Rare ohioNCLcruiser Posted March 20, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Just saw on the news that the Hawaii Superferry ended service today and will be leaving Hawaii. Lasted 1.5 years and did around 900 voyages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Hag Posted March 20, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 20, 2009 That's too bad! I never was on it, but it was a definite on my list of things to do if I ever got a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourguy1 Posted March 20, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Just saw on the news that the Hawaii Superferry ended service today and will be leaving Hawaii. Lasted 1.5 years and did around 900 voyages. Actually, the whole thing is kind of sad. Had it not been for the Hawaii Supreme Court, it would still be running. 200+ people out of work. Very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky3 Posted March 22, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 22, 2009 That is really sad. We were hoping to take that ferry some day. So sorry about the lost jobs too. I wonder where that boat will go. It looked like a great and fun way to get to Maui - much better than the airport hassle. That's a real bummer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourguy1 Posted March 22, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 22, 2009 That is really sad. We were hoping to take that ferry some day. So sorry about the lost jobs too. I wonder where that boat will go. It looked like a great and fun way to get to Maui - much better than the airport hassle. That's a real bummer!! The boat will be heading to Alabama, from there, who knows. Perhaps, when the EIS is finished, it might come back. Aloha Alakai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphysmum Posted March 22, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Hello... Does anyone know the reason for the closing? The last time we were in Hawaii (Maui) there was some concern about what the effect of the ferry would be on the whale population. Does anyone know if it was closed for environmental concerns or other reasons? Thanks. murphysmum;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ohioNCLcruiser Posted March 22, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I remember some people said the Superferry was NCLAs doom. Talk about timing..I saw the ferry arrive in Hawaii with its water salute and got to see its last sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snausman Posted March 24, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 24, 2009 This is just so sad. I was hoping to take the ferry this coming June. Bummer for everyone all around. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shemo Posted March 24, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Superferry owners are appealing the State Supreme Court decision. You can pull up interesting articles in the Honolulu Advertiser newspaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuneauWhatIMean Posted March 24, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Apparently they ran it before the environmental reports were back. And yes, it was due to concern about the whales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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