This was another excellent NCL Hawaii cruise!!! My 6th time sailing Hawaii, all NCL, and 74th cruise overall. I booked this cruise shortly after returning last year, going in the same timeframe. These cruises are more costly than a lot of itineraries, but well worth the cost to me. I spent three weeks in Hawaii, 1 week on Big Island prior to the cruise, 2 days in Honolulu, and 4 days in Maui following the cruise.

I flew into Kona and drove over to Hilo for two nights. Spent time at Volcanoes National Park, booked a helicopter tour for the following week. Back to Kona for 5 nights with kayaking to the cpt Cook monument, and snorkeling daily. Stayed in motels and B&B's, had a rental car with Thrifty.

Flew to Honolulu day of cruise. Had booked a cheap inside cabin per usual. :) Smooth embarkment and fast luggage delivery. Nice buffet lunch. Read more