Is Lanai Worth a Day Trip? | A one day Lanai itinerary with the ferry from Maui

Published 2021-04-23
Update: We recommend parking in the public lot across from Kam III Elementary School. This lot is only for 3-hour parking and meter maids have been aggressive lately. We recommend taking a taxi/Uber to the harbor or finding all-day parking. Come early for free all-day street parking (check the signs).

You bet Lanai is worth a day trip! Let us show you the things to do on Lanai for a perfect day. Hop on the ferry from Maui to Lanai to enjoy the beach, tide pools, Lanai City, and more.

The ferry from Lahaina, Maui to Lanai is about 45-minutes. Once you arrive, it is a 5-minute walk to one of the best beaches in all of Hawaii. Enjoy snorkeling in a marine preserve and take the kids or your partner to the tide pools on the east end of the bay.

There is a lot to do on Lanai for the day, more than we can cover in this video. Check out our Maui Adventure Itinerary for more things to do, places to stay, and the best food on Lanai.
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Find our full list of things to do on Lanai here:
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Is Lanai Worth a Trip? Things to Do on Lanai, Hawaii
00:00 Intro
00:45 Maui to Lanai on Expeditions Ferry
02:55 Arriving on Lanai
04:19 Hulopo’e Beach Park and Keiki Tide Pool
06:31 Snorkeling at Hulopo’e Beach
07:39 Shuttle to Lanai City
08:09 Things to do and eat in Lanai City
09:45 Car rental on Lanai

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All Comments (21)
  • We are launching our Maui Adventure Itinerary today! The adventure itinerary includes more details on traveling to Lanai, like the taxi service, restaurants to visit, and our favorite Lanai tours in case Shipwreck Beach is calling your name! thehawaiivacationguide.com/maui
  • @wesdaaawg
    I’m visiting Maui right now and I just purchased tickets to visit Lanai because of this vid. Thank you guys, keep up the good work!!
  • @widowedhen4998
    This island is the type i think of when i think of this state. It seems absolutely surreal. Great video!
  • @suehofkamp8594
    Wow, you convinced me! Lanai is a must see for me. What a informative and enjoyable video. Thanks. 😊
  • @ChrisHollindale
    Love it. We had the best time on Lanai. What a beautiful, unspoiled place and magical, magical beach.
  • @777_ATM
    I have visited this beautiful island. I thought once was good, but after watching this video! Would definitely go again. Thank you
  • @iVenge
    I will never forget Lahaina.
  • @paullennon7995
    Mahalo guys for this video! On all of our visits we have often wondered wether it was worth our while to visit Lanai, you have just convinced us it’s a definite thing for our next trip! Cannot believe that the little guy is growing like a weed, doesn’t seem that long ago that Henry was just a little sprout! See you next year, I hope!
  • I live in Lanai I give it a thumbs up it is so worth a trip I hope you guys enjoyed it
  • @TheANDYCOHO
    Awesome video! Yes, Lana’i is definitely worth it, after looking at the island for so many years, it was an amazing experience to explore the island. Not only is the history of the island interesting, it fills the soul to see the pride the residents have for the island and its future. Mahalo for sharing your family experience with us! Aloha
  • @sharices2236
    We were fortunate enough to visit Lanai in November 2019. I was able to do snuba!
  • @g.stephens263
    We sailed to Lanai from La Haina in 2004 aboard the Paragon catamaran, for the day. Scuba'd (is that even a word?!) off the boat, than went ashore and lunched on the beach. Awesome day, great sail, and the crew was great. It was our 40 th anniversary.
  • @ahhitskatie9094
    Super helpful video! We’ve been working to decide whether or not to visit Lanai, and I think you’ve made the decision for us! :)
  • @TheOnlyZiTRO
    come on noobs!!! you forgot one of the coolest things on Lanai - Lanai Cat Sanctuary
  • @qbeard1
    One of our favorite Maui activities.
  • @leinee78
    Love your videos very informative and such beautiful shots from above!
  • @trogue33k
    We just did the trip 6 weeks ago and it was amazing!!!!
  • You guys should stay a few days and get to know the locals. Biggest aloha of all Hawaiian islands I know...born and raised here