Cruise ships dock in Maui primarily at Kahului Harbor , located on the island's east side. This is Maui's main commercial port and the principal docking location for all cruise lines including Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess, Holland America, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Celebrity
. The port is situated in an industrial area with limited attractions within walking distance, so visitors typically need transportation to explore the island. Key points about Kahului Harbor:
- It serves as Maui's primary cruise ship port.
- Located about 3 miles from Kahului town center and 4 miles from Kahului Airport.
- Most cruise visitors rent cars, use taxis, rideshares, or book tours to reach popular Maui attractions such as the Road to Hana, Haleakalā National Park, and historic Lāhainā town
- Public buses are available but have limited schedules.
- The port address is often listed as 130 Ala Luina St, Kahului, HI 96732.
There is also Lahaina Harbor on the west side of Maui, which used to be a tender port for cruise ships. However, it is currently not operational due to damage from the August 2023 fires and is closed to cruise ship arrivals for now
. In summary, if you are arriving in Maui by cruise ship, you will dock at Kahului Harbor, from where you can arrange transportation to explore the island
