This pier was miserable! They got us tendered off the Pride of America just fine to return at 3:00 at the height of wanting to return to the ship. The line was long, the day was Sunny and hot with very little shade. Security was fine and efficient, but Norwegian should have put canopies over the metal frames that exist and wound the line under the shade of these canopies. I think it was a completely unexcusable situation for a cruise ship that anchors in Kailua Bay every week with a large older customer base. Someone is going to suffer from heat stroke one day (if it hasn't already happened). It was that miserable standing in the direct blistering heat for an hour and a half after being exhausted from our 6 hour excursion.

That said, the Pier sits in a beautiful port with lots to see and do. We went swimming 17 miles away but one couple we spoke to came ashore just to find the local book store. They were not disappointed with their day exploring to find their book store.