Just got home two days ago after a few days in Waikiki. I am still on island time and just not motivated to do anything but I figured I would sit down and type this out. Going to be in a few parts so it does not get too big.
Flight: Hawaiian Air direct from San Diego. Easiest flight I have ever been on, great staff, food, etc.
Embarkation: arrived in Honolulu around 12:40. One of my bags was missing (the one with my wedding dress of course), filed paperwork with airline and went to the ship on the NCL bus. Security process was quick and easy and we were aboard by 1:15 p.m. Bags showed up by 4 p.m. (except missing bag, that showed up on Monday just in time).