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Your visit to the Lāna‘i Cat Sanctuary – Info Updated 12/16/21
Visit the Cat Sanctuary
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Question: What does an itinerary look like if I depart at 9:45am and return at 5:30pm? (Updated 12/16/21)
Just Cats or time in Town or the Beach.
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Q. Does a 9:45am departure from Lahaina with 5:30pm return give us enough time if we are just doing the Cat Sanctuary?
A. Yes & here is that itinerary with options
Just Cat Sanctuary
Depart Lahaina at 9:45am arrive Lanai approx. 10:00am – Transfer #1by Shuttle Van to Cat Sanctuary
Arrive Cat Sanctuary around 10:45am+ & Stay until closing at 3:00pm. 5 hours at the Cat Sanctuary
Tip: “super cat visitors” sometimes pack their own “snacks/lunch” and stay until closing time. NOTE: Food & Drinks are not sold at the Cat Sanctuary.
Shuttle Van Pick Up at 3:00pm short stop in Lanai City and then transfer back to Manele Harbor for your 5:30pm departure.
Options
#1
Spend two hours at the Cat Sanctuary(10:45am-1:00pm) and then do an additional pre-paid $12 Transfer to Lanai City for Lunch and Shopping. Just select the appropriate number of extra transfers in the booking form.
4:15pm Shuttle Van depart Lanai City & transfer back to Manele Harbor for your 5:30pm departure
#2
Spend two hours at the Cat Sanctuary(10:45am-1:00pm) and then catch the 1:00pm Shuttle Van transfer. Make quick stop in Lanai City and then transfer down to Hulopo‘e Beach, arriving between 1:45-2:00m.
Enjoy the beach until 5:00pm then walk back to the Harbor for your 5:30pm ferry departure. (Note: the beach is only 4/10ths of a mile and a short ten-minute walk from the harbor.)
Q. How can I Book a visit to the Cat Sanctuary?
A. Go to our Booking link at: https://lostonlanai.com/product/lanai-cat-sanctuary-ferry-combination-package/
Question: What does a visit look like if I want to return at 2:30pm? (Updated 12/16/21)
Just the Cats!
Answer & More Info
Itinerary with 2:30 PM Return
- Depart Lahaina at 9:45am
- Arrive Lanai at 10:30am+ and transfer via shuttle van arriving at the Cat Sanctuary between 10:45-11:00pm
- Depart Cat Sanctuary at 1:00pm for 2:30pm ferry
- Arrive back at Lahaina between 3:15-3:25pm
Question: What about adding a half day tour to a Cat Sanctuary Visit? (Updated 12/16/21)
See the Cat’s and parts of the island.
Answer & More Info
Unfortunately we are not to accepting Bookings for Guided Tours at this time due to lack of Guides. 12/16/21
Cats & ½ Day Tour Itinerary:
- Depart Lahaina 9:15am Ferry
- Arrive at the Harbor around 10:00am and then van transfer to Cat Sanctuary.
- Visit Cat Sanctuary.
- Pick Up at Cat Sanctuary by 12:45pm and Transfer to Town for Lunch
- Start Tour – Leave Town around 1:30-1:45pmish for 1/2 day tour (2-2 1/2 hrs)
- Highlights include a visit to Kaiolohia (Shipwreck) Beach and Keahiakawelo (Garden of the Gods – weather dependent)
- Drop-off Back at Harbor for 4:30pm departure
If you fancy a visit, do it with Lost on Lanai, you can’t go wrong.
Question: Could I add a visit to the Four Seasons Resort to Cats & a Tour? (Updated 12/16/21)
I want to see it all!
Answer & More Info
Unfortunately we are not to accepting Bookings for Guided Tours at this time due to lack of Guides. 12/16/21
A: Yes!
Itinerary – Visit the Cat Sanctuary, half-day tour and add Four Seasons Resort
- Depart on the 9:15am Ferry from Lahaina
- Arrive Manele Small Boat Harbor at approx. 10:00am
- Meet & Greet and Transfer #1 to the Cat Sanctuary arriving
approx. 10:30am
- Visit the Cat Sanctuary for one hour departing by 11:30am
- Commence Guided Tour & Visit Shipwreck Beach and
Garden of the Gods.
- Short stop in Lana‘i City on return before drop at Four
Seasons Resort by 2:30pm.
- Visit Resort from 2:30pm-4:00pm
- Lunch is ala-carte at either Malibu Farms or the Sports Bar.
- Transfer #2 from Four Seasons to Manele Small Boat
Harbor with a drive by the Golf Course & Views time
allowing.
- Return on the 4:30pm Ferry to Lahaina
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Question: What if I fly in from ‘Oahu for the day? (Updated 12/16/21)
See the Cats and island.
Answer & More Info
This Itinerary is no longer available due to Ohana ceasing air service. Mokulele currently services LNY with 9 seat aircraft. We will evaluate their schedule after we resume Guided Tours. 12/16/21
Itinerary – Start from the Lāna‘i Airport
- Met and Greeted by Driver at Arrivals LNY airport – arriving HA #612 9:33am
- Introductions & Commence 1/2 day (approx 3 hour) tour of island in a 4wd Suburban.
- 1/2 day tours visit shipwreck beach, garden of the gods and town (weather permitting).
- end the tour in Lanai City at approximately 12:45. 45 min for lunch.
- 1:30pm – Transfer to Lanai Cat Sanctuary.
- Visit the Lanai Cat Sanctuary between 1:45-3:00pm before transferring back to the airport.
- Arrive back at the LNY Airport at approximately 3:15pm for your 3:59pm departure on HA 617. LNY airport is very small so plenty of time to go through security.
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Question: Can you tell me more about the ferry and transfers on island? (Updated 12/16/21)
How long does it take to get there?
Answer & More Info
Q. How long is the ferry ride?
A: The ferry ride between Lahaina and Lāna‘i typically lasts between 45-55 minutes.
Q: How are transfers to the Cat Sanctuary done? Car or Van?
A: Transfers for the cat Sanctuary are done via a Shuttle Van.
Q: How long is the ride between the Harbor and the Cat Sanctuary?
A: About 20 minutes. 30-40 minutes if the shuttle first has to make a stop in town.
Q: What time are typical pickups from the Cat Sanctuary?
A: 1:00 pm for the 2:30pm Ferry & for transfer toTown. Last pick up is at 3:00pm when the Cat Sanctuary closes and for the 5:30pm ferry.
Q: What do I do when I get off of the ferry on Lāna‘i?
A: When you disembark on Lāna‘i please head up the gangway. Your transfer driver will be waiting for you with a sign that has “Lanai City Shuttle Service” on it. Just let them know that you are Lost on Lāna’i Voucher Guests #### going to the Cat Sanctuary and they will direct you to the correct shuttle van.
Want to learn more about the Cat Sanctuary and see what a Visit is like?
Then please check out the CBS Morning Show news story below.
