Good way to see a lot

Item: Pride of America
Rating: 3.8
Author: BertSalina

Pride of America Cruise Review to Hawaii

BertSalina

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 6

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

7 Night Hawaii (Honolulu Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 07, 2017

Ship: Pride of America

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9598

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Perfect way to see a lot in a week. That ship is just a bit tired. Don't judge cruise experience completely by this one. It is just okay but best way to go if don't want a long cruise from the mainland. There are nicer ships though and not much of a freestyle fan. That is only okay.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Easy to get checked in.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Buffet was okay. Food was nice variety but never very hot.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

None

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Mediocre. Did not compare with Princess we had last year.

Children's Programs

No child

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Very average only

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Stateroom carpet and blanket are worn and should be replaced.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Clean other than two times the toilets were not flushing in our zone which was awful!! Has a constant bad smell every time the stool lid was up even when flushable.

Ship tip

Bring room deodorizer and hopefully the toilets flush.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Honolulu, Oahu

5 out of 5

Took the Grand Circle tour. Tommy was great. Places we went were great.

Thumbs Up 1

Kahului, Maui

5 out of 5

Took Robert's Best of Maui and it was good one day. Second day took the Lahaina OnYour Own. Liked that very much. Ate at Kimo's and had Hula Pie. Loved the shaved ice with ice cream in the bottom at someplace that has a name like Ultimate (can't remember exact name)

Thumbs Up 0

Hilo, Hawaii

5 out of 5

Earl was a good guide at Volcano National Park and Rainbow Falls. Enjoyed all the stops and Lava tube too.

Thumbs Up 1

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

5 out of 5

Nice tender town to shop. Ate lunch at The fish hopper and enjoyed it. Also went on the Atlantis Submarine and enjoyed that very much.

Thumbs Up 1

Nawiliwili, Kauai

5 out of 5

Sam was great!! Tropical Botanical Gardens tour and light lunch at a little area were great!!!