Traveling between islands by boat is the exception in Hawaii. The only such passenger service operating daily, according to the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, links Maui and Lanai in a journey of 45 minutes to an hour. It operates between Maui's Lahaina harbor, in front of the Pioneer Inn, and Manele harbor on Lanai. Reservations are required.
Boats depart five times daily in each direction.
An Expeditions package covers an overnight stay on Lanai at the Manele Bay resort or the Lodge at Koele as well as the ferry and transportation between the dock and the hotel. If you have a tent, there's a campground, with showers and bathrooms, about 100 yards from Hulopoe Beach. Add 6 percent for taxes and fees. Your choices will be much greater if you consider the entire island of Oahu. It is surrounded by large old trees, and if you are a bird watcher, you'll enjoy the fairy terns.