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Sail Date: Feb 2008
Cabin: Mid-Ship Balcony

I will not bore you with too much of the "same stuff" that has been written about the NCL cruise ships to Hawaii , other then a few comments of our own experience . This is our 5th cruise with NCL .Four were in international ports. It will be our last with them to Hawaii . It is a good way to get a "flavor" of Hawaii , but do not let this "flavor" ,of the cruise itself, ruin your desire of cruising in other ports. The service and food is lacking the expertise of the Caribbean cruises offered by NCL and other cruise lines in the international waters.We are not fussy people , but have been spoiled by previous cruises and come to expect these services. So if it is a cruise that you want to enjoy , I recommend cruising elsewhere . If you want to see and get a "flavor" of Hawaii and a few of its Island , then I could let myself suggest this form of cruise offered from NCL . Hawaii is a beautiful paradise. It is expensive , and that is what may make a cruise a good way to see Hawaii. Do not however plan on good service , good food , good entertainment on ship. Oh you can get it , but you will pay at the specialty restaurants . We paid $50.00 extra for dinner at Jefferson Bistro that you would normally receive on other international cruises without paying extra. The food ,service and entertainment is there and it is okay, but just not up to "normal" cruising experiences we have enjoyed in the past. Although we did not do it , I would recommend the renting of a car on the islands if you are adventurous enough . Plan out you routes and travels well in advance and expect traffic. Otherwise use Roberts (gorabbitgo.com) tour agency . They are cheaper then the ships . The ships tours are good also . We wasted too much time "shopping" . Plan and go some where to experience this beautiful state. For sure on your last day if you have time do the Circle Island Tour offered by NCL and Polynesian tour company . It was worth the money! Thanks for reading my review.

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