Starboard or Port side?

[paml]

RCCL says they back in to most Hawaii ports. Which is the better side of the boat to view the islands?

[CruiserBruce]

Well...it doesn't really matter what side the ship to be on. The only real issue would be if you are sailing past active lava at Kilauea...which is frequently done in the early evening.

 

You will tender at Kona and Lahaina, if those are among your stops, and the ship will move to protect the tender operation from wind and currents. Backing in at Honolulu means either side can be against the dock, depending on which dock they use, and there is island to see all around you. Lihue would be starboard side to dock...but again, scenery all around you.

 

Most of your sailing around the islands will be at night.

[paml]

45 minutes ago, CruiserBruce said:

Well...it doesn't really matter what side the ship to be on. The only real issue would be if you are sailing past active lava at Kilauea...which is frequently done in the early evening.

 

You will tender at Kona and Lahaina, if those are among your stops, and the ship will move to protect the tender operation from wind and currents. Backing in at Honolulu means either side can be against the dock, depending on which dock they use, and there is island to see all around you. Lihue would be starboard side to dock...but again, scenery all around you.

 

Most of your sailing around the islands will be at night.

What side would view the active lava?

[CruiserBruce]

1 hour ago, paml said:

What side would view the active lava?

Probably starboard, but I don't know your sailing route. An you never know when there will be lava reaching the sea.

[chengkp75]

On 11/6/2022 at 11:16 AM, paml said:

What side would view the active lava?

There is no active lava flowing outside the crater, let alone reaching the sea.