Kauai bound Superferry excursions currently on hold…

August 29th, 2007

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If you had plans to go to the island of Kauai, you might want to rethink that one.  Due to the protests by residents of Kauai, some of whom formed a human surfboard chain in the waters at Nawiliwili Harbor, Governor Linda Lingle and the Coast Guard have suspended entry to Kauai indefinitely.  The Kauai Garden Island News reports,

“Our top priority is to operate a safe and reliable ferry system for Hawaii’s residents. When that can be accomplished, we will resume service,” Hawaii Superferry President and CEO John Garibaldi said in a press release.  Passengers who are stranded as a result will receive return air fare, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, car shipment and other related expenses, the company said.  Customers who have already booked passage will be issued refunds upon request to the company’s Web site or reservations center.

People for the Preservation of Kauai organization was looking into getting a restraining order against the Superferry.  The Superferry apparently isn’t overly popular on other islands as well.  On Monday a judge ruled that the Superferry can’t use Kahului Harbor on Maui. 

What are your thoughts?  Are you for or against the Superferry and why?


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