cool cruiser 14107 Posted June 10, 2020 #1 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Hi, what do people think are the chances of a being able to do a cruise to Hawaii (for a U.S. resident) in December or January? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted June 10, 2020 #2 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Nobody is going to be able to predict. Hopefully, yes, but nobody can say for sure. There are many discussions around the various boards about what might be required for cruising to resume. As we have a land trip in Hawaii scheduled for October 2020, and another for April 2021, we hope cruising will be up and around by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted June 10, 2020 #3 Share Posted June 10, 2020 The later the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princeton123211 Posted June 10, 2020 #4 Share Posted June 10, 2020 13 hours ago, cool cruiser 14107 said: what do people think are the chances of a being able to do a cruise to Hawaii (for a U.S. resident) in December or January? The Hawaiian government is not known for moving quickly on things...at all. There is are only a handful of Covid-19 cases in the islands right now and they are only just starting to waive the 14 day quarantine for intra-island travel for people who are already there. They are really struggling to figure out how to reopen the islands to tourists-- namely waive the current 14 day requirement for quarantine they have. We have a bunch of family on Maui we haven't seen in months and from what they are hearing they might start waiving this for air travel maybe in July. It's currently in place through June 30th but they are hearing rumors it may be extended. I guess anything is possible but a Dec/Jan cruise this year might be a stretch. If I were a betting man I would say an intra island cruise like NCL offers would come back much quicker than one that originates elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool cruiser 14107 Posted June 10, 2020 Author #5 Share Posted June 10, 2020 wow; I thought when 2 other trips were cancelled outside the U.S. I'd have a better chance at the U.S.! I guess not. and you're saying July 2021!! that's a long ways away! thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted June 10, 2020 #6 Share Posted June 10, 2020 1 hour ago, cool cruiser 14107 said: wow; I thought when 2 other trips were cancelled outside the U.S. I'd have a better chance at the U.S.! I guess not. and you're saying July 2021!! that's a long ways away! thanks No, I think princeton is saying that the 14 day quarantine for visitors may extend into July 2020. I think HI will be open without a 14 day quarantine for visitors by September at the latest. But I would still take a January cruise over a December one. The island of Maui has close to 40% unemployment now. It was 2.4% in March. Overall the state is at 22.3% and it was at 2.4% in March as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool cruiser 14107 Posted June 10, 2020 Author #7 Share Posted June 10, 2020 4 hours ago, scottca075 said: No, I think princeton is saying that the 14 day quarantine for visitors may extend into July 2020. I think HI will be open without a 14 day quarantine for visitors by September at the latest. But I would still take a January cruise over a December one. oh! I guess I read it too fast; and you'd take Jan over Dec because it's a better time to go weather wise? or because of all the covid stuff? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted June 11, 2020 #8 Share Posted June 11, 2020 The difference in weather is miniscule. The second half of December is holidays season, normally crowded and more expensive. January a bit less so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sweethearts Posted June 11, 2020 #9 Share Posted June 11, 2020 The Governor of Hawaii reported today (June 10th) that the 14-day quarantine for those arriving from outside the state of Hawaii will continue at least through July 31st. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted June 11, 2020 #10 Share Posted June 11, 2020 11 hours ago, cool cruiser 14107 said: oh! I guess I read it too fast; and you'd take Jan over Dec because it's a better time to go weather wise? or because of all the covid stuff? thanks Less crowds, more will be open, more of a chance to see whales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted June 11, 2020 #11 Share Posted June 11, 2020 17 hours ago, cool cruiser 14107 said: oh! I guess I read it too fast; and you'd take Jan over Dec because it's a better time to go weather wise? or because of all the covid stuff? thanks I’ve traveled multiple times during this timeframe. Humpbacks are see ( if you look 🤩). I always have my binoculars with me. But the water is cooler so I always use a wet suit. My priority is being able to stay in the water for snorkeling. It’s never a short trip as I typically spend at least 3 weeks. And the last few years- going twice/year. Just spectacular place with so much to see and do. 🤩 I hope to return this fall? But totally unknown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool cruiser 14107 Posted June 11, 2020 Author #12 Share Posted June 11, 2020 11 hours ago, CruiserBruce said: The difference in weather is miniscule. The second half of December is holidays season, normally crowded and more expensive. January a bit less so. oh; got it! thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMamainMN Posted June 11, 2020 #13 Share Posted June 11, 2020 18 hours ago, Silver Sweethearts said: The Governor of Hawaii reported today (June 10th) that the 14-day quarantine for those arriving from outside the state of Hawaii will continue at least through July 31st. I knew about the 14-day quarantine until the end of June prior to reading your comment. Thanks for the update. We would like to do a DIY land trip and island-hop in November, but who knows if it will even be possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUZBUDS Posted June 12, 2020 #14 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Holland America just canceled their Hawaii cruises until the middle of February 2021. Our 2-2-21 was the last in the current round of cancellations. 🙁 Aloha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexico8 Posted June 17, 2020 #15 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I spoke to HAL rep yesterday and she said our 25 day Hawaii/Mexico cruise on November 3, 2020 is still on the schedule. Find it strange that Hawaii is cancelled for some months in 2021 and 2020 is still okay? I am expecting our cruise will be cancelled and we are waiting for news. Our final payment is due in August so hope to know before then. Unless there is a vaccine for Covid-19 I doubt we will take the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princeton123211 Posted June 17, 2020 #16 Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, mexico8 said: I spoke to HAL rep yesterday and she said our 25 day Hawaii/Mexico cruise on November 3, 2020 is still on the schedule. Find it strange that Hawaii is cancelled for some months in 2021 and 2020 is still okay? It's possible that they are looking to see if they can make up ports elsewhere if dropping Hawaii from the schedule given that it's not a purely Hawaiian cruise. Maybe spend more time in Mexico? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted June 18, 2020 #17 Share Posted June 18, 2020 On 6/17/2020 at 1:12 PM, mexico8 said: I spoke to HAL rep yesterday and she said our 25 day Hawaii/Mexico cruise on November 3, 2020 is still on the schedule. Find it strange that Hawaii is cancelled for some months in 2021 and 2020 is still okay? I am expecting our cruise will be cancelled and we are waiting for news. Our final payment is due in August so hope to know before then. Unless there is a vaccine for Covid-19 I doubt we will take the cruise. I highly doubt you are going to get any answers before your final payment. You might just want to get ahead of the game now, and cancel- since it's an easy refund outside of final payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexico8 Posted June 20, 2020 #18 Share Posted June 20, 2020 If we have to cancel I will do it before the final payment date in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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