Norwegian Cruiseline -- Hawaiian Islands

Pride of America Cruise Review to Hawaii

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
Pride of America

7 Night Hawaii (Honolulu Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 15, 2017

Ship: Pride of America

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9131

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

The cruise starts in Oahu, visits four ports on three other islands, and returns seven days later to Honolulu. We saw a lot of Hawaii, which was our goal. My wife was born on Oahu and spent several years there, but never visited other islands.

The excursions were good to excellent. We like snorkeling, so did that a lot. We did kayaking and found that we are bad at it. We wanted to go horseback riding, but found that there is a weight limit of 225 pounds and neither of our grandsons could participate, so we went snorkeling again.   

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Disappointing. I didn't have one memorable meal.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Not as friendly as on many other cruises.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
Pretty small for a semi-suite, compared with other cruise lines. Each steward has 20 rooms each, which means they work hard but can't get to your room often.

Ship tip

Staff is not friendly compared with other cruises I've been on. Virtually no smoking. One small bar at the back of the ship allows it. When it rains, and it does often, you have little protection. Buffets close early.

Ports of call

Honolulu, Oahu

2 out of 5

Kahului, Maui

3 out of 5

Hilo, Hawaii

3 out of 5

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

2 out of 5

Nawiliwili, Kauai

3 out of 5
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1 Comment

clferr    7 years ago

Going in Jan. Glad to see there is plenty to do.

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