Hawaii

Hawaii April 23, 2010...just booked!!!

pangiebear1119 — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:36:07 GMT

Hi everyone,

I am new here. I am so happy to have found this site, there are a lot of great posts that I have been reading.

I just booked on the April 23, 2010 leaving from Honolulu. It is part of my honeymoon trip and me and FH are so excited!! It is our first time to Hawaii and it will be our 2nd cruise (our first was on the Carnival Fantasy to the Bahamas 5-4-06). We will be flying to Oahu on April 17th and staying 4 nights in North Shore at a condo we found on vrbo dot com, and then 2 nights in Waikiki at Hilton Hawaiian Village. Then we leave for the cruise!!! I'm so excited for my 18 night honeymoon!!!!

I was just wondering if anyone can give me some info on what to expect on the Spirit. From what I have read, I'm expecting that we will be some of the younger cruisers on board (we will be 26 and 27). That is fine with us...not planning on doing a whole lot of drinking or partying.

Any advice on what would be some good activities for honeymooners? Both on the ship and off the ship.

Before our cruise I was thinking about doing a helicopter tour of Oahu, a day at the Polynesian Cultural Center, and driving to Turtle Bay one night to have dinner there. Anything else anyone can suggest would be appreciated.

Anyone else going on this cruise?

Does anyone know how the "my time" dining works...I'm wondering if we request a table for 2 if we will get it.

Also, does anyone know if there is a way to find out ahead of time what nights are formal nights? I'd like to know ahead of time so I can plan my activities accordingly.

Oh and we have room 5299, an aft extended balcony, category 8I. Really wanted a suite, but there were none left!!! Does anyone know how the catergory 8I rooms are?

Much thanks!!!!!

Angie

Hawaii information please

Mike — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:13:32 GMT

Hello Fellow Cruisers!!

My wife and I have booked a Hawaiian cruise and would be very appreciative if some of you folks who have been there would be kind enough to fill us in on the do's and don'ts. Our cruise is with another cruise line because Carnival does not offer a seven day cruise. We will be embarking in Honolulu on a seven day cruise that winds up back in Honolulu. Since we made flight arrangements ourselves, we plan on arriving in Honolulu a day early and spending the first night in a hotel on Waikiki beach.

Honoluu port

bcmaple — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:19:24 GMT

Anyone help on how the boarding works in Honoluu hawaii for the first night. We are in port till the next night. Leaving April 24 2009

Roll call for Hawaii-4/11/10

CRUISINSOONERS — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:41:03 GMT

Anyone cruisin the spirit from Ensenada to Hawaii? I keep hearing it's a cruise for old people, yet we are in our 30's and ready to party. Well,actually we are going for my 40th B-Day,so I guess I should say we are in our 40's.

transportation from san diego or LA to Ensenada

Carolejtex — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:27:06 GMT

As I understand it Carnival provides transportation on the day of the cruise from LAX or SAN airports to Ensenada for the cruise to Hawaii. We will be flying in on the day before the cruise, so I am assuming we will have to go back to the airport to take the bus. I read also that the bus first goes to the San diego pier for check in. Is this true of all the buses, even those coming from LA? Thanks for your help.

Best time to cruise to Hawaii?

Paul Stansberry — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 21:52:26 GMT

When is the best time to Cruise to Hawaii (or from)? Weather wise that is. I would prefer as much smooth sailing at possible. :-) I would also like to see Whales, but not if it means rough seas.

Hawaii Excursions...What Do You Recommend??

wanderlust — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:12:37 GMT

A call out to all who have cruised the Hawaiian islands...We are going on 12 day repositioning cruise Sept 16, 2009 from Vancouver to Hawaii.

Would love to hear your experiences (pro's and con's) of taking Carnival excursions vs. going out on your own with rental care/public transportation. We like adventuresome activities like hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, etc... NOT shopping or long bus tours!!!!! Please tell us your favorite excursions, sites to not miss, etc....

I know there are others going on this same cruise who are wondering the same thing, so the more feedback the better!!!!! Aloha

Hawaii?

Jen — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:32:41 GMT

Out of curiousity, is Carnival considering a Hawaiian cruise that just cruises around the islands like NCL has?

The reason I ask, is that I was on an NCL ship last year, and LOVED the itinerary but hated the cruise line. The whole "Freestyle" cruising is a big crock in my opinion and thought it would be great if Carnival "The Fun Ship" had the same cruise but with the "The Fun Ship" persona.

I know you currently have cruise ships that cruise to Hawaii, but I'm not to fond of the at Sea Days and flying into one port and flying out of another... because that is expensive.

Thank you in advance for your response.

Hawaii Ports

bcmaple — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:06:28 GMT

Hey has anyone done the Hawaii to Vancouver before on Spirit and if so how does the boarding work in Hon. on the first day?

When will Sept 2011 Hawaii cruises open for booking?

GottaLuvCruising — Fri, 22 May 2009 11:44:59 GMT

We'd love to do Hawaii again in April, but dates just won't work. So we're looking at Sept - Princess is now open for fall 2011 and we're debating between Golden Princess and Carnival Spirit. Yes, we book far in advance because we have a stateroom preference. Any idea when Fall 2011 Hawaii will open for booking?

Roll call for Hawaii April 12-24, 2009

Rick — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:40:00 GMT

Who is going on this cruise? Where are you from?

Rick and Mary

London, Ontario

SPIRIT CABIN 8237

ET2 — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:24:13 GMT

Anyone stay in cabin 8237 on the Spirit before? It's our first time in a 9A. We have stayed in small suite before, and it actually had a full bathtub. Does anyone know the exact configuration of this stateroom. I know it is larger interior and larger balcony, but unsure how it is configured.

Any Information would be appreciated

Mike — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:30:35 GMT

Hey Everyone,!

I am hoping to surprize my wife with a Hawaiian cruise in early 2010. Job obligations will force me to limit this to a seven night cruise. I realize that Carnival does not offer a seven night cruise and I will have to look elsewhere. I was just wondering, will seven nights be enough time to take it all in? Any tips you can provide would be appreciated.

Maui Luau bought thru Cruise Line shore excursion

Hawaii Bound — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:59:05 GMT

Has anyone done the Luau they offer on Carnival Spirit when it is at port till 10.30 PM. Is it at Kahului, or do they bus us to Lahaina? If so how was it. I read Lahaina has the best Luau`s.

Pre Booking Excursions

Rick — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:31:41 GMT

Anyone doing the April 12,2009 sailing to Hawaii tried pre booking excursions. It says they are only available to be booked on ship.

Thanks

Rick

Excursion help!!!

Rick — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:45:19 GMT

Hi everyone. My wife and i are doing the Hawaiian cruise in April. From the ports that we visit can someone suggest which one provides the better snorkelling excursion. We plan on doing the Captain Zodiac Adventure in Kona. Has any one done this excursion? and what was it like. Thanks.

Rick

VIP

mother1 — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:52:51 GMT

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Hawaii 10/6/08

dkjblue — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:54:10 GMT

Anyone else on this cruise?

Roll Call for Hawaii Sept. 24th/08

bassetlady — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:13:33 GMT

Aloha All

Been told this cruise was a sell out . . . so who will be joining us onboard!

We're sailing with some friends . . . celebrating their 40th anniversary and my birthday . . . I'm turning the big 50!

Clearing Customs on Hawaiian Cruise??

oilcan1959 — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:33:35 GMT

Hi,

Can someone tell me the procedure for clearing US customs on our cruise from Vancouver, BC Canada to Hawaii?

As first time cruisers we are not sure what to expect.

Do we clear customs at the first port we stop at (Hilo, HI) or do they somehow do this before we sail from from Vancouver?

The ship stops at 5 islands in Hawaii. I assume we would have to be cleared before the last stop in Honolulu.

Thanks

Lloyd

(Maple, ON, Canada)

Hawaii

grandma — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:03:01 GMT

We are looking at a cruise to Hawaii and I'm concerned about the ports ( Ensenada ). I know there is some other cruisers out there that can help me. We live in northern California and we may drive to the port, what do you suggest ? Thanks for any help.....

Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resport & Spa

snapdragon — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:16:28 GMT

We're interested in hearing from anyone who has stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa in Waikiki. We would like to stay for a few days prior to our cruise if possible and would like to get some feedback from others who have stayed there. What did you think?

Cruisen from Honolulu April 27, 2007

cruisen0955 — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:42:11 GMT

Hello,

Is there anyone cruisen from Honolulu on April 27, 2007???