teamwanderer

Thank you both. We set sail on Sat Dec 3rd and 1st stop is Maui on Dec 4th and 5th and then the Big Island for 2 days. Looking forward to see your beloved islands. Regards

Thank you for the link

Hope you don't mind I cut and pasted your links on the Roll Call for this Dec 3rd NCL POA Sailing.

Thank you Bermuda Bound 2014. I posted a message in reference to this on the Roll Call for this sailing. Our family has decided to cancel excursions for Hilo and Kona and play it by ear. If I understand correctly it's not just the ash (which is bad on it's own) and possible road closures but threat of large earthquake.

Mcmarya, saw this post and info hoping you could also inform if Kahalu'u has Snorkel Gear to use and or rent? We will be there on Dec 7, 2022. Great information.

Was wondering did you book through NCL or private? What is your sail date if you don't mind me asking. We are booked on Whale Watching out of Ma'alaea. Our sail date is 12/03/22

NCL sells Alkaline Water starting at $ 23.94. Its called the Flow Water Packages 6-liters.

Thank you for the phone number. Looking forward to see Maui. Was sad to hear about the brush fires. Hope there was not a lot of damage.

I too was not able to make online Diner Reservations. So I called NCL and made reservation through customer service. Was able to book to 2 nights at Cagney's.

thank you

Sorry another question. Decided on renting a car and picking it up from airport location. We will need to find a spot to park over night within walking distance to Kahului Harbor. Is there parking lots without time limits that are okay with overnight parking.

Thank you.

I have been watching this thread for we will be arriving Sunday December 4th via POA at Kahului Harbor. I was hoping to see a follow up from Sirenitas on their overnight parking experience for Kahului Harbor. We toyed with either Turo or the Car Rental (Avis, Budget, etc...) agencies. We decided on Avis for we wanted a Jeep. On Sundays all local Car Rental (Avis, Budget, etc...) are closed except for the agencies located at the airport. Could anyone offer advise on: a reliable cab company to use to and from Kahului Harbor and Airport, where we may park the rental car overnight and is it safe to walk from Whole Foods to the Ship around 10 or 11 at night (Pls note I understand that you should always be aware walking at night no matter where you are. I'm from DC, but some areas are more risky then others). Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Some website will say they have shuttles but I have manage to contact some of the local offices and they are saying they do not have shuttles. FYI; some news agencies are reporting the following: Hawaii's Big Island gets warning as huge volcano rumbles Hawaii officials are warning residents of the Big Island that the world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, is sending signals that it may erupt.”

Okay. Got it. Sorry.

Sorry my Oct 3rd post did state Kahului. Typo after CruiserBruce reply of Kahalui. NCL Whale Watcher is Kahului.

For those who may also want to rent a car and explore I just came across the following from Hawaii Tourism Authority "Waipio Valley Road on the Island of Hawaii Closed to Visitors Indefinitely, Effective February 25"

Thank you Lorabelle. I'm checking into Renting a car in lieu of Hop on Hop Off. I have not been able to find out for sure if agencies like Avis and Budget have a shuttle from Hilo's Cruise Port to ITO airport which is 3 miles away. I have seen post on another site which states that some have taken a shuttle from port to Avis and/or Budget rental office and back. But they didn't give in depth info and I have not been able to reach anyone at Avis or Budget. Does anyone know if a shuttle exist and is it a city shuttle or rental agency shuttle or is there a bus we can catch to airport from port and port to airport?

Thank you

Thank you

Hmm, think we won't do the Whale watching. Just check NCL site and it is Kahalui. I think on Day 1 we will drive to Mile 8 Lookout to see Whales if any.

Thank you both for the very helpful information. We had recv a suggestion to take a NCL Zodiak Whale Watching excursion for 2 hours in Kahului, but didn't think going on Dec 5th would be the best for seeing Whales in Kahului.

Will have (2) days (1st week of Dec 2022) in Maui. The ship (POA) will be docked at Pier 1 Kahului Harbor. Day 1 we are renting a car and traveling up Hwy 30 West Coast and then dinner in Lahaina. Day 2 we did not want to rent a car and was hoping there was someplace close to travel to by Uber or Taxi. Was wondering if Baldwin Beach was doable and / or worth it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you Burnsmn.

Fabby50, see this is your 3rd POA cruise. Any suggestion for 2nd day in Maui. We've completed many cruises, but this is our 1st to Hawaii and 1st on NCL. Our sail date is December 3rd.