Rare cachouonacruise Posted January 25, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hi, we are going to be saîing out of Honolulu on the Solstice in May 2017. The Solstice will overnight, the first night in Honolulu. So, I am wondering: Is it possible to walk from the Pier to Iolani Palace? Realistic and easy or to avoid? Also, how easy is it to get from the Pier to Waikiki Beach and hotels? Walkable? Taxi expensive? The reason of my asking is that Hop on Hop off reviews seen on these boards are not all excellent. We're not really all that interested in the commentary done in these buses, often difficult to hear through speakers in a noisy environment. Your experiences and suggestions will be most welcome! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted January 25, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 25, 2016 $15 bucks comes to mind for a cab to the port. We were at the Ilikai. So if you're looking to head to the main drag I'd say aim for $20. Not sure about walking to the palace. I did walk easily to Ward Centre. The bus system in Honolulu is excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBsails Posted January 25, 2016 #3 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I don't remember the details, but the public bus runs right outside the port, so check the bus routes and schedule. Bon voyage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbenboys Posted January 25, 2016 #4 Share Posted January 25, 2016 We were on the Solstice must have been 2 years ago now. We were docked at Pier 2 cruise terminal. We walked to Iolani Palace. Google map said .7 miles walking 14 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted January 25, 2016 #5 Share Posted January 25, 2016 We took a shuttle bus out to somewhere, then looked at sights heading back to the ship, including the palace. It was a short walk, like the poster above described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine-O Posted January 25, 2016 #6 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Walking to Waikiki Beach would be a hike. I would recommend taking a cab or Uber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVTAM Posted January 25, 2016 #7 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Google "The Bus" for route to Beach. 2 dollars. Walk to Palace. See if Wal-Mart has shuttle to Ala Moana shopping or any other company. From their a 5 minute walk to Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwcruisers Posted January 25, 2016 #8 Share Posted January 25, 2016 When we were there in 2012, there was a HOHO trolley that went all over Honolulu. The big drawback for us was that it didn't run very late. I think the last trolley back to the ship was around 5:00 pm -- and our ship didn't depart until much later. You can get more information on this, as well as the City Bus, over on the Ports-of-Call boards. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cachouonacruise Posted January 25, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thank-you very much for sharing these tips, we will use them well! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoncom Posted January 25, 2016 #10 Share Posted January 25, 2016 You can ride the bus all around the Island. 2 routes. If on Medicare bring your card, its free.Sure routes are online. Fodors and Frommers Hawaii books helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cachouonacruise Posted January 26, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thank you very much! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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