The 6 Best Shore Excursions Tours on Maui

1.Cruise Ship Shore Excursion: Kahului Heavenly Hana Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $242Our pick

Leave your cruise ship at Kahului and follow Maui’s famous Road to Hana in an air-conditioned Roberts Hawaii bus. Guides such as Bjorn, Ty, and Jared share island history and nature notes while you visit Hookipa, Keanae, waterfalls, Wai’anapanapa State Park, and Hana Bay.

“Ty was an excellent host, with an awesome personality! Tony and Caroline’s ranch was amazing, and made us feel at home!! Amazing tour and tour guide!!”

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2.Shore Excursion: Haleakala Sunrise Tour for Pride of America Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $263Top rated

Leave Kahului Harbor in the early morning for Haleakala National Park with a small group and guides such as Abe, Billy, Everett, or Spencer. Watch sunrise above the clouds, pause for stars and views, and return to the ship area in about eight hours. Warm ponchos are provided.

“This was excellent. Everett was a great driver and conversationalist. We were very fortunate that there were only two of us on this tour. They gave us fleece ponchos because it is cold up there. Wear pants and layers of clothing. Thank you Everett.”

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3.Shore Excursion: Road To Hāna Tour for Pride Of America Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $293

Ride from Kahului with a small group of up to 12 on a 9 to 10 hour Road to Hāna tour. Guides such as Travis, Spencer, Daniel, and Barry share local culture while you see Ke‘anae Point, Wai‘anapanapa’s black sand beach, waterfalls, turtles, and Rainbow Eucalyptus trees. Lunch includes chicken or tofu curry.

“The Road to Hāna experience was so good. Our guide, Daniel, was funny, personable, accommodating, and so very knowledgeable about the rainforest that we drove through, all the sites, and very familiar with culture. We learned a lot and saw beautiful scenery. Don't miss this terrific tour.”

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4.Shore Excursion of Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $220Best value

Spend 8 to 10 hours on Maui’s Road to Hana with a local guide such as Charlie, Kim, Emma, Sean, or Damien. Expect rainforest views, a waterfall swim, black sand at Wai’anapanapa, banana bread at Ke‘anae, lunch, and port pickup.

“We were on the Norwegian Spirit and wanted to go on The Road to Hana again, and this one fit perfectly with our time in port. Pick-up and communication were very good. We got to swim beneath a waterfall and spent enough time at the Black Beach to really experience it. There were several other well-planned stops. We had a very small group (there were six of us) and we had a really enjoyable day.”

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5.Kahului Shore Excursion: Private Tropics of Maui & Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

Guide Nick takes your private group from Kahului Port through Iao Valley, Maui Tropical Plantation, Makena Beach, and Ho'okipa Beach Park. You set the pace, with time for rainforest views, lava fields, surfers, turtles, local food, and optional custom stops.

“Very nice tour. We were able to adjust the schedule as we didn’t want to spend hours or a long time in the same spot. Since this was a private tour we were able to do so. We had a delicious lunch at Mam’s fish house which is a must go to if you can get in as usually there is a 6 month wait list for reservations. We went to a beach where a lot of surfers are which is a joy to watch and huge turtles are sunbathing. We saw the rain forest and where the desert lines up next to the rain forest. Cute little town with…”

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6.Private Shore Excursion: Best Highlights of Maui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

See Iao Valley, Maui Tropical Plantation, and Maui Ocean Center on a private 3 to 4-hour tour from Kahului Port. Your guide can adjust the pace and route, with guide Nick praised for clear explanations and smart alternatives. Ocean Center admission costs extra.

“Short and sweet tour of Maui. Not a whole lot to see if you aren’t into aquariums and want to get a feel for the island. Told our tour guide that we wanted to see what locals do - shopping center, eateries and we didn’t get any of that. Beautiful sights and we saw plenty of whales and turtles which made it worth the day!”

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