Road to Hana from Maui (Kahului): ship excursion or on your own?
Booking Road to Hana independently from Maui (Kahului) saves about $234 per person compared with NCL's excursion (Carnival $220, NCL $454 vs $220 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 5/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.
What ships sell
- Carnival: 2 excursions that include Road to Hana, median $220 per adult, e.g. "Hana Coastal Drive".
- NCL: 3 excursions that include Road to Hana, median $454 per adult, e.g. "Deluxe Scenic Road To Ha".
Ship excursions that include Road to Hana often bundle other stops or lunch, so compare what each tour includes. NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices.
Independent Road to Hana tours we compared
- Maui : Road to Hana Tour w/ Pickup near Cruise Port · $219 · 4.6★ (74 reviews)
- From Maui: Road to Hana Rainforest and Waterfall Experience · $176 · 4.4★ (104 reviews)
- Maui: Road to Hana Adventure with Breakfast & Lunch · $220 · 4.6★ (668 reviews)
- Maui: Road To Hana 1/2 Day Tour: Best 1/2 day of your life! · $313
- Maui: Road to Hana Tour with Photos and Music Video · $345 · 5.0★ (2 reviews)
Getting back to the ship
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.
- Road to Hana is a short ride from the pier, so the return is easy to plan.
Questions
How much is the Road to Hana excursion from Maui (Kahului) on Carnival?
Carnival's Road to Hana excursions start at a median of $220 per adult (2 options, $205 to $235).
How much is the Road to Hana excursion from Maui (Kahului) on NCL?
NCL's Road to Hana excursions start at a median of $454 per adult (3 options, $325 to $592), converted from €406.
Can you visit Road to Hana on your own from the Maui (Kahului) cruise port?
Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $220 per person (5 tours compared, from $176). It is close to the pier, so even a taxi works if you keep an eye on the time.
Is it cheaper to book Road to Hana independently?
Usually: the gap is about $234 per person, or $934 for a family of four, against NCL's price.
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