Birthdays and Beaches

Pride of America Cruise Review to Hawaii

ecthebear

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 15

Overall rating:

3.5 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Hawaii (Honolulu Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 23, 2018

Ship: Pride of America

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 12512

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

We had an unbelievable experience, but it was your staff that made it that way, in comparison to your ship and ports. You need to consider renovating the ship, fairness in beverage and excursion pricing, and the 20% gratuity on everything. We want to tip the workers, but you charge us too much for everything, so the best part of the cruise, the workers, are uncertainly compensated by us. Also, 36 hours on the Big Island. Pick a port but we didn't have time to explore like Kauai or Maui. E

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Need more Hawaiian food like Ono and Kahlua Pork. Need better drink prices.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Butler, Housekeeper, and others were really nice. This is what you should be proud of.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Ship design, particularly the pools and Champagne bar area seem old but the room was okay.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ship tip

Wifi should be included when anyone pays $9K.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Honolulu, Oahu

3 out of 5

Kahului, Maui

3 out of 5

All rental car companies need access. Too long of a walk for many and some of us don't care about excursions as we like to drive the island. Keep us in mind.

Thumbs Up 4

Hilo, Hawaii

3 out of 5

36 hours in Hilo or Maui for Island explorers.

Thumbs Up 3

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

3 out of 5

36 hours in Hilo or Maui for Island explorers.

Thumbs Up 4

Nawiliwili, Kauai

4 out of 5

Good location for all.