Great trip!!

Item: Pride of America
Rating: 4
Author: CaroleK

Pride of America Cruise Review to Hawaii

CaroleK

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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7 Night Hawaii (Honolulu Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 16, 2008

Ship: Pride of America

Cabin type: Oceanview

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

The ship was beautiful....very American, which one should expect from the name of the ship.

Ports of call

Nawiliwili, Kauai

5 out of 5

Of course Kauai is spectacular! Right off the ship you can walk to a lovely beach, go through the botanical garden at the Marriott Hotel and wander around there. If you have already been there and seen the canyon and other points of interest, there is enought to do on your own in this area right off the ship. We went to the luau in the evening - first luau we have been to , and i heard others that have been to more say this one was the best. We certainly enjoyed it - took the train ride around the plantation before the luau which was interesting and informative. Tried the poi just so I could say I did, and that was enough. The rest of the food good, the entertainment was spectacular. All in all a wonderful evening,

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Don't Miss: Be sure and see the pool at the Marriott, and I highly recommend the luau.

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

5 out of 5

We tendered into Kona, which usually puts you right into a charming area, minus all the shipping and dock sites. We wandered around the international market and shopping areas there, which there are many - all easy walking distance. Also, there are several beach areas great for sunning and swimming just right there where you get off the tender. As far as I was concerned one didn't have to go any farther.

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Hilo, Hawaii

5 out of 5

Again, we have been here before. Took a taxi into the old downtown area, which is still authentic and without our big box stores. Enjoyed just walking around. Then discovered a bus that took us back to the ship for free.

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Kahului, Maui

5 out of 5

We have been here several times and chose not to do a shore excursion. Just went into town and took three bus trips that looped around different parts of Maui and saw the city that way. Our time was our own and we enjoyed it. There are many ways to get into town on ones own and just roam. We took the evening shore excursion up to the crater to see the sunset, which was all very interesting. We were literally in the clouds at over 10,000 feet.

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Pros: Just about everything!!

Cons: I really don't have anything to complain about

Recommends Pride of America? Yes!

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