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Maui Question about tendering
This was in a review from March 2008 (other message board) for the Diamond Princess (the Golden will be doing the itinerary in 2009). I just wondered if any of you that have gone on the Hawaii cruise and tendered at this port had the same issues as mentioned here:
Port 1 - Maui - Lahaina
Our first stop was at Maui near the town of Lahaina. The two most memorable things about this stop were: Tenders - We did not dock at this port. Instead we anchored just off the coast and tenders shuttled people to and from the shore. It was a disaster! They were not able to process the people in a timely manner. We had to wait in line for over an hour to get off the ship. It took another hour and half from the time that we got in the tender line to get back on the ship. Most of that time was spent waiting in the hot sun. Some people had to be taken to the hospital in ambulances. The Princess Captain apologized afterward, but our tour bus driver told us that it happens every time.
and from a 2nd review:
Our last stop in Hawaii was Lahaina, Maui. This was our favorite. Would you believe that Lahaina is an old whaling city built in a New England sort of way? It has great shops, restaurants and temples, as well as your typical Hilo Hattie. Anyone that has been to Hawaii has heard of Hilo Hattie, the Hawaiian store. Not to sound cheap, but you do get free beads for around your neck when you enter. That way they know who is buying what and from what ship. You can buy your Hawaiian shirts there and they are on all the Islands so you don't have to bring so many with you. This is a tender port and I recommend trying to get to the ship a little early on the way back. Two ships were there and the line for the tender was several blocks long. Be patient.
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