
31
traffic
quiet
light
moderate
busy
peak
// 02 · october by the numbers

Kailua-Kona cruise port traffic in October

Busiest day in October
Saturday, October 3
1 ships · 5,660 passengers and crew
Quietest day in October
Sunday, October 25
1 ship · 2,047 passengers and crew
Most-scheduled ship in October
Norwegian Cruise Line · 4 calls · 2,186 guests aboard
Busiest weekday in October
Wednesdays
~3,113 passengers and crew on an average Wednesday; Thursdays are quietest (~412, about 87% lower).
Kailua-Kona cruise traffic · month over month
October 2026 ranks #2 of 12 scheduled months — 38% above the average month.
August 202621,242
October 202640,041

What the Kailua-Kona cruise ship schedule for October 2026 shows

Across October 2026, Kailua-Kona cruise port has 12 scheduled ship calls, bringing roughly 40,041 passengers and crew through the terminal — about 3,337 people on each day a ship is in port.

The busiest day is Saturday, October 3, when 1 ships put around 5,660 passengers and crew in port at once — the date to route around if you want space. Sunday, October 25 is the calmest, with just 2,047.

Pride of America (Norwegian Cruise Line) is the most-scheduled ship at Kailua-Kona this month with 4 calls. Use the calendar above to find a green day for a quieter port, or a pink day when the biggest ships share the harbor.

Weekday patterns hold too: Kailua-Kona cruise traffic in October is heaviest on Wednesdays (about 3,113 passengers and crew) and lightest on Thursdays.

Zooming out, October 2026 is the #2 busiest of the 12 months Kailua-Kona currently has on the schedule — running about 38% above the average scheduled month, so you can weigh October against the rest of the year before you book.

// terminal guide
Kailua-Kona Cruise Terminal Info

Kailua-Kona is located on the western side of the Big Island of Hawaii. It is situated on the sunny Kona Coast, which is known for its beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, and stunning sunsets. The cruise port is located in the heart of Kailua-Kona, just a few blocks from the historic Kailua Pier. It is conveniently located near many of the area's attractions, including the Kona Brewing Company, Hulihee Palace, and the Kona Historical Society.

Full Kailua-Kona port guide →
// 03 · daily cruise port traffic

Daily Kailua-Kona cruise traffic, October 2026

Kailua-Kona cruise traffic October 2026, day by day — scheduled passengers and crew in port for each date this month.

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// 04 · cruise lines & ships porting in Kailua-Kona

Cruise lines & ships in Kailua-Kona port in October 2026

Norwegian Cruise Line
4
visits
Holland America Cruise Line
3
visits
Oceania Cruise Line
2
visits
RivieraRiviera2 calls
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
2
visits
Princess Cruise Line
1
visits
// 05 · october cruise schedule questions

Kailua-Kona cruise ship schedule October 2026 — FAQ

The Kailua-Kona cruise ship schedule for October 2026 has 12 scheduled ship calls across 12 days, bringing about 40,041 passengers and crew through the port — roughly 3,337 people on each day a ship is in port.

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