Thank you for sharing your itineraries for Hawaii! I'm going in 2 months and just starting to plan out what I wanted to do there. This is very helpful, thank you. :)
Aw. We appreciate that so much. I hope you have an amazing cruise. As much as we love Norwegian cruises, for this specific one, get off the ship as much as possible. The islands are magical! 🥰
Great video!👏🏼👏🏼 We’re taking this cruise at the end of this month. Thank you for your detailed information. It gave us more ideas of things to do in the islands. ❤
Thank you for watching! You should do it if you're able - it was a really great experience and an amazing way to see Hawaii for the first time ❤️ safe travels!!
Oh wow!! Thanks so much for an amazing cruise, and for watching and leaving a comment 🤩🤩 we will see you again on the Escape in November 🚢 Mediterranean here come! can't wait!! ❤️❤️
If you’re expecting a ship with amusement park rides and non stop partying, you’ll be disappointed. This ship is primarily about the destination. You’ll hardly be on ship anyway. My family on here last summer and we had a great time: good food, helpful kind staff, quiet and charming ambience. I recommend highly for most efficient way to get around islands
Thanks fella's this is a great overview. I was really wondering how much we could achieve each day once we were off the ship and this gave me far more idea than anything else I have found on the internet. Given our travel distances in Aus, I generally temper your expectations of what you can get around in a day. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the weather Gods are kind, (though that's not generally our holiday experience 🙂), but hey it will be what it is, - can't do much about the weather. Thanks again.
Hey there!! Thanks so much for watching, we really appreciate your comment 😊😊 we'll keep our fingers crossed for you as well - rain or shine it's magical over there and we hope you enjoy it!!!
@derekandjonathan Hi guys, we are back from Hawaii (wow, that went fast). I have to thank you again. When we arrived at Waimea Canyon, it was rainy and low cloud. Basically, we couldn't see a thing. If I hadn't seen your experience of the canyon, we probably would have left, but I remembered how things had cleared for you. So I checked the radar, and we had a snooze in the car for about 40 minutes. Like magic, the clouds lifted, and we got to see the full magnificence of the canyon, freshly watered.
@@bronwynmitchell498 that is SOOOO amazing!! We're so happy you waited it out at Waimea Canyon and were able to see and appreciate how beautiful it is there. You made our day - thanks so much for coming back and leaving this comment 😀😀 Hope your experience in Hawaii was as incredible as ours!! ❤❤
Hi there! Thanks so much for watching. Check out this section of Norwegian's website to see what would best apply to you and your situation. Good luck!! www.ncl.com/freestyle-cruise/cruise-travel-documents
I have to ask what you used to record your trip with. Video is fantastic, the trip looked amazing. I had just text my friend my new obsession to recreate this or similar. Looked like a blast! Following to steal more trip ideas 😄
Thanks so much! We're using a GoPro9 and GoPro12 to record most of our trips. It's been working great and captures great detail and clarity. Also just recently started using our iPhone 16 Pro Max.
@@derekandjonathan my spouse (who has long hair) had one question. The shower. We noticed only two pumps inside the shower. Body wash and shampoo? No conditioner? Just trying to ensure we pack what she needs! Thanks again!
@@robertkahro4565 ahh that's a good question. We can't remember exactly, but we also like to use conditioner lol and we didn't bring any so at the very least the shampoo on the ship in the pump dispenser is a conditioner combo. Jonathan seems to think there was a third pump with conditioner...but we're not 100% sure.
We did this itinerary in 2024. Because we have been on bigger , newer, nicer ships. THIS ONE IS DEFINITELY NOTHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT!!! it's about the destination. The islands are incredibly beautiful. People are so nice. We excursions on every island. From shark cage diving to helicopter rides.
Hi there, thanks so much for watching!! Technically, I don't believe NCL actually allows drones on board. That's according to their website policies, at least. Regardless, we did bring our drone (DJI Mini 3 Pro, so small drone) on board in our camera bag. I wouldn't say we "snuck" it in. We simply brought it - there was no effort to hide it. We can only speak for our experience here and can't guarantee that you won't have any issues bringing your drone on board. We also didn't use the drone anywhere near the cruise ship or any of the ports. As for restrictions on the islands, drones are restricted in some areas (like national parks, protected areas, state parks, etc). You should research every single location where you intend to fly a drone to familiarize yourself with local restrictions.
Hi there!! Great question - for the most part, we used Ubers to get to and from each airport rental car facility. There were a couple random instances where taxi cabs were lined up waiting at the port so we opted for that out of convenience.
@@derekandjonathan Thank you for your reply. Did you consider going on any of the excursions provided by Norwegian Cruise line? We generally like to do our own touring but were there any of the excursions that should be considered? Thank you !
We like to do our own thing too, but would consider an excursion if it was reasonalble. We also are going with 6 people and 2 probably will not be able to do some of the long hikes.
Thank you for the best, most informative video of the NCL in Hawaii that I have watched yet! Question- how did you get to each of the airports to rent your cars? Uber?
Thank you so much for this video. Very informative. I have a question: Was there a place to park your rental car overnight in Maui and Kauai? Or did you have to return it to the airport both days that you were on those islands?
Hi there! Thanks so much for watching :) On Maui, we were advised by the ship crew that nearly everyone parks their rental car in the CVS/Longs Pharmacy parking lot directly across from the cruise port. They were right - we easily found a spot near the back of the lot (it will be busy, but spaces were available for us) and we had no issues walking right over to it in the morning and going on our way. The CVS is at 70 E Kaahumanu Ave. On Kauai, we again sought the advice of the crew and were told that literally everyone with a rental car parks it on the street in the neighborhood across from the cruise ship terminal. They were totally right. We parked on the side of Wilcox Rd right near the entrance of Banyan Harbor Resort along with many other people, and we were just fine in the morning. It's a quiet little residential spot very close to the terminal. Hope you have a great cruise, have fun!!
Hi there! Thanks so much for watching :) On Maui, we were advised by the ship crew that nearly everyone parks their rental car in the CVS/Longs Pharmacy parking lot directly across from the cruise port. They were right - we easily found a spot near the back of the lot (it will be busy, but spaces were available for us) and we had no issues walking right over to it in the morning and going on our way. The CVS is at 70 E Kaahumanu Ave. On Kauai, we again sought the advice of the crew and were told that literally everyone with a rental car parks it on the street in the neighborhood across from the cruise ship terminal. They were totally right. We parked on the side of Wilcox Rd right near the entrance of Banyan Harbor Resort along with many other people, and we were just fine in the morning. It's a quiet little residential spot very close to the terminal. Hope you have a great cruise, have fun!!
Heading there in a few weeks and will be sailing on Pride of America. Appreciate the video of the things you did while visiting! At what time did you typically return your rental car and did you park the car overnight?
Hi there! Thanks so much for watching :) We generally returned the rental cars at the last possible moment lol - about 30/45 minutes before the all aboard time. We inadvertently cut it really close in Kona but we made it! Be ready to order that uber as soon as you drop the rental car off and also be open to hopping in a cab if you see one. As for parking - there were only two overnight stops (Maui and Kauai). On Maui, we were advised by the ship crew that nearly everyone parks their rental car in the CVS/Longs Pharmacy parking lot directly across from the cruise port. They were right - we easily found a spot near the back of the lot (it will be busy, but spaces were available for us) and we had no issues walking right over to it in the morning and going on our way. The CVS is at 70 E Kaahumanu Ave. On Kauai, we again sought the advice of the crew and were told that literally everyone with a rental car parks it on the street in the neighborhood across from the cruise ship terminal. They were totally right. We parked on the side of Wilcox Rd right near the entrance of Banyan Harbor Resort along with many other people, and we were just fine in the morning. It's a quiet little residential spot very close to the terminal. Hope you have a great cruise, have fun!!
Hi guys, Great info, great Video! Would you you mind sharing the cost of your of ship expenses? I am in the very early stages of planning for this cruise and that would be very helpful. Thanks
Hi, I am taking NCL Hawaii cruise very soon, do you know if they can hold a drone for you while on the cruise ship, till you get to the next planned destinations? Trying to finalize what to do on this upcoming cruise, I thought that your video, was very helpful and informative. Thanks.
Hi there, thanks so much for watching! Technically, I don't believe NCL actually allows drones on board. That's according to their website policies, at least. Regardless, we did bring our drone (DJI Mini 3 Pro, so small drone) on board in our camera bag. I wouldn't say we "snuck" it in. We simply brought it - there was no effort to hide it. We can only speak for our experience here and can't guarantee that you won't have any issues bringing your drone on board. We're not sure if NCL would hold the drone for you - it might be worth calling them to ask. We also didn't use the drone anywhere near the cruise ship or any of the ports. As for restrictions on the islands, drones are restricted in some areas (like national parks, protected areas, state parks, etc). You should research every single location where you intend to fly a drone to familiarize yourself with local restrictions.
Hey guys, thanks for the video! Really amazing! I am going in December, and I was planning to go similar spots before seeing your video, I'm happy I'm on the right track. I saw some of the footage looked like taken by drone. Did you bring your drone with you? How did you sneak it in if it is a yes? Are you restricted to use drone on these islands?
Hi there, thanks so much for watching!! Yes, we brought our drone (DJI Mini 3 Pro, so small drone). I wouldn't say we "snuck" it in. We simply brought it - there was no effort to hide it. Added it to our camera equipment bag and no one said anything. We also didn't use the drone anywhere near the cruise ship or any of the ports. As for restrictions on the islands - yes, drones are restricted in some areas (like national parks, protected areas, state parks, etc). You should research every single location where you intend to fly a drone to familiarize yourself with local restrictions.
Hi. Thanks for the helpful video. Lots of good info here. Question: Did you keep your rental car overnight in Kaua'i? If so, where did you park it? Thanks!
Great question! We sought the advice of the crew and were told that literally everyone with a rental car parks it on the street in the neighborhood across from the cruise ship terminal. They were totally right. We parked on the side of Wilcox Rd right near the entrance of Banyan Harbor Resort along with many other people, and we were just fine in the morning. It's a quiet little residential spot very close to the terminal.
G,day guy’s great vid Doing the same trip in September so I was wondering what your thoughts were about the cruise ship itself So many negative comments out there I know some people can be very picky but you two seem like down to earth guys so would appreciate your thoughts TIA
Hey there, thanks so much for watching! We also saw all the negative comments about the ship and those comments honestly helped level-set our expectations. The most common complaint we heard was about the ship staff. The Pride of America is the ONLY ship in the Norwegian fleet that is registered in the United States, and thus it never has to go foreign ports. As a result, the ship crew is 100% American getting paid by US standards. If you've ever been on a Norwegian cruise (or any cruise, for that matter), you likely had a very international crew. The international cruise service standards are way higher - it's that simple. International crews are nicer, more patient, more helpful, and just better in most respects. The American crew on the Pride of America is...American lol. Imagine the service you would get stateside in any mid-level restaurant - that's the type of service you'll get on this ship. It's not bad. It just doesn't compare to that posh level of luxury service that it typical of international cruises. We knew this all going in thanks to those reviews, and we were totally fine with the service we had throughout the ship. Not the best we've ever experienced, but not ever bad. Now for the ship itself....the design is a bit gaudy and tacky. The theme throughout is very "American Presidential" and the entire ship feels like you're walking around a building in Washington DC. It's a strange choice for Hawaii. But again, not bad - just a little strange and it wasn't our favorite decor, but we didn't care because we were in Hawaii! In the end, our memories of Hawaii are filled with adventure and excitement - we don't even think about the little negatives of the cruise ship. We were on that ship to sleep, eat, and relax so we could get the most out of our time in Hawaii - and it served that purpose perfectly. We would totally do it all over again and we think this is the best way to experience 4 islands in a relatively short amount of time. Thanks again for watching, and we hope you have an amazing cruise in September!! Aloha :)
@@derekandjonathan Thks for replying Being from Australia and doing a number of cruises over here we will keep our expectations on the lower end but saying that we won’t be on ship that long Thks again
Hello Guys, thanks for this video, one travel this month (December) one question, I am living in California and I have California ID/DL, do I need US passport as well for Onboarding? Please advise, otherwise my trip will be messed up,
@@rajinderarora5784 hi there! Thanks so much for watching. Check out this section of Norwegian's website to see what would best apply to you and your situation. Good luck!! www.ncl.com/freestyle-cruise/cruise-travel-documents
We are going in October! Did you keep your rental car the 2nd day in Maui, and if so, where’d you park? Also, I’m assuming you took an Uber or taxi to the airports from the port?
Hi there!! Great questions - for the most part, yes, we used Ubers to get to and from each airport rental car facility. There were a couple random instances where taxi cabs were lined up waiting at the port so we opted for that out of convenience. As for overnight parking in Maui, yes we kept the rental car for day 2 in Maui. We were advised by the ship crew that nearly everyone parks their rental car in the CVS/Longs Pharmacy parking lot directly across from the cruise port. They were right - we easily found a spot near the back of the lot (it will be busy, but spaces were available for us) and we had no issues walking right over to it in the morning and going on our way. The CVS is at 70 E Kaahumanu Ave. Hope you all have an amazing time in October, enjoy!! 🌴🌴
Yes, we did. We used Hertz at every location and they didn't disappoint at all. I would absolutely recommend pre-booking the rental to ensure you have a car, and also not spend time in line waiting.
@@kathyhayes5578 extremely easy! Some ports had taxi stands so we just waited for our turn and hopped in. We mostly used Uber and would walk to the nearest street to pick them up. Take a look at the Uber time and cost estimates before you get off the ship so you have an idea of where to go and how long it might take. Hope you have a blast!!
Hi there! You can absolutely go back on the ship at any time during the overnight stays. There's definitely no need to find an additional place to stay on the islands - your stateroom is always available to you at any time and you can get in and off the ship whenever you want during those stops 😊
Thank you for sharing your itineraries for Hawaii! I'm going in 2 months and just starting to plan out what I wanted to do there. This is very helpful, thank you. :)
You're very welcome! We hope you have the best time!! 🥰
My favorite Hawaii cruise video! I will be there in 4 weeks! I can’t wait!
Thank you so much for watching!! We hope you have an incredible time! It must be AMAZING in the summer, have fun ❤️❤️🌴
We just booked this cruise for next summer! Thanks for showing us the beautiful scenery and your hiking experience.
Of course and thanks so much for watching!! We hope you have an amazing time next summer - what a great time to go! 🌴🌴
@@derekandjonathan Is early June good time to visit Hawaii?
Just booked this for January! So excited. Hawaii has been on my bucket list and it definitely looks beautiful
Oh awesome!! We hope you enjoy it ❤️❤️❤️ have a blast 🌴
Booked for January, can't wait
@@jeannettewallace6831 awesome 🙌🏼🙌🏼 have fun!!
Me & my family have a July 4 2025 Hawaii cruise, I cant wait!!
That's so awesome!! We hope you have a blast, it's an amazing cruise! 🚢
Brilliant video, fellas! My wife and I are taking this cruise in January. Truth be told, this is the best we’ve seen…so thank you!
Aw. We appreciate that so much. I hope you have an amazing cruise. As much as we love Norwegian cruises, for this specific one, get off the ship as much as possible. The islands are magical! 🥰
Great video!👏🏼👏🏼 We’re taking this cruise at the end of this month. Thank you for your detailed information. It gave us more ideas of things to do in the islands. ❤
Hi!! Thank you so much for watching, we really appreciate it 😃😃 We hope you have an amazing cruise. This is such a beautiful time to visit!
Great job editing and soundtrack. Your channel is professional quality. Congrats!
@@phil4871 oh wow thank you so much, we really appreciate that! 🙏🏼
We have been thinking about that cruise. Good job showing everything. I think we will do it. Never been to Hawaii.
Thank you for watching! You should do it if you're able - it was a really great experience and an amazing way to see Hawaii for the first time ❤️ safe travels!!
Great video the views were amazing beaches didn't look as beautiful as i thought they would...😊😮
Thanks so much for watching!! 😀😀
Thank you for the review, and glad you had an incredible trip on Pride of America!
Oh wow!! Thanks so much for an amazing cruise, and for watching and leaving a comment 🤩🤩 we will see you again on the Escape in November 🚢 Mediterranean here come! can't wait!! ❤️❤️
If you’re expecting a ship with amusement park rides and non stop partying, you’ll be disappointed. This ship is primarily about the destination. You’ll hardly be on ship anyway. My family on here last summer and we had a great time: good food, helpful kind staff, quiet and charming ambience. I recommend highly for most efficient way to get around islands
So true!! We agree 100%
Thanks fella's this is a great overview. I was really wondering how much we could achieve each day once we were off the ship and this gave me far more idea than anything else I have found on the internet. Given our travel distances in Aus, I generally temper your expectations of what you can get around in a day. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the weather Gods are kind, (though that's not generally our holiday experience 🙂), but hey it will be what it is, - can't do much about the weather. Thanks again.
Hey there!! Thanks so much for watching, we really appreciate your comment 😊😊 we'll keep our fingers crossed for you as well - rain or shine it's magical over there and we hope you enjoy it!!!
@derekandjonathan Hi guys, we are back from Hawaii (wow, that went fast). I have to thank you again. When we arrived at Waimea Canyon, it was rainy and low cloud. Basically, we couldn't see a thing. If I hadn't seen your experience of the canyon, we probably would have left, but I remembered how things had cleared for you. So I checked the radar, and we had a snooze in the car for about 40 minutes. Like magic, the clouds lifted, and we got to see the full magnificence of the canyon, freshly watered.
@@bronwynmitchell498 that is SOOOO amazing!! We're so happy you waited it out at Waimea Canyon and were able to see and appreciate how beautiful it is there. You made our day - thanks so much for coming back and leaving this comment 😀😀 Hope your experience in Hawaii was as incredible as ours!! ❤❤
😊just a suggestion, bring along walking sticks on these hikes it helps
Definitely a great tip!! ❤❤
Great videos!
❤️❤️ Thank you so much for watching!!
Thank you so much for your review of this cruise. We are going on November and really appreciate your comments.
Of course! Thanks so much for watching and we hope you have an amazing cruise!!
Til next time ALOHA!
Aloha indeed!!
Amazing video. Do you pass through customs when embarking and disembarking? Can you do just DL?
Hi there! Thanks so much for watching. Check out this section of Norwegian's website to see what would best apply to you and your situation. Good luck!! www.ncl.com/freestyle-cruise/cruise-travel-documents
Thank you for all this information! Really good video! We booked this cruise for summer 2025 and your video gave us idea on what to do in each island.
Awesome!! Thank you so much for watching and we hope you have the most amazing time next summer! ❤️🙌🏻❤️🙌🏻
I have to ask what you used to record your trip with. Video is fantastic, the trip looked amazing. I had just text my friend my new obsession to recreate this or similar. Looked like a blast! Following to steal more trip ideas 😄
Thanks so much! We're using a GoPro9 and GoPro12 to record most of our trips. It's been working great and captures great detail and clarity. Also just recently started using our iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Thanks Guys! Heading out in February for this cruise. Great detail!
@@robertkahro4565 oh you're so welcome! Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoy the cruise as much as we did 😊😊
@@derekandjonathan my spouse (who has long hair) had one question. The shower. We noticed only two pumps inside the shower. Body wash and shampoo? No conditioner? Just trying to ensure we pack what she needs! Thanks again!
@@robertkahro4565 ahh that's a good question. We can't remember exactly, but we also like to use conditioner lol and we didn't bring any so at the very least the shampoo on the ship in the pump dispenser is a conditioner combo. Jonathan seems to think there was a third pump with conditioner...but we're not 100% sure.
We did this itinerary in 2024. Because we have been on bigger , newer, nicer ships. THIS ONE IS DEFINITELY NOTHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT!!! it's about the destination. The islands are incredibly beautiful. People are so nice. We excursions on every island. From shark cage diving to helicopter rides.
Forgot to mention. We were lucky enough to go a month before the volcano eruption. It's unfortunate that so many homes and lives were lost.
Such a great cruise ❤️❤️🌴🌊
So true 😢
@@4daloveofcruising Uhm, exactly how many lives were lost due to eruption.
Great video, we are doing the cruise in sept. Do you know if we can bring a drone on board
Hi there, thanks so much for watching!! Technically, I don't believe NCL actually allows drones on board. That's according to their website policies, at least. Regardless, we did bring our drone (DJI Mini 3 Pro, so small drone) on board in our camera bag. I wouldn't say we "snuck" it in. We simply brought it - there was no effort to hide it. We can only speak for our experience here and can't guarantee that you won't have any issues bringing your drone on board. We also didn't use the drone anywhere near the cruise ship or any of the ports. As for restrictions on the islands, drones are restricted in some areas (like national parks, protected areas, state parks, etc). You should research every single location where you intend to fly a drone to familiarize yourself with local restrictions.
How did you get to/from the airport/rental car location?
Hi there!! Great question - for the most part, we used Ubers to get to and from each airport rental car facility. There were a couple random instances where taxi cabs were lined up waiting at the port so we opted for that out of convenience.
@@derekandjonathan Thank you for your reply. Did you consider going on any of the excursions provided by Norwegian Cruise line?
We generally like to do our own touring but were there any of the excursions that should be considered?
Thank you !
We like to do our own thing too, but would consider an excursion if it was reasonalble. We also are going with 6 people and 2 probably will not be able to do some of the long hikes.
Thank you for the best, most informative video of the NCL in Hawaii that I have watched yet! Question- how did you get to each of the airports to rent your cars? Uber?
Thanks, but I just read below that you did use an Uber or taxi. Thanks again for the great video!
Yes!! Uber is mostly the way to go but we did hop in a cab a couple times too. Have fun over there, and thanks so much for watching!! 😀
Great itinerary and high-quality video production.
Thank you so much for watching!!
Thank you so much for this video. Very informative. I have a question: Was there a place to park your rental car overnight in Maui and Kauai? Or did you have to return it to the airport both days that you were on those islands?
Hi there! Thanks so much for watching :) On Maui, we were advised by the ship crew that nearly everyone parks their rental car in the CVS/Longs Pharmacy parking lot directly across from the cruise port. They were right - we easily found a spot near the back of the lot (it will be busy, but spaces were available for us) and we had no issues walking right over to it in the morning and going on our way. The CVS is at 70 E Kaahumanu Ave. On Kauai, we again sought the advice of the crew and were told that literally everyone with a rental car parks it on the street in the neighborhood across from the cruise ship terminal. They were totally right. We parked on the side of Wilcox Rd right near the entrance of Banyan Harbor Resort along with many other people, and we were just fine in the morning. It's a quiet little residential spot very close to the terminal. Hope you have a great cruise, have fun!!
@@derekandjonathan~It was so sweet of you to reply. Hugs to both of you!!
@@ReginaDawnAkersColorado you're so welcome 🤗
Looks like an amazing cruise! Which island was your favorite island to visit??
It was incredible!! Our favorite island was Kaua'i. It is just sooo beautiful there
Did you ever do overnight parking for your rental when docked in Maui and Kauai? If so, care to share the info?
Hi there! Thanks so much for watching :) On Maui, we were advised by the ship crew that nearly everyone parks their rental car in the CVS/Longs Pharmacy parking lot directly across from the cruise port. They were right - we easily found a spot near the back of the lot (it will be busy, but spaces were available for us) and we had no issues walking right over to it in the morning and going on our way. The CVS is at 70 E Kaahumanu Ave. On Kauai, we again sought the advice of the crew and were told that literally everyone with a rental car parks it on the street in the neighborhood across from the cruise ship terminal. They were totally right. We parked on the side of Wilcox Rd right near the entrance of Banyan Harbor Resort along with many other people, and we were just fine in the morning. It's a quiet little residential spot very close to the terminal. Hope you have a great cruise, have fun!!
Heading there in a few weeks and will be sailing on Pride of America. Appreciate the video of the things you did while visiting! At what time did you typically return your rental car and did you park the car overnight?
Hi there! Thanks so much for watching :) We generally returned the rental cars at the last possible moment lol - about 30/45 minutes before the all aboard time. We inadvertently cut it really close in Kona but we made it! Be ready to order that uber as soon as you drop the rental car off and also be open to hopping in a cab if you see one. As for parking - there were only two overnight stops (Maui and Kauai). On Maui, we were advised by the ship crew that nearly everyone parks their rental car in the CVS/Longs Pharmacy parking lot directly across from the cruise port. They were right - we easily found a spot near the back of the lot (it will be busy, but spaces were available for us) and we had no issues walking right over to it in the morning and going on our way. The CVS is at 70 E Kaahumanu Ave. On Kauai, we again sought the advice of the crew and were told that literally everyone with a rental car parks it on the street in the neighborhood across from the cruise ship terminal. They were totally right. We parked on the side of Wilcox Rd right near the entrance of Banyan Harbor Resort along with many other people, and we were just fine in the morning. It's a quiet little residential spot very close to the terminal. Hope you have a great cruise, have fun!!
@@derekandjonathan thank you for all the information! I appreciate it!
@@UALocal8KC you're very welcome!
Hi guys, Great info, great Video! Would you you mind sharing the cost of your of ship expenses? I am in the very early stages of planning for this cruise and that would be very helpful. Thanks
hello thanks for the info. going in 2025🌴
You're very welcome!! Hope you have an amazing cruise next year 😄😄
When did you guys go? What month was it for it to be stormy?
Hi there! It can be stormy any time of the year, but we went on the cruise in early January.
Hi, I am taking NCL Hawaii cruise very soon, do you know if they can hold a drone for you while on the cruise ship, till you get to the next planned destinations?
Trying to finalize what to do on this upcoming cruise, I thought that your video, was very helpful and informative. Thanks.
Hi there, thanks so much for watching! Technically, I don't believe NCL actually allows drones on board. That's according to their website policies, at least. Regardless, we did bring our drone (DJI Mini 3 Pro, so small drone) on board in our camera bag. I wouldn't say we "snuck" it in. We simply brought it - there was no effort to hide it. We can only speak for our experience here and can't guarantee that you won't have any issues bringing your drone on board. We're not sure if NCL would hold the drone for you - it might be worth calling them to ask. We also didn't use the drone anywhere near the cruise ship or any of the ports. As for restrictions on the islands, drones are restricted in some areas (like national parks, protected areas, state parks, etc). You should research every single location where you intend to fly a drone to familiarize yourself with local restrictions.
@@derekandjonathan Thank you so much. I'll do my homework.
Hey guys, thanks for the video! Really amazing! I am going in December, and I was planning to go similar spots before seeing your video, I'm happy I'm on the right track. I saw some of the footage looked like taken by drone. Did you bring your drone with you? How did you sneak it in if it is a yes? Are you restricted to use drone on these islands?
Hi there, thanks so much for watching!! Yes, we brought our drone (DJI Mini 3 Pro, so small drone). I wouldn't say we "snuck" it in. We simply brought it - there was no effort to hide it. Added it to our camera equipment bag and no one said anything. We also didn't use the drone anywhere near the cruise ship or any of the ports. As for restrictions on the islands - yes, drones are restricted in some areas (like national parks, protected areas, state parks, etc). You should research every single location where you intend to fly a drone to familiarize yourself with local restrictions.
What's the average price for the vehicle per island
Hi there! The average price of rental cars on the islands was about $50-$60 each day.
Hi. Thanks for the helpful video. Lots of good info here. Question: Did you keep your rental car overnight in Kaua'i? If so, where did you park it? Thanks!
Great question! We sought the advice of the crew and were told that literally everyone with a rental car parks it on the street in the neighborhood across from the cruise ship terminal. They were totally right. We parked on the side of Wilcox Rd right near the entrance of Banyan Harbor Resort along with many other people, and we were just fine in the morning. It's a quiet little residential spot very close to the terminal.
G,day guy’s great vid Doing the same trip in September so I was wondering what your thoughts were about the cruise ship itself So many negative comments out there I know some people can be very picky but you two seem like down to earth guys so would appreciate your thoughts TIA
Hey there, thanks so much for watching! We also saw all the negative comments about the ship and those comments honestly helped level-set our expectations. The most common complaint we heard was about the ship staff. The Pride of America is the ONLY ship in the Norwegian fleet that is registered in the United States, and thus it never has to go foreign ports. As a result, the ship crew is 100% American getting paid by US standards. If you've ever been on a Norwegian cruise (or any cruise, for that matter), you likely had a very international crew. The international cruise service standards are way higher - it's that simple. International crews are nicer, more patient, more helpful, and just better in most respects. The American crew on the Pride of America is...American lol. Imagine the service you would get stateside in any mid-level restaurant - that's the type of service you'll get on this ship. It's not bad. It just doesn't compare to that posh level of luxury service that it typical of international cruises. We knew this all going in thanks to those reviews, and we were totally fine with the service we had throughout the ship. Not the best we've ever experienced, but not ever bad.
Now for the ship itself....the design is a bit gaudy and tacky. The theme throughout is very "American Presidential" and the entire ship feels like you're walking around a building in Washington DC. It's a strange choice for Hawaii. But again, not bad - just a little strange and it wasn't our favorite decor, but we didn't care because we were in Hawaii!
In the end, our memories of Hawaii are filled with adventure and excitement - we don't even think about the little negatives of the cruise ship. We were on that ship to sleep, eat, and relax so we could get the most out of our time in Hawaii - and it served that purpose perfectly. We would totally do it all over again and we think this is the best way to experience 4 islands in a relatively short amount of time.
Thanks again for watching, and we hope you have an amazing cruise in September!! Aloha :)
@@derekandjonathan Thks for replying Being from Australia and doing a number of cruises over here we will keep our expectations on the lower end but saying that we won’t be on ship that long Thks again
I'd do this 🛳 the Dole Plantation 🍍 the Blue Hawaii helicopter tour 🚁 the Polynesian Cultural Center 🏝 Pearl Harbor tour 🚢 & the submarine cruise 😀
That's a great itinerary too!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Did you keep your rental car overnight in Maui? If so, where did you park it when you got back on the ship for the night?
Never mind, I see the answer below 😊
@@nancyraabe4927 Haha! Yep, CVS is the way to go when parking your rental car overnight in Maui 🙂 Have a great cruise and thanks for watching!!
Hello Guys, thanks for this video, one travel this month (December) one question, I am living in California and I have California ID/DL, do I need US passport as well for Onboarding? Please advise, otherwise my trip will be messed up,
@@rajinderarora5784 hi there! Thanks so much for watching. Check out this section of Norwegian's website to see what would best apply to you and your situation. Good luck!! www.ncl.com/freestyle-cruise/cruise-travel-documents
We are going in October!
Did you keep your rental car the 2nd day in Maui, and if so, where’d you park? Also, I’m assuming you took an Uber or taxi to the airports from the port?
Hi there!! Great questions - for the most part, yes, we used Ubers to get to and from each airport rental car facility. There were a couple random instances where taxi cabs were lined up waiting at the port so we opted for that out of convenience. As for overnight parking in Maui, yes we kept the rental car for day 2 in Maui. We were advised by the ship crew that nearly everyone parks their rental car in the CVS/Longs Pharmacy parking lot directly across from the cruise port. They were right - we easily found a spot near the back of the lot (it will be busy, but spaces were available for us) and we had no issues walking right over to it in the morning and going on our way. The CVS is at 70 E Kaahumanu Ave. Hope you all have an amazing time in October, enjoy!! 🌴🌴
Great video. Did you guys pre-book your rental cars at the airports? I’d imagine they would be quite popular?
Yes, we did. We used Hertz at every location and they didn't disappoint at all. I would absolutely recommend pre-booking the rental to ensure you have a car, and also not spend time in line waiting.
@@derekandjonathan How easy was it for you guys to get to the rental car from the port?
@@kathyhayes5578 extremely easy! Some ports had taxi stands so we just waited for our turn and hopped in. We mostly used Uber and would walk to the nearest street to pick them up. Take a look at the Uber time and cost estimates before you get off the ship so you have an idea of where to go and how long it might take. Hope you have a blast!!
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Hi!!!! :D
Quick question, at the end of Day 2 and Day 6, we can go back to the ship rest for the night right? Or have to look out for a place to stay overnight?
Hi there! You can absolutely go back on the ship at any time during the overnight stays. There's definitely no need to find an additional place to stay on the islands - your stateroom is always available to you at any time and you can get in and off the ship whenever you want during those stops 😊
@@derekandjonathan Thank you so much.
@@PavanKumar-gv2jb of course 😁😁
it is spelled KAUAI.
It sure is! Did we misspell it somewhere? If so, can you let us know where so we can fix it? Thanks!