Currency
United States Dollar (USD)
Language
English
Time Zone
HST (UTC-10)
Best Time to Visit
Jan–Mar
Typical Duration
7-14 nights
Price Range
From $955 pp
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to Maui's natural beauty and Hawaiian culture, offering access to world-class beaches, the volcanic landscape of Haleakalā, and authentic island experiences.
Cruises that visit Kahului-Maui, Hawaii
- cruises to Kahului-Maui, Hawaii
- Kahului-Maui, Hawaii sailings
- Kahului-Maui, Hawaii cruises
- 11-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 12-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 12-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 12-night The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise
- 12-night The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise
- 13-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 14-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 14-night Silversea cruise
- 14-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 15-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 15-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 16-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 16-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 16-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 17-night Holland America Line cruise
- 17-night Silversea cruise
- 17-night Holland America Line cruise
- 17-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 18-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 18-night Holland America Line cruise
- 18-night Holland America Line cruise
- 22-night Silversea cruise
- 24-night Holland America Line cruise
- 28-night Holland America Line cruise
- 28-night Holland America Line cruise
- 30-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 30-night Holland America Line cruise
Build Your Day in Kahului-Maui, Hawaii
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM
Usually about 10 hours ashore
Getting around:
Haleakalā National Park
The entire hour is like a planetarium, only in real life.
Mama's Fish House
Beautiful atmosphere, amazing food, and top-notch service from Rachel.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Wailea, Maui
The seared ahi steak was the standout melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Ho'okipa Beach Park
It's an up close and fun nature experience.
Duke's Beach House Maui
The filet mignon was mouthwatering and cooked perfectly.
Walmart
Greatly helpful staff and wide variety of merchandise.
Open · Closes 11 PM
Maui Tropical Plantation
Lots of great things to do for free
Closed · Opens 9 AM Tue
Queen Ka'ahumanu Center
It has an arcade which is cool.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Tin Roof Maui
The gluten free chop steak is among the best gluten free food I’ve ever had.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Mākena State Park
Beautiful beach, pristine sand and even lifeguards to protect swimmers.
Kamaole Beach Park III
Wonderful clean beach, not crowded, nice clear water.
Zippy's Kahului
The food was excellent: hot, fresh with huge portions!
Merriman's Kapalua
Everything was plated beautifully and the flavors are most exquisite.
Closed · Opens 4 PM
Maui Mall Village
Old school..... but has the nicer fun factory and has the movie ...
Baldwin Beach Park
Go to read a book or to soak up the sun.
My Thai Maui
Great vibes, stellar food with a quirky, deliciously varied menu.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Ho'okipa Beach View Lookout
Great way to kill a few hours during a long layover in Maui.
Kanaha Beach Park
Some high schoolers were playing volleyball, which was fun to watch.
Kihei Kalama Village
Wide assortment of little shops under one (well, two actually) roof.
Open · Closes 12 AM
Sparky's Food Company - Restaurant
The smoked meat bao sliders are the best on the island.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill
Really good kalua pork tacos and beach salad with pork.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Marco's Grill & Deli
Leather seats and tablecloth, cloth napkins, tasty food, the place has class
Ale House
Lots of beers on tap, friendly service, and an awesome atmosphere.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Morimoto Maui
My boyfriends Wagyu Filet was beautifully presented and tasted amazing.
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Ono Tacos Hawaii
Delicious fish tacos with 3 hot sauces that were all amazing!
Pride of Maui
A great way to break up the day and do something fun!
The Pint & Cork
Cocktails 10 out of 5 stars Extensive beer and cocktail list.
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Maui Swap Meet
Great selection of everything from local crafts to food to produce.
Closed · Opens 7 AM Sat
Maui Marketplace
Busy place because the prices are so reasonable
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Tante's Island Cuisine
We liked their shoyu chicken, mac nut crusted fish and beef liver plates.
Bistro Casanova | Italian
The food was delicious and the outside seating was great!
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Maui Coffee Roasters
Colorful, arty coffeehouse & retail shop
Regal Maui Mall
Outdoor mall with Movie theatre and various stores.
Acevedo's Hawaicano Cafe
Delicious food, attentive staff and cute outdoor picnic tables.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Skyline Hawaii - Haleakala Sunrise Tours
It wasn't just a Cafe, but a plantation with animals, shops, and ziplines!
Momona Bakery And Coffee Shop
Delicious food, great service but no local Hawaiian coffee options.
Wailuku Coffee Company
Rustic daytime cafe with a light menu
Puunene Shopping Center
Nice and clean, a good selection of Highest Priced stores.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Cupies Cafe
The food was very inexpensive and tasted good.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Koho's Grill & Bar
Great service, atmosphere is laid back, the burger I had was amazing!
Keopuolani Regional Park
It's a great park with activities for all ages.
Maui Coffee Attic
Cafe for coffee, pastries & live music
Norwegian Cruise Line
Plenty of things to do, great shows, and very good food.
Jack's Inn breakfast spot
No frills just good service and good food.
Wow-Wee Maui's Kava Bar and Grill
Delicious food/drinks and great service!
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
There are some activities when I was there, children dancing the "Luau".
Closed · Opens 8 AM Tue
Brigit & Bernard's Garden Cafe
chicken parm and a white fish dish that we almost licked the plate clean.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Fuego Argentinean Steakhouse
The food was delicious, full of flavor, and the staff were very attentive.
Waiehu Beach Park
Not crowded, nice shade great ocean views.
Akamai Coffee Co.
Onsite services
Kalei's Lunchbox - Maui Lani
A solid choice for a no-frills, local-style plate lunch.
808 Plates Maui
Tried the ribeye and wasabi glazed ahi tuna combo plate, and it was amazing.
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM
Esters Fair Prospect
Great vibe, amazing cocktails, and incredible service.
Closed · Opens 5 PM
First Wave Coffee
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 7:30 AM Tue
Restaurant Matsu
Good food, quick service, friendly staff, fair prices.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Faithful Grinds
Excellent service, great atmosphere, and delicious food!
Closed · Opens 10 AM Wed
Hang Loose Lounge
Comfortable, solid drinks, local clientele, good location.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Ho'aloha Park
Great for kids.
Fun Factory - Maui Mall
They have the best games and soon an amazing bowling & food concept!
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Waihe'e Beach
Not a lot of sand, but nice enough and a fun place to spend an afternoon.
Maui Tropix
They stand by there products and offer a good discount for local residents.
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Kusina Ni Jayboy
Food is made to order so the pork was crispy, juicy and so tender.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Tue
Kraken Coffee
Delivery
Cluck and Crunch
The Food: Massive, hand-breaded chicken breast with an unbelievable crunch.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Luxe Latte
Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery
Maui Sunday Market
Lots of parking,friendly atmosphere close to shopping center
Closed · Opens 4 PM Sun
Kū’au Beach Park
Great place to swim and good snorkeling conditions
Maui Mountain Activities
We always went on different routes and never saw things twice!
Joey's Kitchen Kahului at Balai Pata
We loved the garlic green noodles, ribeye, Brussels sprouts and clams!
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM Tue
Da Babooze Bar
Great service good drinks and great people just welcome with open arms.
Closed · Opens 2 PM
DFS, Hawaii Kahului Airport
Great prices for Hawaii memory card and gifts…loved it
Open · Closes 10 PM
Guava Tree Bar & grill
Fun vibe with live music pretty often.
Closed · Opens 4 PM Tue
Maui Lani Shopping Center
Variety of places to eat, then shop at safeway or car parts.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Coral Beach
Not crowded, always windy, beautiful!
Broth Cafe
Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery
Kahului Beach
... Beach is more of a harborfront than a traditional swimming beach.
FAM Hawaii
Great customer service and a variety of selections, mahalo!
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Kaon Ta! Bacolod Chicken Inasal
Chicken is juicy and flavorful.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Tue
Kahului Cruise Port
From Princess Cruise
Kahana Bar
Great bartender Rob and a nice view for our last moments on Maui
Things To do in Hawaii
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Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Kahului-Maui, Hawaii
Kahului, Maui's primary port, has become a vibrant hub in Hawaii's cruise scene, welcoming eight major cruise lines including Norwegian Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, and others. With nearly 200 upcoming cruises and a strong focus as a port of call, Kahului serves as an excellent jumping-off point for exploring the Hawaiian Islands. Most cruises departing from here are seven-night voyages that visit neighboring islands like Honolulu, Nawiliwili, Hilo, and Kailua-Kona, with some routes extending to the South Pacific and Tahiti. The port experiences peak activity during March, September, January, October, and May, making it a year-round destination for cruise travelers.
Passengers docking in Kahului will find themselves on Maui's leeward coast, where they can venture ashore to experience the island's natural beauty and rich Hawaiian culture. Whether you're interested in exploring the dramatic landscapes of Haleakala or relaxing on world-class beaches, Maui offers something for every cruise traveler. The port's convenient location makes it easy to maximize your time on this enchanting island before or after your voyage.
Passengers docking in Kahului will find themselves on Maui's leeward coast, where they can venture ashore to experience the island's natural beauty and rich Hawaiian culture. Whether you're interested in exploring the dramatic landscapes of Haleakala or relaxing on world-class beaches, Maui offers something for every cruise traveler. The port's convenient location makes it easy to maximize your time on this enchanting island before or after your voyage.
Cruise Lines at Kahului-Maui, Hawaii
- Norwegian Cruise Line (128 cruises)
- Holland America Line (25 cruises)
- Carnival Cruise Line (21 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (12 cruises)
- Silversea (7 cruises)
- The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (4 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Kahului-Maui, Hawaii
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kahului Port used for?
Kahului Harbor handles cargo, bulk goods, and inter-island shipping for Maui.
Where is Kahului Harbor located?
Kahului Harbor is in Kahului, Maui, Hawaii, United States.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Kahului Harbor?
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What are nearby attractions?
Nearby attractions include Haleakalā, Maui beaches, and Kahului shops.