Atomica Posted February 16, 2007 #26 Share Posted February 16, 2007 In spite of some comments on the boards about NCL America, we were pleasantly surprised. We for the most part cruise Holland America, but this offered great value for the money. We treated the ship as our floating hotel, that allowed us to do what we wanted and see much more of Hawaii. Thanks for posting your great review! We're fans of HAL too but have recently been looking at Hawaii on NCLA - nice to hear something positive about them for a change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROOSA ROGER Posted February 18, 2007 #27 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Hi bob a couple of questions. Is there a bbq on the deck of the ship on embarkation day?.Also did you eat at kahills on the ship what is you opinion of this extra charge resturant. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy72 Posted February 20, 2007 #28 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Thank you so very much for this review! We are booked for our 1st cruise 4/15 on the PoAH. After reading some of the reviews I was a bit scared but yours made me feel a bit better. I can't wait! :) I will be on this same cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy72 Posted February 20, 2007 #29 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Thank you so very much for this review! We are booked for our 1st cruise 4/15 on the PoAH. After reading some of the reviews I was a bit scared but yours made me feel a bit better. I can't wait! :) I will be on this same cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucylovesvacations Posted February 20, 2007 #30 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Hi bob a couple of questions. Is there a bbq on the deck of the ship on embarkation day?.Also did you eat at kahills on the ship what is you opinion of this extra charge resturant. Thanks I'm not Bob, but I was on the same cruise as he was. Yes, there is a BBQ Sail Away Party by the pool on embarkation day. Hamburgers and salads and cookies. We headed up to the Hukilau Cafe and chose ice cream and brownies rather than eat the cookies. There will also be entertainment with singing and the cruise director emceeing the party. It was lots of fun, but my jet lag caught up with me around 9:00 p.m. We also ate at Kahili's and the food was Italian and, personally, not worth the extra charge. The food was good but we waited longer for the food to come to our table than we ever did in the dining rooms. As for all of you waiting for the dailies, if I had a scanner I'd post mine, but sorry -- I can't help out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucylovesvacations Posted February 20, 2007 #31 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Hi bob a couple of questions. Is there a bbq on the deck of the ship on embarkation day?.Also did you eat at kahills on the ship what is you opinion of this extra charge resturant. Thanks I'm not Bob, but I was on the same cruise as he was. Yes, there is a BBQ Sail Away Party by the pool on embarkation day. Hamburgers and salads and cookies. We headed up to the Hukilau Cafe and chose ice cream and brownies rather than eat the cookies. There will also be entertainment with singing and the cruise director emceeing the party. It was lots of fun, but my jet lag caught up with me around 9:00 p.m. We also ate at Kahili's and the food was Italian and, personally, not worth the extra charge. The food was good but we waited longer for the food to come to our table than we ever did in the dining rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucylovesvacations Posted February 20, 2007 #32 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Sorry for the double post! :D I don't know what this website did that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROOSA ROGER Posted February 21, 2007 #33 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Hi Lucy thanks for the info I am eagerly awaiting my cruise on the Pride of Aloha. I have never been to Hawaii and am lookjing forward to seeing for myself the wonders of these islands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucylovesvacations Posted February 23, 2007 #34 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Roosa - This was my first trip to the islands and I am now hopelessly in love with Hawaii. We arrived in Honolulu two days before the cruise and were able to go to the PCC, Dole Plantation, and also Pearl Harbor. We rented a car and drove all over the island enjoying the scenery. We golfed and saw some beautiful sights at Kauaii, we checked out VNP at Hilo (our day was cut short because of a medical emergency on the ship the night before and an unexpected stop in Honolulu). Viewing the lava flow at night from the ship was awesome! DH went deep sea fishing off Kona while I enjoyed the beach and shops, and we rode in a submarine and went whale watching and hiking on Maui. Lots of things to go back and see another time -- and there will be a second time! Aloha and have a great trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROOSA ROGER Posted February 24, 2007 #35 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Sounds like you had a great trip I am really looking forward to taking a airplane tour of kauai. and the road to Hana I will do this on a ships tour I dont hav a licence to drive. I am single and going alone so hopefully I can meet some people on the ship.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinaw Posted February 26, 2007 #36 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Great review! I did the same cruise in October 2006 and have missed the islands every day since. I know the girl you mentioned she was in the back bar on deck 11 on our cruise and I think her last name was Sao. A true gem, my husband fell in love with her. We did many excursions through private operators and had nothing but good times and experiences. At the end of our cruise as we were docking in Honolulu the earth quake happened - that was interesting to say the least. We hired a car and drove to the North Shore where we stayed for 4 nights in a private house right on the beach - Un B lieveable!! The best experience. All in all our Hawaiian holiday was wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F19810 Posted February 26, 2007 #37 Share Posted February 26, 2007 For anybody who has done this cruise, do they ask you if you want to share a table in the main dining rooms? I'll be traveling solo and don't want to dine alone every night. Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucylovesvacations Posted February 26, 2007 #38 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Judy - Yes, they'll ask you if you want to share a table. We met some very nice people this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F19810 Posted February 26, 2007 #39 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Thanks Lucy. I have read many reviews about this cruise and nobody mentions this. Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSWBADGER Posted February 27, 2007 #40 Share Posted February 27, 2007 For anyone sailing on the Pride Of Aloha I found this review/thread that is very detailed. It is over 1 year old but is very good. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=93997&page=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMK Posted March 2, 2007 #41 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Nice review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Xayear Posted March 2, 2007 Author #42 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Sorry all...have not visited this thread for some time. Yes..I am back fropm my business trip and apologize for not responding but I see that Lucy had filled in nicely. :) I have found the dailies and post them this weekend. We too ate in the Kahili and frankly had a great meal!! Our waiter had been on the POA for 17 contracts (if I remember correctly). We met a fellow after dinner, that turned out to be hotel manager. Had a nice chat about NCL America and how our experieince with NCL was beter than reports we had heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Xayear Posted March 2, 2007 Author #43 Share Posted March 2, 2007 For all those interested, I have scanned the dailies from our Jan 14th NCL POA trip, along with a scan of the NCL Shore Excursions. :) I will email to any that want it so either post a note here with your email addy OR email me at bianson at heirloomlinens.com and I will send it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funh2oguy Posted March 2, 2007 #44 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Thanks for your review of the POA. We are cruising on her April 8th. Would you please email the Dailies to Funh20guy@aol.com....Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Xayear Posted March 2, 2007 Author #45 Share Posted March 2, 2007 funh2oguy...on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actingfish Posted March 3, 2007 #46 Share Posted March 3, 2007 and would appreciate any dailys or menus. Email is ddellgonehiking@charter.net and thanks for the review. We have cars rented most ports, but two snorkel/snuba excursions planed. Can't wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffys wife 1957 Posted March 3, 2007 #47 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Loved the review:) I would love the the dalies and shore excursions and any menus you might have.. We are cruising in Feb of 2008 and can't wait...Would you please send them to mwilson4@nycap.rr.com..Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveytrain Posted March 3, 2007 #48 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Really enjoyed your review. We will be on the April 8 sailing and would appreciate a copy of the dailies or menus. graves4840@comcast.net Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROOSA ROGER Posted March 3, 2007 #49 Share Posted March 3, 2007 hello enjoyed your review please email dailys to RRoosa@houston.rr.com thank you very much I cant wait to see the wonders of Hawaii:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring Posted March 3, 2007 #50 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Hi - I'd love to receive the dailies and also the shore excursions. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this! demaclaren@ns.sympatico.ca :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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