Perfect for first visit to Hawaii

Item: Pride of America
Rating: 3.8
Author: rabbott

Pride of America Cruise Review to Hawaii

rabbott

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 5

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Hawaii (Honolulu Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 19, 2019

Ship: Pride of America

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

3 days of touring could be rearranged so as not to be on a bus all day. First day maybe only Dole, then the others.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

easy

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Cagney was best restaurant all others very slow and wait staff not overly pleasant.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

N/A didn't have time for activities, too tired after tours.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Polynesian and These Guys were good, others terrible.

Children's Programs

no children

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

All (except Cagneys) restaurants slow and staff not overly friendly.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Ship design okay.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Size was fine. Lots of space. Steward didn't clean glasses every day. Balcony table was filthy when we arrived and remained that way, never cleaned. No hot water one day had to wait until evening for shower. Smell of urine in bathroom and restrooms.

Ship tip

Enjoy the islands!

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Honolulu, Oahu

5 out of 5

Good, yes. But enjoyed renting a car and exploring.

Thumbs Up 0

Kahului, Maui

5 out of 5

Yes, snorkelling.

Thumbs Up 0

Hilo, Hawaii

5 out of 5

Good. Yes, volcano tour

Thumbs Up 0

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

5 out of 5

Really liked this port.

Thumbs Up 0

Nawiliwili, Kauai

5 out of 5

No excursion, rented a car. Really liked this port. Smith's Luau was excellent, the highlight of the trip.

Thumbs Up 0

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

extremely easy.

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