Aloha means both hello and goodbye but this is a case of goodbye. NCL Corp. is withdrawing Pride of Aloha from the Hawaii market effective May 11, and will transfer the ship to sister company Star Cruises for reflagging and redeployment in Asia this summer. At the same time, the company confirmed itineraries through 2010 on its remaining U.S.-flag ship, Pride of America. That vessel will sail every Saturday from Honolulu.
Now the Honolulu Star-Bulletin reports that NCL might pull its last ship out of Hawaii if federal rules governing cruise lines aren't changed in its favor. And for good reason. Should the laws change in NCL’s favor competitors, such as foreign flagged Princess and Holland America, would be unable to include the Hawaiian Islands on their itineraries.
Looks like rough waters in Hawaii. We’ll keep you posted on any updates!
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