Islands vs Ship
Pride of America Cruise Review to Hawaii
7 Night Hawaii (Honolulu Roundtrip)
Sail date: August 02, 2014
Ship: Pride of America
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 7144
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 10 years ago
Review summary
All islands visited were were worth even more than we paid. Magnificent, especially Kauai. The ships crew are to be commended. We were only marginally bothered by the hurricanes, and I believe the crew did an admirable job.
The ship has to be rated "poor." My balcony had rust. The drawers did not slide or fit properly. We found old coffee in the pot when we first arrived. I've cruised before and always find staterooms and their bathrooms rather small, but on POA they are tiny, miniscule. We couldn't even find space for our suitcases. Announcements are made but not into the rooms. We'd here and have to go to the hallway to hear it.
The experienced wait staff was fine, but it seemed there were many "newbies" who were not sure of what to do in certain circumstances. The food selection was fairly good, and the quality excellent. The "paying" restaurants were wonderful, especially Le Bistro.
To cruise the Hawaiian islands is a dream come true, and should be done by anyone who can afford it (and I don't mean all the way from Los Angeles). However if Royal Caribbean or Princess starts up such a cruise, go with them.
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Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
The pool area is rather small.
Ports of call
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Did not visit port
1 Comment
Johngold 10 years ago
Great information. I've not sailed on the Pride Of America, however, when we were in Lihue we saw her come into port. I've cruised to Hawaii on Princess, and since then have vacationed there. I want to go back , but the cost of the Cruise on NCL in Hawaii is quite high. I can make a longer holiday by cruising from the mainland and back for almost less.
I know the islands are great, and you can't beat the helo ride over Kauai.