Road to Hana for Cruise Ship Passengers
Your ship is docking in Kahului and you want to head to Hana, but the point of a cruise is to let someone else do the driving, why change that now? This tour is specially designed as the Road to Hana for cruise ship passengers. Whether you’re going on the popular Pride of America or you’re on a big international liner, they know the cruise schedule and tailor the tour to fit your ship’s schedule! Hassle-free is how we like it!
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Activity Overview
Road to Hana for Cruise Ship Passengers: Highlights
- 8.5 – 10 hours
- 8 AM pickup time for Pride of America. For other cruise lines, pickup is synced with the ship’s arrival time
- Available daily (Pride of America picks up Sundays)
- Pickup available from Kahului
- Small group with only 8 guests per tour, larger groups welcome for private tours
- Travel the Road to Hana on a circle route, rather than out-and-back, so you get unique views the whole way.
- Continental breakfast, cooked-to-order lunch, Waianapanapa State Park reservations, and pickup/dropoff all included in the price
- All ages are welcome
Road to Hana for Cruise Ship Passengers: Details
This tour is specifically designed to be cruise ship-friendly. Exploring the Road to Hana is a long day, but it’s definitely worth it, especially for passengers aboard the Pride of America who get two days to explore Maui.
On this tour, you’ll get to explore the island’s most famous road. Visit breathtaking lookouts, black sand beaches, unbelievable waterfalls, Hana town, and so much more. With hundreds of turns and dozens of one-way bridges, you’ll be thankful you opted to have someone else drive.
We love that this tour is limited to 8 guests, which beats one of our favorite Road to Hana tours for size. While both tours work for cruise ship passengers, this 8-person tour has something else going for it: no backtracking.
Most people take an out-and-back approach to the Road to Hana, but as long as the back roads are open, this tour will take you on a loop, so you’l always see something new.
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Road to Hana for Cruise Ship Passengers FAQ
What if I tend to get motion sick?
Keep in mind that the Road to Hana has 620 curves. The drivers are trained to keep guests as comfortable as possible, and there are plenty of stopping opportunities throughout the drive. However, know your limits: if you’re worried that taking motion sickness medication as directed won’t suffice, check out other things to do in Kahului or activities around Maui.
Do we get to swim on this tour?
Yes! There are a few opportunities for swimming at beaches and waterfalls.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
No, this tour is not wheelchair accessible as they do not have an ADA-compliant van. But don’t get discouraged yet! Check out our guide to wheelchair accessibility in Hawaii!
What food is included in the tour price?
- Continental breakfast: pastries and fruit
- Hot lunch: made to order from one of a few places in rotation, depending on the day of the week. Vegetarian and gluten-free diets can be accommodated.
- Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
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