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Pride of America Cruise Review to Hawaii

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 36

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
Pride of America

7 Night Hawaii (Honolulu Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 29, 2017

Ship: Pride of America

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10674

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Super great way to see the islands! The service in the bar and pool areas wasn't as strong as I've seen on other ships but we adapted. The cruise was a trip of a lifetime!

Embarkation

4 out of 5
A few delays when embarking because people in front of me had multiple questions.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Had great food and service in both main dining rooms. Very flexible and accommodating! The buffet could be a little overwhelming at breakfast but food was fine. Took our buffet breakfast out to the outside seating at Moderno restaurant for a lovely al fresco meal.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
We didn't do too many of the onboard activities other than the pool. Both pools were on the smaller side and crowded. The larger of the two was noisy and had lots of kids. Thought the smaller pool in the back was adults only but kids were there almost all of the time. There really should be an adults only pool...

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Watched several shows and performers. All were very good!

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Service in main dining rooms was great! Staff were personable, friendly and accommodating. Friend traveling with us needed GF diet and they prepared dishes especially to meet her needs, even bringing the nutrition specialist to our table for consultation!

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Layout and design were good other than pools being too small. Restaurants, shops and activities were easy to find. Ship was constantly being cleaned and sanitized.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
The cabin exceeded my expectations! Lots of storage space and good sized closet. Bathroom wasn't huge but was able to maneuver adequately. Cabin steward kept the champagne and beer iced, made towel animals and left us chocolate every night.

Ship tip

Get off the ship and see the islands! We rented a car several days and explored on our own with the help of the Shaka app. There is so much to see and do off the ship!!!

Ports of call

Honolulu, Oahu

4 out of 5
Flew in a day before the cruise and took in a luau. Ate breakfast at Dukes Canoe Club and walked back up the beach to our hotel. Not enough time to really see too much but everything we did was within walking distance of our hotel.

Kahului, Maui

5 out of 5
Rented a car for two days and went to Haleakala National Park, with the help of Shaka app. one day. Explored the beaches in west Maui the second day.

Hilo, Hawaii

5 out of 5
Rented a car and,again with the help of Shaka app, explored Volcanoes National Park. Unbelievable experience!!!!

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

5 out of 5
Took a taxi to the beach to snorkel and swim. So many fish and green sea turtles swam right past us!!

Nawiliwili, Kauai

5 out of 5
My personal favorite island. Just beautiful!! Rented a car once again to explore waterfalls. Shaka app Lexus us to one we could swim in (no jumping in for us!)

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Kept our luggage in the room with us instead of putti tot out in hallway. Easily got an elevator and walked of the ship with no lines or waiting!!
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