Visit the Cats, We’ll Handle the Rest!

Update Aug1: Don’t worry! Even though our Special Summer Campaign with the Lanai Cat Sanctuary has ended. We are continuing to support the Cats by donating a portion of our revenue! Every Booking received helps us Support the Cats!

Arrange your Lanai Cat Sanctuary day trip in one booking, with ferry, transportation, and flexible itinerary options included. All itineraries include ferry tickets, scheduled shuttle pickups and drop-offs throughout the day, aligned with your ferry and activity timing.

Now through July 31, 2026, every Lanai Cat Sanctuary tour booking made on any available date, through Lost on Lanai, means they give back, with at least $3 donated per ticket in support of the cats.

Book your roundtrip ferry tickets, shuttle transportation, and Sanctuary visit all in one place. No coordinating logistics. No guesswork. Just an easy, well-planned day.

Choose the experience that fits your day:

• Visit the cats and head to Hulopoe Beach
• Explore Lanai City before or after your visit
• Spend the full day at the Sanctuary
• Or explore additional itinerary options below.

As part of this limited-time partnership, at least $3 per ticket goes directly to support the cats at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary.

Book your trip, arrive at the harbor, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Day Trip to Lanai | Quick Summaries & Info | Package Itineraries

Trying to decide between a half day itinerary or a full day – or a Beach visit? Then you have found the right Post!  Please have a look below for sorted & quick summaries of all our Lanai Cat Sanctuary Day-Trip Itineraries (15 and counting).

Questions? Please check out the More Resources Section or contact us via the comment section at the bottom of this page, our Contact Form or phone us at 1 (888)-716-6366.

Jump to a Section – Sorted Lanai Cat Sanctuary Package Itineraries

Half Day Cat Sanctuary Itineraries – 6:30Am Departure/1:00PM Return

Half Day Cat Sanctuary Itineraries – 11:00AM Departure/5:30PM Return

Full Day Cat Sanctuary Itineraries – 6:30AM Departure/5:30PM Return

Cat Sanctuary Itineraries – With Four Seasons or an Activity – 6:30AM Departure/5:30PM Return

Questions? Please check out the More Resources Section or contact us via the comment section at the bottom of this page, our Contact Form or phone us at 1 (888)-716-6366.

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Half Day Cat Sanctuary Itineraries – 11:00AM Departure/5:30PM Return

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Ferry, Cats & Town 11:00AM-5:30PM – BOOK NOW

The Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Ferry, Cats & Town 11:00AM-5:30PM Itinerary is our most popular 11:00AM-5:30PM itinerary. Depart Maalaea Harbor at 11:00AM and visit the Lanai Cat Sanctuary until 3:00PM closing time, then transfer to Town (Lanai City). Please be sure to check out the Mike Carroll Gallery. Final transfer at 4:15PM back to the Harbor for your 5:30PM return ferry. BOOK NOW

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Ferry & Cats Only 11:00AM-5:30PM Stay till Close (Optional Beach Drop) – BOOK NOW

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Ferry & Cats Only 11:00AM-5:30PM Stay till Close. Depart Maalaea Harbor at 11:00AM and visit the Lanai Cat Sanctuary until 3:00PM closing time, then transfer back to the Harbor or optionally to the Beach.  If you choose a Beach Drop, please plan to walk back to the Harbor and check in no later than 5:00PM for your 5:30PM departure. BOOK NOW

NOTE: 1/2-day itineraries are not available on the second Thursday of each month due to safety exercises with the Coast Guard.

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Full Day Cat Sanctuary Itineraries – 6:30AM Departure/5:30PM Return

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Ferry, Town, Cats & Beach 6:30AM-5:30PM – BOOK NOW

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Ferry, Town, Cats & Beach 6:30AM-5:30PM Itinerary is our most popular 6:30AM-5:30PM itinerary. Depart Maalaea Harbor at 6:30AM and visit Town (Lanai City) for a breakfast stop or to look around, then transfer to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary at 10:00AM. Final transfer at 1:00PM to the Beach. Then walk back to the Harbor for your 5:30PM return ferry. BOOK NOW

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Ferry, Harbor/Beach, Cats & Town 6:30AM-5:30PM – BOOK NOW

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Ferry, Harbor/Beach, Cats & Town 6:30AM-5:30PM activity combines a visit to the Lanai Cat Sanctury with Hulopoe Beach and Town (Lanai City). Depart Maalaea Harbor at 6:30AM and on arrival check-in with the Shuttle Van Drivers to confirm your pickup location either the Harbor or Beach. Visit Harbor or Beach until your 9:45AM pick up and transfer to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary. Visit with the cats until your 1:00PM transfer to Town. Then at 4:15PM, your final transfer from the flagpole pick up location in Town to the Harbor for your 5:30PM ferry departure. BOOK NOW

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Ferry, Town & Cats 6:30AM-5:30PM Stay till Close – BOOK NOW

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Ferry, Town & Cats 6:30AM-5:30PM Stay till Close, this activity departs Maalaea Harbor at 6:30AM and includes a visit to Town (Lanai City) for a breakfast stop or to look around, then transfer to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary at 10:00AM.  Final transfer at 3:00PM closing time back to the Harbor for your 5:30PM return ferry. BOOK NOW

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Ferry, Beach/Harbor & Cats 6:30AM-5:30PM Stay till Close – BOOK NOW

The Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Ferry, Beach/Harbor & Cats 6:30AM-5:30PM Stay till Close activity combines a visit to Hulopoe Beach with an open till close visit at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary. Depart Maalaea Harbor at 6:30AM and on arrival check-in with the Shuttle Van Drivers to confirm your pickup location either the Harbor or Beach. Visit Harbor or Beach until your 9:45AM pick up and transfer to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary. Final transfer at 3:00PM closing time back to the Harbor for your 5:30PM return ferry. BOOK NOW

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Ferry & Cats Only 6:30AM-5:30PM Stay till Close – BOOK NOW

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Ferry & Cats Only 6:30AM-5:30PM Stay till Close is for guests not interested in the Beach/Harbor or Town and only want to visit the Cats. Depart Maalaea Harbor at 6:30AM and on arrival check-in with the Shuttle Van Drivers for your Transfer to Cat Sanctuary arriving around 8:30-8:45am. Wait until outer gate opens around 9:00am then wait at gazebo until they open the door into the enclosure. Note – #1 The scheduled opening time is 10:00am but the staff is opening earlier if the enclosure area is ready for visitors and guests are waiting, #2 The Cat Sanctuary is in a very “rural/isolated” spot so there is not anything close by to walk to. Final transfer at 3:00PM closing time back to the Harbor or optionally to the Beach. If you choose a Beach Drop, please plan to walk back to the Harbor and check in no later than 5:00PM for your 5:30PM departure. BOOK NOW

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Town, Cats & Town 6:30AM-5:30PM – Town Twice – BOOK NOW

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Town, Cats & Town 6:30AM-5:30PM – Town Twice activity is for guests not interested in a Beach visit. This itinerary includes 4 transfers -Town twice, once in the morning for Breakfast and then early afternoon for Lunch and Shopping. Depart Maalaea Harbor at 6:30AM and visit Town (Lanai City) for a breakfast stop or to look around, then transfer to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary at 10:00AM. Next transfer at 1:00PM from the Lanai Cat Sanctuary to Town (Lanai City). Then at 4:15PM, your final transfer from the flagpole pick-up location in Town to the Harbor for your 5:30PM ferry departure. BOOK NOW

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Cat Sanctuary Itineraries Combined with an Activity, Spa or Resort Visit

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Town, Cats & Town 6:30AM-5:30PM – With a Spa Service – BOOK NOW

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Town, Cats & Town 6:30AM-5:30PM – With a Spa Service. This activity is for guests not interested in a Beach visit who would like to combine a visit to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary with Lanai City and a little pampering at Mimi’s Place Salon. This itinerary includes 4 transfers -Town twice, once in the morning for Breakfast and then early afternoon for Lunch and/or Spa service. Depart Maalaea Harbor at 6:30AM and visit Town (Lanai City) for a breakfast stop or to look around, then transfer to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary at 10:00AM. Next transfer at 1:00PM from the Lanai Cat Sanctuary to Town (Lanai City) and your separately scheduled Spa service at Mim’s. Then at 4:15PM, your final transfer from the flagpole pick-up location in Town or from Mimi’s Salon to the Harbor for your 5:30PM ferry departure. BOOK NOW

Lanai Cat Sanctuary –  Ferry, Lanai City, Cat Sanctuary & Four Seasons Resort 6:30AM-5:30PM – BOOK NOW

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Maui to Lanai Ferry, Lanai City, Cat Sanctuary & Four Seasons Resort 6:30AM-5:30PM activity combines a visit to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary with Town, the Four Seasons Resort Lanai and Hulopoe Beach.

Depart Maalaea Harbor at 6:30AM and visit Town (Lanai City) for a breakfast stop or to look around, then transfer to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary at 10:00AM. Final transfer at 1:00PM to the Four Seasons Resort Lanai arriving between 1:30-1:45PM.

Note: You will need reservations in advance on the property for Lunch at The Break or Malibu Farms- Call FS at 1 (808) 913-0481 for reservations and venue availability. The pool and spa amenities are not available to non-guests.

When done with your lunch walk down to Hulopoe Beach via the beach path from the Four Seasons Resort Lanai. Walk back to the Harbor (4/10ths mile – 10-15 min walk) and check in at the Expedtions Podium at least 30 minutes prior to your 5:30PM Ferry departure. BOOK NOW

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Ferry, Town, Cats & Adventure Park 6:30AM-5:30PM – BOOK NOW

Lanai Cat Sanctuary – Maui to Lanai Ferry, Town, Cats & Adventure Park 6:30AM-5:30PM activity combines a visit to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary with Town and the Four Seasons Adventure Park. Depart Maalaea Harbor at 6:30AM and visit Town (Lanai City) for a breakfast stop or to look around, then transfer to the Lanai Cat Sanctuary at 10:00AM. Third transfer at 1:00PM to the Four Seasons Resort Lanai arriving between 1:30-1:45PM.

Note: You will need reservations in advance – Call FS Adventure Park at 1-808-563-0096 for reservations, availability & cost of the Aerial Tower or Zip Line activity.

After your Activity, walk back Town (approx. 1 mile) and then be picked up at 4:15pm for your Transfer back to Harbor for Return on the 5:30PM Ferry or request Pick Up at the Activity Center. BOOK NOW

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More Resources:

• FAQ’s Tips & Info Visiting the Lanai Cat Sanctuary
• Parking at Maalaea Harbor
• Maui to Lanai Ferry Schedule & Info
• Tips for 1/2 Day – Day Trip – Tips for Full Day – Day Trip
• Guide Restaurants
• Guide Shopping
• Tips Renting a Jeep
• Day Trip to Lanai | Quick Summaries & Info for Itineraries
• Info Hulopoe Beach 

How do I get my Ferry Tickets & Directions?

Q. How do I get my Ferry Tickets?
A. When you check in at the Expeditions Maalaea Ticket Booth give the attendant your names and have your ID handy and they will give you your roundtrip tickets. Their ticket booth is located at 101 Maalaea Boat Harbor Rd.:Google Map Link Directions

There will be an info & directions message included at the bottom of your booking receipt, and we also send a reminder info & directions text to you the evening before departure. Note: Expeditions asks that you check in early – at least 30-45 minutes prior to your departure time. Expeditions may also send a separate email with information about your ferry reservation and other general information, some of which will not be applicable to your itinerary. Your Shuttle Transfers are included, and we make ALL the Arrangements, so you do not need to confirm transfers.

Q. How long is the ferry ride between Maui and Lanai?
A. About 1 hour and 10-15 minutes.

Q. What about Parking at Maalaea Harbor?
A. If you do not Cab or Uber the parking at Maalaea Harbor is all paid parking. Payable via QR Code signposted or at one of the 6 pay stations. Parking is managed by Secure Parking 1-808-517-1311. Nearest pay station to Expeditions is located near slip 62. Please allow ample time to find a parking spot, pay and make your way to Expeditions check in. (There is overflow parking above the Harbor where the aquarium is located.) For more information, please check out our Post about Maalaea Parking.

Tip – Read more about the Maui Lanai Ferry Schedule.

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How do I find the Shuttle on Lanai?

Q. How do I find the Shuttle on Lanai?
A. When you disembark on Lanai, please head up the gangway. Your shuttle van transfer driver will be waiting for you with a sign that has “Lanai City Shuttle Service/Rabaca’s Limousine Service” on it. Please check in with the drivers and let them know that you are Lost on Lāna’i Voucher Guests going to the Cat Sanctuary and they will direct you to the correct shuttle van.

There is only one shuttle service on Lanai & they will have you on their passenger list for the day. Shuttle transfers during the day operate at a set schedule coordinated with your itinerary.

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Day-Trip to Lāna‘i

A day-trip to Lānaʻi is an easy ferry ride from Maui, departing from Maalaea Harbor.  You can book your day trip itinerary with Lost on Lānaʻi that includes your round trip Maui to Lānaʻi ferry and Lāna‘i Shuttle transfers to the Lāna‘Cat Sanctuary. We handle the details, and you enjoy the island! Visit the Lāna‘i Cat Sanctuary, Lāna‘i City or Hulopo‘e Beach.

Want to do your own thing? We have you covered with the best price on Ferry Tickets Only for independent travelers

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