Unfortunately we had to cancel our cruise plans 2 days before we were to leave. So I don't have any personal experiences/photos to share with you. One major recommendation to all that travel: Be sure you purchase cruise insurance, just in case you have to cancel at the last minute. Because we had insurance thru "Insure My Trip", we should be getting a full refund for our cancelled cruise because we cancelled for medical reasons (all is OK, not to worry).
REVIEWS:
"Neiner" wrote the review and posted it to Cruise Critic: (lots of photos)
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1533354
"GottaLuvCruising" wrote a review too:
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=31670679&postcount=3708
Here's a review from "Coasty" :
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=31663443&postcount=3697
And one from "CruiseDogMike":
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=31663849&postcount=3698
"Medic564" posted a short review too
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=31664070&postcount=3699
"d76dots" review:
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1540722#post31810800
This will probably be my last post to this blog, however, I will leave the blog accessible hoping that it will be of help to future cruisers to Hawaii. For those that were on the Carnival Spirit cruise to Hawaii, 12/2/2011, we are sorry that we didn't get to join in on the fun. May we meet some day on a future cruise.
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Feast at Lele Luau in Maui
The following is from their website ... this agency and luau comes highly recommended. Click on the link above for more information.
The Feast At Lele is an amazing all around Polynesian experience. It is the only upscale Maui luau. It's the perfect Maui luau choice for those who want to avoid large crowds and focus on a more intimateThe Feast At Lele setting. Rekindle the romance in a spectacular oceanfront setting.
Guests of the Feast at Lele receive their own table, rather than the family style setting. No long buffet lines, but first rate table service. Enjoy the panoramic views of the islands and Maui's incredible sunset at this famous Maui luau. "Lele" is the ancient Hawaiian name for Lahaina. At this Maui beach location, the Royal family of Maui would feast and entertain.
Featuring a sit-down dinner of five courses from the Pacific Island nations of Hawaii, Tonga, Tahiti and Samoa, The Feast at Lele is a royal tour of the cuisine of Polynesia sharing the spotlight with music and dance from these four Pacific Islands. The evening at the Feast at Lele includes a fresh flower lei greeting and a premium open bar. Menu developed by "Maui's Best Chef" (The Maui News), James McDonald. Reservations needed well in advance!
Thank you for stopping by my blog today. This is a personal blog about information cruising to Hawaii. All opinions posted by me are my personal opinion. This blog is not sponsored or endorsed by any company or individual.
The following is from their website ... this agency and luau comes highly recommended. Click on the link above for more information.
The Feast At Lele is an amazing all around Polynesian experience. It is the only upscale Maui luau. It's the perfect Maui luau choice for those who want to avoid large crowds and focus on a more intimateThe Feast At Lele setting. Rekindle the romance in a spectacular oceanfront setting.
Guests of the Feast at Lele receive their own table, rather than the family style setting. No long buffet lines, but first rate table service. Enjoy the panoramic views of the islands and Maui's incredible sunset at this famous Maui luau. "Lele" is the ancient Hawaiian name for Lahaina. At this Maui beach location, the Royal family of Maui would feast and entertain.
Featuring a sit-down dinner of five courses from the Pacific Island nations of Hawaii, Tonga, Tahiti and Samoa, The Feast at Lele is a royal tour of the cuisine of Polynesia sharing the spotlight with music and dance from these four Pacific Islands. The evening at the Feast at Lele includes a fresh flower lei greeting and a premium open bar. Menu developed by "Maui's Best Chef" (The Maui News), James McDonald. Reservations needed well in advance!
Thank you for stopping by my blog today. This is a personal blog about information cruising to Hawaii. All opinions posted by me are my personal opinion. This blog is not sponsored or endorsed by any company or individual.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Helicopter Tours
Any time you book a helicopter tour, safety for you as a passenger should be considered. I found a site that list the helicopter tour agencies in Hawaii and their tour accident statistics. The stats are from the National Transportation Safety Board. Felt it was worth passing on here to my readers:
Helicopter Tour Accident Statistics Site
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Helicopter Tour Accident Statistics Site
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Are there fees for cell phone use while on board?
Details are HERE for Carnival Cruise Lines
More information HERE on the FAQ Section for Carnival.com
then type in the word PHONE for answers.
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More information HERE on the FAQ Section for Carnival.com
then type in the word PHONE for answers.
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Saturday, November 5, 2011
Where do we dock in Honolulu, Oahu?
Aloha Tower Marketplace
The link above shows you the schedule for 2011. Pier 11 is right by the Aloha Tower with lots of shopping close by too.
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The link above shows you the schedule for 2011. Pier 11 is right by the Aloha Tower with lots of shopping close by too.
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Road to Hana - Maui
This information was in a review about the Road to Hana: (click here to read more)
To me the worst part of the drive was the section between Hamoa Beach and The Pools of ‘Ohe’o. The road wasn't in bad condition. It was just so narrow, with so many blind switchbacks and 1 lane bridges. Those were the most nerve-racking miles to me. When got to the Pools, we asked the ranger about the road ahead, if she thought it would be better to make the loop back to Kahului or to turn around and go back. She said it would definitely be better to keep going and make the loop, that a few miles weren't paved, but the road straightened out and you make better time without the so many blind curves. It was about 4:30 when we arrived at the pools so we knew it would get dark on us going back. No way did I want to go back the way we came in the dark. So after the Pools, we pressed onward, brave adventurers that we are.
TIP: I had read somewhere to bring some toilet tissue with you on the RTH, because some of the restrooms along the route would run out. I bought some Charmin in a little travel package. You can get them in grocery/drug/discount stores on the isle with all the sample/travel size toiletries and cosmetics. At the Pua’a Ka’a State Wayside Park restrooms we were glad I had brought it!
Thank you for stopping by my blog today. This is a personal blog about information cruising to Hawaii. All opinions posted by me are my personal opinion. This blog is not sponsored or endorsed by any company or individual.
To me the worst part of the drive was the section between Hamoa Beach and The Pools of ‘Ohe’o. The road wasn't in bad condition. It was just so narrow, with so many blind switchbacks and 1 lane bridges. Those were the most nerve-racking miles to me. When got to the Pools, we asked the ranger about the road ahead, if she thought it would be better to make the loop back to Kahului or to turn around and go back. She said it would definitely be better to keep going and make the loop, that a few miles weren't paved, but the road straightened out and you make better time without the so many blind curves. It was about 4:30 when we arrived at the pools so we knew it would get dark on us going back. No way did I want to go back the way we came in the dark. So after the Pools, we pressed onward, brave adventurers that we are.
TIP: I had read somewhere to bring some toilet tissue with you on the RTH, because some of the restrooms along the route would run out. I bought some Charmin in a little travel package. You can get them in grocery/drug/discount stores on the isle with all the sample/travel size toiletries and cosmetics. At the Pua’a Ka’a State Wayside Park restrooms we were glad I had brought it!
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Franko's Maps
Here's another tip from a review from Oct 2010 (NCL cruise):
TIP: For each island I ordered Franko's Guide Maps from www.frankosmaps.com. These proved invaluable. They also sell them in all the ABC stores and gift shops. In addition to using them as just maps, and therefore allowing me to keep check on Homer and make sure he was not leading us astray, they have TONS of information on all the sites, estimated drive times between points, phone #s, websites, etc. They were very helpful in planning the itinerary and the order we would do things.
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1298051
Thank you for stopping by my blog today. This is a personal blog about information cruising to Hawaii. All opinions posted by me are my personal opinion. This blog is not sponsored or endorsed by any company or individual.
TIP: For each island I ordered Franko's Guide Maps from www.frankosmaps.com. These proved invaluable. They also sell them in all the ABC stores and gift shops. In addition to using them as just maps, and therefore allowing me to keep check on Homer and make sure he was not leading us astray, they have TONS of information on all the sites, estimated drive times between points, phone #s, websites, etc. They were very helpful in planning the itinerary and the order we would do things.
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1298051
Thank you for stopping by my blog today. This is a personal blog about information cruising to Hawaii. All opinions posted by me are my personal opinion. This blog is not sponsored or endorsed by any company or individual.
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