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Investigation of cruise ship spotted off the Nā Pali Coast is inconclusive

A two-pronged investigation by the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement failed to find evidence that the Celebrity Cruise Lines ship, Celebrity Edge, violated any state rules while sailing off Kaua‘i’s Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park, earlier this month.

Coast Guard searching for missing Australian cruise ship passenger off Hawaiʻi

Coast Guard crews have launched a search for a cruise ship passenger from Australia, 500-miles south of Kailua Kona, Hawaiʻi Island.

Cruise ship arrives at Kahului Harbor, first with passengers to disembark in 22 months

The Grand Princess is the first with passengers to disembark from a cruise ship in 22 months, since the industry halt in March of 2020 amid pandemic concerns, according to Department of Transportation spokesperson Jai Cunningham.

CDC Extends No Sail Order on Cruise Ships Through September 2020

Cumulative CDC data from March 1 through July 10th, shows 2,973 COVID-19 or COVID-like illness cases on cruise ships, in addition to 34 deaths.  These cases were part of 99 outbreaks on 123 different cruise ships. 

Two Resident Couples Disembark Pacific Princess on O‘ahu

They proceeded to their homes on private shuttles with a Harbor Police escort to begin their 14-day quarantine. No one else was allowed off the vessel.

Maui COVID-19 Update: Mayor Outlines Actions to Protect Maui from Coronavirus

Mayor Victorino said he would be seeking a moratorium of 60 days minimum on cruise ship travel to Maui County. He also said he is asking county employees to stay home if they are sick out of consideration to others in the work place.  Triage at Maui Memorial Medical Center is being moved outside.

Eurodam Cruise Ship Diverts to Kahului Harbor

When the 936 ft. long Eurodam pulled into Kahului Harbor this morning, it came as an unexpected sight for area residents, especially since it doesn’t usually make a port call at the location. The ship put in a request this weekend to come to Kahului instead of Lahaina because of weather on the West side where the ship typically stops and tenders passengers.  

HDOT Implements New Scheduling System at State Harbors

The website promotes transparency and fairness to agents competing for reservations.