Totally random encounter with the POA

[sdmike]

I'm sure it'll be easy to guess where we are (just look at where the POA is on Wednesdays), but just for fun I'll just give a couple of hints and pictures. Today we left the condo we're staying at near the beach and took a drive up into the mountains to visit some of the many small coffee plantations along the western side of the mountain. Lo and behold, guess what we see? yep! POA. Later on in the day as we were returning south along the coast we got a little closer. I have say the little town was pretty crowded! We'll get it back to ourselves tomorrow. :)

 

Enjoy the pics..

 

 

[TSUmom]

I see my future cabin and balcony!!!:D

[TPEINC1958]

Why would they be tendering in Kauai? Because isn't that where Niumalu Beach is?

[smrtypnts]

:rolleyes:

Why would they be tendering in Kauai? Because isn't that where Niumalu Beach is?

I googled this beach and you're right!!! That really is weird.:rolleyes:

[spacepotatoes]

That is definitely strange! I saw the tenders and assumed it was Kona since that was only tendered port I could remember. In any case, this brings back great memories. I'd love to be on the POA right now!

[smrtypnts]

That is definitely strange! I saw the tenders and assumed it was Kona since that was only tendered port I could remember.

Not only that, but the OP said it was a Wednesday, which is also a Kona day.

[Maxxie]

The POA is in Kona - there is also a Niumalu Beach in Kailua Kona.

[Dakota Traveler]

Looks like Kona to me.

 

DT

[Cubechick]

Definitely Kona! Ah, the memories! The Big Island was our favorite...

[jimswims]

Nice pictures and I also love spotting NCL ships wherever I am.

 

Last week I actually saw the NCL Dawn on Friday and then got to see the NCL Star on Saturday. I did not cruise on either.

[sdmike]

Kona it is!

 

I thought for sure the mountain/coffee comment was the giveaway. :)

[dasmonkey]

IMHO that is just not a very attractive ship from the exterior.

 

The bow looks entirely too short in proportion to the rest of the ship.

[Cubechick]

IMHO that is just not a very attractive ship from the exterior.

 

The bow looks entirely too short in proportion to the rest of the ship.

 

Can't say I disagree! I think she's the least attractive ship in the fleet...would still sail her again in a heartbeat! :D

[my_crib_too]

Kona was our favorite port in Hawaii a few years back (on the Wind). Hopefully, in a few years, we can spend a week or two on POA. Can’t think of a better way to see the islands.

[jonbgd]

IMHO that is just not a very attractive ship from the exterior.

 

The bow looks entirely too short in proportion to the rest of the ship.

She may need a nose job but her AFT is so sexy I wanna be on it:p

[sdmike]

Her nose reminds me of the Viking Serenade, which was once a ferry.

[crew mom]

I just gotta say that I'm jealous that you are in Hawaii! Have a wonderful vacation!

[sdmike]

I just gotta say that I'm jealous that you are in Hawaii! Have a wonderful vacation!

 

Thanks! We are! :)

[jimswims]

Her nose reminds me of the Viking Serenade, which was once a ferry.

 

That is exactly what I thought when I first saw the ship.

[TPEINC1958]

For comparison for those that don't the Viking Serenade.

[TPEINC1958]

...that don't know...

[ShipShape4me]

IMHO that is just not a very attractive ship from the exterior.

 

The bow looks entirely too short in proportion to the rest of the ship.

We actually agree on this!

[Shep_Proudfoot]

Honestly, as nice as it is, I personally find this picture a little aggravating as a bad reminder. The POA missed Kona when I took the HI cruise, as well as Maui soon thereafter for the first day. NCL seems to be prone to missing ports, as both NCL cruises I've taken missed ports and none of the other cruises I've taken have missed any.

[TPEINC1958]

Honestly, as nice as it is, I personally find this picture a little aggravating as a bad reminder. The POA missed Kona when I took the HI cruise, as well as Maui soon thereafter for the first day. NCL seems to be prone to missing ports, as both NCL cruises I've taken missed ports and none of the other cruises I've taken have missed any.

Were all of your cruises during the same time of year, similar itineraries and docking ports versus tender ports?

[lv2bgoofy]

I'm thinking I really don't care what she looks like but I do love where she is going to be taking me in February....can't wait to be on that sexy stern of hers in my aft cabin......