jenkhaki Cruise Review on Pride of America on Jun 17, 2017

Pride of America Cruise Review

jenkhaki

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Sail date: June 17, 2017

Ship: Pride of America

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

We sailed on the POA June 17-June 24 and we had an absolute blast. We purchased 4 night's of specialty dining and were really very happy with that decision. The buffet was fine for breakfast, and we were never on the ship for lunch. East Meets West was a great non-buffet but included dinner option. We booked all our excursions through Roberts, a local Hawaii tour company. We did something every day. The Road to Hana tour was fantastic on Maui; the Island's Best Luau at the Smith Family compound was outstanding. The Tidal Pool and Reef Exploration 'excursion' is just a 4 mile cab ride to a beach where you have to rent your own gear and buy food separately. That was the only excursion we were disappointed in. Skip it and take a cab and save yourselves $100. Prepare yourself for a large contingent of younger staff, some of which lack a strong work ethic and sense of urgency. For the most part though, we always had what we needed. We purchased a wattle package ahead of time (12 of the larger bottles) and it worked out perfectly. Remember though that you cannot bring it back on board if you don't finish it. The Vegas show was worth it; the entertainment staff is so very talented and so full of energy. We chose to cruise for our first visit to the Islands so we could get an idea of our favorite. Kauai was our favorite and we will return!

9 Comments

Jenny965 7 years ago

thank you

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jenkhaki 7 years ago

Kona on the big island, but I can't remember the name of the beach.

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Jenny965 7 years ago

which island do you take the 4 mile cab ride? which beach? ty

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jenkhaki 7 years ago

I don't think so.

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clferr 7 years ago

jenkhaki do you know if they also have tours for Alaska?

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josiet23 7 years ago

I'm going in July and I can't wait. I've booked my excursions thru Yelp based on our interest. Glad you rated this trip well. Thank you for the great tips.

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clferr 7 years ago

thanks!

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jenkhaki 7 years ago

Look up Roberts Hawaii, you'll find it online.

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clferr 7 years ago

where did you find the excursion company? we are going in January and want to get some excursions in but dont want to spend an arm and a leg! hope the weather is warm enough to swim.

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