Are there any Lounge Chair Rentals near Whaler's Village?

Question

We are coming to be visiting Maui for the day from an NCL cruise and are getting a transfer to Whaler's Village on Kaanapali Beach for the day. We would like to rent lounge chairs/umbrella for the day. Does anyone have a recommendation or know of any vendors on the beach near Whalers that we can rent from? Thanks in advance.

Answer

Yes — there *are* lounge-chair / umbrella / beach-gear rental options near Whaler's Village on Kaanapali Beach that should work for someone coming in on a cruise for the day. What follows is what I found — plus some caveats and tips so your day goes smoothly.

Where to rent chairs/umbrellas near Whaler’s Village

— According to a recent 2025 discussion, Sea Maui runs a rental booth “almost on the beach” near Whaler’s Village. You get there by exiting the shopping-center toward the ocean, walking to the paved lane on the left, through parking, and the rental booth appears on your left. Their policy is first-come, first-serve.
Beach-gear / delivery rentals such as — This kind of service offers delivery of beach chairs, umbrellas (and other gear) to locations including Kaanapali, which means you could arrange to have gear delivered to the beach in front of Whaler’s (or nearby) and picked up afterward, which is handy if you don’t want to haul gear yourself.
Resort/beach-front providers at nearby hotels/resorts (with public-rental option) — Historically some of the hotels/resorts along Kaanapali (e.g. near “Black Rock,” or just north/south along the beach) have offered lounge-chair, umbrella or cabana rentals to non-guests, though availability and policy seem more variable.

What to consider / what to check when you go

Since many rentals are first-come/first-serve (especially Sea Maui), it’s best to arrive early — ideally soon after you arrive by shuttle — to make sure gear is still available.
Because all beaches in Hawaii (including Kaanapali) are public by law, no “beach-access” pass is required just to set up on the sand — so you don’t need to be a guest at a resort to use a rental.
If you prefer not to depend on availability at a booth, consider using a delivery-style rental service (like Beach 2U) — it's more flexible and guarantees gear ahead of time.
Because many of the “on-the-beach” rental options are operated by resorts or near resort areas, expect that chairs/umbrellas may come with modest rental fees; depending on demand, supplies may go quickly.

My recommendation for you (as a day visitor from a cruise):

Plan to use Sea Maui’s rental booth as your first option — when you arrive at Whaler’s Village, head immediately toward the beach via the left paved lane to find the booth before others who arrive by shuttle.
As a backup, arrange ahead-of-time a delivery-rental (chairs + umbrella) through a service like Beach 2U — that way you’re not dependent on first-come availability.
Bring a towel, snorkel gear or water shoes if you like, but for a lounge-chair + umbrella day this setup should give you a nice “beach day” without needing to stay at a resort or paying resort-level prices.

Caveats / what may not be guaranteed:

Because much of the rental infrastructure along Kaanapali is tied to resorts or occasional public-access concessions, availability for non-resort guests can be unpredictable — especially on busy days or cruise-ship-offload days. So “public-accessible” doesn’t always mean “reliable access to gear.” Some resort-linked rentals may prioritize guests or have limited inventory for walk-ins or day visitors. Also, prices and policies can change, so it’s wise to call or message the rental provider ahead of time (if possible) or arrive early to secure gear.

In short — yes, there *are* lounge-chair and umbrella rental options near Whaler’s Village / Kaanapali Beach that a cruise-day visitor could realistically use. If you go in with a plan (head to Sea Maui or pre-book a delivery rental), you stand a good chance of having a relaxing beach day without staying at a resort.

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