Norwegian Cruise to Return to Maui in September
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America will resume its weekly trips to Kahului, Maui starting on September 3, the cruise company announced on Wednesday. Norwegian Cruise suspended trips to the
Key Points
- Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America will resume trips to Maui starting September 3.
- Trips were initially suspended due to the wildfires in West Maui, impacting local tourism and employment.
- State officials encourage the return of tourists to unaffected areas to aid economic recovery.
Summary
Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America will resume its weekly cruises to Maui on September 3, after a temporary suspension due to the devastating wildfires in West Maui. This suspension had negatively impacted Maui's tourism-dependent economy, leading to increased unemployment. State and local officials are encouraging the return of tourists to areas that remain unaffected by the fires to support economic recovery.
