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Waipā Park & Ride

I bought the tickets to park my car at the Waipā Park & Ride. I was thinking of booking a sunset boat tour that starts at 1ish and comes back 5 hours later. Returning shuttles leave Ha'ena State Park on a first-come first-serve basis every 20 minutes until 5:40 pm. Since the sunset cruise return would be past 5:40PM, is there any way for me to get back to the parking lot for the shuttle service? Thanks in advance.

It sounds like you've planned an exciting sunset boat tour, but I understand the concern about getting back to the Waipā Park & Ride after the tour, especially since the shuttle service has a set return time of 5:40 PM, and your cruise might run longer.

Here are a few suggestions to help you plan the best way to get back to the park & ride:

  • Alternative Shuttle Timing: If your sunset boat tour does run late and you miss the 5:40 PM shuttle, you could check with the shuttle service in advance to see if there’s any flexibility or if they run additional shuttles after 5:40 PM. While the official schedule may end at 5:40 PM, there could be some flexibility during peak seasons or on special occasions.
  • Taxi or Ride-share Service: If the shuttle service doesn’t accommodate the later timing, you could consider booking a taxi or using a ride-share service (like Uber or Lyft) to get back to the Waipā Park & Ride. This might be your quickest option if you're pressed for time.
  • Pre-arranged Pickup: Another option is to arrange for a pickup from a friend, family member, or a local car service ahead of time. This way, you’ll have a guaranteed ride back, and you won’t have to rely on shuttle availability.
  • Talk to Your Tour Operator: Depending on the company you’re booking the sunset cruise with, it might be worth asking them if they offer any shuttle or transportation service after the tour, or if they can help coordinate your return to the parking lot.

It's always a good idea to double-check shuttle schedules and to have backup options just in case, as things can sometimes run a little later than expected. That said, I'm sure you’ll have a fantastic time on the boat tour, and hopefully, getting back to the park & ride will be a smooth process!

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