Boarding NCL Pride of America - FOUR ISLAND Cruise Around HAWAII (+ Full Ship Tour)
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- We have finally made it! It's boarding day!!! I love boarding a new cruise ship... but THIS is special! Norwegian's Pride of America is the ONLY cruise ship registered in the United States. That means it never leaves Hawaii! This ship sailes from Honolulu every Saturday and you get to visit four of the Hawaiian Islands: Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the big island of Hawaii.
We jump onboard and have an amazing lunch at Cagney's then drop our stuff off in our balcony cabin and begin exploring the ship! We will take you on a full tour of the ship as we discover it for ourselves. And what would a perfect sailaway be?? Well, a Hawaiian blessing and hula dance lessons of course!
This is going to be an amazing cruise!!
#PrideOfAmerica #CruiseNorwegian #Hawaii
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Would you like to cruise around the Hawaiian Islands??? Or have you already?? If so, wasn’t it amazing??
Going on PoA in Aug for our 25th anniversary - so excited! TY so much for your vlogs! I have already changed some plans so we can do some stuff you did on Oahu!
Did the old American Hawaii cruise with my parents and a sibling in 1984, on the old USS Constitution. It was epic!
It was an amazing trip of a lifetime! Already dreaming about when we could return.
Comment below!!! We went twice in 1 year!!!
Going in Dec 2023 to celebrate our 15th anniversary! bucket list for me!!
Looks like I missed a lot the first night of the cruise. We had a 5 hour layover in Houston. When we finally got into Honolulu we got our bags and found out after that because of the layover my transfers to the ship was there earlier in the day. I am in a wheelchair and so they tried to get me a wheelchair van but not hard enough the ship left without me and part of my family. NCL said we had to go get tickets on Hawaiian airlines and fly to Maui and catch the ship the next day. So we got tickets for Hawaiian air it cost us $550 for a 30 minute flight. We then realized we had to get a hotel room. The room was $700 for a night. The next day the only thing open was star bucks had to pay for that we were like we have no more money to spend. We finally got to the ship and security seen me and was like Adam l said yes they said come with us. Long story short. Every excursion we bought NCL paid us back and me and my aide got a free upgrade to a handicap balcony
So sorry, Adam! I hope the rest of your trip was amazing despite the really rough start!
Oh wow! What a nightmare but I hope you had a wonderful cruise!
@@michelealkins616 Best cruise ever. The ship was amazing the islands were amazing. First time sailing with NCL but I have been on 17 cruises mostly with carnival. I was a travel agent with my parents until they both retired after 45 years
@@EECCTravels we definitely did. NCL really made up for everything. Yes we had to pay for some stuff. But NCL gave my whole family 90% of our money back so we pretty much got a free cruise and not to mention I got all my money back before the cruise was over which is unheard of for a cruise company to do that normally it takes weeks. Also with all the issues one of the head girls at the main desk kept sending food to my room lol
@Adam Steinel that is freakin awesome they did that for you ❤! They obviously didn't want you to leave angry & upset after that horrendous start to your vacation.
If a cruise company did that to make up for the mistakes that were made I'd be more than happy to forgive and forget lol 😂! Definitely can't beat getting 90% of your money back from a cruise trip 😁💫!
Finally one of our favorite bloggers experiencing and sharing the Pride Of America out of Hawaii, we'll be crusing her in May of 2024, so keep the material coming, you guys are one of the best
Me and my mom have a cruise there scheduled for August 2023. We were planning on doing it this year, but then the omicron variant started popping up at the time so we pushed it back to 23.
Hopefully nothing happens between now and then, but if it does we at least have full coverage to get our money back 😅.
Took the inter-island cruise back in May 2001, on the old Independence, before she sank. Somehow, I got booked on a wedding anniversary cruise and I was single - lol - so I was solo with 800 ancient passengers. It was definitely an old ship but my inner corridor room was right next to the gorgeous all teak wood bar and a huge, beautiful deck area to myself. I got to know the bartender pretty well because I was about his only customer and I only ordered soft drinks! He definitely was bored so we talked story. The islands are absolutely magical. When you sail into Kauai, if you get up early enough, you will see the spotted dolphins circling the ship in excitement as they follow you into Lihue. The pizza at Bonzai Pipeline in Kona near the big old banyan tree courtyard was the best I ever had. The Big Island was my favorite. For a day trip you can go north up the Hamakua Coast (which I loved so much I ended up living there for several years), and see Akaka Falls in Honomu, and right next to that on the highway is Kolekole Park, not to be missed. There are two Botanical Gardens. One on the Hamakua Coast and one closer to Hilo - take bug spray! Be sure to get a malasada at Tex near Honokaa, or eat at Merriman's or the burger stand at the mall in Waimea/Kamuela. And, the town of Volcano is amazing! It's in a rainforest! Eat at the beautiful Kilauea Lodge or The Rim Restaurant overlooking the volcano. Beyond that is the Green Beach, made with olivine sand, one of the few in the world, but take a very good 4 wheel drive. Swimming with the manta rays at night in Kohala is glorious! Or snorkling at Two Step. There is just so much to see you can't do it on a short cruise, that's for sure. Each island has it's own wonderful magic. Hawaii no ka oi!
Oh my lord this feels like a lifetime ago already - please can we go back and do it all
Again! And thanks for getting a video of the cruise director - was beginning to think he was just voice clip played into your rooms in a morning to wake you up - he is an actual human! 😂
I know right. We miss running into you.
Haha yeah he is real! You’re whole gang of friends were some cool folk so we hope to see y’all again!! 🤘
Love it!! Did this cruise Oct of 2019 and enjoyed all the beautiful sites and BLUE water. Everyone was so nice. It is a completely different kind of cruise.
Which side of the ship has the best views from your balcony room?
@@trentramsey3787 we were on the Aft of the ship. We had a great view from all over at the very back of the ship.
We’ve done this cruise TWICE! Watching you guys is making me long to do it one more time!
Is this the best cruise for Hawaii in your opinion... Total newbie here 😊
Which side of the ship has the best views from your balcony room?
I'm coming from Toronto, Canada and doing this cruise for my honeymoon in a month. This tour is making me SO EXCITED!! Thank you for this video :D
Loving ALL your videos! You both are our favorites! From The Oakley's.
Thanks for your support 😎✌️
Happy Father's day and I hope both of you have a fantastic cruise!
We're doing the Hawaii Cruise on the Pride of America in January ... can't wait! Thanks for your videos ... they are a huge help!
Count on Jason for "prime seating position" :) You guys have become a staple for us as we like cruising with our two boys as well! NCL has become our favorite through the years and fun to see some of the same boats!
Haha well it’s the little thing that are the big things to Jason!! Thank you for getting us! 🤗✌️❤️
For someone new to Hawaii and cruising what do you recommend ?? Especially if we want to see as much as we can ??
That was awesome. Loved the outfits. Seems embarkation lunch was a big hit. So looking forward to this series. Thanks for sharing.😎
Loving the Cadillac dining room that's sooo cool love it & cruising in hawaii you can't go wrong 🍹🌴👍
Thanks you really made me or us excited to go again . 🎉🎉We were all ready to go before this shut down. ☹️Can hardly wait for next video. Thanks a great video 💖🥰🎉🛳⚓️💞
I am enjoying and look forward to your hawiian adventures. My husband and i just celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary. We definitely want to do this now.
This cruise looks amazing!!! Happy Father’s Day!!
so nice to see all the friends who joined you on your anniversary cruise
This trip was a blast. We had so much fun on and off the ship. I want to turn the clock back and never leave.
I know!! Miss you guys!
OMG. I loved the boarding with the lays and beads. Love
So love you guys and all your videos. I’ve been watching you all before all our cruises and this one is great! Heading to Hawaii for our 25th anniversary with great knowledge now. Thanks guys!
My wife and I just locked in for mid to late October for 11 days in a Deluxe Owner's Suite.
This will be our first trip to Hawaii so we decided to go for 11 days first 3 days land excursions and then the 7 day cruise.
Congratulations!! You’re going to absolutely love it!
Rewatch your videos from the pride of America. We’re finally going on our trip next month is delayed because of Covid. It was supposed to be our anniversary cruise but now we’re going on it. Well we’re gonna be staying a week at the Hilton and then we’re going on the cruise, thanks for the video
Thank you so much. My brother, sister, Dad and wives are going 6/25/22 so excited.
We have been on this cruise and loved it! We went at Christmas maybe 14 years ago. We were just in the Islands on Hawaii (Flew there) in May. I highly enjoyed both Hawaiian cruises we have taken. The other Hawaiian cruise was NCL to Fanning Island, Republic of Kiribati - long ago. Loved it!
Bucket list. Thanks for taking us along.
I love the Hawaii cruising videos- so unique
I have not done the Hawaiian Island yet, but its on my bucket list. Enjoy your trip & I will be watching.
My husband and I just returned from a Hawaiian vacation of three weeks. We are mid sixties, retired and live in West Florida.first week went spent with our son who is stationed at Hickam AFB in Pearl Harbor. It was a fabulous week! The second week we stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. It was a fabulous week! The third week we took this cruise. It was the worst cruise we have ever been on and we have been on 24. Norwegian was terrible. The ship was only 40% full and there were not enough staff. The ship was old and dirty and the bathrooms smelled. Only one restaurant, one bar and a minimal choice of excursions available. No entertainment to mention. Extra charges for everything, taxes on beverages, charges for milkshakes etc. We had the beverage package and it was a waste. The only good thing was getting off the ship and visiting the islands. All were beautiful.
Norwegian should not be running this cruise yet. They are charging full price for less than half an experience. Shame on them. You should try Celebrity Cruises. You would be really impressed.
I will never cruise Norwegian again ever.
Another great video! Also love your kimono, you looked so pretty. I look forward to more videos. Safe sailing!
Going on this cruise next week! I can't wait!
Hawaii cruise is on my bucket list. Hoping there will be newer ships cruising the islands when I am able to check it off.
I absolutely love the library room for the guest. I definitely spend some time at the library and read some book because it take couple days to get to Hawaii on a cruise ship.👍❤️
I loved that trip when we went! I think I'll do it again.
Just got off the Norwegian Dawn that started in Amsterdam and ended in Sweden. Loved it!
I’ve always wondered what the Pride of America looked liked. Thanks for a great tour!
My wife and I are planning to cruise Hawaii this September. Looks like you had a lot of fun.
I watch your videos all the time. if hubby wants hawaii and I want a cruise is this a good compromise?
Love the walk in pools! I cannot do ladders so that is great.
I am in love with Alisa's tropical cover-up! Totally dresses up the leggings & makes an outfit. Great ship tour!
Thanks 😊
Been waiting for these vlogs. Our Pride of America cruise for 4/2/22 was cancelled so at least we will can see what we missed. We were going to rebook but fares doubled from what we had originally paid. So we wait again. 😪
Oh no! I hope you make it on this cruise!
This will unfortunately will ne put back on the bucket list till fares go down. :(
Thank you for a wonderful video. Great idea to get a cruise to different island 💕💕
Looks awesome! Girl, I Love your Hawaiian kimono
Love the closet light.
Aloha and Mahalo EECC Travels
Enjoy 😊😊😊😊
My old home away from home! I worked onboard for several years.
Sailed June 21-28, 2022. It was great!
Best bet for souvenirs for friends on a Hawaii cruise.... There is a Walmart and Costco at EVERY port. Ask the crew, because they know! You can get the gorgeous shell leis for like a dollar instead of tourist prices.
Thanks for the tour. Looks like a nice ship.
I had those crumbles on the Gem and they are the best!
Love going to Hawaii (I've been a few times) . I'm on the Diamond Princess 16 day roundtrip from San Diego later this year. (I did this same route a few years ago. I love the extra sea days)
If you’re married, the flower goes on the left ear🎉
If you’re nosy you judge everything
Not enough plants on the ship. I see a lot of well designed environments. But where's the greenery?
It feels naked and barren.
I used to be a crew member on board pride of america
awesome video thanks for sharing
Awesome video! Can't wait to see more from the cruise! What month did you sail?
I love Hawaii the last time I was there was 1974 lowered that’s been a long time I think I need to take a cruise show me more so I’ll know what to look for
My brother use to work on this ship for security when it first came out
Yay!! Love to relive this amazing week with everyone. ALOHA🌺
It was sooo fun!!
Wow!! We go to Hawaii a lot since we live in California but never thought about catching a cruise from there. Have fun!! God bless. Aloha. 🌴😎🧜🏻♀️🌊🍔🍦🍻🍺
It’s great as you can visit 4 islands in one week!
@@EECCTravels the first time I went was in 1978. It was 3 islands in 8 days.
We're thinking about a Hawaiian Cruise, I'm Handicapped, I use a mobility scooter for getting around. We just did an Alaskan cruise, and I needed it on the ship, (the NCL Encore), and I was able to take it on the Excursions that we did. Have you noticed anyone with Mobility Scooters on this ship for the Hawaiian cruise?
This ship looks cool!
Thank you for the tour Alyssa! Happy Father’s Day Jason! Enjoy the amenities. Nice ship.
Me and my husband want to go to Hawaii
Can't wait to do this cruise. Would you recommend starboard or port side? We usually prefer our cabin to be in the aft. And always a balcony cabin!
I was just on that Chef in April we were literally the first stealing back out in over 2 years
Just a little note from someone who lived in Hawaii...when you wear a flower in your hair wearing it on the right side, means your available and looking for love, wearing it on the left side means you're married or unavailable. ;) Love your videos. ----- Looks like you might have been told by the end of the video. :)
I love a patriotic ship!!!!
Was the easiest boarding I ever been on and fastest took like 50min my Alaskan cruise from Vancouver took like two and half hrs
I saw like one kid in the whole video, I was wondering if they had any daycare on the ship?
Was the Cagney's lunch on the departure day a specialty restaurant cost? Or just al carte?
Once again, loved your video! How were you able to film so much of the ship without all the passengers? We’re you an early boarder? I love the colors!
Love your outfit, Alisa!!!
Do you the itineraries for each port arrival & departure times?
Hi
How was the food and service? We went in 2007 and it was awful!
No one cleaned our room ,we couldn't get fresh towels. Buffet ran out if food and never replaced . We would really love to try this ship again. Thanks
Cruises don’t typically have great food. You want great food, you should go to Vegas and I don’t mean buffets.
Oh no!! Our crew was at very low capacity but we still hade good service and our cabin steward was awesome! The food was really good!
Were Toby Beau performing on the ship? They have been there for sooo long untl the pandemic hit... I had him autograph my lp cover when I was on the cruise in April 2010.
Since you guys love hot tubs and do a lot of cruises, I recommend you get some aqua check pool and spa test strips to avoid the nasties. 💕
Love the kimono!!
Pride of America is actually in Port right here on Kauai right now
Oh that’s cool! We miss Hawaii already!!
You should put chapters in your videos
POA was our first cruise! Have a great time ya’ll.
We are going soon! Did they do the White Hot Party on Pride of America?
What did you like about this ship and what didn't you like? We are thinking of doing this cruise especially because you won't be 5 days at sea. How was the cruise? Can you tell me more about it please?
my contract just ended 3 weeks ago, I was working on that ship for 8 months.... sorry to say I am not coming back lol...
Surprising my husband with a Sept 2026 cruise in Hawaii.
That’s awesome!
I need a bedside US Standard plug for a breathing machine. Is there one there or only USB?
How much is the cruise cost ??
Planning a cruise to Hawaii from Seattle. In September --- did you guys have a balcony in your room-- if so is it really worth the $$ to get one or just a state room sufficient enough? I want to make the most of our experience but at the same time-- considering costs--
So for the Cadillac Diner, you said its complementary. So you can just literally walk in and find your self a seat and order food?
Yep, 24 hours a day!
@@EECCTravels Is there a waiter that you have to place your order or how do you get your food & drinks etc.. then?
My husband use to like soft serve ice cream and fries.
LOL I never saw the light in the closet 🤦♀️
I did when we packed to go home.
Dang! We used it every day 😉
I didn’t either- Lol!
Joanne Laughlin
I am planning to go next January and I’m wondering how many days out should I go? The trip is January 6 so I’m thinking January 3 or is that too early?
We did 3 days before and 3 days after. If you need some help planning, email me at travel @eecctravels.com.
How much is that cruise ship ticket cost to Hawaii for one person to tour those four islands.
Can you just walk up to any restaurant or do you need to make a reservation? I know the buffets you can just walk up to? What about shows/entertainment - do they have anything at night or themed nights?
It was a reduced cruise when we were onboard so many venues were closed.
@@EECCTravels What do you mean reduced cruise? It was not full capacity? Why were there venues closed? Venues such as what? So can you walk up to any restaurant then?
Glad you are having fun, I have a question, where did you fly into to get the cruise to Hawaii or what port did you leave from
Pride of America will always start the cruise from the Pier 2 in Honolulu Harbor (leaves 7pm Saturday and returns the next Saturday early morning).
@@hawaiiguy1 Thank you! So much I would like to go next year with God's will, so I would have to go through Pride of America
@@imeldasalinas7914 I did a Yelp review back in April 2010 of our experience (I gave it 5 stars out of 5 stars).
My mom and I are planning going on this cruise in 2024! I have a question I’m sort of confused do you catch a flight to Hawaii and board the cruise in Hawaii?
We’re going on it in February, 2023, and, yes, you must fly to Honolulu and board the ship there. We are on a nonstop flight from Detroit to Honolulu
Alicia Thank for sharing this with me. I have a question my husband and myself want a Hawaiian cruise but the airfare is just to much. Do we need too get a travel agency to see if there’s a way we can get one that has airfare and a cruise included? Please let me know.
Chiming in because I just booked this cruise directly with NCL. They had a special of buy 1 airfare & 2nd is free. May be worth checking out their site periodically.
Went in May of 22. Personally i would not go again. 2 of the 4 specialty restaurants were closed. And at least half of the bara never even opened. They s aid manning problems were the cause. Bar by the main pool closed at 6 pm every night after the first night. The bar at the stern pool in the smoking area stayed closed. So you had to walk to get a drink. That got old after awile. Crew were good but NCL did nothing about it. When you advertise certain amenities for a price you should make good if you can't deliver.