Hawaii: Navigating the neighbor islands

Saturday, 11 Jul, 2008 0

Sailing among the Hawaiian Islands is a time-honored tradition. The ancient Polynesians are believed to have arrived from the Marquesas and Society Islands via outrigger canoes sometime between 300 and 1,000 A.D. These first residents explored and settled the chain of seven islands and, through the centuries, other sea- faring cultures have made Hawaii their home.

This remote archipelago was a welcoming port for centuries of trading ships that would rest here before proceeding across the Pacific Ocean. Luxury cruise lines, including the infamous Lurline, brought vaca- tioners to the islands that were instantly endeared to the spirit and traditions of Aloha and the magnifi- cent tropical settings of Hawaii.

Pan American’s China Clipper introduced airmail transport to Hawaii in 1935 and by the mid-20th century, air service had replaced the traditional inter-island ocean passen- ger connection. It’s only in recent time that cruising has returned to Hawaii in a big way. Even the diehard Hawaii vacationer, who year after year returns to their favorite island, is jumping onboard for an interisland sea-going adventure.

By Elana Anderson

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Courtesy of leisuregrouptravel.com



 

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