Waste of money

Item: Pride of America
Rating: 2.7
Author: Fpat1234

Pride of America Cruise Review to Hawaii

Fpat1234

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 58

Overall rating:

2.7 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Hawaii (Honolulu Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 08, 2020

Ship: Pride of America

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 4008

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

We had an all around horrible experience. Why the islands are gorgeous and worth a visit, we will never cruise again. The ship was one disappointment after another - and such a waste of money.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Terrible

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Cafeteria food at best: don’t have any expectations of quality.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

The amenities are almost non-existent: no track, the pool is embarrassingly small, no slides/golf/sports activities on deck.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

The ship just isn’t geared toward traditional cruising experiences. The shows are one-man performances at low level quality and there is no true theater performances.

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

This was the worst part of our cruise. We had three children in our party (1, 7, 9) and the staff was so rude that they didn’t want to return after two days in the kids club. The staff clearly doesn’t want to be there and there are very few entertainment options. You’re better off on a different cruise line.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Some great, some horrible - pretty standard in that sense.

Ship Quality

2 out of 5

Everyone in our party had the stomach bug during the trip. Admittedly tight quarters contribute to this but so does a dirty ship that isn’t consistently disinfected.

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

Ship tip

Save your money. Fly to Hawaii and stay in a hotel.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Honolulu, Oahu

4 out of 5

Kahului, Maui

5 out of 5

Hilo, Hawaii

3 out of 5

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

4 out of 5

Nawiliwili, Kauai

5 out of 5

Cruise Napali Coast, Kauai

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Uneventful (happily)

6 Comments

MountainMama08 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

Thumbs Up 1

Flag

Cruiserike0322 4 years ago

Each to his own, always had great experiences, will always cruise

Thumbs Up 2

Flag

66gt350ps 4 years ago

Do your research. This is the only U.S. cruise ship in the wirld and has to pay US rates and adhere to limited work hours. All ship supplies from food to fuel comes from 2500 miles away to Hawaii. To visit all ports, which are for inner island shipping, Pride has to be non super size. It is not the modern big luxury cruise with golf courses, water slides, go carts, etc. We love it. Casual and in a port each day. We meet great people, staff and passengers, from all over the world. Going eighth time in few months. Sorry you didn't enjoy it.

Thumbs Up 5

Flag

carmenhachmann 4 years ago

Thanks, for your honest review! I agree, this NCL pales in comparison to other ships. Although we loved the ports as well, we felt the standards for cleanliness, service, entertainment and food were sub par for the price point. I felt taken advantage of. No....it’s not just about the itinerary! I felt taken advantage of and would not recommend this ship.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

CruzeFan 4 years ago

Sounds like cruising isn’t for you. Most people love it, but it’s not for everyone. This cruise is about the itinerary and not the ship.

Thumbs Up 3

Flag

bobduck1993 4 years ago

Wow,I am only glad that you enjoyed your ports of call !

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

Other reviews of this sailing

7 Day Hawaiian Island Cruise

Worst cruise EVER