Good way to see the islands

Item: Pride of America
Rating: 3.7
Author: mckearns

Pride of America Cruise Review to Hawaii

mckearns

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5

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7 Night Hawaii (Honolulu Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 19, 2017

Ship: Pride of America

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10662

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

It was a great way to see multiple islands without the hassle of air travel, but was limiting in that you had brief periods of time on each island. Not sure if we would see Hawaii this way again.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Security for boarding the ship as well as the speed with which we were able to board were excellent.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The food was okay. Not much difference between quality in the main dining rooms and speciality restaurants.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Not applicable.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Didn't attend

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ver nice

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Clean, well maintained

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Balcony stateroom- perfect size for our needs.

Ship tip

Be prepared to spend a lot of extra money.

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Ports of call

Honolulu, Oahu Did not visit port

Staying on OAHU after cruise

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Kahului, Maui

4 out of 5

Loved the snorkeling and the sunset at Haleakala Crater. The bike ride down Haleakala was not a favorite.

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Hilo, Hawaii

4 out of 5

Volcanoes National Park was spectacular, but we didn't get to spend enough time there.

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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

3 out of 5

The Kona Mocha tour was interesting.

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Nawiliwili, Kauai

4 out of 5

We only went to the luau at the Manor House which was fabulous. Wish we could have done more on the island, but the other excursions were sold out.

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Very easy because we carried our own luggage.

2 Comments

GIL155 7 years ago

The cruise gives you an introduction to ports. If you like something you return on an extended vacation. When we finally cruise Hawaii, I will be reversing what I just said. It will be both of our first cruise to Hawaii, but I have been there 8-10 times in first marriage. The Islands are so worth an extended stay!

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cruiseluv 7 years ago

I would see it again, just NOT with NCL.

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