Hilo : Profile

Location

This harbour is on the eastern side of the island and is the second largest settlement in the islands. It lies at the feet of three volcanoes, Mauna Kea, the world’s tallest; Mauna Loa, the world’s most voluminous; and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano.

Clearance

The harbour master will direct yachts to berth in Radio Bay.

Customs
Tel:933-6976, Fax:933-6976
Customs office is just outside the dock gate.

Docking

Anchorage available in Radio Bay (however for limited time only - see report adjacent). There are local moorings present with floats attached, however these are not suitable for cruising yachts.

It is also possible to tie (tahiti-style) to the sea wall.

There are toilets and showers by the Seawall.

Reeds Bay is not a recommended anchorage as the bottom is silt over lava rock. Once the wind blows the anchor digs in and encounters lava rock slab - next thing you know you are on the rocky shore.

Last updated Devember 2009.

Port of Hilo Office
(in the commercial dock)
Tel:808-933 8850
Harbormasters office and state office where you pay harbor fees.

Wailoa Sampan Basin and Boat Harbor
400 Hualani St, Hilo, HI 96720-4783
Tel:(808) 933-0414, Fax:(808) 933-6002
Dept. of Land and Natural Resources, a county agency overseeing all anchorages in the islands that are not state run.

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