Riding the Iroquios Point to Pearl Harbor Grey Boat

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1. Mike

   January 17th, 2008 at 2:33 am

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   Todd,
   Thanks for the info. I have been looking everywhere for info on this topic. Where are the stops at Pearl Harbor? I stopped by the Iriquios Point dock today to see if I could get any information but the only thing that I was able to find was the small sign with the schedule. I was wondering where Alpha, Charlie, Sierra - 9, and Merry Point are? Additionally, was the boat at max capacity? I am active duty army and based on the fact that Active Duty Navy and Navy civilians have priority do you think I will be stranded? I live in Kapolei now and start working at Camp Smith in June. I am thinking about leaving my motorcycle on Pearl Harbor and driving my car to ther ferry. Anythhing sounds better than sitting in the H1 gridlock. I will miss the convenience of going back and fourth to Wheeler Army Airfield.

2. todd

   January 17th, 2008 at 3:22 am

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   Hi Mike,

   The only stop that I’ve gotten off on is Charlie dock (I’ll email you the google map). An AF weather Lt. that I know who works at Camp Smith, rides the boat every morning. He parks his car in the lot at Charlie dock. From what he told me, he’s never been stranded. So far this week, the boat has been totally packed for every trip. But, I don’t think anybody has been left behind … even the retirees and dependents, who are lower priority than us.

   All in all, it’s been a fairly stress free experience. Like you said, much, much better than crawling along the H1 for an hour.

3. YC

   January 17th, 2008 at 9:45 am

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   This sounds like not only a great way to save time and money what with a free ride, it certainly makes the commute much more interesting in a way. You certainly don’t get to see the same things on a boat compared to being caught in road traffic. Must be much more peaceful as well. Wish it was less urban here in my part of the woods…

   YC’s last blog post..Bad Weather Forecasts And Strange January Heat In Singapore

4. todd

   January 18th, 2008 at 5:19 am

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   Hi YC,

   Oh yea, it’s a good ride. I’m going to miss it next week when I go back to work and have to drive. No boat to middle of Island.

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6. 1stwahine aka Auntie Pupule

   January 21st, 2008 at 9:32 pm

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   Great! I wrote about this on HawaiiThreads.com. My son-in-law and grandson ride it daily.
   http://www.hawaiithreads.com/s.....light=boat

   Mahalo

   Auntie Pupule

7. todd

   January 22nd, 2008 at 2:58 am

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   Aloha Lynn,

   I’ve seen Hawaii Threads, but never really dug into the conversation. Thanks for pointing this out. I’ve registered, and hope to get in on some of the discussions once it’s approved.

   Talk to you again soon
   

8. Dogdazed

   February 14th, 2008 at 12:05 pm

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   Man Todd - this is the info I’ve been looking for. Thanks! We are moving to Oahu in August ‘08 and are looking over areas to live. It looks like the Ewa side is the most affordable (buy or rent - we have pets), but the commute sounds horrible. I’d heard there is a ferry, but the only info I could find is on the WikiWike ferry from Iroquois point. I think it is discontinued though, and I think it went to Honolulu. Do you know anything about that one? I’m a AF mil dependent, so I could ride the Grey boat, but would need a bus to Honolulu. Is that possible? Again, thanks for the info.

9. todd

   February 17th, 2008 at 12:07 am

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   @Dogdazed,

   Hi .. yes, the bus does stop right there at Pearl Harbor where the boat drops you off. That being said, depending on what you spouses rank is, it may actually make more sense for you to look into living on base … especially if you plan to work in Honolulu. On base housing is very easy to obtain here in Hawaii … most don’t have a waiting list. If you’re getting a very large housing allowance, you can possibly pocket a few extra dollars living in a place like Iroquois Point. But, after you factor in utilities, extra gas, and extra time spent traveling, it’s almost a wash. I may actually move on base, either or Hickam or Schofield at some point myself sometime this year.

   Hope this helps,
   Todd

10. Mary

    February 20th, 2008 at 3:46 pm

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    I lived at Iroquois Point many years ago (mid to late 70s) when it was Navy housing. When I worked Civil Service at Pearl Harbor, I totally enjoyed my daily boat ride. It was a relaxing and beautiful way to start the work day. When I moved to the Mainland, I had vivid memories of the view of the Arizona Memorial, the gentle breeze, the rainbows and the smell of the ocean air. So glad I moved back here!!

11. Lorie Caratenuto

    March 23rd, 2008 at 10:02 pm

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    I was fortunate enough to live on Iroquois Point twice. I lived on 102nd as a child and on Ibis as a teenager. I was the luckiest kid in the world. When I was 15, I took the boat across and volunteered at the dispensary…AWESOME! We also lived on Ewa Planatation. Our church used the property for their (my) high school. It just doesn’t get any cooler.

    My dad was with NSGA at Pearl Harbor. Now, I’m a 40 year old college student filling the minds of my children with my own memories of paradise. I love your pictures and share your love of the island.

12. kaila

    April 17th, 2008 at 8:56 am

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    well im helping some friends on their project. and there topic is military. i need some help. couple quesitons were why is military important in hawaii? and some pro’s and con’s about having the military in hawaii? if so, and u email me. and i would be very happy for your help.. thanks

13. Kanan

    April 29th, 2008 at 12:48 pm

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    Can I have the google map link. Is there ample parking? What is the intersection?
    Thanks for posting this info.

14. todd

    May 1st, 2008 at 12:20 pm

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    Hi,

    For Kanan, and anybody else that was interested, please see that I’ve posted a link above to a new post with the Grey Boat Schedule, and a few maps.

    Todd

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