Maui (Kahului) cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Maui (Kahului), USA (Hawaii). Snorkel boats to Molokini leave from Maalaea, about 20 minutes from Kahului Harbor.
Pier
Ships dock
Kahului Harbor
Lines calling
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL
ship prices recorded for Carnival, NCL
Nearest sight
Iao Valley
~20 min by road
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submarine / glass-bottom | – | – | $276 | $172 | 5/5 |
| Whale watching | – | $168 | $271 | $94 | 5/5 |
| Flightseeing | – | – | $592 | – | 4/5 |
| Party / sunset cruise | – | – | $296 | – | 5/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | – | $330 | $144 | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | – | $148 | – | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | $219 | $276 | $140 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | $123 | $281 | $144 | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $155 | $276 | $178 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $225 | $261 | $187 | 3/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $200 | $394 | $250 | 3/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Maui (Kahului) were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in Maui (Kahului) Carnival in Maui (Kahului) NCL in Maui (Kahului)
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Iao Valley | 7.8 km | ~20 min by road |
| Maalaea harbor | 12.3 km | ~30 min by road |
| Haleakala summit | 30.8 km | ~70 min by road |
| Paia | 9.6 km | ~25 min by road |
Distances are measured from Kahului Harbor. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
Tours that need extra margin here
- City / island tour: Haleakala summit is about 1h30 each way.
- Nature / waterfall / park: Road to Hana trips take the whole day.