Description
- Air conditioned and licensed round trip transportation from your Kahului Maui cruise ship pier terminal!
- English speaking, local and trained Maui shore excursion guides!
- Visit to Haleakala National Park!
- View of the sunrise from the summit!
- A lite snack!
- Breakfast included after sunrise!
- Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy unique sights of Maui and surrounding area!
Greet the morning in a dramatic and unforgettable way...see the sunrise over Haleakala Volcano Crater! Experience firsthand this famous, must-do excursion. Well worth the early morning wake-up!
Departing your Kahului cruise port in the wee hours, you will drive to Haleakala National Park, approximately 60 minutes away. Your Maui Haleakala sunrise shore excursion guide will keep talking to a minimum for those needing a few more minutes of shuteye. You will have a stop for a Continental Breakfast before heading up to the summit - fresh fruit, assorted pastries and beverages. After clearing park security, it is another 45 minutes to reach the Red Hill, Pu'u Ula Ula, at the summit of Haleakala.
At 10,023 feet (3055 meters) elevation, you are above the clouds with an angel's view of the horizon. Soon, there is a gradual move from dark of night to lighter shades of blue in the sky to the east. This leads up to an explosion of color as the sun makes its entrance above the clouds. In addition to the ever-changing colors in the sky, you are also treated to the multi-colored Haleakala volcano and crater terrain as well as, cloud cover permitting, views of the Big Island of Hawaii, Lanai, Molokai and beyond in the distance. It is breath-taking and full of photo ops so do not forget your camera.
From here, descend to the House of the Sun visitor's center, located on the rim of the Haleakala Crater, for a photo stop. As the sun rises further into the sky, the multi-colored lava landscape changes colors. During your drive back to the park gate, your guide will share information and history of the island and the native Hawaiian people and their culture.
You will also enjoy an all you want Breakfast Buffet that is included - hot, fresh and tasty! Enjoy choices such as french toast, scrambled eggs, hash browns, Portuguese sausage, port sausage patties, hot oatmeal, fresh fruit, yogurt, and beverages. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available as well upon request. In Maui's Upcountry, a scenic drive through the fertile agricultural region of Upcountry Maui takes you back to your Kahului Maui cruise pier, approximately one hour drive away.
This Kahului Maui Haleakala Volcano Crater Sunrise Cruise Shore Excursion is a great way to discover Maui and the Haleakala National Park, escaping the crowds!
Where we meet
For this Kahului Sunrise over Haleakala Excursion, you will meet your guide on your Kahului Maui cruise pier. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.
Cancellation
Cancellations up to 24 hours prior to excursion are subject to a 15% cancellation fee. Cancellations within 24 hours prior to excursion are not refundable.
For the Kahului Maui Haleakala Volcano Crater Sunrise Excursion, we issue full refund for your deposit or full payment to us if: Canceled by client prior to excursion date with a minimum of 24 hours prior notice by email to reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com.
For cancellation reasons below, you must contact us via email within 14 days after your excursion:
- Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
- Your ship skips/misses the port.
- Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
- A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
- Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
- Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.
ImportantThis excursion is not available for AIDA Cruises - Kreuzfahrten, Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruise Lines, Crystal Cruises, Fred Olsen, Marella / Thomson Cruises, P&O Cruises Australia, ResidenSea, Saga Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line, Swan Hellenic, Viking Ocean Cruises, Voyages of Discovery, Windstar Cruises, Virgin Voyages, TUI, Silversea Cruises, Scenic, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Pullmantur Cruises, Phoenix Reisen, Oceania Cruises, MSC Cruises, Hapag Lloyd, Cunard Cruise Line, Croisieres de France, Celebrity Cruises, Astro Ocean Cruises, Azamara Cruises, Celestyal Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Cruise Line, Mystic Cruises, P&O Cruises, Ponant, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Royal Seas Cruise / Bahama Paradise, Sea Dream Yacht Club, Star Clippers, Vidanta Cruise, Voyages of Antiquity, Costa Cruises.
