Paying it Forward:Novice's plans for trip including Pride of America cruise for June

[banditbandit]

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!

[MalervyC]

Since you are staying at the Marriott, you should check out Sensai. It's amazing and it's in your hotel!!

[banditbandit]

Since you are staying at the Marriott, you should check out Sensai. It's amazing and it's in your hotel!!

 

Thank you!

[spiritkat090909]

Thanks for all of the helpful info!

[banditbandit]

You're welcome!