Terminal and which lines use it
Port of Honolulu, Pier 2, 521 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96813
- Royal Caribbean lists this terminal as its Honolulu, Hawaii departure port.
Royal Caribbean lists this port on its official driving-directions page. Ships and seasons rotate, so check your cruise documents for your ship and check-in time.
Getting there
- From HNL (6 miles, about 30 minutes): Rodgers Boulevard to Nimitz Highway, which becomes Ala Moana Boulevard; turn onto Channel Street across from the Restaurant Row area. The terminal is on the right.
- From Waikiki: Ala Wai Boulevard west, Lipeepee Street, Hobron Lane, then Ala Moana Boulevard and Channel Street.
- In maps apps, search "Pier 2 Cruise Ship Terminal", not just "Pier 2."
Parking
Royal Caribbean says no parking information is available. Plan a taxi, ride service or drop-off.
Where to stay the night before
Stay in Waikiki or along Ala Moana Boulevard, both a short drive from Pier 2.
Boarding-day timeline
1. The night before: Confirm your arrival window in the Royal Caribbean app and keep your travel documents in your carry-on. Check ID requirements with your cruise line and travel.state.gov / CBP before you sail. 2. Morning: Leave a traffic buffer. Drop luggage with the porters before you park. 3. Check-in: Royal Caribbean warns that security and immigration can cause delays at the pier. 4. Onboard: Grab lunch and find a sail-away spot.
FAQs
Where does Royal Caribbean sail from in Honolulu?
Pier 2 Cruise Terminal, 521 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96813.
How far is Honolulu's cruise terminal from the airport?
About 6 miles, roughly 30 minutes, per Royal Caribbean.
Why does Google Maps show the wrong Pier 2?
Royal Caribbean says Google lists another Pier 2 about 4 miles away. Search "Pier 2 Cruise Ship Terminal."
Is there parking at Honolulu Pier 2?
Royal Caribbean says no parking information is available.
How do I get from Waikiki to Pier 2?
Ala Wai Boulevard west to Ala Moana Boulevard, then Channel Street.
Does Royal Caribbean sail Hawaii every year?
Hawaii sailings are seasonal and often one-way repositioning cruises. Third-party cruise listings as of Oct 2026 show an 8-night Anthem of the Seas sailing from Honolulu to Vancouver on April 29, 2027. Confirm with your cruise line.
What is on Channel Street?
The terminal entrance, across from the Restaurant Row area.
Where should I stay before a Honolulu cruise?
Waikiki or along Ala Moana Boulevard.
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