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CANOE Travel - Activities - Hawaiian lines crusing -- January 25, 2006 Canada USA Mexico Central America Caribbean Africa Asia Australia/Oceania Europe South America Tips Trends Cybertrips Q&A Books -- Active Vacations Adventure Art Cruises Cultural Cybertrips -- Fall Getaways Families Golf Holidays Romantic Ski More -- Bed & Breakfast VIA Rail Canada All-Inclusive Vacations starting from C$747 Discount Travel Deals Tips on managing your debt -- Contest E-cards Newsletter Forum Feedback Atevo Travel Guide Currency Calculator Weather Travel Advisories Passport Canada Info Canada Customs Info Travel Health Tips World Airports Links Great Canadian Lakes Great Canadian Parks Great Canadian Places Great Canadian Rivers Natural Tourist Park Wardens Ski Canada -- Destination: HONOLULU, Hawaii Hawaiian lines crusing Norwegian Cruise Lines finds success in Hawaiian waters By JAYMES SONG -- Associated Press Cruise liner on the move at night. -- Photographer: Andrew Gunners, Getty Images Hawaii's cruise ship industry floundered in the days following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, as the state's sole interisland cruise operator was flooded with cancellations while bookings plummeted by 50 percent. American Classic Voyages Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection just 38 days after the attack and shut down its Hawaii operations, scuttling plans for two new ships. Since then, however, the Hawaii cruise ship industry has made an aggressive recovery. It has seen unprecedented growth, led by Norwegian Cruise Line and fueled by vacation-starved baby boomers. What used to be a seasonal business with a few ships making calls here, is now a year-round mainstay with Hawaii's ports bustling with activity. "For us, it's a huge market," said Robert Kritzman, NCL's executive vice president and managing director of Hawaii operations. "Very few people have cruised Hawaii. There's an untapped market still there and Hawaii is a phenomenal place to come through." Norwegian, which operates the U.S. subsidiary NCL America, is betting big on Hawaii, spending $1.4 billion on three luxury liners to serve the islands. The Miami-based company estimates it will own about 85 percent of the cruise ship market here by 2007. The 1,900-passenger Pride of Aloha was the first, introduced in 2004. Formerly the Norwegian Sky, it was redesigned with a Hawaii theme and reflagged to a U.S. vessel, allowing it to carry passengers solely between U.S. ports. The brand new 2,100-passenger Pride of America made its debut in June 2005 as the largest U.S.-flagged cruise ship ever. By the time its sister ship, the Pride of Hawaii, is built and arrives in the summer of 2006, the company will have three year-round lavish cruise ships -- as well as a seasonal foreign-flagged vessel -- carrying an estimated 8,000 passengers per week. "Being able to welcome an additional 8,000 people on a weekly basis will allow us to continue to grow our economy because we are almost at our capacity where our land-based accommodations are concerned," said Marsha Weinert, the state's tourism liaison. In July 2005, Hawaii hosted 22,725 cruise ship passengers, up 57 percent from July 2004, according to the latest state figures. Hawaii had 151,164 cruise passengers this year through July 2005, up 34.6 percent from the first seven months of 2004. About two-thirds of the visitors are extending their vacations and staying a couple days in hotels or time-share units. John Hansen, president of the North West Cruiseship Association, projects the number of cruise ship passengers in Hawaii will exceed 400,000 in 2006, up from about a peak of 150,000 annually before the 2001 terrorist attacks. However, the rapid growth can be seen worldwide. In 2004, nearly 10.5 million people took a vacation cruise, an increase of nearly 40 percent from 2001, according to figures on the Cruise Lines International Association's Web site. Hansen said that five years ago there were just four key cruise ports: Los Angeles, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Vancouver, British Columbia. Today, there are more than 20 key homeports that have emerged including Honolulu, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, Boston, Baltimore, Norfolk, Va., and Jacksonville, Fla. Many states are pouring millions of dollars into upgrading their cruise facilities to cash in on the cruise boom. Kritzman said a major benefit of a cruise vacation is value. Included in the fare are transportation, lodging, food and entertainment. "We think it's a great way to see Hawaii, especially for the first-time visitor," he said. "They get to see all four major islands while packing and unpacking once." The ships also provide a unique vantage point of the islands, sailing sail past the glowing lava fields of Kilauea volcano on the Big Island, the remote green peaks of the Na Pali coast on Kauai's North Shore and the urban cityscape of Oahu. Kritzman said the growth wouldn't have been possible without federal legislation enacted after the terrorist attacks. The law exempts NCL's ships from a rule that prohibits foreign-built ships from operating between U.S. ports. It also requires the cruise line to employ American crews and abide by all U.S. labor laws, including paying overtime. NCL estimates that labor on a U.S. vessel costs more than three times that of a foreign-flagged vessel. But not everyone has been a fan of the cruise ships. Environmentalists say cruise ships harm Hawaii's sensitive ecosystem, including its pristine coral reefs, and threaten the rural charm of the islands. They have long complained about a lack of oversight and laws regulating the cruise ship industry in Hawaii. "This is not Florida. This is a fragile island that is creaking under the weight of people," said Cha Smith, executive director of KAHEA, an advocate for environmental and native Hawaiian causes. KAHEA is working on launching a program called, "Na Maka O Ke Kai," or the "Eyes of the Ocean," encouraging people to report fouled water or debris left behind by cruise ships, which they call "giant floating cities." Kritzman said his state-of-the-art ships go far beyond what is required by law. The ships are self-sufficient, each generating its own electricity and drinking water. The vessels also treat sewage through a high-tech filtration process with the sludge heated and dried to be offloaded or burned in the ship's incinerator. "I think this is a very low-impact form of tourism. We think this does not have the same impact as building a resort," Kritzman said. If You Go... NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE AND NCL AMERICA: http://www.ncl.com/ or (800) 327-7030. KAHEA: http://www.kahea.org/ or (808) 524-8220. 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Hawaiian Independence Music Page Return to the Hawaiian Independence Home Page HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENCE MUSIC LYRICS Hawai`i Ponoi , Hawai`i's National Anthem Hawaii Aloha , by the Reverend Lorenzo Lyons (Makua Laiana) Kaulana Na Pua (Famous are the Children), by Ellen Wright Pendergast in 1893 Hawaii '78 , by the late great Braddah Iz, Israel Kamakawiwo`ole Living in a Sovereign Land , by Israel Kamakawiwo`ole E Ala E , by Israel Kamakawiwo`ole I Ka La `Apopo (Tomorrow), by K. Haugen ARTICLES Thousands mourn as legendary Hawaiian (music entertainer) passes away! Eye On Hawaii, June 1997 Sudden Rush makes mark with 'Ku`e' Chant, English lyrics, topical issues combine in Hawaiian rap The Maui News, June 26, 1997 LINKS If you have RealAudio , jump over to Internet Radio Hawaii and cue up some Hawaiian Kine tunes, then come BACK and listen while you browse... Sudden Rush Website (new) - with lyrics Sudden Rush Website (old) - with RealAudio samples Breeze of Hawaii - Live streaming Hawaiian music KPOA - Hawaiian music via RealAudio KKCR - Community based non-commercial radio station on Kaua`i island Hawaiian Jamz - More Hawaiian Music on RealAudio Nahenahe Net , "The sweet sound of Hawaiian music" - featuring pages for many artists Susan's Hawaiian Music Report - the latest listings of concerts and releases Stevo's Hawaiian Music Guide - lots of good Hawaiian music links Tropical Disc - "Maui's Finest Music Store" - purchase Hawaiian music CDs online BuyHawaiianMusic.com - Hilo-based online retailer of Hawaiian music with a huge catalog of Hawaiian music titles on CD. Hawaiian Music Island - another place to purchase CDs online In Loving Memory - Israel Kamakawiwo`ole Hawaiian Sheet Music Newsgroup: alt.music.hawaiian If you would like to suggest Hawaiian music links, or have lyrics to other Hawaiian sovereignty songs, old or new, please email to: exec@hawaii-nation.org Return to the Hawaiian Independence Home Page

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Meeting Rooms at Waikiki Beach Hawaii Resort & Spa A meeting facility with more than 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function: the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa. home meetings & events meeting-rooms -- -- Let us show you exclusive offers & updates tailored to your interests. RFP meeting services meeting rooms hot dates catering floor plans The Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa features three ballrooms, seven meeting rooms and over 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space. Request a Proposal Fact Sheet Floor Plans Capacity Chart Book a Meeting Konu Moku Ballroom: The Kona Moku Ballroom, with 6,993 square feet of space, can accommodate groups up to 900 set theater-style and up to 610 for a formal banquet. This ballroom is located on the third floor of the Paoakalani Tower. Waikiki Ballroom: The Waikiki Ballroom, with 3,993 square feet of space, can accommodate groups up to 375 set theater-style and up to 340 for a formal banquet. This ballroom is located on the third floor of the Paoakalani Tower. Both ballrooms are equipped with doors able to open out to pre-function space or open-air lanais. Each ballroom may be separated into three sections with partitioning walls. Leahi Ballroom: The Leahi Ballroom is 4,481 square feet and can accommodate 650 set theater-style and as many as 400 for a formal banquet. This ballroom is located on the second floor of the Kealohilani Tower and has floor to ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful beach at Waikiki. Meeting Rooms: Seven meeting rooms accommodate groups from 30 to 200 people each. Perfect for more intimate gatherings, these rooms vary in square footage. Outdoor Facilities: Waikiki Terrace, with 4,500 square feet, can accommodate 400 for a reception. It is located poolside on the third floor of the Paoakalani Tower. Moana Terrace is located poolside, on the third floor of the Kealohilani Tower. The terrace offers a unique opportunity for functions to take advantage of Hawaiis tropical climate. The terrace's 20,000 square feet is perfect for groups of up to 1,000. Pualeilani Terrace, located on the third floor of the Kealohilani Tower and adjacent to the Moana Terrace, offers over 7,900 square feet of outdoor function space for meetings, banquets or special functions. The terrace can accommodate up to 400 people for a banquet or 600 for a tranquil outdoor reception. home resort overview accommodations check rates reserve now packages specials meetings & events weddings spa olakino things to do resort dining resort activities news press room take a tour contact privacy policy site map 2552 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96815-3699 RES 1.800.367.5370 PH: 1.808.922.6611 FAX: 1.808.921-5255 ©2005 Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Developed by Symbolic