bazzaw Posted May 9, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 9, 2015 We are currently in the US- after enjoying a few days in Honolulu and the POA 7 day Hawaiian cruise. We THOROUGHLY enjoyed the cruise - possibly one of the best we have ever done even though it was only 7 nights. We have another month over here before coming home - by which time my memory will have faded a little. Has anybody got any specific questions.?? The two things I did not like are the eye-watering booze prices (previously I thought Carnival Spirit was the most expensive!!) and the "free-time"dining (essentially it is almost impossible to share a meal with anybody other than your other half unless you have met and organised with someone else beforehand - this includes breakfast and lunch!!) This is possibly overcome by the fabulous choice of dining choices onboard - greater than any other ship we have been on!! Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted May 9, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 9, 2015 We are currently in the US- after enjoying a few days in Honolulu and the POA 7 day Hawaiian cruise. We THOROUGHLY enjoyed the cruise - possibly one of the best we have ever done even though it was only 7 nights. We have another month over here before coming home - by which time my memory will have faded a little. Has anybody got any specific questions.?? The two things I did not like are the eye-watering booze prices (previously I thought Carnival Spirit was the most expensive!!) and the "free-time"dining (essentially it is almost impossible to share a meal with anybody other than your other half unless you have met and organised with someone else beforehand - this includes breakfast and lunch!!) This is possibly overcome by the fabulous choice of dining choices onboard - greater than any other ship we have been on!! Barry Glad you enjoyed the Pride of America cruise, Barry. Why was it one of the best you have ever done? I often wondered what it would be like, as I watched the ship off shore, with passengers doing water sports, etc. Hawaii has shopping opportunities down pat, with all the little shuttle buses to take you shopping. Is shopping in Hawaii still good value, with our weakened dollar? What was the passenger mix? How many passengers? How was the food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuartm Posted May 9, 2015 #3 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I have friends booked on the Pride Christmas 2015 so I will pass on your comments. thanks Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzaw Posted May 9, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Glad you enjoyed the Pride of America cruise, Barry. Why was it one of the best you have ever done? I often wondered what it would be like, as I watched the ship off shore, with passengers doing water sports, etc. Hawaii has shopping opportunities down pat, with all the little shuttle buses to take you shopping. Is shopping in Hawaii still good value, with our weakened dollar? What was the passenger mix? How many passengers? How was the food? Passenger mix was VERY broad -- mostly Americans, but they are also very broad amongst themselves. Young and old! The cruise was fun from the very moment we walked into the checking lounge -- Hula dancers, music, etc. This cruise was not merely a cruise - but a holiday!! :) The other cruiselines could learn a lot from POA:) -- dining opportunities are huge with about 12 places to dine onboard . America is now an expensive destination for us --although now that I am not in "tourism central" (Hawaii) , it is a lot cheaper where we are. ( Booze is extraordinarily cheap in the supermarkets here in the Coachella Valley ( near Palm Springs) - even with the low AUD considered) Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grove family Posted May 10, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 10, 2015 A group of us are booked on POA for september 2016.Booked early to take advantage of NCL promotion. Will be using this cruise as a convenient way to move between islands optimising our port time. Just one query at the moment-what time does tendering start in kona & do shore excursions or others receive priority. regards peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalon007 Posted May 11, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Hi Barry, Enjoy your holiday. Do you happen to know if POA does one way cruises Honolulu to USA mainland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted May 11, 2015 #7 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) Do you happen to know if POA does one way cruises Honolulu to USA mainland? They're all 7-10 night round trips out of HNL only. Edited May 11, 2015 by The_Big_M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted May 11, 2015 #8 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Heres POA's itinerary. She does the same 7 day run week after week.Its a great way to spend a week in Hawaii and get to see the Islands.She is in Honolulu every Saturday. 7 Night Hawaii Cruise departing from Honolulu roundtrip onboard Pride of America. Saturday-Honolulu, Hawaii 7.00pm Sunday-Kahului-Maui, Hawaii 8.00am overnight Monday-Kahului-Maui, Hawaii 6.00pm Tuesday-Hilo Hawaii 8.00am 6.00pm Wednesday-Kailua Kona,Hawaii 7.00am 5.30pm Thursday-Kauai, Hawaii 8.00am overnight Friday-Kauai, Hawaii 2.00pm Saturday-Honolulu, Hawaii 7.00am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted May 11, 2015 #9 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Heres POA's itinerary. She does the same 7 day run week after week.Its a great way to spend a week in Hawaii and get to see the Islands.She is in Honolulu every Saturday. 7 Night Hawaii Cruise departing from Honolulu roundtrip onboard Pride of America. Saturday-Honolulu, Hawaii 7.00pm Sunday-Kahului-Maui, Hawaii 8.00am overnight Monday-Kahului-Maui, Hawaii 6.00pm Tuesday-Hilo Hawaii 8.00am 6.00pm Wednesday-Kailua Kona,Hawaii 7.00am 5.30pm Thursday-Kauai, Hawaii 8.00am overnight Friday-Kauai, Hawaii 2.00pm Saturday-Honolulu, Hawaii 7.00am Thanks David for itinerary. I didn't realise the ship stayed in two ports overnight, which is an added attraction. As Barry said, it is a real holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzaw Posted May 12, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted May 12, 2015 A group of us are booked on POA for september 2016.Booked early to take advantage of NCL promotion. Will be using this cruise as a convenient way to move between islands optimising our port time. Just one query at the moment-what time does tendering start in kona & do shore excursions or others receive priority. regards peter. We took our time getting ashore at Kona - but from what I recall, we go into port quite early 7AM?? And I never noticed any great conflict between shore excursions and tendering passengers. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfarmers Posted May 17, 2015 #11 Share Posted May 17, 2015 We've got friend leaving in a couple of weeks for a POA cruise. He's booked one of the four studios. We've been badgering him to take this trip for a long time so we hope he enjoys it as much as you did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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