Pride of America Review

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Great way to see the Hawaiian Isles with a group (7)

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Sail Date: Jul 2014
Traveled with children

We used this site and others so much we felt obliged to reciprocate for others. Sorry if it seems long, but this is our experience...

Did a lot of research and pricing and found that with seven of us, four adults and three grade school age children, this made the most sense and still allowed us to see a great deal in the two weeks plus that we were in the islands with the least travel effort. We reserved 7178 and 7180 which are adjoining and gave us nice space, especially the corner balcony, as well a the opportunity for lots of family time just us. A couple of notes about the balcony, it is an awesome place (Aft) to see the NaPali coast, sail aways, etc. no need to compete for space on upper decks unless you like that more crowded environment, it would be nice to have something other than a foot x foot table on the large balcony with four chairs and four chaise lounges, you do get some noise from below on the lower open deck and we dealt with loud, drunken groups a couple of time being on deck seven, so the same room on deck eight might work a bit better, unless you have a noisy family like us below you as well!

If you are foodie, this is not the cruise for you. This cruise is about the beautiful Hawaiian Islands and did not disappoint. If you are a family looking for decent food, lots of fresh vegetables and fruits and a pleasant dining room atmosphere to expose young children to some opportunities for personal growth in dining, both food and table setting experiences, as well as please and thank you use, the Liberty dining room was perfect. The buffet also was ample and not the some times typical glutenous vulgarity you see elsewhere. Just consistent choices which work. We used the Aft area by the back of the ship most mornings. It does open later than the other buffet area and stays open later for breakfast. This is the area behind the Brazilian steak house. Eating outside was fun and something we tried to embrace as part of our experience.

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7178 has an amazing balcony, especially for days you are docked and the NaPali coast viewing as the ship turns around. We spent many hours enjoying it and wishing for a larger table to be able to eat meals out there it was so great! Five people would be tough with the tiny bathroom that is identical to average rooms and we are average sized people! We had seven of us, booking connecting 7180 and it worked great (with exception of four trying to use tiny bath room with little storage!) Second bedroom in this suite has a challenge when bed is made up as our six foot son could not sleep in it as it was not long enough and not wide enough to accommodate his height comfortable. Moved him to living area that was to sleep two and put a child in second bedroom. Note: when bed is made in second bedroom you cannot use drawers/desk area so get your toothbrush and pjs out before dinner! Suite experience on POA not your traditional, so don't expect but if you love balcony and plenty of room to enjoy-this is worth it!

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