Port: Maui (Kahaului)

This blog post will pertain to what is within walking distance of the pier in  Maui (Kahului).  This is the port used by Carnival.  Some cruiselines stop in Lahaina instead of Kahului, so be sure to check your itinerary.  In Kahului you are docked, in Lahaina you are anchored (so tender required to get into port).  Kahului is on the north side of the island whereas Lahaina is on the west side).

Kahului:   (North Side of the Island) 
Not a lot within walking distance.
The airport is 5 miles away if you plan to rent a car there.
Kanaha Beach Park is 2 miles away.
Shuttle to Lahaina takes 45 minutes from Kahului (recommended that you book thru the cruise if available)
There is a morning shuttle also to Ka-anapali Beach with an afternoon shuttle back.
Buses run Monday thru Saturday.
Wal-Mart (off Dairy Road) is 2 miles from the cruise port.  You can catch Public Transit buses once you are at Wal-Mart.
Shopping shuttle available to Queen Ka'ahumanu Center


Queen Ka'ahumanu Center
From their website:

Maui comes together at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center

That’s because Queen Ka’ahumanu Center is Maui’s own Town Square. The island’s premiere shopping and entertainment destination. The home of Maui’s only department stores, Sears and Macy’s, plus more than 100 shops and restaurants, from cool island-style boutiques to such national names as American Eagle Outfitters, Pacific Sunwear, Foot Locker and Borders Express.

And it’s the place where Maui folks and Maui visitors get going with a gourmet cappuccino, savor fabulous cuisine at Ruby’s Diner or Koho Grill & Bar, or chow down on fun international fare in the Queen’s Market Food Court. And it’s where we enjoy hot Hawaiian music on the Queen’s Stage, and treat ourselves to an ice-cream and a movie. And, of course, it’s where we relax with friends over drinks and pupus at a café table, and talk story. So join us for some real local aloha. It’s all here at The Queen Ka`ahumanu Center – located in the heart of Maui, and in the hearts of Maui folks.

Public Transportation to/from there:  Direct Routes to Queen Ka’ahumanu Center from Wailea, Maa’aea, Lahaina, Kihei, Haiku Paia, Makawao, Haliimaile, Pukalani, Wailuku and Kahului. Connections available from Kaanapali and Kapalua.

MALL SERVICES

Queen Ka’ahumanu Center features the following services and amenities:

• ATM
• Children’s Play Area
• Cubby Caboose Train
• Family Restrooms
• High Speed Wireless Internet Access
• Local Attractions Visitor Info
• Lost and Found
• Mall Gift Cards
• Newspaper Vending
• Stroller Rentals
• Taxi Services
• Transportation Schedules
• Wheelchair Service

I sent an e-mail to the shopping center with some questions.  Here is their response:

 1. How far are you from the port? Our mall is approx. 1 mile from the port.
2. Is there a free shuttle from the pier to the center? When a cruise ship is in port our center offers a free shuttle for cruise ship passengers to the mall that runs continuously from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
3. Any idea what a taxi would cost? Taxi service from the port might run between five and ten dollars.  They are available at the cruise ship terminal area.

Car Rental:
In Maui, be very specific where you want to pick up your rental car.
If you are docking in Kahului Harbor, you will want to pick up your car Kahului Airport.
If you are tendering in Lahaina, you will want to pick up your car at Kapalua West Maui Airport.


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