Norwegian Cruise Line Set to Resume Sailings to Maui

Norwegian Cruise Line announced it was working with Hawaii Governor Josh Green, the Hawaii Tourism Authority, and the impacted Maui community to restart sailings to Kahului, Maui.

Norwegian’s Pride of America ship is currently scheduled to recommence its weekly overnight calls to Kahului, beginning on September 3. The cruise line paused its sailings to Maui earlier this month as the area started recovering from deadly wildfires.

“We have a strong connection with the people and islands of Hawai‘i and long history of bringing guests from all over the world year-round to this paradise in the Pacific,” NCL president David J. Herrera said. “When we heard of the tragic wildfires, we were quick to mobilize our network to support local recovery efforts in Maui.”

“We temporarily adjusted our itineraries to avoid stressing the destination further, we donated $50,000 to Maui United Way, and together alongside our partners have collected and will be donating over $150,000 in supplies such as food, clothing and mattresses,” Herrera continued. “We look forward to returning to this incredibly special destination soon with the guidance and support of the local community, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority and encouragement Governor Green.”

In response to the news of restarting Maui voyages, Hawaiian Governor Green spoke about the state’s relationship with the cruise line and what NCL has done to help the impacted communities.

“We appreciate the continued partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line, and the support it has recently provided to aid the recovery of the residents of Lahaina,” Governor Green said. “While travel to West Maui is restricted to returning residents and emergency responders, we are working with our tourism partners, such as NCL, and encouraging them to make a steady return to other areas of the island and throughout the rest of the state.”