Hawaii cruise

[JerseyShore]

We have done the Hawaii cruise three times and we have always tendered into Lahaina but I noticed that the itinerary for November says we are docking at Kahului.    How far is that from downtown Lahaina ?

[HBCcruiser]

29 minutes ago, JerseyShore said:

We have done the Hawaii cruise three times and we have always tendered into Lahaina but I noticed that the itinerary for November says we are docking at Kahului.    How far is that from downtown Lahaina ?

It was on the other side. 40+ minutes. 

[cr8tiv1]

Princess will run a very expensive “do it on your own” shuttle to Lahaina.  I still don’t understand the “no tendering”. I heard the Royal is going to Lahaina. 
 

Rent a car in Kahului.  There are a few places to visit nearby (not of interest to me).  Otherwise, you are stuck with a mall.  Do not try to do Hana on your own.  

[Astro Flyer]

My cousin is on Sapphire’s 11/17 cruise & their scheduled day in Lahaina on Thanksgiving Day is now in Kona…no day on Maui.

[cr8tiv1]

47 minutes ago, Astro Flyer said:

My cousin is on Sapphire’s 11/17 cruise & their scheduled day in Lahaina on Thanksgiving Day is now in Kona…no day on Maui.

 

And the mystery continues.

[GottaLuvCruising]

We've cruised Hawaii three times.  The best one overnighted in Kahului.  We rented a car and drove to the summit of Haleakala for sunrise.  We explored much of the island over two days.  

One of the other cruises docked in Kahului and we took a private Road to Hana tour...which was brilliant.  Our last Hawaii cruise tendered in Lahaina.  Again, we rented a car and explored.  

All three were fantastic, with the overnight the best.  If you are comfortable renting a car, Kahului should be great.