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WAIKIKI TRIPS: KEWALO BASIN HARBOR

1125 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu

Check in at the whale watch vessel “HONI OLANI” along the front row of slips near the yellow “HAWAII NAUTICAL” gate sign at slip F-28 no later than 20 minutes prior to departure.

Convenient self-parking is also available at the harbor and nearby beach park.

If self-driving, some GPS units locate better using “1079 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96814”

PORT WAIKIKI CRUISES TRIPS: Hilton Pier at Hilton Hawaiian Village

2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu

Check in at the “Port Waikiki Cruises” kiosk no later than 20 minutes prior to departure.

The kiosk is beachfront, near the Hilton Pier and the Diamondhead exterior corner of Tropics Bar & Grill lanai.

If you are coming by cab, have them take you right to the waterside dead-end of “Paoa Place.”

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KONA, HONOKOHAU HARBOR

74-380 Kealakehe Pkwy, Kailua-Kona

CATAMARAN “Honi Olani” and LUXURY “No Wiki” TRIPS:  Check in at the Hawaii Nautical slip in the Outer Basin, slip #38 & #39, 20 minutes before departure. Head to this pinpoint on GPS: 19.6688,-156.0267

KONA, WAIKOLOA A-BAY (Anaehoomalu Bay)

69-1081 Kuualii Place, Waikoloa

Vessels depart from Anaehoomalu Bay at the Waikoloa Beach Resort. If driving, set your GPS to “69-1081 Kuualii Place Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738”. This will take you toward the A-Bay beach and the Lava Lava Beach Club. Park at the A-Bay Beach Park parking lot, and walk along the beach toward the middle. Gather ashore near the two prominent coconut trees where the paddle signs say “Check in here”. We will come to get you there in our catamaran tender. When boarding at A-Bay, it is a beach-loading process with transfer from a tender-boat, with barefoot entry that takes a few steps near shore from the beach. Come in casual clothing that may come in contact with water.

CHECKING IN: Gather ashore near the two prominent coconut trees where the paddle signs say “Check in here”. We will come to get you there in our catamaran tender.

BOARDING PROCESS: When boarding at A-Bay, it is a beach-loading process with transfer from a tender-boat, with barefoot entry that takes a few steps near shore from the beach. Come in easily removable shoes and casual clothing that may come in contact with water.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: If driving, set your GPS to “69-1081 Kuualii Place Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738”. This will take you toward the A-Bay beach and the Lava Lava Beach Club. Park at the A-Bay Beach Park parking lot, and walk along the beach toward the middle.

WALK: The check-in area is a 5-minute walk from the Marriott and Kolea properties, and about 15 minutes from the Hilton Waikoloa Village.

KONA, KAWAIHAE HARBOR

61-3527 Kawaihae Road, Waimea, HI 96743

Kawaihae Harbor – South

61-3527 Kawaihae Rd, Waimea, HI 96743

Directions to Kawaihae Harbor-South: From Hwy 19 bear left onto Hwy 270 (Akoni Pule Hwy). Head north briefly on Route 270, and look toward the left for a green gate enclosing a port complex. Take the very first left into the green gate, following the sign for Gate 1. Take an immediate left at the sign for Gate 13. Follow the paved road over several speed bumps until the road ends at a gravel parking lot overlooking a dock. Kohola will be the first boat on your left when you walk down the ramp. The vessel is homeported at the far end of the dock at Slip S-01 but will most often board from the loading area near the front of the boat ramp.

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Maalaea Harbor

check in at the Maalaea General Store at 132 Maalaea Road

From WAILUKU / KAHULUI – Take Hwy 30 (Honoapi’ilani Hwy) & keep going straight until you reach the main intersection for the Maui Ocean Center. Turn left at the lights and drive into the harbor. by car12 min (7.0 mil)

From LAHAINA – Drive Southbound on Hwy 30 (Honoapi’ilani Hwy), as the road opens up after the tunnel, you will see a sign for Maalaea Harbor, and you will see Buzz’s Wharf. Turn right at the Maalaea Harbor Sign. If you pass the Maui Ocean Center on your right – then you’ve gone too far. By car30 – 45 min (15.2 mil)

From KIHEI / WAILEA – Drive Northbound on the Pi’ilani Hwy (Hwy 31), or S. Kihei Rd and follow the signs that take you to Hwy 31. Eventually, that road will end in a T-intersection. Get in the left turn lane to follow the signs pointing to Lahaina. Turn left and get onto Hwy 30 (Honoapi’ilani Hwy). After a few minutes you will see the main intersection for the Maui Ocean Center on your left. Turn left at the lights and drive into the harbor. by car15 – 20 min (6.8 mil)