HAWAII Cruisers - FYI - Lahaina destroyed by Fire

[mikjr]

This is very sad news!  we were just in Lahaina in July on the Emerald.

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/08/09/coast-guard-joins-brush-fire-response-lahaina-where-crews-continue-battle-wind-whipped-flames/

[dchip]

My heart is breaking. 😢😢😢 Praying for all those on the island. This is tragic. 

[LouCoop]

We were also there this year. Really enjoyed walking the streets of Lahaina. Very sad, hope everyone is safe.

[WYB!]

So the Emerald Princess is currently (Aug 05th - 21st) on it's 16 day round trip Hawaiian Island with a scheduled stop on Mon, Aug 14th to Lahaina, Maui Island, which I don't think they will be making due to the fires currently burning in Lahaina, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com

Prayers for the all that are effected.
Does the ship typically need to re-provision food and/or bunker fuel in Honolulu before returning to the mainland?

I also wonder how weather and specifically the smoke from the fire will effect this voyage overall.

I'm guessing that the ship instead of Lahaina, Maui may overnight somewhere or take a slower route towards Ensenada.

Safe travels,
- WYB

Edited August 9, 2023 by WYB!

[julia]

Prayers for this beautiful port town... so very sad.  😪

 

https://apnews.com/article/hawaii-wildfire-maui-dora-winds-ec23c16abfbeb6ba689f1a98263720db

[OlsSalt]

Can't yet find any info about the Pioneer Inn - been part of my family visits since the early 1960's - beaded curtains and fans on the ceiling.

[memoak]

22 minutes ago, WYB! said:

So the Emerald Princess is currently (Aug 05th - 21st) on it's 16 day round trip Hawaiian Island with a scheduled stop on Mon, Aug 14th to Lahaina, Maui Island, which I don't think they will be making due to the fires currently burning in Lahaina, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com

Prayers for the all that are effected.
Does the ship typically need to re-provision food and/or bunker fuel in Honolulu before returning to the mainland?

I also wonder how weather and specifically the smoke from the fire will effect this voyage overall.

I'm guessing that the ship instead of Lahaina, Maui may overnight somewhere or take a slower route towards Ensenada.

Safe travels,
- WYB

There are other Hawaiian ports they could relocate to if there is space. They are the next cruise ship due in Hawaii 

[HappyInVan]

Sigh! One less port on the itinerary. 😟

 

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2023/08/09/coast-guard-joins-brush-fire-response-lahaina-where-crews-continue-battle-wind-whipped-flames/

 

 

Edited August 9, 2023 by HappyInVan

[Guest ldtr]

Not just Lahaina. Also one near Kula and one near Kehei. Have been told by friends, but not otherwise confirmed that Kula Lodge is gone.

 

Maui had requested only essential travel to the island and requested others not travel.

 

Also fire on the big island.

Edited August 9, 2023 by ldtr

[Guest ldtr]

1 hour ago, OlsSalt said:

Can't yet find any info about the Pioneer Inn - been part of my family visits since the early 1960's - beaded curtains and fans on the ceiling.

A friend of mine says the Banyan Tree is gone  If that is true than not good for pioneer inn.

 

One report says that harbor area gone, but did not say if it was the one next to the inn where the ferry docks or the one just outside of town

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Yes it is all very sad, I have a firend staying in Maui right now and was to go home a couple of days ago but flights have been canceled and she is not sure when she will get to leave.

[Princessfan20]

Just now, memoak said:

There are other Hawaiian ports they could relocate to if there is space. They are the next cruise ship due in Hawaii 

 

Maybe their only solution would be to overnight in Honolulu if they are not already.  Maui and Hawaii Island are having the National Guard brought in today.  Their resources are going to be extremely stressed and basically not available.  Most flights from the mainland to Kahului Airport have already been canceled today through August 11, 2023.  Visitors  (4,000) are being evacuated to Honolulu to make housing available for the thousands of locals who have lost their hokes.  I am sure the Emerald Princess is a low priority for the state.

Edited August 9, 2023 by Princessfan20

[Cruisercl]

17 minutes ago, LAFFNVEGAS said:

Yes it is all very sad, I have a firend staying in Maui right now and was to go home a couple of days ago but flights have been canceled and she is not sure when she will get to leave.

Oh no! That is scary, I hope they are safe. 

I heard on the news that the tree is gone and so are the shops and art galleries on front street, the main tourist street.

[Guest ldtr]

1 hour ago, OlsSalt said:

Can't yet find any info about the Pioneer Inn - been part of my family visits since the early 1960's - beaded curtains and fans on the ceiling.

Person being interviewed on CNN stated that Pioneer Inn was destroyed.

[doyleb]

praying for those impacted..

[Loreto]

This is so tragic, and I certainly keep the residents of Lahaina in my prayers.  We sat under the Banyan tree in Feb 22; what a sad loss.

[julia]

Very, very sad about the loss in the town and that beautiful banyan tree... I'm sure many here have photos of it.  😪

[jsglow]

Just watched a video from an airborne tour operator who overflew the area. Lahaina is essentially gone. There's nothing left of the downtown commercial district.

[Angel75]

Heartbreaking.  Praying for those who have lost their homes, businesses, and livelihoods.

[Fortunate 2 travel]

6 minutes ago, jsglow said:

Just watched a video from an airborne tour operator who overflew the area. Lahaina is essentially gone. There's nothing left of the downtown commercial district.

That is so sad.  It will be a very tough time for the residents.  I hope tourists stay away and give the island time to heal.  Soon after Ian hit our area, when gas, food and water supplies were low, tourists started showing up.  

[Cruise Suzy]

 

31 minutes ago, julia said:

I'm sure many here have photos of it.

 

 

Edited August 9, 2023 by Cruise Suzy

[LawDog61]

I am onboard the emerald now, 2 days out of Hilo.   The ship and captain are very quiet.  Not a word. Yesterday we did speed up for a medical emergency, trying to arrive 15 hours early….but now…who knows.

[Nickelpenny]

This is so sad.  I was looking forward to visiting and now it is probably all gone.  Thoughts for all of those affected and I do hope they are all safe.

[Sir PMP]

Fleetwood's, probably gone too.

[Minoushka]

Would holland consider cancelling cruise in October now ?

so sad ..beautiful places burning