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Kailua-Kona Cruise Port Schedule
September 2026

The full Kailua-Kona cruise ship schedule for September 2026 — 13 scheduled ship calls bringing about 45,992 passengers and crew through the port.

Schedule updated September 23, 2026
Kailua-Kona cruise traffic all months
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Sep 23,113 in portSep 93,113 in portSep 152,930 in portSep 163,113 in portSep 194,291 in portSep 202,930 in portSep 233,113 in portSep 244,180 in portSep 264,782 in portSep 274,102 in portSep 284,102 in portSep 293,110 in portSep 303,113 in portSep 23,113 in portSep 93,113 in portSep 152,930 in portSep 163,113 in portSep 194,291 in portSep 202,930 in portSep 233,113 in portSep 244,180 in portSep 264,782 in portSep 274,102 in portSep 284,102 in portSep 293,110 in portSep 303,113 in port
// 01 · september cruise ship schedule

Kailua-Kona cruise port schedule, September 2026

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Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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23.1k
3
4
5
6
7
8
93.1k
10
11
12
13
14
152.9k
163.1k
17
18
194.3k
202.9k
21
22
233.1k
244.2k
25
264.8k
274.1k
284.1k
293.1k
303.1k
traffic
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light
moderate
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// 02 · september by the numbers

Kailua-Kona cruise port traffic in September

Busiest day in September
Saturday, September 26
1 ships · 4,782 passengers and crew
Quietest day in September
Tuesday, September 15
1 ship · 2,930 passengers and crew
Most-scheduled ship in September
Norwegian Cruise Line · 5 calls · 2,186 guests aboard
Busiest weekday in September
Wednesdays
~3,113 passengers and crew on an average Wednesday; Fridays are quietest (~0, about 100% lower).
Kailua-Kona cruise traffic · month over month
September 2026 ranks #1 of 12 scheduled months — 58% above the average month.
July 202616,649
August 202621,242
September 202645,992

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

Across September 2026, Kailua-Kona cruise port has 13 scheduled ship calls, bringing roughly 45,992 passengers and crew through the terminal — about 3,538 people on each day a ship is in port.

The busiest day is Saturday, September 26, when 1 ships put around 4,782 passengers and crew in port at once — the date to route around if you want space. Tuesday, September 15 is the calmest, with just 2,930.

Pride of America (Norwegian Cruise Line) is the most-scheduled ship at Kailua-Kona this month with 5 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 September is heaviest on Wednesdays (about 3,113 passengers and crew) and lightest on Fridays.

Zooming out, September 2026 is the busiest of the 12 months Kailua-Kona currently has on the schedule — running about 58% above the average scheduled month, so you can weigh September 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, September 2026

Kailua-Kona cruise traffic September 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 September 2026

Norwegian Cruise Line
7
visits
Princess Cruise Line
3
visits
Celebrity Cruise Line
3
visits
// 05 · september cruise schedule questions

Kailua-Kona cruise ship schedule September 2026 — FAQ

The Kailua-Kona cruise ship schedule for September 2026 has 13 scheduled ship calls across 13 days, bringing about 45,992 passengers and crew through the port — roughly 3,538 people on each day a ship is in port.

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