Interisland Ferry on Track to Sail in 2007
Hawaii Superferry, a new low-cost alternative to air travel, recently secured $200 million in private and governmental funding for its proposed 2007 interisland service. However, operations are contingent on an additional $40 million for needed upgrades on four state harbors. Those funds are now being considered by the state Transportation Department.
The plan includes the building of two $80 million catamarans that would run between Oahu, Maui, Kauia and the Big Island. These vessels would be capable of carrying up to 866 passengers and 282 cars. Transit time would be three to four hours, and fees would be about half the cost of airfare.
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