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Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona is a town located on the western coast of the Big Island of Hawaii in the United States. It is the county seat of Hawaii County and has a population of around 12,000. The town is situated on the Kona Coast, which is known for its sunny, warm weather and pristine beaches.

Kailua-Kona is a popular tourist destination in Hawaii, offering a variety of activities and attractions. The town is home to a number of historical sites, including the Hulihee Palace and the Ahuena Heiau. The town is also home to the Ironman World Championship Triathlon, which takes place every October.

The town is also home to some of the best beaches in the state, including Kailua Beach Park and Kahalu’u Beach Park. These beaches offer great swimming, surfing, and snorkeling opportunities.

Kailua-Kona is also home to many restaurants and bars, making it a great place to visit for a night out or a weekend getaway. There are also plenty of shopping opportunities, including the Ali’i Drive Shopping Center and the Kona Commons Shopping Center.

Kailua-Kona is located on the western side of the Big Island of Hawaii, about 25 miles south of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The town is located at an elevation of about 1000 feet, which gives it a beautiful view of the surrounding area.

Kailua-Kona has a rich history that dates back to the early 1800s. In 1820, the first missionaries arrived in the area and established a mission. In 1864, King Kamehameha V established the town of Kailua-Kona, which was then the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

Today, Kailua-Kona is a vibrant town that offers a variety of activities and attractions for visitors and locals alike. From the beaches to the restaurants and shopping, Kailua-Kona is a great place to visit.

Excursion tips for a day in Kailua-Kona

1. Visit Hulihee Palace, a historical landmark built in 1838, to learn about the history of the Hawaiian monarchy.

2. Take a stroll along Ali’i Drive, the main street in Kailua-Kona, and explore the many shops and restaurants.

3. Spend the morning at Kahalu’u Beach Park, a popular beach for swimming, snorkeling, and stand-up paddleboarding.

4. Stop by the Kona Brewing Company for a tour and tasting of their local craft beer.

5. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Huggo’s on the Rocks, a waterfront restaurant with stunning ocean views.

6. Take a boat tour of Kealakekua Bay and discover the ancient Hawaiian ruins.

7. Visit the nearby Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park for an afternoon of exploring the sacred grounds.

8. Spend the evening at the Manta Ray Night Dive, an unforgettable experience of swimming with manta rays.

9. End the day with a sunset dinner at the Kona Inn, a historic restaurant with a beautiful view of the harbor.

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The climate in Kailua-Kona

Spring (March-May): Spring in Kailua-Kona is generally warm and dry with average temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s. Summer (June-August): Summer in Kailua-Kona is hot and humid with temperatures ranging from the mid-80s to the mid-90s. Fall (September-November): Fall in Kailua-Kona is usually warm and dry with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s. Winter (December-February): Winter in Kailua-Kona is mild and humid with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s.

Cruise weather for Kailua-Kona

Our weather forecast for Kailua-Kona helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.

Date Icon Temperature Wind speed/gusts Cloudiness/Visibility Air humidity/pressure Sunrise/Sunset
Mar. 8th 2026 Mar. 8th 2026 max: 23.2 °C
min: 19.9 °C
17.3 m/s
19.1 m/s
40.0 %
23.2 m
76.2 %
1,015 hPa
06:37:51
18:31:48
Mar. 9th 2026 Mar. 9th 2026 max: 23.1 °C
min: 19.4 °C
14.4 m/s
13.3 m/s
65.4 %
23.3 m
76.1 %
1,013 hPa
06:37:03
18:32:06
Mar. 10th 2026 Mar. 10th 2026 max: 24.1 °C
min: 19.5 °C
13.3 m/s
11.5 m/s
83.5 %
24.1 m
70.6 %
1,011 hPa
06:36:13
18:32:24
Mar. 11th 2026 Mar. 11th 2026 max: 22.7 °C
min: 20.5 °C
28.4 m/s
38.5 m/s
100.0 %
22.4 m
75.6 %
1,013 hPa
06:35:24
18:32:42
Mar. 12th 2026 Mar. 12th 2026 max: 21.4 °C
min: 19.8 °C
26.8 m/s
37.6 m/s
100.0 %
14.7 m
83.4 %
1,015 hPa
06:34:34
18:33:00
Mar. 13th 2026 Mar. 13th 2026 max: 24.3 °C
min: 20.2 °C
23.0 m/s
33.1 m/s
89.4 %
17.8 m
80.3 %
1,014 hPa
06:33:44
18:33:17
Mar. 14th 2026 Mar. 14th 2026 max: 25.1 °C
min: 21.8 °C
32.8 m/s
36.7 m/s
56.6 %
24.1 m
76.8 %
1,013 hPa
06:32:53
18:33:34
Mar. 15th 2026 Mar. 15th 2026 max: 25.4 °C
min: 21.7 °C
26.3 m/s
29.2 m/s
47.3 %
22.8 m
78.2 %
1,015 hPa
06:32:03
18:33:51
Mar. 16th 2026 Mar. 16th 2026 max: 24.1 °C
min: 21 °C
10.8 m/s
7.9 m/s
53.9 %
19.5 m
82.3 %
1,016 hPa
06:31:12
18:34:08
Mar. 17th 2026 Mar. 17th 2026 max: 23.6 °C
min: 21.3 °C
13.0 m/s
12.6 m/s
56.2 %
16.4 m
83.6 %
1,015 hPa
06:30:21
18:34:25
Mar. 18th 2026 Mar. 18th 2026 max: 22.7 °C
min: 20.8 °C
12.7 m/s
12.2 m/s
82.3 %
10.9 m
88.3 %
1,014 hPa
06:29:29
18:34:41
Mar. 19th 2026 Mar. 19th 2026 max: 23.6 °C
min: 20.9 °C
31.0 m/s
33.8 m/s
65.0 %
20.4 m
78.0 %
1,013 hPa
06:28:38
18:34:57
Mar. 20th 2026 Mar. 20th 2026 max: 24.4 °C
min: 20.5 °C
17.3 m/s
22.3 m/s
32.9 %
24.1 m
70.2 %
1,014 hPa
06:27:46
18:35:13

Cruises to Kailua-Kona

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Scheduled ship calls in Kailua-Kona, United States of America
Date Ship Passaengers (min - max) Arrival Departure Details
Mar. 11th 2026 Wednesday, 11th of Mar. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Mar. 14th 2026 Saturday, 14th of Mar. 2026 MS Vista 1218 - 1469 07:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 18th 2026 Wednesday, 18th of Mar. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Mar. 25th 2026 Wednesday, 25th of Mar. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Mar. 30th 2026 Monday, 30th of Mar. 2026 Seabourn Quest 450 - 540 11:00 am 11:00 pm
Apr. 1st 2026 Wednesday, 1st of Apr. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Apr. 8th 2026 Wednesday, 8th of Apr. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Apr. 9th 2026 Thursday, 9th of Apr. 2026 MS Noordam 1972 - 2366 08:00 am 11:00 pm
Apr. 10th 2026 Friday, 10th of Apr. 2026 Ruby Princess 3060 - 3672 09:00 am 08:00 pm
Apr. 15th 2026 Wednesday, 15th of Apr. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Apr. 17th 2026 Friday, 17th of Apr. 2026 MS Nieuw Amsterdam 2106 - 2527 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Apr. 22nd 2026 Wednesday, 22nd of Apr. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Apr. 25th 2026 Saturday, 25th of Apr. 2026 Celebrity Solstice 2850 - 3420 08:00 am 12:00 am
Apr. 26th 2026 Sunday, 26th of Apr. 2026 Celebrity Solstice 2850 - 3420 12:00 am 05:00 pm
Apr. 29th 2026 Wednesday, 29th of Apr. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Apr. 30th 2026 Thursday, 30th of Apr. 2026 Island Princess 2214 - 2657 07:00 am 06:00 pm
May 1st 2026 Friday, 1st of May 2026 Voyager of the Seas 3416 - 4099 08:00 am 07:00 pm
May 2nd 2026 Saturday, 2nd of May 2026 Anthem of the Seas 4168 - 4825 07:00 am 12:00 am
May 3rd 2026 Sunday, 3rd of May 2026 Anthem of the Seas 4168 - 4825 12:00 am 03:00 pm
May 6th 2026 Wednesday, 6th of May 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
May 9th 2026 Saturday, 9th of May 2026 Celebrity Edge 2918 - 3521 07:00 am 06:00 pm
May 13th 2026 Wednesday, 13th of May 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
May 20th 2026 Wednesday, 20th of May 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
May 21st 2026 Thursday, 21st of May 2026 Silver Whisper 388 - 466 08:00 am 04:00 pm
May 27th 2026 Wednesday, 27th of May 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
May 30th 2026 Saturday, 30th of May 2026 Norwegian Spirit 2018 - 2414 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Jun. 3rd 2026 Wednesday, 3rd of Jun. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Jun. 10th 2026 Wednesday, 10th of Jun. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Jun. 17th 2026 Wednesday, 17th of Jun. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Jun. 24th 2026 Wednesday, 24th of Jun. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Jul. 1st 2026 Wednesday, 1st of Jul. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Jul. 8th 2026 Wednesday, 8th of Jul. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Jul. 15th 2026 Wednesday, 15th of Jul. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Jul. 22nd 2026 Wednesday, 22nd of Jul. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Jul. 29th 2026 Wednesday, 29th of Jul. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Aug. 5th 2026 Wednesday, 5th of Aug. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Aug. 12th 2026 Wednesday, 12th of Aug. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Aug. 15th 2026 Saturday, 15th of Aug. 2026 Norwegian Spirit 2018 - 2414 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Aug. 18th 2026 Tuesday, 18th of Aug. 2026 Norwegian Spirit 2018 - 2414 07:00 am 06:00 pm
Aug. 19th 2026 Wednesday, 19th of Aug. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Aug. 26th 2026 Wednesday, 26th of Aug. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Sep. 2nd 2026 Wednesday, 2nd of Sep. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Sep. 9th 2026 Wednesday, 9th of Sep. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Sep. 12th 2026 Saturday, 12th of Sep. 2026 Silver Whisper 388 - 466 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Sep. 15th 2026 Tuesday, 15th of Sep. 2026 Norwegian Spirit 2018 - 2414 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Sep. 16th 2026 Wednesday, 16th of Sep. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Sep. 19th 2026 Saturday, 19th of Sep. 2026 Crown Princess 3062 - 3674 07:00 am 06:00 pm
Sep. 20th 2026 Sunday, 20th of Sep. 2026 Norwegian Spirit 2018 - 2414 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Sep. 23rd 2026 Wednesday, 23rd of Sep. 2026 Pride of America 2252 - 2662 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Sep. 24th 2026 Thursday, 24th of Sep. 2026 Ruby Princess 3060 - 3672 09:00 am 06:00 pm

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