banditbandit Posted April 12, 2013 #1 Share Posted April 12, 2013 My husband has stopped listening to me ramble... so maybe a captive audience will listen. The links might even help someone else plan a little. Paying it Forward because these boards are so valuable. Any suggestions are welcome. Two reviews that I found myself re-visiting for advice: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1465217 I found this review entertaining and helpful http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1534322 Great details in this review Plans so far: Flight American Airlines from Philly with one stop in Dallas- bought 3rd seat for extra room instead of First Class (saved $5000- wow). 3 Days Pre-Cruise- no car rental for this leg of trip Marriott Waikiki Beach through the cruise Marriott Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Transportation from airport http://abclimosvc.com/tours.htm /stretch limo 1way/2 leis $79 Day 1- stay close to hotel and beach Day 2 -Visit Snorkle Bob’s to rent prescription mask for the week http://www.snorkelbob.com/ Considering Food Tour because the reviews were excellent. http://www.hawaiifoodtours.com/ Other Food Options: Dukes http://www.dukeswaikiki.com/reservations-directions House Without a Key http://www.halekulani.com/map_and_directions/ Shorebird in Outrigger reef http://shorebirdwaikiki.com/contact/maps-directions/ Day 3 Pearl Harbor http://pacifichistoricparks.org/ Transportation to Pearl Harbor http://www.viptrans.com/pearl-harbor-shuttles-from-waikiki.html Alan Wong’s Restaurant booked reservation through Open Table http://www.alanwongs.com/ http://www.opentable.com/ Friday fireworks at Hilton Hawaiin Village7 pm Cruise Near pier http://hankshautedogs.com/ Maui – Day 1 Alamo car rental, http://www.discounthawaiicarrental.com/ Drive to Lahaina and beaches then Old Lahaina Luau http://www.oldlahainaluau.com/ Day 2 –drive to local attractions http://www.mauitropicalplantation.com/ Hilo- Cruise excursionVolcano and Rainbow Falls Kona- Good reviews for not doing excursion-good pier activities Options: Four Seasons King Pond It's a short walk to souvenir shops Hilo Hattie's free shuttle to Wal-Mart macadamias Magical Seahorse Discovery 2hrs 9:30 $72 Kauai Day 1- Private tour Karen Tilley- Kauai Eden Tour http://www.kauaiedentours.com/ Day 2 Options: Aloha Center is just a block away from Nawiliwili Harbor's disembarkation Marriott Hotel Beach- Dukes/Cabana, Kauai Kookie Kompany, Watch for tugboat spinning when ship leaves Post Cruise- car rental Thrifty- shuttle from pier to airport for pick up Day 1 drive the east coast to North Shore arrive at Turtle Bay http://www.turtlebayresort.com/ Day 2-3 relax, snorkel, shrimp trucks Options Post Cruise : http://polynesianculturalcenter.com Helena Hawaiian Food Honolulu http://helenashawaiianfood.com Hukilau Café near Polynesian Villlage , M.Matsumoto Store Inc. Happy planning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalervyC Posted April 12, 2013 #2 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Since you are staying at the Marriott, you should check out Sensai. It's amazing and it's in your hotel!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banditbandit Posted April 12, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Since you are staying at the Marriott, you should check out Sensai. It's amazing and it's in your hotel!! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritkat090909 Posted April 15, 2013 #4 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Thanks for all of the helpful info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banditbandit Posted April 17, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted April 17, 2013 You're welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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