Kahului Harbor
Kahului Harbor
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Michael B
Bellflower, CA24,492 contributions
May 2022
Driving back to Lahaina we stop to look and the large cruise ship dominating the port of Kahului.
The waters in the bay surrounding the port are a lovely blue colour and there are many small sandy beaches around the edge, dotted with palm trees.
The Port is rather industrial looking and it's a long to walk from the ship to anything.
TIP: With limited time I suggest that you take one of the cruise ships organized shore excursions.
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The waters in the bay surrounding the port are a lovely blue colour and there are many small sandy beaches around the edge, dotted with palm trees.
The Port is rather industrial looking and it's a long to walk from the ship to anything.
TIP: With limited time I suggest that you take one of the cruise ships organized shore excursions.
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Written 24 September 2022
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Mary&Bobontheroad
Friendswood, TX1,298 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Pretty long walk from cruise ship 🚢 out of industrial pier area. Beautiful views of the harbor and Pacific Ocean. Some decent shopping if you uber or taxi a mile or two. Island tours are gorgeous.
Written 13 October 2022
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Mon55
Brisbane, Australia1,213 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
Arrived on cruise ship and walked to see the sea turtles near the pier, Many people swim near here and the water was clear. We walked down the street to the Queen Ka'ahumanu Centre and caught the bus. An all day pass cost just $4 and is a great way to explore.
Written 17 February 2015
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Vickie833
Cedar Falls, IA86 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
Our NCL cruise ship docked in Kahului. To get to the city from the dock, we had to walk through a disgusting decayed industrial area where old sugar cane warehouses were falling apart, where huge piles of tractor tires were piled, and where fences topped with barbed wire formed a path on the cracked concrete to lead us to the main street across from the Long's Drug Store, the only thing to do nearby. I felt like I was in a third world country (and yes, I have been) rather than in the United States. It was extremely disappointing to see that this port would "welcome" guests in this manner. We paid a driver to take us to Lahaina the next day and it was a much nicer area....apparently that is where the Princess Cruise Line docks. I had expectations that Maui would be a beautiful island, but based on my experience, it needs to have a major clean up to make it presentable.
Written 2 January 2017
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BVCTx
Abilene, TX151 contributions
June 2019 • Family
It is a one mile hike from the gangplank of the ship through the fenced path of the harbor to the shopping center that is said to be across the street from the pier. This is where you get the shuttle to go get your rental car at the Maui Beach Hotel, which is not too much further than the shopping center. There is no parking at the pier, so you pay $5 to park it at the hotel where you got it, then walk or Uber back to ship and reverse that in the morning. You also turn the car back in at the hotel, and when you turn it in they will shuttle you back to the pier, closer than the long fenced walk. It just helps to know these things, especially when you are carrying beach towels, snorkels and other beach supplies.
Written 17 June 2019
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Richard M
Nacogdoches, TX116 contributions
Aug 2012 • Friends
It's a working deep water port for crying out loud right in the middle of paradise! All you have to do is leave the actual port area and is is wonderful. The Hana Highway, the windsurfing, the snorkeling, the city, the waterfalls .....
Written 15 August 2012
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Howard Llewellyn
Bournemouth, UK450 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Went to the Oceanarium well worth a visit, the best ever I been to. You could see the whales from the viewing platform who were there to mate before returning to Alaska. The living reef is amazing
Written 11 February 2020
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MauiWorldTravelers
Kahului, HI1,754 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
For being the only major commercial port of Maui, this is a quiet, tiny harbor. Like most ports around the world, Kahului Harbor is 100% commercial. There are no restaurants or shopping within the harbor, which is why visitors from the cruise ship are forced to flock to the Maui Mall across the street or Queen Kaahumanu Center down the road for any sort of entertainment.
The gulf-shaped waters are well-protected from the choppy north shore ocean by two man-made peninsulas. Situated on the east peninsula are the State Harbor Office and just 3 piers where all of Maui's cargo comes in, and is the only pier on the island that is long and deep enough to berth 2 cruise ships end to end. If you're shipping in or out of the island, you'll definitely do business here with either Matson, Pasha, or Young Brothers.
The central section of the cove, which isn't officially part of the harbor but shares its waters, features a white sandy beach and is home to a now defunct restaurant (formerly Hideaway,) a canoe club, and two simple hotels, the Maui Seaside and Maui Beach Hotel, with a third hotel being planned by the owners of the Pagoda Hotel on Oahu. The beach has no facilities, and I wouldn't recommend swimming in the water anyway, only because there is too much maritime activity that I feel pollutes the water. Surrounding the majority of all theses areas are parking lots that serve as storage facilities for automobiles.
The west end peninsula is the least lively but features a boat ramp and is the gathering spot for a handful of food trucks, and at times some shady people. The waters near this area is popular with surfers.
The gulf-shaped waters are well-protected from the choppy north shore ocean by two man-made peninsulas. Situated on the east peninsula are the State Harbor Office and just 3 piers where all of Maui's cargo comes in, and is the only pier on the island that is long and deep enough to berth 2 cruise ships end to end. If you're shipping in or out of the island, you'll definitely do business here with either Matson, Pasha, or Young Brothers.
The central section of the cove, which isn't officially part of the harbor but shares its waters, features a white sandy beach and is home to a now defunct restaurant (formerly Hideaway,) a canoe club, and two simple hotels, the Maui Seaside and Maui Beach Hotel, with a third hotel being planned by the owners of the Pagoda Hotel on Oahu. The beach has no facilities, and I wouldn't recommend swimming in the water anyway, only because there is too much maritime activity that I feel pollutes the water. Surrounding the majority of all theses areas are parking lots that serve as storage facilities for automobiles.
The west end peninsula is the least lively but features a boat ramp and is the gathering spot for a handful of food trucks, and at times some shady people. The waters near this area is popular with surfers.
Written 13 July 2017
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Saundra R
Bakersfield, California, United States13 contributions
Oct 2011 • Couples
Our time on Maui was running out yet we wanted to squeeze in snorkeling Molokini Crater so after talking to the tour adviser at our hotel we booked an early morning snorkel trip to Molokini Crater and Turtle Reef on the Mahana Nai'a. The Mahana Nai'a is a smaller, older catamaran that usually carries about 20 passengers and moves slower than the faster larger boats. This sounded just fine to us as we really wanted a more leisurely cruise with fewer fellow tourists aboard. Right from the get-go the crew was laughing and joking with the passengers and each other, the breakfast and lunch provided were very good and the entire trip was just a terrific experience! Gary, Gary, Dave and Josh made our snorkeling experience safe, fun and enjoyable. The underwater photos Josh took are a wonderful reminder of our last day on Maui. We were even lucky enough to encounter dolphins as we cruised out to the crater! So if you're looking for a snorkel experience that's not rush-rush and crowded, one where the crew laughs and teases the passengers and each other, well then, the Mahana Nai'a is the one to choose! We will definitely be joining the crew of the Mahana Nai'a for another snorkeling adventure to Molokini Crater and Turtle Reef on our next trip to Maui!
Written 6 November 2011
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Xanerin
Alice Springs, Australia1,472 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The actual harbour is beautiful with a lovely beach and lovely water to swim in. The actual port is simply that - a port. Don’t expect too much here.
Written 6 January 2020
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Michael P
Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic
I am very curious about scuba diving in kahalui harbor. How was it? Where did you enter? How far did you kick out? What did you see?
Written 11 January 2023
What would be the closest Luau to this port? Trying to research our Carnival cruise ship is in this port until 11pm in April 2020..thanks!
Written 6 July 2019
How come you could not get a ride from the pier! even if a friend was picking you up or a family member?
Written 1 September 2018
vcarmosino
Arvada, Colorado
What is the name of the Company that takes a trip to Molokini for the day?
Written 26 April 2018
Take the 5 hour trip on the pride of Maui. I’ve been twice and it does not disappoint. Book online for a discount
Written 15 July 2018
What is the address for the pier used by Carnival miracle?
Written 22 August 2017
bonjour a vous jaimerai bien savoir ou vous avez acheter votre passe de 4$ nous allons faire une croisiere donc ns allons debarquer au port peu ton aller acheter notre passe a pied et passe veut dire quon peut debarquer ou bon sous semble jaimerai avoir plus dexpliquations merci de votre reponse
Written 10 April 2016
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