Our first cruise and the POA tour of Hawaii seemed like a great way to see the Islands quickly with no hassle.

First, we are a little surprised that some people have commented on the condition of the ship. Maybe it was because we are cruising "virgins" but we thought the ship was in very good condition and well maintained. A little tired in a few places but not bad overall and very clean.

The quality of the food was very good, but the choice was a little limited in the restaurants. In fact apart from the "plastic" feel we would have preferred the choice offered by the cafe. Although it was advertised as free dining, we found that for the 2 main restaurants we had to book and wait about 30 to 45 mins every night. Read more