POA Cruise Live Review from a Local 9/24/16

Wow, that is a PRIME sailing time. I hope you got it while rates were fairly lower than they are now [emoji15] That should be amazing to celebrate Christmas on board.

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Actually, we did not get great rates, even though we booked 10 months in advance. We usually cruise during Christmas week, as I am a teacher, and dh as a CPA, before he goes into tax season. We splurged and took our adult "kids" with us this time in a second large balcony cabin. Our cabin price has gone up about $25 since we booked....

Was it an easy walk from the pier to the Queen K Center?

 

Pride of America from my house Sept 24 7:30 PM

Now that is one helluva great photo!!!

Will be on the Oct 8th cruise. Are there porters at the cruise terminal?

Yes there will be porters at the pier to take your luggage.

Now that is one helluva great photo!!!

Thanks. Now wait until I post a picture of my house from the POA in 3 weeks

Was it an easy walk from the pier to the Queen K Center?

We aren't the OP, but we can tell you that we have seen many passengers walking between the ship and Queen Ka'ahumanu Center. It is an easy but not short (at least to us) walk there and back. There used to be a free shuttle (a cute "trolley") provided by the Center, but we haven't seen it in a while. You might want to check that out - or perhaps the OP can comment on it.

We were on this cruise last December, and the sun was brutal for the Kauai sail away party on the bow.

We ended up watching the party with friends who had one of the owners' suites one deck up.

We aren't the OP, but we can tell you that we have seen many passengers walking between the ship and Queen Ka'ahumanu Center. It is an easy but not short (at least to us) walk there and back. There used to be a free shuttle (a cute "trolley") provided by the Center, but we haven't seen it in a while. You might want to check that out - or perhaps the OP can comment on it.

Thanks for the info. I see you are on the Oct 8th cruise too. Please post your info on the roll call.

We aren't the OP, but we can tell you that we have seen many passengers walking between the ship and Queen Ka'ahumanu Center. It is an easy but not short (at least to us) walk there and back. There used to be a free shuttle (a cute "trolley") provided by the Center, but we haven't seen it in a while. You might want to check that out - or perhaps the OP can comment on it.

Aloha,

I agree with your comment. You can walk it, but it isn't a "close" walk. Maui Mall is right across the street, but QKC is about a 20 minute walk each way.

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Actually, we did not get great rates, even though we booked 10 months in advance. We usually cruise during Christmas week, as I am a teacher, and dh as a CPA, before he goes into tax season. We splurged and took our adult "kids" with us this time in a second large balcony cabin. Our cabin price has gone up about $25 since we booked....

Wow, 10 months is pretty far (at least for us). Hope y'all have a great time :)

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Tuesday AM Update:

We're in Hilo now, weather is a little overcast. Doing the Volcano and Rainbow Falls tour. Yesterday in Maui we went to the Maui Ocean Center and it is WELL worth the piece to go. Uber is about $20 each way, and there are discounted prices for military, seniors, and kamaaina.

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Thanks for the info. I see you are on the Oct 8th cruise too. Please post your info on the roll call.

Sorry, but we aren't sailing on the POA. Our observations are just what we see and know from living here on Maui.

Following along.

Will be on the Oct 8th cruise. Are there porters at the cruise terminal?

Yes there are porters when you arrive in honolulu.

Tuesday PM Update: We are on the Volcanoes and Rainbow Falls Tour. Leroy is such a great guide! Here are some of the highlights we've seen :)

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So how is the food on board?

So how is the food on board?

It's been pretty good. Moderno is our to go choice for specialty dining. Cadillac Diner is a hidden gem. The fries are awesome!

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Wed AM Update:

Doing the Historic Kona tour. You see a lot for just about a four hour tour! Everyone was downing a lot of free coffee samples at Royal Kona.

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Good photo selections. Thanks.

Thursday PM Update: We're exploring Kauai through the Journey to Waimea Canyon tour. Our guide has been cracking us up all along the way! The weather here is beautiful.

Another food update: The restaurants have still been fairly empty compared to past NCL cruises. If you get to the buffet before 9am for breakfast, you should have no problem finding a seat.

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Bottled Water Tip:

Don't get the Aquafina water from the bars or outside the theater before you go on a shore excursion (unless you really prefer that brand). If you go to Island Treasures (like the NCL gift shop), look for the beverage cooler on the left side and on the top row, you'll find Island Heritage water that's 5 bottles for $10. A lot cheaper than the $3.5-$5+ that the others are.

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Bottled Water Tip:

 

Don't get the Aquafina water from the bars or outside the theater before you go on a shore excursion (unless you really prefer that brand). If you go to Island Treasures (like the NCL gift shop), look for the beverage cooler on the left side and on the top row, you'll find Island Heritage water that's 5 bottles for $10. A lot cheaper than the $3.5-$5+ that the others are.

Thanks! That's a great tip.

Bottled Water Tip:

 

Don't get the Aquafina water from the bars or outside the theater before you go on a shore excursion (unless you really prefer that brand). If you go to Island Treasures (like the NCL gift shop), look for the beverage cooler on the left side and on the top row, you'll find Island Heritage water that's 5 bottles for $10. A lot cheaper than the $3.5-$5+ that the others are.

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That is fantastic to know! Now that you can't bring water onboard (there is no way I am paying the NCL pre-order prices for water) I wil head there when they open at sea!

Enjoying your postings, sounds like you are having a good time. Thanks for taking the time to post. Is your mom enjoying the trip?? Thanks for the water hints too.

Bottled Water Tip:

 

Don't get the Aquafina water from the bars or outside the theater before you go on a shore excursion (unless you really prefer that brand). If you go to Island Treasures (like the NCL gift shop), look for the beverage cooler on the left side and on the top row, you'll find Island Heritage water that's 5 bottles for $10. A lot cheaper than the $3.5-$5+ that the others are.

 

 

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Thanks for the water tip. Do you recall how much the cans of soda are?