FAQ about Harbors

How many and what harbors does Harbors Division have jurisdiction over?

Ten (10) harbors:

Kauai District - Nawiliwili Harbor, and Port Allen Harbor

Oahu District - Honolulu Harbor, Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor, and Kewalo Basin

Maui District - Kahului Harbor, Kaunakakai Harbor, and Kaumalapau Harbor

Hawaii District - Hilo Harbor, and Kawaihae Harbor

Who do I see when I want to rent/lease a space on the State Harbors property?

Contact the Harbors Property Management Section at 587-1940, to verify whether you qualify to rent a "Maritime related" property and whether there is space available to rent/lease.

Where are the Harbors Division's offices located?

See Contacts

Where can I find Cruise Ship Arrivals/Schedules?

OAHU

Oahu Passenger Vessel Schedule for International Ships for 2008

MAUI
Maui Passenger and Cruise Vessel Schedule for 2008

KAUAI

Kauai Passenger Vessel Schedule for International Ships for 2008

HAWAII

Hilo Passenger Vessel Schedule for 2008

Where can I find ship arrival/departure information?

Honolulu Harbor - Island of Oahu

Hilo Harbor - Island of Hawaii

Kahului Harbor - Island of Maui

Kaunakakai Harbor - Island of Molokai

Nawiliwili Harbor - Island of Kauai

Where can I find shipping lines (cargo ships, not cruise liners) that will take on passengers?

Currently, Columbus Lines is the only regularly scheduled line calling at Honolulu that takes on passengers.  Agent for Columbus Lines is Waldron Steamship, (808) 545-2466.

You may also try TravLtips Cruise and Freighter Travel Association, (800) 872-8584, or Ford's Freighter Travel Guide, (818) 701-7414, for information.

Where can I register/pay for my (small) boat registration?

The Boating Branch is no longer with the Department of Transportation, Harbors Division. They are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Boating and Ocean recreation, 333 Queen Street, Honolulu, HI  96813.  The phone number is (808) 587-1963.

What companies are authorized shipping agents?