Maui (Kahului)
Hawaii, US
Port Report Card
Port Stats
The Tea
Maui (Kahului) is the Hawaii cruise port that feels least like a cruise port — because it isn't really set up for one. The harbor at Kahului is industrial, with no cruise-specific facilities. You'll need a rental car or excursion to access anything worth seeing, and Maui's attractions are spread across the entire island.
The Road to Hana is legendary, Haleakala sunrise is life-changing, and the beaches (Ka'anapali, Wailea, Ho'okipa) are world-class. But nothing is walkable from the port, and Maui's prices will make your cruise ship buffet feel like a bargain.
The tea: Maui is incredible but visiting it on a cruise ship day is like trying to see the Grand Canyon through a keyhole. You get a taste but not the experience. If Maui is on your itinerary, book a full-island tour or rent a car — the port area in Kahului offers essentially nothing.
Weather by Month
| Month | Avg Temp | Rain Days | Good Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 7 | 77% |
| Feb | 72°F | 3 | 90% |
| Mar | 73°F | 5 | 84% |
| Apr | 75°F | 5 | 83% |
| May | 77°F | 0 | 100% |
| Jun | 78°F | 1 | 97% |
| Jul | 79°F | 0 | 100% |
| Aug | 79°F | 4 | 87% |
| Sep | 79°F | 0 | 100% |
| Oct | 79°F | 4 | 87% |
| Nov | 77°F | 2 | 93% |
| Dec | 76°F | 0 | 100% |
Maui (Kahului) on the Cruise Schedule
One ship we track is scheduled to stop at Maui (Kahului) on at least 1 sailing over the next 12 months. Ports of call are only recorded for some itineraries, so the real number is likely higher. That ship sails for Holland America.
Ships Scheduled to Stop at Maui (Kahului)
Dates are when the sailing departs its home port, not the day it reaches Maui (Kahului).
| Ship | Cruise Line | Sailings Stopping Here | Next Sailing | Latest CDC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noordam | Holland America | 1 | Aug 22, 2027 | 100 |
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