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Pride of Aloha - Hawaii

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Sail Date: Sep 2005

My husband and I are seasoned cruisers, but had never cruised Hawaii before. We found a decent bargain on the Pride of Aloha and decided this was the time to try it. Our trip included two nights in Honolulu pre-cruise.

We were met at the airport by NCL reps and taken by bus to the hotel without much problem. The hotel was in the center of town but not on the beach. The beach was just across the street and we were allowed to use a neighboring hotel's facilities, if we so chose. Shopping, restaurants and a cultural marketplace were all within walking distance. Most of the shops were high end, but there were enough products available in the marketplace or pharmacy if you wanted souvenirs, suntan lotion or other items you may have forgotten. We were invited to a welcome breakfast (coffee, juice and a muffin) where we were provided with information on shore excursions both pre-cruise in Oahu and at each port of call. The sales pitch there wasn't high-pressure, but when you were through you had to exit through a number of jewelry stores where the pressure was kicked up a notch. I can easily say "no", but it was not a comfortable feeling.

We did take the all day tour of the Polynesian Cultural Center - a don't miss in Oahu! There was so much to see and frankly we could have spent 1-2 more days and not seen or experienced everything. The tour included a guide, a video, a luau dinner and a spectacular cultural show in the evening. Worth every penny.

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