Kahului Harbor Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Kahului Harbor. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Shaka Guide Maui “Classic” Road to Hana Audio Driving Tour
• Maui Adventure Bundle: 6 Epic Audio Driving Tours, Including Road to Hana

While it’s free to visit Kahului on your own, a tour can help you learn more about the harbor area—and have some fun along the way. Self-guided driving tours on Maui’s famous Road to Hana tend to start at the harbor and are affordable, costing roughly US$23–35.

No, Kahului Harbor is not worth visiting as a stand-alone destination. Cruise ships dock here upon arrival in Maui. The harbor is a great starting point for exploring the rest of the island. It is near attractions such as Kahului Beach, Keopuolani Regional Park, and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

Yes, you can take a whale-watching tour from Kahului Harbor. Tour options include Zodiac boat tours, shore excursions from cruise ships, and traditional whale-watching cruises. Keep in mind that whale-watching season in Maui runs roughly from October to March or April, with peak season in February.

It depends. Hawaiian cruises that dock in Kahului Harbor typically visit Oahu and sometimes other islands, such as the Big Island, Kauai, and Lanai. However, these cruises don’t always depart from Kahului Harbor and are not ferry services; air travel is the most common method of traveling between the islands.

No, there is no free parking directly at Kahului Harbor. There’s paid parking available at Kahului Airport, and you can park for free (up to one hour) at the airport’s cell phone waiting lot. In addition, you can try finding parking at nearby shopping centers, hotels, and restaurants.