Hawaii Done "Your Way"

Pride of America Cruise Review to Hawaii

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Pride of America

7 Night Hawaii (Honolulu Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 14, 2015

Ship: Pride of America

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

Cruise has everything you need...stay on the ship, go on excursions, or rent a car. Wide variety of entertainment and activities.  Pool area overcrowded at key times/events, but great poolside parties and music. Would want to do this again, just for the views and cruise ship fun! STAFF WERE WONDERFUL, from housekeeping to cruise/event coordinators to the entertainment and cultural staff....LOVED THE CLEANLINESS!   Loved the 'freestyle' cruising...not interested in dress up nights, loved having the choice.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

Inapplicable

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Don't be afraid to ask. Some things were different about this cruise than others, so ASK, ASK, ASK!

Ports of call

Honolulu, Oahu

5 out of 5
Stay a few extra days and don't stay in the Honolulu area...North shore and surrounding area is NICE!

Kahului, Maui Did not visit port

Be sure to go to Lahaina...saw the most whales off coastal beaches and overlooks on this road.

Hilo, Hawaii

5 out of 5
Volcanoes National Park is a worthwhile trip.

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Did not visit port

Shore Excursions here were rushed, the small beach area over crowded, but we did see turtle in the lagoon, too much shopping and commercialism here for me.

Nawiliwili, Kauai Did not visit port

Would recommend the Smith's Botanical and Luau!
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2 Comments

WeCruiseToo    9 years ago

You’re right about things being different (but not bad) on this cruise.  It’s a great way to see the Hawaiian Islands and we look forward to another visit soon!  Mahalo for your review!  Did you get to try one of the famous shrimp trucks while you were on the north shore of Oahu?

glomarrone    9 years ago

I was in Hawaii in December.  I enjoyed reading all your comments.  Thanks for sharing your experiences with all of us.

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