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Kahului Maui NCL Cruise Port In Hawaii! Exploring Haleakala National Park & More!

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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Other · Summer · 7 nightsFrom HonoluluFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we have eight people in our party and we have two kiddos that need car seats

it's a U.S national Park oh and if you're going early before 7 A.M between I think 3 A.M and 7 A.M you need a reservation to access the park

they don't accept Apple pay because they don't get a signal up here and um they don't accept cash only credit card

altitude sickness is real so make sure you call if you uh start to not feel good

Creator's Tips & Advice

Rent a car for port days if traveling with a large party or needing car seats
Dress in layers when visiting Haleakala National Park due to colder temperatures at elevation
Book a reservation for Haleakala sunrise hikes before 7 AM
Park overnight at Maui Seaside Hotel for $25 instead of Maui Mall to avoid tickets

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting a rental car with car seats for a large groupRent an Expedition or similar large vehicle; use Lyft to get to rental lot
Altitude sickness at HaleakalaCall for help if feeling unwell; stay on designated trails

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to handle transportation for a large group with kids on a cruise port day?
QWhat are the costs and requirements for visiting Haleakala National Park?
QWhere to park overnight in Maui when docked overnight on a cruise?

Topics Covered

Excursions3 Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconEmbarkation3½ Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Kahului4 Happy Bacon
Top: Haleakala National Park
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Date Filmed: June 4, 2023 Aloha Happy Travelers! Welcome to our epic Hawaiian adventure! This series documents our very first visit to the Hawaiian Islands and we are so excited to share it with you! During this trip, we will be staying at Aulani: A Disney Resort and sailing on a 7 night Hawaiian cruise onboard NCL Pride of America departing from Honolulu on Oahu and stopping in Kahului Maui, Hilo & Kona Hawaii, and Nawiliwili Kauai! It is our first port of call, and we are docked overnight in Kahului Maui! Our game plan for today is to rent a car in order to venture out and explore the Haleakala National Park! It is filled with beautiful vistas and valleys that showcase the black and red volcanic rock! We also explore other hot spots in the area and discuss important information regarding parking vehicles overnight! We hope this was helpful and fun for you! If you are interested in planing your own travels, we would love to assist you! As travel agents, our services are free to our clients, and we are here to help you with the planning and booking process! Please contact us via the travel agent information located below! Happy Travels! 🛳🎉🎊 TRAVEL AGENT INFORMATION: Matt & Chelsy Hoffman Matt.Hoffman@CruisePlanners.com HoffmanHappyTravels.com (386) 530-2773 Instagram: @Hoffman.Happy.Travels Amazon Link: Amazon.com/shop/HoffmanHappyTravels Allbirds Affiliate Link: https://shop.allbirds.com/hoffman-happy-travels (https://shop.allbirds.com/hoffman-happy-travels) Merchandise Shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/hoffman-happy-travels/ Hawaii Playlist!: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCyraoOfmP27nrOkMM4ARFUelu6xIvZWh