--- title: "Kahului Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/kahului description: "Maui's gateway to the Road to Hana" --- # Kahului πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Β· United States Β· Hawaii > "Maui's gateway to the Road to Hana" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 13.8h - **Visiting Sailings:** 199 - **Cruise Lines:** 5 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jan (26 sailings), Apr (22 sailings), Feb (21 sailings) ## About Kahului Kahului's port is industrial, and there isn't much to see within walking distance. The town of Wailuku nearby has local shops and restaurants, and the Queen Ka'ahumanu Center is about a mile away for bigger stores. Maui's real attractions are all outside Kahului, so plan on a car rental or organised tour. Book either one well in advance since cruise ship days get competitive. Haleakalā National Park is the main draw: you can hike the volcanic crater or drive to the summit for the views. The Road to Hana follows the coast through waterfalls and small towns and takes most of a day. Closer to port, 'Δͺao Valley State Park has the striking 'Δͺao Needle basalt formation. Try fresh poke bowls, plate lunches, or shave ice from roadside stands. Public transport on Maui is limited, so your own wheels make a big difference. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** USD (US Dollar) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** Pacific/Honolulu (UTC-10) - **Tipping:** 15-20% expected at restaurants, bars, taxis ## Location Coordinates: 20.8990, -156.4743 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Kahului/@20.89896,-156.47432,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Kahului&ll=20.89896,-156.47432&z=13) ## Things to Do in Kahului Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~14h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Molokini Crater + South Maui Coast Adventure from Kihei, Maui](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/38bd8648-cb7b-4884-ae27-a67c1fb654e0.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,648) | 5h | βœ“ | €180 | Viator | | [Maui Zipline Eco Adventure: 8 Lines through the Jungle](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/76e3f321-0001-4246-a4b6-963b58592041.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,601) | 2h | βœ“ | €160 | Viator | | [Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/afda17eb-b4db-4f33-9625-e9867ff8cae0.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,495) | 5h | βœ“ | €170 | Viator | | [Molokini Crater Snorkel and Turtle Cove High Quality Adventure!](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c7f13282-4a52-4be9-84c1-586a025dfe9c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,542) | 4h | βœ“ | €186 | Viator | | [Maui Whale Watching: WHALES GUARANTEED with Makai Adventures](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1e903270-bc71-4945-a4ae-e8a991df08f1.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,184) | 2h | βœ“ | €99 | Viator | | [West Maui Snorkeling Experience by Boat from Ka'anapali](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b279b31c-27b3-47dd-9b8e-15e08e681853.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (965) | 5h | βœ“ | €157 | Viator | | [6 Dual Zipline Mountain Adventure in Maui](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/54d70503-533b-4d06-850b-ac3e17afab36.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (934) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €226 | Viator | | [Maui -PRIVATE- Air Tour: 5 Islands: (2-5 people): SEE Even MORE!](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0efb047c-833b-4a47-adfd-fba69891159f.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (818) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €485 | Viator | | [Maui Whale Watching: 2-Hour Small Group Raft Tour from Lahaina](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0bd4351d-3955-4df6-ab82-4151fa7f87ea.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (735) | 2h | βœ“ | €73 | Viator | | [Maui: Molokini and Turtles Luxury Yacht Snorkel](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/21ab1a65-19ff-47c9-af3d-0d81b97d876b.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (641) | 5h | βœ“ | €288 | Viator | | [Maui -PRIVATE- Air Tour FUN: 3 Islands: (2-5 people): SEE it ALL!](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/41ff14bb-5d26-4fff-b8ee-670c4bcd1f9f.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (599) | 1h | βœ“ | €344 | Viator | | [Maui Clear Kayak and Snorkel Tour with Sea Turtles](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ea8e9cf4-f730-4edb-8901-5932a55b183d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (630) | 3h | βœ“ | €118 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Kailua-Kona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/kailua-kona.md): 80 nm - [Honolulu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/honolulu.md): 81 nm - [Hilo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii/hilo.md): 106 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pacific-drift-hilo-honolulu-ensenada-from-san-francisco~PCL-RU-20261023-16.md)** - **Price:** €780 per person (€1,560 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Ruby Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/ruby-princess.md) - **Duration:** 16 nights - **Departure:** 2026-10-23 - **Itinerary:** Pacific Drift – Hilo, Honolulu & Ensenada from San Francisco ## Featured Cruises from Kahului Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Diamond Head Dream – Maui, Oahu & Kauai](https://cruisello.com/cruises/diamond-head-dream-maui-oahu-kauai~CCL-RADIANCE-20270411-14.md) | Carnival Radiance | Carnival Cruise Line | 2027-04-11 | 14 | €1,195 | | [Volcanic Slopes to Blue Lagoons – Kahului & Bora Bora](https://cruisello.com/cruises/volcanic-slopes-to-blue-lagoons-kahului-bora-bora~NCL-SPIRIT-20270528-12.md) | Norwegian Spirit | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2027-05-28 | 12 | €1,304 | | [Volcanic Vigil – Kauai, Kona & Ensenada](https://cruisello.com/cruises/volcanic-vigil-kauai-kona-ensenada~PCL-EP-20261214-16.md) | Emerald Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-12-14 | 16 | €1,140 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Kahului](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=kahului) (199 sailings) ## Browse - [Hawaii cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/hawaii.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)