We chose the cruise to experience all four Islands on one trip. We stayed two pre cruise nights at the Hilton Hawaiian. In the Kalia tower. The room was average. We had an ocean front view and the view was amazing. The grounds were big but friendly and lots of activities to do with the beach right there. I would highly recommend.
Embarkation was great. We got on the ship very quickly and efficiently. We had lunch and we're able to look around the ship until our room was ready. We had a 2 bedroom suite. Definately NOT worth the money. Our cabin steward was Ricky he was great. He would even remember our names every time he saw us.
We ate at the Aloha buffet most of the time. It was average. Although my 23 year old son did enjoy the midnight snack selection they had. We could have skipped Liberty all together. We did enjoy some specialty dining at Cagney's and the Hibachi and they were both great. Most of the boat crew where excellent they always smiled and said hi. You had those few that were nasty and rude.
Disappointed in the "2 bedroom suite". The first bedroom was great. The second, like a closet. The bed took up the room when it was extended out to be a bed. The other area for sleeping was the common area. So when that sleeping quarter was made there was no common area. But the deck/balcony was huge. If we wanted to relax together or talk to each other we would go there.