I would like to start this review, with saying that I booked this cruise over a year ago, so I could get an Aft Cabin with the large balcony. This cruise is unlike any you have taken before, if you keep an open mind and dont sweat the small stuff, you will have a great time.

We flew into Honolulu two days before, and stayed at the Doubletree Alana Waikiki. This is a very nice Hotel. Its mostly for Business travelers, however. The rooms are large with a refrigerator, large safe, wireless Internet, and a Nintendo game. Of course all of these are extra charges. The Double Tree is only a block from the Waikiki beach and the Hilton Hawaiian Village.

We took a Cab to Pride of America from the Hotel. As the Hotel is only two miles from the Aloha Tower, it was a short ride, about Eighteen Bucks with tip. We got there at Noon. The Embarkation was very smooth and fast. Met a very nice young lady as soon as we got aboard. Her name was Tamara. She works with Paul in the Liberty restaurant. If you eat in this restaurant, please ask for her and Paul. I told her that someone might tell her that Beau and Kathie Lee sent them, and to take special care of them. Read more