Book Lanai day trips from Maui, including ferry tickets, snorkeling excursions, and guided 4x4 island tours. Ferries depart from Lahaina Harbor daily. Reserve early as trips sell out quickly!
How do I get to Lanai from Maui?
The Expeditions ferry departs from Lahaina Harbor and takes approximately 45 minutes to reach Lanai. You can book standalone ferry tickets for a self-guided visit, or choose a package that bundles ferry transport with tours and activities.
What Lanai day trip options are available?
• Ferry Tickets - Round-trip or one-way rides for independent exploration.
• Snorkeling Day Trip - Includes Hulopoe Bay snorkeling and a visit to Sweetheart Rock.
• Guided 4x4 Trekker Tour - Full-day island tour in a 4x4 SUV with ferry included.
How far in advance should I book?
Lanai tours are popular and often sell out. Book at least 2 to 3 weeks in advance, especially for weekend departures. Call 808-690-9990 to check last-minute availability.
What can I see on Lanai?
Top spots include Hulopoe Bay (world-class snorkeling), Sweetheart Rock (Puu Pehe), Garden of the Gods, Shipwreck Beach, and the charming village of Lanai City. Guided 4x4 tours cover the rugged interior, while snorkeling trips focus on the island's marine preserve.
1. Shipwreck Beach (Kaiolohia): 30 minutes from Lanai City, this coastline is known for historic shipwrecks, including an oil tanker hull from the 1940s. A short trail leads to ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs.
2. Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo): 45 minutes north of Lanai City, this otherworldly landscape features red rock formations and panoramic views of Maui, Molokai, and Oahu on clear days.
3. Polihua Beach: About one hour north of Lanai City, this remote white sand beach offers stunning scenery but is not safe for swimming due to strong currents. The drive itself is a highlight.
If you love snorkeling, a fun boat ride, delicious food - then you have to try this trip at least once so that you can experience the Very Best Trip to Lanai!!! Do it!! You will not regret it.
Clive was like an old friend you're visiting for one day. One who doesn't mind talking about everything about his life and home. Takes you by the local coffee hangout. Points out the axis deer herd on the plain. Waves to... more
CloseAll round positive experience, on the boat and lanai
We had a great time on our Trip to Lanai! Our guide, Clive, was awesome. He took us around and let us spend as much time at each place as we wanted. He has lived on Lanai a long time and was able to give us insights into... more
CloseSmooth sailing, saw dolphins and whale.
We were lucky!!
Josh was an excellent tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about the island and it’s history.
Hulopoe Beach Park is on the southern coast of Lanai, a 5-minute drive (or 15-minute walk) from Manele Harbor, where the Expeditions Ferry from Lahaina arrives. The 45-minute ferry crossing departs Lahaina Harbor 5 times daily. From Manele Harbor, take Manele Road south to the beach park entrance. Free public parking is available. Lifeguards staff the beach during daylight. The park is adjacent to the Four Seasons Lanai Manele Bay resort.View map