MDregely
Remember, you will need to get a tender ticket for a time to get off the ship in Kona. Get an early time so you can maximize your time in Kona. Go to Kona Brewing Company for lunch. The pizza is delicious! The beer is pretty ok too. ;)
dadolimp
for anyone choosing to cruise, ask for a larger room and make reservations asap for dining
wuthlee
Excursions is 50% less if you book it online directly without using the cruise.
joycelabra
WILL BE GREAT SPEAK SPANISH TOO FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME
MiracleGirl
Don't expect to be pampered like you are on other cruises. It's just not there. Sorry.
Houstontexas
Book cars ahead of time and drive to places you want to go. It will be much cheaper than paying for excursions.
cdavis5534
Suite guests have access to a specialty restaurant, Cagney's, for breakfast and lunch. This was a huge perk as this restaurants food was superior to the other breakfast and lunch venues.
Jackjoy
Do not go on this cruise with Norweigan. Use another cruise line.
KarenKGaskins
We loved the Skyline restaurant for breakfast. Great service, good food and much quieter than the buffet.
Cade
I didn't mind prepaid gratuities - I was surprised with a standard 18% gratuity on all beverages - possibly disappointed with an expectation of a further gratuity on all beverages - day tour guides even outlined the difference between a "bad gratuity and a good one" - then a daily service fee per day per person of US $15 per day - enjoyed the islands BUT gratuity overload. First cruise with NCL after 3 wonderful cruises with Royal Carribeean. Paid the bill - did not complain - will NEVER cruise with them again!. Where are the negative stars?
jlplotkin
Be ready for a great Itinerary but a below average cruise experience. If you're going for the cruise experience (on board activities, great service and great food), DONT DO IT!!!
ggcollins
Don't over pack---you really won't use all that stuff!
DaManns
Get off the ship and see the islands! We rented a car several days and explored on our own with the help of the Shaka app. There is so much to see and do off the ship!!!
LizM50
Check on cabin availability before boarding
ivoryroseha
Be sure to grab a good spot on the ship when sailing past the lava flow and Na Poli Coast. There are plenty of spots, but it does get crowded so get there a little early! These are worth seeing!!
ToTheMax
Please lower your expectations when booking this cruise. Book a lot of excursions- they will make your cruise memorable, the ship itself is very forgettable.
kakky
Know that soda beverages are not included in ship price. And they're expensive.
rohitbhatt
Rip off bars and too expensive drinks
desireewillman
Do it ASAP
auntiecue
Take advantage of all the activities offered. There is so much to do.
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