First it was residents of Molokai who were unhappy that a cruise ship was visiting the island. They blockaded the port to protest.
Now its businesses on the wharf that are annoyed. A security zone aimed at thwarting protesters is angering charter operators and others who say it is interfering with their businesses.
KITV has a new report as the ship prepares to bring in a boatload of tourists.
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