Getting ashore
Ships call at Kaunakakai harbour on Molokai, a small island where the pace is slow. Check your ship’s notice for the landing point.
Watch-outs
Molokai has very few shops, restaurants and services, and it has no traffic lights. Bring cash and plan your day with a driver or tour.
Kaunakakai
The town is a small plantation-era settlement with a few shops, a general store and the Hotel Molokai. It is the island’s main village.
Kalaupapa and the peninsula
Kalaupapa National Historical Park is a former leprosy settlement on a remote peninsula. Access is restricted, and you must book a permitted tour to visit.
Beaches and reefs
Papohaku Beach is one of the longest white-sand beaches in Hawaii, and the reefs around the island are good for snorkelling.
Food & shopping
Local food includes poke, laulau and fresh fish. The few restaurants are in Kaunakakai and on the west coast.
Money & connectivity
The currency is the US dollar. Cards are accepted in most places, but cash is useful. Mobile signal is limited on the island.
Accessibility & mobility
The harbour and town are flat. Beaches have sand, and the peninsula tours involve long, uneven routes. Ask your operator for accessible vehicles.