Mix of highs and lows

Item: Pride of America
Rating: 3.9
Author: hdincc

Pride of America Cruise Review to Hawaii

hdincc

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 27

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

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7 Night Hawaii (Honolulu Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 15, 2022

Ship: Pride of America

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7662

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

There are other cruises that are more enjoyable and a better value for the money than cruising Hawaii. But this is perhaps the only way to see the spectacular Napali coastline; be sure to get a balcony on port side so you can view it from your room rather than standing at the rail for an hour.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Buffet and main dining rooms were just okay. Cagney's specialty restaurant is superb! and Teppanyaki if a tasty, fun show. Other specialty restaurants were closed due to lack of staff.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Water volleyball against uniformed crew was fun and the gym is good. Nothing else appealed.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Worst shows and soloists of the four Norwegian cruises I've taken.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Everyone had a really good attitude and service orientation despite fact that most people on the included food or beverage packages don't give extra tips.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

No carpet or wall marking to help you figure out fore/aft like some of their other ships have. Was constantly lost.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Not nearly as nice as comparable cabin on their newer ships. Spacious enough but icky bathroom with shower curtain and handheld shower that wouldn't point into the shower.

Ship tip

if any of the staff seem sick, wear a mask around them; pretty sure their coughing IT guy is the one who gave me covid.

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Ports of call

Honolulu, Oahu

5 out of 5

Kahului, Maui

2 out of 5

Hilo, Hawaii

3 out of 5

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

4 out of 5

Nawiliwili, Kauai

4 out of 5

Cruise Napali Coast, Kauai

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

carry your own bags for no time pressure or lines

7 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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MountainMama08 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

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byhisgrace 2 years ago

Thanks for your review

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you mostly enjoyed your cruise.

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javawoody 2 years ago

Thanks for the review

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CruzeFan 2 years ago

Thanks for the review. This cruise is primarily about being able to cruise around trip within Hawaii rather than being on the latest and greatest ship.

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