Enjoyable family vacation on Pride of America - Hawaii "Ports" Review by soxfan1495

Welcome To CruiseCritic.com | Stay on CruiseCritic.com Go to Cruise Critic UK Close X

Member Reviews
Home > Member Reviews > soxfan1495's Port Reviews of Honolulu, Maui, Hilo, Kona, Kauai

soxfan1495's Port Reviews of Honolulu, Maui, Hilo, Kona, Kauai
Pride of America cruise in June 2012

Member Name:	soxfan1495
Cruise Date:	June 2012
Embarkation:	Honolulu
Destination:	Hawaii
Member Review:	soxfan1495's Pride of America Review

	Honolulu Pearl Harbor Rating: A very meaningful stop. Good presentation that brings history to life. Polynesian Cultural Center Rating: This is a long drive, but it is worth it if you want to learn about the cultures of the various islands that make up Polynesia. In addition, there is an entertaining show called "Ha, the Breath of Life." We purchased the "ambassador package" which provided a guide. Although pricey, we thought this was worth it. The guides, all students from the Polynesian islands featured a the PCC did a nice job. Dolphin Swim Rating: This excursion involved snorkeling in the same area as dolphins. A nice opportunity to get close to nature... if the dolphins wanted to cooperate (which they eventually did).
More Honolulu Reviews	Honolulu Port Profile	Honolulu Forum



	Maui Iao Valley Rating: OK to see, but not as interesting as other things on the island. Road to Hana Rating: This was probably the highlight of our trip. Well worth it if you have a private guide who knows the hidden spots to visit. Haleakala Crater Rating: A very interesting experience, even if it is cold, windy, and rainy, during your visit (as it was for us).
More Maui Reviews	Maui Port Profile	Maui Forum



	Hilo Akaka Falls Rating: Probably the best falls we saw. Very high. Botanical Garden Rating: This was a surprisingly nice stop. It was beautiful and we would definitely recommend seeing this. It doesn't take too long but is really special. Volcanos National Park Rating: Interesting stop, especially if you are interested in geology. We actually liked the Botanical Gardens more.
More Hilo Reviews	Hilo Port Profile	Hilo Forum



	Kona Glass Bottom Boat Rating: Fun experience for those in our group who were not interested in snorkeling but wanted to see fish. Rafting Rating: Captain Zodiac rafting took us to a wonderful snorkeling spot. Many nice photos there of colorful fish. The guide was friendly, and very competent.
More Kona Reviews	Kona Port Profile	Kona Forum



	Kauai Zip-Lining Rating: This was more fun than expected. We took the zip and splash tour. This included a couple of nice long zip lines, an opportunity to zip over and drop into a refreshing fresh water pool, and a nice lunch. All near where parts of Jurassic Park were filmed. Very competent guides. Flightseeing Rating: We enjoyed the airplane tour over Kauai much more than the photo tour, but both were good to do.
More Kauai Reviews	Kauai Port Profile	Kauai Forum

Thank You For Signing Up!