Hawaii Cruises...

Shari2 · August 22, 2005

Hi Ann...

The advantage in flying to Hawaii is that you could have more time there for the sights. You could book with NCL and cruise the islands, and NCL stays overnight at least one night on either Mau or Kaui. With that extra time, you can do a nice luau or spend the evening at the Polynesian Cultural center or something that you might not have enough time for otherwise.

I think if it were your first time to Hawaii, I might say to fly there at least one way and stay a day or two before, because the time we had in port on our cruise from San Diego was limited. We had been there before also, so we felt that we would have enough time in ports, but when we got there, I really wished I had more time to spend. If you are going for a great shipboard experience, too, then I would really recommend Celebrity for good food, service and entertainment. Their ships never seem crowded either.

As Dan says, you could give Princess a try, or Holland America does a round trip to Hawaii. It was more expensive than our trip on Celebrity, but now Celebrity has raised their price a bit since these round trips have become so popular. Good Luck with whatever you decide!

cruisinmama · August 22, 2005

Thanks Shari & Dan....

Lots to look at....I was curious about the one way airfare wich I know would be really high from where I am...

Thanks for all your help

:smiley:

Dan · August 22, 2005

If you were to a one way cruise out of Vancouver, you might be able to arrange round trip air on Westjet or Air Canada to Vanouver, and a one way on Harmony from Hawaii to Vancouver on the way home. You'd just have to time it out so that you can get from your Harmony flight to your Westjet flight in Vancouver on the way home.

I just did a sample booking on Air Canada using their multi-city tool, and it came out to about $1200 per person. Now, this was using the dates for this year's cruise, so being so late, there aren't any cheap seats left. Booking far in advance is neccesary from Honolulu to Vancouver, since this flight is actually a Sydney Australia-Vancouver flight that picks up passengers in Hawaii. If you were to book as far in advance as possible, you'd get cheaper air than that.

JoeyandDavid · August 23, 2005

Sounds like Dan's way is at least worth a hard look.

cruisinmama · August 23, 2005

Thanks Dan

All the info is great....I'm saving all your info to check..

Thanks so much

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JohnG · August 25, 2005

NCL America now has two ships, Pride of Aloha and Pride of America, and soon Pride of Hawaii, sailing the Honolulu or Maui round trip 7 night cruises. These cruises stay over night in Maui and Kauai. Because they have US crews, they do not need to visit a foreign country, so they do not have to do the long run to Fanning Island, or the long at sea runs from the west coast and back. That provides 100 hours in port in Hawaiian ports, compared to an average of 45 hours, maximum, for other lines. Combined with a pre or post stay of a day or two in Honolulu, it gives you adequate time to see the islands even if it is your first tour. They do not have casinos aboard, which are prohibited in Hawaii. But, with all that time in port, who cares.

JoeyandDavid · August 25, 2005

No casinos.. WOW interesting point John..

How i love the stuff i learn here

schatje · August 25, 2005

Once again John you came through with your professional advice. Thanks so much. We would like to do a B2B in 3 years so I will be looking into NCL. We miss you on the board....pop in alittle more often :smiley: