Golf Excursion--Ship vs. Private

[AGG3]

We will be arriving by cruise ship and want to play golf at one beautiful course while in Hawaii. We can play on Maui, Kona or Kauai. We are trying to decide if we should do the ship's golf excursion, which would be more expensive, or if we should take a taxi to a nearby course and save money while having an outstanding experience. The ship departs between 4-6 PM at each port so we don’t have a lot of extra time to travel far from the cruise ship dock. Any golf course suggestions would be helpful. Also, pros and cons of a ship golf excursion vs. a private golf itinerary would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[Pokeraddict]

We will be arriving by cruise ship and want to play golf at one beautiful course while in Hawaii. We can play on Maui, Kona or Kauai. We are trying to decide if we should do the ship's golf excursion, which would be more expensive, or if we should take a taxi to a nearby course and save money while having an outstanding experience. The ship departs between 4-6 PM at each port so we don’t have a lot of extra time to travel far from the cruise ship dock. Any golf course suggestions would be helpful. Also, pros and cons of a ship golf excursion vs. a private golf itinerary would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

 

Here is a link to the top 10 in Hawaii http://boards.cruisecritic.com/search.php?searchid=29045554

 

You may also want to post your question on tripadvisor.com which is the land based vacation site and sister company to CC.

[CruiserBruce]

Where are you coming ashore at Maui? Lahaina or Kahalui? There are great courses fairly close to both.

[sassyredhat]

DH and one of the roll callers are playing on Kauai. The course is very near the pier. They are taking a taxi. If it gets too late, they can just leave without worrying about traffic since it's so close.

Pat

[AGG3]

In Maui, we are docking at Lahaina. In Kauai, we are docking at Nawiliwili. Big Island, Kona. Do you know the name of the course on Kauai that is close to the pier? Thank you for any info.

[CruiserBruce]

You aren't docking in Lahaina, it is a tender port.

 

There are two Kaanapali courses (one a former Senior Tour stop) about 15 minutes by taxi to the north. The Royal Course (formerly North Course) is the better of the two, fun, good course. Good views.

 

Further to the north of Lahaina (20-25 mins by taxi) are the Kapula courses. Plantation is the site of the opening stop on the PGA tour. Wonderful course. Great views. Play as early as possible- the wind can be challenging in the afternoon. The other course is the Bay course. Also great views. A little easier than Plantation, but still a solid, fun course.

 

In order, I would play Plantation, Kaanapali Royal, Bay and Kaanapali Kai. I have played all of them several times, and will be playing some again later this month.

[AGG3]

Thanks for the good info.

[sassyredhat]

Mike and Gary are playing at Kaanapali the senior tour course.

Pat