carsnoceans

I am planning a stay at FS Lanai as mini-honeymoon. However, getting there is quite a task! To my knowledge there are couple of options to go about it.... each with its own set of drawbacks. I'd appreciate some feedback on how to make this a little smoother.

SEA/PDX-OGG: Take one of the morning flights (on AS) to OGG and take the ferry from Lahania. However, earliest AS flight arrives in OGG around afternoon and even rushing to the harbor would mean a late evening arrival in FS Lanai.

SEA/PDX-HNL: Again, late morning/ mid afternoon arrival. Even if I hop on a short flight to LNY, it would be early evening arrival.

1. Ferry vs flight costs are roughly same. Would there be baggage charges on intra island flights? Ferry?

2. To make the best of time, I was considering spending a night (or two; depending on activities), i was considering stay in HNL/OGG and then head to Lanai early in the day. Where should I make the pit stop?

3. Is ferry more reliable than flight? On my return, I am planning on ferry to Lahaina and then shuttle straight to OGG for outbound flight. Would this be too tight?

Any other suggestions on getting to LNY would be appreciated!

747FC

Congrats on your marriage! Too bad your schedule is so tight that you can only do a mini-honeymoon...

Travel to Lanai has always been an issue, especially during the winter months. While I am not sure about the current situation, for the decades that I traveled there very regularly, winter brought low-hanging clouds that sometimes prevented flights to/from, which wrecked many a traveler's plans.

If you are planning to take a shuttle from Lanai-Maui, for OGG departure (or in the opposite direction), be prepared for the cost of the Taxi and time to OGG. In normal conditions, it is much faster to fly directly from HNL.

It seems like your compressed travel schedule is a limiting factor: Can you delay your Hawaiian vacation until you have more time?

carsnoceans

If HNL-LNY is an issue, I could do OGG and take a ferry. Little sea sickness never hurt anyone. To my research, the cost of taxi is around $80 between OGG-Lahania harbor. Shuttle is little less. Are those numbers really off?

How would you suggest transiting between Maui and Lanai? Should I take a day or two in Maui to stretch and then take the ferry? The issue with Maui is - late night arrival. Its basically waste of a hotel night.

I am planning a proper 4 day stay at FS Lanai and then travel time ex-ORD. It's almost 7-8 day trip if there is a stopover. Not really that compressed IMO.

747FC

What time of year are you going? If it is during the winter months (through March), the cloud issue was only sporadic. Rest of the year, not a problem. You might want to contact FS and see if it has been an issue more recently as it is possible that new equipment has changed things.

The price is about right. If you want transport OGG-Ferry, and would like to use the guy who was my regular driver, PM me. Very reliable and nice.

Regarding taking a day or two in HNL or OGG before LNY, it would seem that the small amount of time in one of these spots would not leave much time for sightseeing .

sleepro

You could fly AS to HNL and connect to an inter-island flight on either Ohana or Island Airlines (When Larry Ellison bought Lanai, he also acquired Island Airlines to shuttle FS guests into his island). You should pre-arrange to be escorted to FS lounge located at the commuter terminal while waiting for your connecting flight. You could even check-in your room at the FS and get your keys in the lounge. The lounge is a nice oasis in the otherwise not so exciting commuter terminal.

Hawaiian717

Island Air no longer serves Lanai; Ellison has sold the airline. Ohana by Hawaiian is currently the only scheduled option to LNY.

cgyroof

Would ORD/DAL/HNL/LNY work? Its a Combo of AA and catch the 3pm to LNY. DEP ORD at 0515 arr LNY 1536.

carsnoceans

1 stop too many.

Does Island airlines have a separate (reasonably priced) ticket or needs to be worked with FS?

controller1

Please read the previous post:

This is from the Four Seasons website:
Ohana by Hawaiian Airlines offers a number of flights daily from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Lanai Airport (LNY), located just west of Lanai City. Guests of Four Seasons Resort Lanai travelling through Honolulu’s airport earn complimentary entry to our exclusive Luxury Airport Lounge, a spacious and quiet retreat offering food and beverage services, entertainment, and Wi-Fi access.

msp3

You are now aware there's a FS Lanai lounge at HNL again!

http://www.fourseasons.com/lanai/my_...irport-lounge/

carsnoceans

It took a few months but I it's finally coming together... gonna fly out next week for the trip. The only missing piece is where to spend the night on OGG.

I am getting in at OGG at 9pm and planning to catch the ferry at day break (0645 hours). This leaves me with roughly 6-7hours to kill. Is there a cheap, cheap hotel either near the airport or near the harbor? Lahaina Inn at $150 is not quite cheap and it's not staffed 24x7 either (staff leaves around 5pm acc to reviews).

Any suggestions?

747FC

What do you consider "cheap, cheap?"

carsnoceans

$100? Not being picky. Anything either close to airport or the ferry would do. Having a hard time justifying $250 for few hours at airport marriott.

747FC

Google "Maui Airport Hotel". If you don't like what you see, try places in Kihei.

carsnoceans

Tried that already.

Kihei is not an option. It's gotta be either airport or near lahaina harbor.