Hawaii has so much to see and do POA cruise is a great way to see 4 islands without wasting time/money flying or boating (small boat) between islands. Mostly you travel in the evenings/at night, and have days to explore the islands. This was our 2nd trip to Hawaii 2006 we went to Hawaii & Maui. We loved it and wanted to see more! Myself, husband, two teenage boys.

We stayed two nights in Waikiki Marriott before embarkation. Very nice, clean, parking. No rental car return anywhere near the pierhad to return Avis car to the airport, so DH dropped us off and we waited w/luggage for him to return. No luggage porters at pier, also no air conditioning. Long line to check luggage, but it moved fast. Also, Avis didn't have a shuttle bus to/from pier to airport, so $30 cab ride. Thrifty (maybe others) did run a shuttle. Security uneventful. We reserved a suite, so we got to avoid the long line to check in. Very quick, and we were on board. Luggage was there in the hallway before we were!

Cabin was nice, very nice starboard balcony (starboard has best views of Maui, Haleakala lava flow & Kauai coastline), few things needed repair. No clock in our room, shower doors didn't close all the way, other minor things. Very happy that we had opted for the bigger room, as we are more private people, and it was good to have enough space to get away from the public and not be climbing all over each other in tiny cabin. Room steward was great left us ice, fresh towels, turndown service, towel animals, advice. Room host left us treats every day (I think that was part of the suite deal) in late afternoon, fruit basket, fresh flowers. Suite concierge told us about breakfast in Lazy J for suite guests only we went twice, but found that it was time consuming (sit down service instead of buffet), and not as much selection as Aloha Cafe. Read more