The Hawaii that people normally visit consists of 6 islands: Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island, Molokai, and Lanai. Traveling between these islands usually consists of air or boat travel. Here are your options:
Ferry service: Currently available only between Maui and Molokai or Maui and Lanai. The Hawaii Superferry says they are coming in 2007 and will operate between the Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. (man, I can’t wait!)
Cruises: There are several cruises that will get you to Hawaii, and one that goes strictly from island to island, but you normally can’t stray from the cruise itinerary or get on for just one leg or selected legs of the journey. I’ve asked. It’s best to only consider a cruise if you are more interested in the cruising aspect than Hawaii and you don’t mind only one day or so in each port.
Airlines The three major airlines in Hawaii that provide inter-island travel flights are Aloha Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Go! Airlines
Traditionally, Aloha and Hawaiian Airlines have been charging a minimum of $79 for one way travel between any two islands, but with the entrance of Go! Airlines into the market in mid 2006, prices of $30 to $50 one way have consistently been available.
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Do you happen to know if it is easy to get hooked up with people sailing or boating from island to island?
Hi Peter, no, it’s not easy. I’m not even sure how much it is done, but to set you on the path to try here is what I would do: hang out over here: http://www.catsailor.com/forums/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=HawaiiHobie
and email the owners of sites like this: http://www.sailinghawaii.com/adventure-sailing/index.html and just ask them. Do you ever sail between islands? Do you know anyone who does? etc.
I also think I’ve seen an ad before of sail boats with or without captains that you can rent (BIG bucks) and I’ll keep an eye out for it. If I find it I’ll email you. (p.s. Peter your email didn’t work - I’ll post it here if I find something)
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