travelgoddess1 Posted May 5, 2017 #126 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Keep on posting, Bill! I'm really enjoying your photos and narration. :) Bon Voyage today!! :champagne-toast: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 5, 2017 Author #127 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Keep on posting, Bill! I'm really enjoying your photos and narration. :) Bon Voyage today!! :champagne-toast: Connie sent this picture. The ship is in. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimeToGetNauti Posted May 5, 2017 #128 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Thank you for sharing your trip with us. Looks like you are already having a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 5, 2017 Author #129 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Welcome to boarding day!! Can't wait to follow along and see what you have planned for the other islands. I absolutely love Hawaii and this will get me excited for our trip to Maui/Kauai in August. No cruise for me this summer, but it's not like 11 days in Hawaii is a bad alternative. ;p Boarding day is always exciting. Hopefully we are not heading to the pier too early (11am) as they are inspecting the ship. Thank you for sharing your trip with us. Looks like you are already having a blast. We have had a wonderful time here on Oahu but are ready to see the other islands now. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 5, 2017 Author #130 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Suitcases are packed, just waiting to check out and pick up our ride to the port Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted May 5, 2017 #131 Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) Once we arrived in Honolulu and collected our luggage our ride with Go808express was already here and quickly drove us to our hotel, Hale Koa. This place is great for retired and active military. We have an ocean view room for about $130 a night. That is one of the reasons we extended our stay to 5 nights. It was grey and wet when we arrived but it is Hawai'i so who cares. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Great review so far. We are about to get off of the Radiance in about an hour. :( We will also be staying at the Hale Koa for 5 days, but our rate is 150.00 a night and it might just be for a partial ocean view. I dont remember which, but it's a great hotel and in a perfect place. We are in room 1578 so for whoever has this room you will love Edwin the room steward. He is great. Hope you have a great cruise. Edited May 5, 2017 by ReneeFLL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted May 5, 2017 #132 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Connie sent this picture. The ship is in. :D Great view for them! They can just about walk to the ship. But I bet they don't! :rolleyes: :) Today is the big day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 5, 2017 Author #133 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Great review so far. We are about to get off of the Radiance in about an hour. :( We will also be staying at the Hale Koa for 5 days, but our rate is 150.00 a night and it might just be for a partial ocean view. I dont remember which, but it's a great hotel and in a perfect place. We are in room 1578 so for whoever has this room you will love Edwin the room steward. He is great. Hope you have a great cruise. Yes, the rates vary depending on rank. It's one time were retiring E-6 has an advantage. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 5, 2017 Author #134 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Great view for them! They can just about walk to the ship. But I bet they don't! :rolleyes: :) Today is the big day! With luggage? Not me even that close :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted May 5, 2017 #135 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Once we arrived in Honolulu and collected our luggage our ride with Go808express was already here and quickly drove us to our hotel, Hale Koa. This place is great for retired and active military. We have an ocean view room for about $130 a night. That is one of the reasons we extended our stay to 5 nights. It was grey and wet when we arrived but it is Hawai'i so who cares. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Yes, the rates vary depending on rank. It's one time were retiring E-6 has an advantage. :D :D And the disadvantage of retiring as an 0-6. Either way I definitely won't complain. We always stay here when in Oahu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted May 5, 2017 #136 Share Posted May 5, 2017 So far immigration is running about an hour behind. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyluvs2cruise Posted May 5, 2017 #137 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Boarding day is always exciting. Hopefully we are not heading to the pier too early (11am) as they are inspecting the ship. We have had a wonderful time here on Oahu but are ready to see the other islands now. :) Bon Voyage Bill and Marie.....thanks for taking us along. :) Can you please email me when it's convenient. I have some info to share about Ovation. suek 46 at hotmail dot com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 5, 2017 Author #138 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Bon Voyage Bill and Marie.....thanks for taking us along. :) Can you please email me when it's convenient. I have some info to share about Ovation. suek 46 at hotmail dot com Ok I sent an email Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 5, 2017 Author #139 Share Posted May 5, 2017 We arrived at the port. Our shuttle from Go808express was right on time. We dropped off the luggage and are now waiting in the security line. Thankfully indoor and air conditioned. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted May 5, 2017 #140 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Still on board. :') What time does boarding begin? They just called number 24 and it goes to 30 with a very long line. Hope the oncoming pax aren't delayed getting on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 5, 2017 Author #141 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Still on board. :') What time does boarding begin? They just called number 24 and it goes to 30 with a very long line. Hope the oncoming pax aren't delayed getting on. I imagine they will not start the security line moving any earlier than noon. That is about when they started last year. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 5, 2017 Author #142 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I imagine they will not start the security line moving any earlier than noon. That is about when they started last year. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk They do this same immigration drill every year. [emoji14] Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 5, 2017 Author #143 Share Posted May 5, 2017 The line is moving, slowly but surely. [emoji3] Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 5, 2017 Author #144 Share Posted May 5, 2017 We passed through security ( my metal knee beeped) and we are now waiting in chairs Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyluvs2cruise Posted May 5, 2017 #145 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Ok I sent an email Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Got it and reply on it's way. Bon Voyage!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 5, 2017 Author #146 Share Posted May 5, 2017 We are still waiting in chairs but they checked us in and we have our sea passes Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted May 5, 2017 #147 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Oh yah. So exciting that you're boarding. Have a great cruise! Sent from my ONE E1005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted May 5, 2017 Author #148 Share Posted May 5, 2017 On board and in Windjammer Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropiclvrs Posted May 5, 2017 #149 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Welcome aboard and Bon Voyage in a few short hours. The fun can now officially begin. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted May 5, 2017 #150 Share Posted May 5, 2017 On board and in Windjammer Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Best news of the day! Glad you are onboard -- the timing is almost identical to last year. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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