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Tsunami Advisory Lifted as Stranded Cruise Passengers Await Hilo Harbor Clearance

Officials will conduct a safety inspection this morning to clear the way for Norwegian Cruise Line to reunite guests left ashore with the Pride of America

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A screengrab from a video a passenger took as the ship left the port in Hawaii. In the video people were seen running to get to the ship.

Overview

  • A tsunami advisory for Hawaii, triggered by an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Petropavlovsk, Russia, has been lifted following reports of waves up to 5.7 feet.
  • Hilo Harbor remains closed after the initial warning and is set for a U.S. Coast Guard–led safety assessment on the morning of July 30.
  • Pride of America departed Hilo two hours early at 4 p.m. local time, relocating to deeper water as a precaution.
  • Shore-excursion passengers were directed via SMS to a designated high school, where they received shelter and refreshments.
  • Viral TikTok footage captured the scramble of passengers running along the dock and the anxiety of those left behind.