The Garden Isle · Lihue

Car Shipping To & From Kauai

Kauai vehicles discharge at Nawiliwili Harbor beside Lihue. Volume is lower than Oahu or Maui, so sailings fill quickly and early booking is the single biggest factor in hitting your target date.

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Nawiliwili Harbor

Destination harbor

8–13 days

Ocean transit

Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle and Tacoma

Mainland load ports

Shipping a car to Kauai

A Kauai carrier meets the vessel at Nawiliwili and delivers to Poipu, Kapaa, Princeville, Hanalei or anywhere along the highway loop. Port meet is popular here because the island is small.

Shipping a car from Kauai to the mainland

Kauai-to-mainland moves work best when the island pickup is timed to the sailing. We confirm the vessel before scheduling the local truck so your car is never parked at the harbor waiting.

Sailing frequency: Weekly service, most commonly relayed through Honolulu.

Delivery areas on Kauai

Lihue
Kapaa
Wailua
Hanamaulu
Poipu
Koloa
Kalaheo
Eleele
Hanapepe
Waimea
Kekaha
Princeville
Kilauea
Hanalei

What to know about this lane

Limited weekly capacity — book 3–6 weeks ahead in peak season
Port meet at Nawiliwili can save the local delivery charge
North shore deliveries beyond Princeville may require a scheduled window

Prepare your vehicle

Empty the vehicle — no household goods, boxes or loose items are permitted on the ocean leg
Leave roughly a quarter tank of fuel
Turn off and remove toll transponders — we are not responsible for tolls charged in transit
Wash the car so inspection photos clearly show existing condition
Disable alarms and provide one working key
Have the title or lienholder authorization and photo ID ready

Free instant quote

Kauai transport quote

No obligation. A real coordinator replies within one business hour.

Pickup location

Delivery location

Preferred pickup date

Service type

Seasonal booking window

Snowbird routes fill fast. Booking three to six weeks ahead helps us secure priority dispatch with our preferred carrier network. Lead times shown are estimates, not guarantees.

Vehicle year, make and model

Vehicle type

Transport level

Does the vehicle run?

Full name

Phone

Anything else we should know? (optional)

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$250,000 cargo coverage on open carriers
$1,000,000 cargo coverage on enclosed carriers
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Coverage

Insurance and handling on Kauai moves

$250,000 open coverage

Standard open-carrier moves on the mainland legs carry $250,000 in cargo coverage. We send the certificate before dispatch, every time.

$1,000,000 enclosed coverage

Collector, exotic and luxury vehicles ride enclosed on the mainland leg with up to $1M in coverage and padded soft-tie strapping over the tires — never chains on the frame.

Marine cargo on the ocean leg

The Pacific crossing is covered by the ocean carrier's marine cargo policy. We explain exactly what it does and does not cover before you pay a deposit.

FAQ

Kauai car shipping questions

How far ahead should I book a Kauai shipment?

Three to six weeks. Kauai has the least weekly vehicle capacity of the four main islands, and once a sailing is full the next one may be a week or more out.

Can you ship a car from Kauai back to the mainland?

Yes. Westbound and eastbound moves use the same chain in reverse: we collect the vehicle on Kauai, deliver it to Nawiliwili Harbor, book the ocean sailing, then dispatch a mainland semi-truck carrier for door delivery once the vessel discharges on the West Coast.

Can I leave belongings in the vehicle?

No. Ocean carriers and the marine cargo policy prohibit household goods, boxes and loose items. The car travels empty apart from the factory spare, jack and floor mats.

Do I need to remove my toll transponder?

Yes. Remove or fully disable any toll transponder before pickup. Enterprise Auto Transport is not responsible for tolls or transponder charges incurred while a vehicle is in transit.

What paperwork is required?

A clear title or a lienholder authorization letter, photo ID matching the shipper, the signed bill of lading, and a notarized power of attorney if someone else is releasing or receiving the vehicle.

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