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Updated at 5:45 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2008

Hawaii Superferry postpones second Maui to Oahu trip

Advertiser Staff

The Hawaii Superferry is going to postpone an announced second voyage between Maui and O'ahu, the company announced today.

According to a news release from the company "In consideration of Mayor Tavares' concerns, Hawaii Superferry today announced it is postponing its second voyage between Maui and O'ahu. The company anticipates starting the second voyage later this spring."

After the company announced the second voyage earlier this month, Tavares issued a statement saying she was "very disappointed that Hawaii Superferry has made this decision without consulting county officials and members of our community. Just weeks ago I received a commitment from Mr. Garibaldi that the company would extend its efforts to work with us, but their announcement comes as a surprise."

She also expressed concern about the lack of a study on how the ferry will affect traffic. "Now there will be two daily trips, and still no traffic study," she said in the previous statement.

The company said customers who have made reservations for travel on the second Maui voyages are being contacted and will be either issued refunds or accommodated on an alternative voyage.

Reservations for all voyages can be made online through www.HawaiiSuperferry.com or through the call center at 877-HI-FERRY (877-443-3779), the company said.

The call center is open daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Customers can to visit www.HawaiiSuperferry.com for the latest schedules and fares. Click on "Travel Information."