Pride of America Review

June Hawaiian Islands NCL cruise

Review for Hawaii Cruise on Pride of America
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First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Jun 2013

We chose this NCL Pride of America cruise because we were celebrating our 40th anniversary and haven't been to Hawaii since our honeymoon. Instead of "island-hopping" by plane and dealing with airports, TSA issues, and wasting time checking in and out of hotels, our travel agent suggested this cruise to see the islands. She said we don't need a passport since it was all in the USA, and we wouldn't get seasick since it just sailed the islands, not the rough Pacific. Totally true!

The ship was recently refurbished in April, the balcony we chose was deck 9 starboard (right side), which was perfect for cruising by the lava flow at 10PM Tuesday. The ship also sailed very close to the NaPali coastline on Friday afternoon. Both were narrated and hilites of the cruise. The food was good with the same menus in both dining rooms, and both were attractively decorated; Liberty upstairs in Americana, and below it NYC dEcor. We enjoyed both, however there was frequently a wait of 10-15 minutes at peak times. We did not eat in the specialty (extra charge) diningrooms.

The entertainment was very good. Loved the 2 Hawaiian ladies singing by the pool and frequently inside at the Champagne/martini piano bar. Also loved the Hawaiian show and the comedian in the main showroom, and our favorite was "The Jersey Boys" show.

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We were in 9520 (or 9620, can't remember) and we loved it. Quiet location yet not far from stairway and elevators. 9th level balcony, Mid-ship, motionless location with a good view of Tuesday's night cruise of lava flow on starboard side.

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