| Hawaii out until ’22

THERE will be no cruise ships in Hawaii until next year, the state’s Department of Transportation (DOT) has revealed.

A spokesperson for the Department said it is anticipated the approval of port calls for cruise vessels with passengers in the time remaining this year is unlikely, given the preparations and coordination needed to ensure Hawaii residents feel confident in any plan.

The DOT said it anticipates completing an agreement which will allow the resumption of passenger cruises in early 2022.