mikjr Posted August 9, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 9, 2023 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/ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchip Posted August 9, 2023 #2 Share Posted August 9, 2023 My heart is breaking. 😢😢😢 Praying for all those on the island. This is tragic. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouCoop Posted August 9, 2023 #3 Share Posted August 9, 2023 We were also there this year. Really enjoyed walking the streets of Lahaina. Very sad, hope everyone is safe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYB! Posted August 9, 2023 #4 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julia Posted August 9, 2023 #5 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Prayers for this beautiful port town... so very sad. 😪 https://apnews.com/article/hawaii-wildfire-maui-dora-winds-ec23c16abfbeb6ba689f1a98263720db 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted August 9, 2023 #6 Share Posted August 9, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted August 9, 2023 #7 Share Posted August 9, 2023 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HappyInVan Posted August 9, 2023 #8 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ldtr Posted August 9, 2023 #9 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ldtr Posted August 9, 2023 #10 Share Posted August 9, 2023 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted August 9, 2023 #11 Share Posted August 9, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princessfan20 Posted August 9, 2023 #12 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisercl Posted August 9, 2023 #13 Share Posted August 9, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ldtr Posted August 9, 2023 #14 Share Posted August 9, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyleb Posted August 9, 2023 #15 Share Posted August 9, 2023 praying for those impacted.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loreto Posted August 9, 2023 #16 Share Posted August 9, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julia Posted August 9, 2023 #17 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Very, very sad about the loss in the town and that beautiful banyan tree... I'm sure many here have photos of it. 😪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted August 9, 2023 #18 Share Posted August 9, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel75 Posted August 9, 2023 #19 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Heartbreaking. Praying for those who have lost their homes, businesses, and livelihoods. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortunate 2 travel Posted August 9, 2023 #20 Share Posted August 9, 2023 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted August 9, 2023 #21 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) 31 minutes ago, julia said: I'm sure many here have photos of it. Edited August 9, 2023 by Cruise Suzy 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LawDog61 Posted August 9, 2023 #22 Share Posted August 9, 2023 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Nickelpenny Posted August 9, 2023 #23 Share Posted August 9, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted August 9, 2023 #24 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Fleetwood's, probably gone too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minoushka Posted August 9, 2023 #25 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Would holland consider cancelling cruise in October now ? so sad ..beautiful places burning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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