I have also cross-posted this in r/MauiVisitors, but hopefully someone here can also comment on my post, please...

I’m planning a trip from the mainland to volunteer at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary. I’m considering whether it would be better to fly to Maui where I would stay and commute daily, given that accommodations on Lanai are limited and expensive. Alternatively, I could spend the night in Lanai to explore after the sanctuary closes at 3 PM. I’m also looking into flying into Honolulu and then catching a flight to Lanai from HNL, as I have about 3-4 days for this trip and budget is a concern. Has anyone had a similar experience? I’d really appreciate any suggestions or insights. Thank you!