sland hopping, at least from Oahu to Kauai and Maui, will be easier starting in July, when the Hawaii Superferry catamaran begins daily service from Honolulu. After six years of planning and more than a few battles with environmentalists, the ferry (below) has been cleared to operate between the three islands, which are now linked only by commercial airliner service.
''The Superferry will change both the social and commercial environment of the islands,'' said John Garibaldi, president of Superferry. ''For the first time, neighboring islands will be able to get their product to Oahu.''
Though environmentalists worried about the impact of the 349-foot vessel on the ecology of harbors, Mr. Garibaldi asserted that the boat is eco-friendly -- using measures like not discharging wastewater and hiring two lookouts for whales.
It can carry 866 passengers and 282 cars and will offer daily service between Oahu and Maui, and every day but Saturday to and from Kauai.
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