Maui to Lanai Ferry Schedule & Guide
The Maui to Lanai Ferry schedule offers day trippers and local travelers a convenient schedule of three daily round trips. Traveling across the Auau Channel, between Maalaea Harbor on Maui and Manele Harbor on Lanai, it’s one of the best ways to experience inter-island travel in Maui County.
Round Trip Ferry Tickets – From $132 per adult
- BOOK Full Day Round Trip Ferry Tickets (6:30AM–5:30PM): the most time on the island overall
- BOOK Half Day Round Trip Ferry Tickets (11:00AM–5:30PM): a later start for guests who don’t want an early morning
- BOOK Half Day Round Trip Ferry Tickets (6:30AM–1:00PM): an early return if you have plans later in the day
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Maui to Lanai Ferry Schedule
Expeditions Ferry operates three roundtrips each day.
From Maalaea Harbor (Maui) to Manele Harbor (Lanai):
- 6:30 AM
- 11:00 AM
- 3:30 PM
From Manele Harbor (Lanai) to Maalaea Harbor (Maui):
- 8:30 AM
- 1:00 PM
- 5:30 PM
NOTE: The 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM are not available on the second Thursday of each month due to safety exercises with the Coast Guard.
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Day Trips
Maui to Lanai Full Day Trips work with the 6:30 AM Departure and the 5:30 PM Return.
Half Day – Day Trips work with either:
- 6:30 AM Departure / 1:00 PM Return
- 11:00 AM Departure / 5:30 PM Return
If you want to look at all of our itineraries in a Quick Summary Format then please check out this Post:
Day Trip to Lanai | Quick Summaries & Info for Lanai Itineraries
Length of Ferry Ride
Each journey takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, offering passengers stunning views of Maui County, including the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe. On clear days, you might even catch a glimpse of the Big Island of Hawaii.
Inclusive Day-Trip to Lāna‘i – Lost on Lanai Packages that includes Ferry Tickets & Transfers.
TIP: Check out the Maui to Lanai Day Trip Guide for more information and ideas.
You can book your 1/2 day – day trip itinerary or full day – day trip 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.
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Ticket Information
- Round-Trip Fare: $132.00 per adult
- Children (Ages 2–11): $68.00 round-trip
- Infants (Under 2): Free with adult
- GET Tax Not included
Visitor Tickets at the best price available can be purchased online through Lost on Lanai. 1-808-215-0201
Advance reservations required. All passengers first and last names required, no initials please, including children and non-paying infants.
Kama‘aina, Military & Kama‘aina Senior Tickets are only available directly from Expeditions. 1-808-661-3756
Advance reservations required. All passengers first and last names required, no initials please, including children and non-paying infants.
What to Expect Onboard
The Expeditions ferry features both open-air seating on the upper deck and air-conditioned cabins, ensuring a comfortable ride regardless of weather conditions. During the winter months, particularly from December to March, passengers often enjoy sightings of humpback whales migrating through the channel
Departure & Arrival Locations
- Maui Departure: Maalaea Harbor, located at 101 Maalaea Boat Harbor Rd. Passengers should check in at the Expeditions ticket booth inside the DLNR/Harbor Building.
- Lanai Arrival: Manele Harbor, with check-in at the Expeditions podium.
- Passengers are advised to check in 30–45 minutes prior to departure. Boarding closes approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
- Maalaea Harbor Parking is all paid parking, as is the parking at the Maui Harbor Shops near the Maui Ocean Center. Read our post on Parking at Maalaea Harbor for more information.
More Information from Expeditions Ferry
Luggage/Bags:
- You are allowed two (2) bags and one (1) carry on, no charge.
- NOTE: There are restrictions on electric scooters/bikes and hover boards. Call Expeditions for more info: 808-661-3756
- Excess bags, bicycles, surfboards over 7 feet long, sailboards (with bag and mast), and kayaks will be charged a fee and need to be requested in advance with space available.
Lanai Transportation
- For independent passengers Not Traveling on an Inclusive Package
- LANAI CITY SHUTTLE: 808-559-0230
- DELA CRUZ TAXI: 808-649-0808
Important Notes:
- SEATS ARE LIMITED – MANDATORY TO CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM SEATS IF TRAVELING.
- Have Cash available for payment.
- Shuttle cost: $15 per person per transfer
- Example: Round trip Harbor/Town/Cat Sanctuary – 3 stops would be $45 cash per person
- IF STAYING AT FOUR SEASONS LANAI: They have separate transportation. Please contact them directly.
- NO UBER OR LYFTS ARE AVAILABLE ON LANAI
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.
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