Query on Embarkation Day for Upcoming Hawaii Cruise

[Alex81]

Hello fellow cruisers,

I'm eagerly anticipating a cruise to Hawaii later this month, with our embarkation scheduled for 12:30 PM on April 25th in Honolulu. Interestingly, the ship remains docked until 6:00 PM the following day.

I was wondering if it's possible on embarkation day to check in, drop off our luggage on board, and then leave the ship to explore Honolulu for the day. The idea of spending our first day cooped up on the ship doesn't appeal to me when we could be experiencing Hawaii.

As of now, I'm trying to get this information directly from Celebrity Cruises, but I'm stuck in a phone queue with an estimated wait time of 110 minutes according to their automated message. I figured reaching out to the knowledgeable community here might get me answers more efficiently.

Thanks in advance for your insights and advice!

[Northern Aurora]

You will not be locked on board.  Deliver your luggage to the porters, pick up your sea pass cards, put your valuables in the safe and leave for the day.

[Jim_Iain]

3 minutes ago, Alex81 said:

Hello fellow cruisers,

I'm eagerly anticipating a cruise to Hawaii later this month, with our embarkation scheduled for 12:30 PM on April 25th in Honolulu. Interestingly, the ship remains docked until 6:00 PM the following day.

I was wondering if it's possible on embarkation day to check in, drop off our luggage on board, and then leave the ship to explore Honolulu for the day. The idea of spending our first day cooped up on the ship doesn't appeal to me when we could be experiencing Hawaii.

As of now, I'm trying to get this information directly from Celebrity Cruises, but I'm stuck in a phone queue with an estimated wait time of 110 minutes according to their automated message. I figured reaching out to the knowledgeable community here might get me answers more efficiently.

Thanks in advance for your insights and advice!

 

Yes.. when the ship overnights you use it like a hotel.   You can even arrive the second day.  

 

We do lots of B2B's and will be on the Solstice Sydney - HNL - Vancouver.   We actually have 2 overnights in HNL. 

[Alex81]

Amazing! Thank you for the information 🙂

[prmssk]

And to add the pier doesn't ever close so if you want to go out and enjoy the night life or just get a good night photo of your ship, you can.

[Alex81]

Great to hear!  My schedule is jam-packed!  I'm looking to make the most out of our trip 🙂

Thanks