Archive | September, 2012

Review Of NCL’s Pride of America 7 Day Hawaiian Cruise

6 Sep

It was pretty cool The area we docked in was Kahului and it was in kind of an industrial area but everything was only a shuttle away (a free one). Wednesday we arrived in Kona which for being on the same island as Hilo was delightful! So gorgeous the whole area around where we docked was beautiful and very quaint. We could contact our butler at all times (he had his own phone). Overall the cruise was great.. The drinks were all a little over priced but what do you expect. They were our servers all week long and they really made the difference for the ship. Thursday was my favorite of all Kauai. Anyways we stayed in one of the suites on the 1100 deck and it was beautiful it looked over the sea and had its own balcony as well as its own butler.

Pride Of America Cruise Ship

Pride Of America Cruise Ship

That night we ate at the skyline restaurant and got to meet Hero and James. Some are great and some are absolutely atrocious. My first impression of The Pride of America was “this is great we get champagne just for walking aboard”. I would highly suggest the Pride of America 7 day cruise to anybody that is thinking about.

The first night was in Honolulu and we sailed all night until we arrived in Maui. I am a big cruise ship enthusiast and although this is a pretty standard service it gets me every time Pride Of America Cruise Ship. And to be honest he was just rude. They were our servers and they were fantastic! So charming and so on top of things. Unfortunately one night we had Jose as our server.. We had heard so much about the Kalalau trail from James(our wonderful server) and since we are avid hikers we gave it a whirl Pride Of America Cruise Ship.

Pride Of America Cruise Ship

SO beautiful absolutely breath taking. I did not think much of it just rainy and overcast all day long. The service on the ship really varies. The landscape of Hawaii is just too unrealistically gorgeous it would be a huge mistake. Sunday night was an overnight in Maui and Monday night we sailed to Hilo which was so-so. Kauai was an overnight so we left around 5 o clock on Friday to set sail to Honolulu.

Pride Of America Cruise Ship

Hawaiian Cruise Aboard Norwegian’s Pride Of America

6 Sep

Pride Of America Cruise Ship Hawaii

Some reviewers have commented that they felt this was too tacky however I beg to differ to an extent these ships are all tacky and this one seemed to fit the bill however the décor was tastefully done and the layout of the ship itself was very functional. For the price you’re paying for what you experience it can be overlooked. This was my first trip to the 50th State and I had a hard time making a decision about where to stay when I got there. I recently spent some time visiting most of the major islands that make up Hawaii. The online forums are filled with mixed reviews on the level of customer service they received while onboard.

Pride Of America Cruise Ship Hawaii

Pride Of America Cruise Ship Hawaii

Many attribute this to the staff being American; however I find this to be much too narrow of a thought process. One look at this glorious vessel; and you can tell that the name “Pride of America” goes further than just the lettering on the outside. That’s where Norwegian’s Pride of America came to the rescue. TAKE WITH YOU · Sunscreen · GPS · Beach Towels · iPhone (sorry I’m impartial) ·USB Cable and charger (USB can be used with iPhone on many rental.

I did find certain instances where the service was lacking however you’re on vacation try to ignore these limited instances and enjoy yourself Pride Of America Cruise Ship Hawaii. One major difference on this ship is that the majority of the staff are American Citizens. Here’s a breakdown of the Cruise from the flight into Honolulu to disembarkation day. I spent countless hours scouring the internet and various forums to get an inside scoop as to what island I would enjoy the most. Everywhere on this boat you are reminded of what a great country the United States is and most of the lounges restaurants etc..

Pride Of America Cruise Ship Hawaii

What I found is that each island has a great deal to offer and my ideal vacation would be spent seeing them all Pride Of America Cruise Ship Hawaii. THE SHIP Norwegian Cruise Lines -Pride of America set sail in 2005 and she is the first US flagged ship built in nearly 50 years. Have an American theme.

Pride Of America Cruise Ship Hawaii

Cruise Ship Reviews – The Grand Princess

6 Sep

Princess Cruise Ship

Princess provided a nice combination of excellent service and enough to do on board the ship. There is often a noticeable difference in the service between different cruise lines. New staff who have never served on board a cruise ship before usually work on board the Carnival or Norwegian cruise lines Princess Cruise Ship. There are also a lot of fun and games organized by the cruise directors staff. One of the lesser known advantages to sailing on board a cruise ship like this is that the staff are the best of the best.

Princess Cruise Ship

Princess Cruise Ship

Sailing on board a Princess ship is such an experience. Sometimes a cruise is just a cruise but sometimes you can experience a very memorable vacation. Princess and Holland America Line are fortunate to be able to select the best of the best to work on board their ships. There is a lot to do on board a princess ship. Some ships that I have sailed on have been more elegant others more fun but the Grand Princess but none have been an excellent combination of both. It is visually stunning and the service on board this luxury class cruise line is superb Princess Cruise Ship.

The ship is very well designed and has many amenities: a convenient walking track three separate pools ice cream bar a number of reservations only dining rooms and many bars and theaters. The Broadway-style shows occurred every night and our cruise featured a comedian not one but two separate nights. The Grand Princess is quite simply the nicest ship I have ever sailed on.

Princess Cruise Ship

Alaska Cruises – See the Majestic Landscape of the Last Frontier

6 Sep

Princess Diamond Cruise Ship

Holland America cruises tend to appeal to older travelers Princess Diamond Cruise Ship. Scientists often accompany the cruises to put the sights into perspective. Small ship captains will often ask their passengers what they want to see or where they want to go. They also have a lot more flexibility with their schedule. Their ships have a traditional feel with service to match. These cruises are virtually all 7 days with a few exceptions. Princess Cruises is one of the major players in the Alaska cruise industry. For a more in-depth experience you can choose an Alaska Cruise Tour which adds a land portion to your cruise.

Princess Diamond Cruise Ship

Princess Diamond Cruise Ship

Small ships can get to places that the big ships can’t go. Cruise tours are usually 10 to 12 days long including the cruise but there are tours as long as three weeks. Small Ship Alaska Cruises: If you would like a more intimate cruise experience consider a small ship. When selecting your cruise there are some things you need to consider Princess Diamond Cruise Ship. Their Alaska ships are the Ryndam the Statendam and the Veendam. They have casinos health clubs movie theaters restaurants lounges and plenty of live entertainment. However if you care more about getting up close and personal with the nature of Alaska than.

Alaska cruises are extremely popular thanks to a landscape that presents breathtaking beauty and natural wonders on a grand scale. They include Carnival Cruises Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. They have four cruise ships that service Alaska. Several other major cruise lines service Alaska. The Last Frontier’s majestic landscape is perhaps best viewed on Alaska cruises especially for first-time visitors.

Princess Diamond Cruise Ship

Small ships cruises can cost more than the big ships. They are quite luxurious. They are the Coral Princess Diamond Princess Island Princess and Sapphire Princess. They also have fewer comforts and amenities. Big ship Alaska cruises are like staying in floating cities. Many small cruise lines focus on special interests like bird watching or glaciers.

Princess Diamond Cruise Ship

Princess Diamond Cruise Ship

Trans Atlantic Cruises From Southampton

3 Sep

Qeii Cruise Ship

They have rather romantic connotations of casting off from the hum drum UK on wonderful worldly adventure. Southampton situated on the South coast of England can be reached by road 50 miles down the M3 from the M25 London Orbital motorway. As part of a greater holiday experience in North America instead of flying – combining a cruise with a more traditional land based stay. Transatlantic cruises from Southampton should be referred to as Transatlantic Crossings. By Train from London Victoria approx 90 minutes to 2 hours journey. Then the whole meaning of Transatlantic cruises completely changes.

Qeii Cruise Ship

Qeii Cruise Ship

WESTBOUND: Travel to the States in Style. For this reason Transatlantic Crossings are ideal for people who like their land based holidays but want to try out the cruise experience. Dock gate 4 is the entrance to the original QE2 cruise terminal and the ultra modern Ocean cruise terminal. Dock Gates 8 and 10 are the entrance to the Mayflower cruise terminal. EASTBOUND: Enhance your holiday or Qeii Cruise Ship. That is without the jet lag – wanting to go to sleep 5 hours before everyone else and waking up in the early hours of the morning. To enjoy the journey in itself as a way to relax perhaps without the interruptions of ports of call and / or to escape the distractions of daily life.

A transatlantic cruise from Southampton harks back to the golden era of ocean liners before jet travel. After all a 7 night voyage on a luxury ship in a comfortable ensuite stateroom on full board with waiter service can sometimes be the same cost of an economy flight and a fraction of the cost of business or first class flights Qeii Cruise Ship. Or by air in and out of Southampton airport. For five days of any crossing – Each day at sea is 25 hours long and so you will arrive refreshed in tune with local time ready to step of your ship after breakfast and enjoy a full day.

Qeii Cruise Ship

A Transatlantic Crossing could be chosen for 3 reasons: Simply a means of transportation to get from one side of the Atlantic to the other.

Qeii Cruise Ship