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CABIN COST $-Ask Donna "Our Cruise Lady"
WE'RE GOING TO HAWAII IN 2015.Aloha Joe Cruise 2015
WE SAIL IN THIS MANY DAYS.

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EXTRA EVENTS (as of 9/21/15)
NEW NEW NEW NEW
We have to pay for our reserved seats in advance for the
Hale Koa Lu'au - AND the Hilo Bus tour.
Please use these Pay Pal links to pay or send me a check.
(If you're sending a check let me know ASAP)

HALE KOA LU'AU

SINGLE OR DOUBLE TICKET
 

 

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE HILO TOUR AND LU'AU <<HERE>>

 HILO BUS TOUR
 
SINGLE OR DOUBLE TICKET
 

 


Friday 10/23 Tuesday 10/28 Wednesday 10/29 11/1 11/2

NEW 6 AM
AULANI BREAKFAST SHOW
$12.50 van
Breakfast $32
Meet "Auntie"
Sonya Mendez, Minnie. & Mickey
(FULL - CLOSED)

 9 Am - 4 pm
HILO BUS TOUR
Slack Key Guitar & Hula with
Dennis & Christy Soares & Friends
$73.85
 KONA
LUNCHEON CONCERT
2 PM Quinn's Almost
by the Sea
$25.00 Buffet
Hula & Ukulele Concert
Brian & Rowena Vasquez
 DANNY COUCH Dinner/Concert
@ Chai's $59.00
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Seating begins @
4:30 - 5 pm


HALE KOA LU'AU
$55.00
Great food and
a WONDERFUL
HULA SHOW!

BUY IN ADVANCE


PLEASE CHECK THE LISTS
ALL LISTS AS OF (9/21/15)

Thurs - 10/22
AJ Flies to HNL
Party #1 @ Hale Koa
5:30-ish
Barefoot Bar
Might walk to Hilton
FULL-CLOSED
Fri - 10/23
Aulani Breakfast
NEW 6 am
Hale Koa Hotel
BREAKFAST LIST
Friday night
Music @ ??
Sat 10/24
Board ship
@ Noon
Meet AJ
@ 3pm Waikiki
BAR		 Sun 10/25
Maui
(Overnight)
AJ might see
Benoit
Jazzworks
Mon 10/26
Maui
Sail @ 6 pm
 Tues 10/27
HILO TRIP
DAY LIST!

Check the
HILO LIST
 Wed 10/28
KONA LUNCH
CONCERT
2 pm
Buffet $25 incl.
hula - ukulele show
KONA LIST
Thurs 10/29
Kaua'i
(Overnight)
Coconut Marketplace
See Mike Keale

Fri 10/30
Kaua'i
Sail @ 4 pm


 Sat 10/31
Dock HNL
@ 7 am
Meet in
Waikiki ??

Sun 11/1
Danny Couch
Dinner Show
RSVP LIST

 Mon 11/2
Hale Koa Lu'au

LU'AU LIST
 Tues 11/3
Kamaka Uke
Factory Tour
Closing party
????
Wed 11/4
AJ Flies to LAX

This Week Magazine
Our Favorite Island Guide

CLOSED - FULL
7 am photo op with Sonya, Mickey & Minnie
Since we are a LARGE "Auntie" Sonya made our reservations for 7 am
so, we have to leave the Hale Koa @ 6 am - please be there
by 5:45 as we don't want to miss the show.
AULANI BREAKFAST LIST (as of 9/5/15) (18 - in VANS +3)
Aloha Joe - Lois Fernberg - Dennis & Stacy Sheridan -
Roger & Lynda Ward - Christy Frost - Lydia & Larry Neal - Carolyn Tarzian
Elmer & Linda Kuber - Marv & Carol Bottke - Jan Tapley, Jim & Andrea Dietze - Jan Brandt
 (Meeting us at Hotel -Bob & Linda Wroblewski - Sally Hazel - John & Deb Keys - Mary Bingham)


Pride of America Cruise List(as of 9-1-15) (35)
Lois Fernberg - George Tapley - Janet Tapley - Dennis Sheridan - Stacy Sheridan - Stanley Matalon
Connie Matalon - Sandra Ryan - James Dietze - Andrea Dietze - Laurie Knutson - Ken Knutson
Karen Hickman - Greg Bouffard - Dona Bouffard - Gerald Vercesi - Donna Vercesi -Elmer Kuber - Linda Kuber
Friedrich Reinold - Keiko Fujita -Stanley Weinstock - Cindy Wessler - Jack Stiehl - Charlotte Stiehl
Donna McClaugherty - Rob McClaugherty - Ray Anderson - Sandy Anderson
Mary Zalaskus - Kenny Zalaskus Emily Russell -Don Hambric - Jan Brandt & Aloha JOE
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NEWHILO TRIPNEW
Tuesday 10/27
Our per-person cost is $73.85 ($100 less than the ship)
LIST OF THOSE ON HILO TRIP 27 as of 9/1/15
Did I miss anyone?
Lois Fernberg - Denny & Stacy Sheridan - Sandy Ryan - Laurie & Ken Knutson
Greg & Dona Bouffard - Gerald & Donna Vercesi - Stan Weinstock - Cindy Wessler
Jack & Charlotte Stiehl - Friedrich Reinold - Keiko Fujita - Connie & Stan Matalon
Karen Hickman - Elmer & Linda Kuber - Jan & George Tapley, Jim & Andrea Dietze
Jan Brandt - Mary Bingham - Aloha JOE

Here's the schedule for our day in Hilo.

  • 9:00 am  - Pick up at Hilo Pier (Pride of America)
    Drive by: Liliuokalani Gardens, Banyan Drive, Coconut Island and King Kamehameha Statue 
  • 9:30-09:45 am - Rainbow Falls 
  • 10:30-12:30 pm - Hilo Coffee Mill: Farm Tour, Lunch/Snack, & Slack Key Show
  • 1:00-2:30 pm - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (admission by Jack’s): Jaggar Museum, Thurston Lava Tube
  • 3:30-3:45 pm - Big Island Candies 
  • 4:00 pm - Drop off at Hilo Pier
    SINGLE OR DOUBLE TICKET
    NEW LIVE IN HAWAII OR VISITING AND WANT TO JOIN US FOR
    THE "DANNY COUCH SHOW, OR THE HALE KOA LU'AU?
    DROP "ALOHA JOE" AN EMAIL - WE'LL PUT YOU ON THE LIST! (alohajoe@alohajoe.com)

  • NEWSUNDAY 11/1/15 - WAIKIKI    NEW
     
    SPECIAL EVENING WITH DANNY COUCH @ CHAI'S ISLAND BISTRO
    Danny has arranged a special dinner/concert for our group on SUNDAY 11/1/15.
    Please look at the PDF INVITATION and MENU for more information.
  • If you are INTERESTED in this event let me know ASAP as Danny needs to reserve our
    space at CHAI'S by September 1st. -     We pay at the event!

    INVITATION - PDF

    (41) - RSVP for DANNY COUCH SHOW (as of 9-21-15)
    Aloha Joe - Sandy Ryan - Donna Terry - Gerry & Donna Vercesi - Lois Fernberg
    Stacy & Denny Sheraton Laurie & Ken Knutson - Crystal & Adam Gugelmeyer
    Stan Weinstock - Cindy Wessler- Larry & Lydia Neal - Char & Jack Stiehl
    Dona & Greg Bouffard - Connie & Stan Matalon - Karen Hickman - Sally Hazel
    Lovelyn Kobayashi - Brandon Kobayashi & Talia Budroe - Jan Brandt
    Warren Daniel & Dolly Beth - Friedrich Reinold & Keiko Fujita - Elmer & Linda Kuber
    Mary Bingham - Teresa Aiello +1 - John & Deb Keys - Joe & Caroln Bailey

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    HALE KOA LU'AU (MONDAY 11/2/15)
  • NEWWe just learned that we have to pay for our reserved seats in advance. - -( $55.00 per person)
    PLEASE USE THE PAY PAL BUTTON TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT.
    (You can also send me a check if you don't have a Pay Pal account)
    SINGLE OR DOUBLE TICKET

    This is a really terrific lu'au with GREAT food and a wonderful floor show.
    Time to be determined - it's about a 4:30 arrival time for the pre-show & drinks.
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    SO FAR THIS IS THE LIST (as of 9/17/15- - 45 attending)
    Aloha Joe - Connie & Stan Matalon - Marv & Carole Bottke - Lydia & Larry Neal
    Donna Terry - Jim & Susie Marquardt - Greg & Dona Bouffard
    Friedrich Reinold & Keiko Fujita - Sandy Ryan - Bob & Linda Wroblewski
    Ken & Laurie Knutson - Crystal & Adam Gugelmeyer - Stacy & Denny Sheraton
    - Jack & Charlotte Stiehl - Elmer & Linda Kuber - Gerald & Donna Vercesi
    Lois Fernberg - George & Janet Tapley - Donna McClaugherty - Rob McClaugherty -
    Emily Russell - Don Hambric - Mary Zalaskus - Kenny Zalaskus
    John & Deb Keys - Sally Hazel - Jan Brandt - Kathy Boast - John & Deb Keys

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    KONA LUNCHEON CONCERT LIST (as of 9/21/15) 30
    2 PM @ Quinn's Almost by the Sea
    Lois Fernberg - Denny & Stacy Sheridan - Sandy Ryan - Laurie & Ken Knutson
    Greg & Dona Bouffard - Gerald & Donna Vercesi - Stan Weinstock - Cindy Wessler
    Jack & Charlotte Stiehl - Friedrich Reinold - Keiko Fujita - Karen Hickman
    Connie & Stan Matalon - Elmer & Linda Kuber - Jan & George Tapley - Jim & Andrea Dietze
    Elmer & Linda Kuber - Jan Brandt - Mary Bingham - Aloha JOE
>>SEE THE DECK PLANS<
This trip will be different from those in the past. We're going to cruise from Oahu to Maui, Hawaii Island, Kaua'i and then back to Honolulu. The 7-day Cruise on the NCL ship, "The Pride of America" leaves Aloha Tower on October 24th and returns on Halloween, October 31st. That evening we will be in Waikiki for the big Halloween Block Party. Aloha Joe will arrive in Waikiki 2 days before we cruise and stay in Waikiki for 4 days following the cruise for a luau and a few parties!
WHERE ARE WE GOING? WHAT WILL BE DOING THERE?
CRUISE MAP
We sail from Honolulu harbor to Maui where we stay all day and OVERNIGHT.
The next evening we sail to Hawaii Island where we visit HILO for the day and then sail
to KONA. On the sail from Hilo to Kona we pass one of the greatest shows on Earth,
The Kilauea Volcano.
UNLESS THE AIR QUALITY IS BAD FROM THE VOLCANIC ASH
THEN THEY SAIL NORTH TO KONA (instead of South)
LAVA FLOW
A Kathy Boast Photo
We have a "special day" in Kona and depart late. We cruise to Kaua'i where we
once again stay OVERNIGHT. Late the next afternoon we head back for Oahu and dock in Honolulu the following morning. (Saturday)
7-days at sea visiting 4 islands.
I AM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THE CRUISE.
NEW Aloha Joe will be in Waikiki 2 days BEFORE (10/22) the cruise
and staying over 4 days (till 11/4) AFTER the cruise.
So, if you're going to be around before and
after our cruise it's PARTY TIME!
NEW SUNSET PARTY #1 - Thursday 10/22
5-ish @ the BAREFOOT BAR & @ Hale Koa Hotel.
Hale Koa Hotel 2055 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
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Please let us know if you're planing to join us
so we can reserve enough chairs! (Email AJ)
NEW
FRIDAY 10/23/15
We are considering renting a van (or 3) and driving
to the AULANI Hotel to eat & see
SONYA'S MORNING SHOW!
at the character breakfast buffet.
Have photos with "Auntie Sonya" and the Disney Characters,
explore the beautiful hotel and surrounding area. We could
hang around for lunch nearby and then head back to Waikiki.


IF I MISSED YOU - PLEASE LET US KNOW
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PRE-CRUISE PARTY #2 - Friday 10/23/15
Considering seeing Ku'u'ipo Kumukahi @ Royal Hawaiian Center (5 pm)
Ho'okena @ Reef Hotel & other acts at Waikiki Hotels. (7 pm till???)

IT'S PARTY TIME!

Saturday 10/24/15 - MEET AJ @ WAIKIKI BAR (deck 13) 3 pm till ??
Waikiki Bar
I'll just here....most of the day waiting to welcome EVERYONE to Hawaii
Be sure to come see me....as I'll have some "stuff" for you!
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SATURDAY 10/24 - CHECK-IN
@ Aloha Tower - PIER #2
11 AM CHECK - IN
BOARDING BEGINS @ NOON
 You can spend all day on the ship. Figure out
what's where, eat, drink and be merry!

SAIL AWAY FROM ALOHA TOWER
@ 7 PM - on-board PARTY - TBA
MAUI ACTIVITIES

Hawaii Activities

NEW We won't be able to offer any ADVANCE discounted price on activities as MOST of the on-shore companies have contracts with NCL. If we buy activites before we cruise, they can't pick us up at the ship.
MAUI Activities
Cost on-board Ship
Advance Price
Road To Hana $177.00 N/A
Maui Plantation
& Iao Valley		 $83.00 N/A
Haleakala Crater Sunset $72.00. N/A
Haleakala Crater Sunrise $114.00 N/A
Downhill Bike Ride $135.00 N/A
Water Falls
& Rain Forest		 $177.00 N/A
Lahaina Round Trip Bus $46.00 N/A
Atlantis Sub $167.00. N/A

SUNDAY 10/25
DOCK ON MAUI		 SPEND THE NIGHT DOCKED ON MAUI
Music night on Ship
(see AJ's notes)
AJ is planning on seeing The Benoit Jazzworks
MONDAY 10/26 AFTERNOON
SAIL TO HAWAII ISLAND
 LOTS OF THINGS TO DO ON-BOARD
ISLAND MUSIC, STAGE SHOWS, MOVIES
DINNER, SNACKS, DANCING, HAVE A MAI TAI
HAWAII ISLAND
Hawaii Island - Hilo Side Cost on-board Ship Advance Price
AJ - SurprIse #1 - A musical day!
When we arrive at the The Hilo Coffee Mill
we'll tour the mill and we MIGHT roast some coffee, while Dennis & Christy Soares entertain us
with their slack key guitars and hula.
Dennis & Christy Soares Music from Hawaii Island
Dennis - Christy Soares
Listen to samples @ CD-Baby


NCL offers a similar
trip - price $159.00
(but their trip doesn't
have music)

Our cost will be based
on how
many will be joining us as
5-1-15
73.85
:-)
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We plan to share the cost of
the bus.
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We will add
a link here
once we
know how
many are
going!


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TUESDAY 10/27
SAIL TO HAWAII ISLAND		 DOCK IN HILO FOR THE DAY
AJ SURPRISE #1 - (see AJ's notes)
TUESDAY 10/27 EVENING
SAIL TO KONA		 PASSING THE LAVA FLOW - FANTASTIC!
WEATHER PERMITTING
WEDNESDAY 10/28
DOCK IN KONA		 Spend the day in KONA - AJ SURPRISE #2
(see AJ's notes)
Hawaii Island - Kona Side Advance Price

AJ - SurprIse #2
ANOTHER MUSIC EVENT!
We are planning a luncheon
concert featuring..
BRIAN VASQUEZ
& Friends
Brian Vasquez
We'll be entertained during
a buffet luncheon in Kona.
More details as we get closer
to the event.

Brian and Rowena
Vasquez are
helping plan this
Kona event.

Lunch cost to be
determined
once everything
has been
arranged.

We're going to
have a GREAT
time in KONA.

It's happening at
a resturant right
across the street
from the dock.
EASY TO GET TO!

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KAUA'I ACTIVITES
WEDNESDAY 10/28 AFTERNOON
SAIL TO KAUA'I		 LOTS OF THINGS TO DO ON-BOARD
ISLAND MUSIC, STAGE SHOWS, MOVIES
DINNER, SNACKS, DANCING, HAVE A MAI TAI
THURSDAY 10/29
DOCK ON KAUA'I 		SPEND THE NIGHT DOCKED ON KAUA'I
MUSIC NIGHT on ship
(see AJ's notes)
FRIDAY 10/30
AFTERNOON SAIL TO OAHU

FINAL NIGHT ON-BOARD
PARTY TIME
OAHU ACTIVITES
Oahu has a wide-variety of activities for your post-cruise fun!

SATURDAY 10/31
THE CRUISE IS OVER
BUT OUR FUN CONTINUES

 ARRIVE ALOHA TOWER @ 7 AM
DISEMBARK BY 9 AM
HALLOWEEN IN WAIKIKI WE DON'T KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT? ? ?
POST CRUISE SCHEDULE
SATURDAY 10/31/15
HALLOWEEN - MEET UP AND WATCH
THE PARADE OF STRANGE FOLKS IN WAIKIKI
TIME AND PLACE TBA

SUNDAY 11/1/15

  • SPECIAL EVENING WITH DANNY COUCH @ CHAI'S ISLAND BISTRO
    Danny has arranged a special dinner/concert for our group on SUNDAY 11/1/15.
    Please look at the PDF INVITATION and MENU for more information.
  • If you are INTERESTED in this event let me know ASAP as Danny needs to reserve our
    space at CHAI'S by September 1st.
    Details at top of page.
MONDAY 11/2/15
Hale Koa Hotel Lu'au - meet outside the Lu'au Garden (Time TBA)
Excellent show and wonderful food at a GREAT PRICE. $55.00 per person
We need to make reservations. Just let us know if you'll be joining us.
We pay at the door.
TUESDAY 11/3/15
Tour the Kamaka Ukulele Factory & attend a surprise party!
Dinner together somewhere - AJ's final night??
WEDNESDAY 11/4/15
Aloha Joe flies back to LAX
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Hawaii Activities

NEW We won't be able to offer any ADVANCE discounted price on activities as MOST of the on-shore companies have contracts with NCL. If we buy activites before we cruise, they can't pick us up at the ship.
KAUA'I ACTITIVIES Cost on-board Ship ADVANCE PRICE
Kauai Movie Tour $135.00. N/A
ZIPLINE Adventure $188.00 N/A
Mokihana Helicopter Tour $299.00 N/A
Waimea Canyon $59.00 N/A
Wailua River and Fern Grotto $83 N/A
Na Pali Experience $240 N/A


Pride of America - Docked
PRIDE OF AMERICA - EARLY MORNING DOCKING IN HONOLULU - 3/7/2015
Photo by: Connie & Stan Matalon
The Cabins are shown below and the prices based on DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. Also see "What's Included and What's NOT included
in the cruise and the link for Cruise Protection Insurance.
This cruise is being booked direct with
Donna McClaugherty with Cruise Holidays.
dmcclaugherty@cruiseholidays.com
(see AJ's notes)
CALL DONNA (Our Cruise Lady) NOW @ 571-377-0212
NEW For cuttent rates and incentives ASK DONNA
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ALOHA JOE HAS BOOKED HIS FLIGHT & HOTEL
(Pre-Cruise 10/22 & 23 - Post Cruise 10/31-11/4)
((I'm flying Hawaiian Air and staying at the Equus Hotel))
BOOK NOW
ON-LINE BOOKING IS AVAILABLE TOO!
Cruise Holidays
BALCONY CABIN OCEAN VIEW CABIN
(Left)BALCONY CABIN COST $-Ask Donna "Our Cruise Lady"
 (Right) UN-OBSTRUCTED OCEAN VIEW CABIN COST $-Ask Donna "Our Cruise Lady"

INSIDE CABIN Partial Ocaan View
(left) INSIDE CABIN COST $-Ask Donna "Our Cruise Lady"
(right) OBSTRUCTED OCEAN VIEW CABIN COST $-Ask Donna "Our Cruise Lady"

FOR BALCONY SUITES & OTHER ACCOMODATIONS (ask Donna)
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You can still join our group - Call Donna -
RESERVATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A
$250 DEPOSIT PER PERSON.
BOOK NOW

NEWNEWNEW"PRIDE OF AMERICA" OVERVIEW TOURNEWNEWNEW

NEW360 ViewsNEW
You'll feel like you're already on-board

Aloha Lanai Bar
THE ALOHA LANAI BAR - 10/24/15
(Deck 13 - Meet AJ here 3pm - till ??)
Pool Area
THE MAIN POOL AREA
NEW360 ViewsNEW
You'll feel like you're already on-board

>>SEE THE DECK PLANS<<
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WHAT'S INCLUDED: Stateroom Accommodations - Port Charges and taxes
All meals on board the ship (specialty restaurants have a surcharge)
All on board entertainment - Access to all the ships' facilities and daily activities. Use of the ship's meeting facilities and daily activities.
1 hour OPEN BAR Cocktail Party
Prepaid shipboard gratuities - AND Cruise Protection Insurance. (Please read)
(see AJ'S notes)
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FROM NCL
From traditional fine dining to endless buffets with custom-order
action stations, there is a host of delicious choices included in your cruise fare.
For an additional cover charge, you’ll have access to a world of possibilities including Asian, Italian, Teppanyaki a first class steakhouse & more.
There are18 different dining options in all.
Fantastic shows in the Hollywood Theatre, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a sports court, bars and lounges of all kinds, pools, hot tubs, kid’s centers, teen discos and more are all on board and included in your cruise fare.
Flexible accommodation ranging from affordable Staterooms to versatile
Family Suites and the over-the-top opulence of our Owner’s Suites.

See the VIDEO BELOW
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WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED: Personal expenditures, such as; on-board purchases - Shore Excursions (Book them BEFORE we travel, to save you money.)
Pre-or post cruise hotel packages
Ground transportation or transfer - AIRFARE. (see AJ's notes)

BOOK NOW
Cruise Holidays
QUESTIONS?
CALL DONNA - 571-377-0212
OR EMAIL HER
email Donna

(See Aloha Joe's NOTES)

CLICK PHOTO TO WATCH A HAWAIIAN VIDEO SHOT ON THE "PRIDE OF AMERICA"
NEW360 ViewsNEW
You'll feel like you're already on-board


ALOHA JOE NOTES:
READ ABOUT THE TRAVEL INSURANCE

TO BOARD THE "PRIDE OF AMERICA" YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING ID INFO.
A DRIVERS LICENSE WITH PHOTO OR PASSPORT - (If non US Citizen)

1. I am NOT permitted to allow ANYONE to participate in our group activities if they do not book with Donna McClaugherty/Cruise Holidays.
2. I will be on-board to coordinate our group activities.
IF, for any reason, I (Aloha Joe,) can't make the trip, a suitable replacement will go in my place.
3. The post-cruise events and pre or post hotel arrangements
are NOT included.
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POST CRUISE HOTEL INFOMATION

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4. For some of our extra (SPECIAL "SURPRISE" EVENTS)
in Hilo and Kona, there will be an additional charge.
<The group will be sharing the cost of the events, so they won't be very expensive>
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5. POST-CRUISE activities - Lu'au, etc. are NOT included.
6. I will be continuing to contact hotels about our POST days. Please let me know IF you will be staying over so I can create a list. The first question hotels ask is, HOW MANY?
7. If you have any specific questions about booking, payments,
insurance, contact Donna @ Cruise Holidays.
8. Let me know if you need a roommate as several ladies are traveling alone and have indicated that they would be interested in sharing a cabin.
9. I have put LINKS to shore excursions on this page.
Hawaii Activities can handle all of your outings BEFORE we sail.
If you don't see an activity you want, LET ME KNOW.

NOTE:
We will be adding and/or refining the events as we
get closer to our sailing date.
BOOK NOW

Aloha JOE
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PRE & POST CRUISE HOTEL INFORMATION

Aloha Joe will arrive in Waikiki on Thursday, October 22, 2015.
(AJ'S Flight & Equus Hotel are booked)
If you will be in Honolulu at that time, please send AJ an email note.
Look at the schedule of parties and ground activities we're planning.
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Aloha Joe will be Flying back to LAX
on Wednesday 11/4/15.
We plan to attend The Hale Koa Lu'au on Monday 11/2/15 - if you want
to join us, please send an email note so we can put you ON THE LIST!
Lu'au cost TBA - (Party time too 10/31/15 - 11/3/15)
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Donna "Our Cruise Lady" is working of AIR/HOTEL PACKAGES for those who can't use our discount and fly on Hawaiian Air.
We will mention it ON-AIR and in our newsletter once things are SET!

Warren Daniel @ Ohana Beach Rentals Hawaii has arranged for us to have a BLOCK OF ROOMS at the EQUUS HOTEL on Ala Moana Blvd.
From 10/22/15 - 11/3/15

Warren Daniel from Ohana Beach Rentals sent this note.
“The rooms are made up in various formats of "double double", kings and a couple queens. The price is the same for all of them. This property is very close to the cruise ship... Just a couple miles away. It is also just a block away from Ala Moana Shopping Center, and walking distance to the Marina Chart house Restaurant, the Ilikai hotel, and the Hilton Hawaiian Village... Its a GREAT price for a super location and close to everything. BUT not in Waikiki ... although Waikiki is a short walk away. The nightly rate is $155.00 plus tax….We will place the security deposit
on "hold" with a credit card and reduce our reservation fee from
$125.00 to just $50.00."

Click their banner to see the hotel and if you Here’s the address and the website for the hotel. They have a video on-site; take a look.
(Equus Hotel 1696 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu) http://www.equushotel.com/
Equus Hotel
TO BOOK YOUR ROOM @ THE EQUUS HOTEL
CALL OHANA BEACH RENTALS HAWAII
808-923-9099 - ASK FOR KYLE PESTLIN
(Mention Aloha Joe Group)
AJ is booked @ Equus Hotel - 10/22-24 - 11/31-11/4

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DAILY ON-BOARD ACTIVITIES
This is what is listed on the current schedule. Donna said that NCL will
issue a NEW DAILY SCHEDULE for 2015 at the end of this year.
CURRENTLY
SATURDAY (Boarding Day 10/24/15)
MUSIC
Hawaiian Music in Atrium 1200 1600 ATRIUM
The Wave 1430 1615 SOBE POOL
Kama'aina Duo 1800 2000 AL LANAI BAR
Richard Blough 1800 2100 SKYLINE
Randy Meyers 1900 2200 NAPA WINE
Paul Mullen 1930 2345 PINKS BAR
DJ's Domain 2100 2330 WAIKIKI BAR
Elton John Tribute 2200 2245 PINKS BAR
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PROGRAMS/SPORTS/OTHER
Shuffleboard 1200 2000 SPORTS CRT
Kid's Club Open House 1200 1615 KIDS CLUB
Sport's Court Open Play 1200 2000 SPORTS CRT
Giant Chess & Checkers 1200 2000 SPORTS CRT
Teen Club Open House 1200 1615 TEEN CLUB
Ship Tour/Discover PoA 1500 1600 JOHN ADAMS C
Library Manned 1500 1600 LIBRARY
Boat Drill 1645 1730 ATRIUM
Pub Hop sign ups 1700 1730 OCEAN DR
Teen Club Open House 1730 1900 TEEN CLUB
Champagne Raffle 1730 2200 SOHO ART
Kid's Club Open House 1730 1900 KIDS CLUB
Sail Away Dance Party 1845 1930 SOBE POOL
Solo Social Welcome 1900 1930 NAPA WINE
DJ Sail Away Party 1900 2000 SOBE POOL
Welcome Aboard Trivia 1930 2000 JOHN ADAMS C
Library Manned 1945 2100 LIBRARY
Kid's Program 2000 2230 KIDS CLUB
18-20 Y/O Meet Greet 2000 2030 CONSERVATORY
Teen Welcome Aboard 2100 2200 KIDS CLUB
Karaoke Madness 2100 2300 GOLD RUSH
LGBT Meet & Greet 2130 2200 WAIKIKI BAR
Friends of Bill 2130 2230 SHUFFLES CAR
Toga! Party 2215 2245 WAIKIKI BAR
Teen Aloha Party 2300 2345 SOBE POOL
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Shows/Themed/ShowTech
Sound Check/DJ 1000 1100 SOBE POOL
Hula Dance w/Malu Produ 1745 1800 SOBE POOL
Hawaiian Voyage Blessing 1745 1800 SOBE POOL
Meet Hawaiian Ambassadors 1745 1830 SOBE POOL
Jimmy Buffet Deck Party 1800 1845 SOBE POOL
Welcome Aboard Show 2000 2045 HOLLYWOOD
Broadway Cabaret 2130 2215 MARDI
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Onboard Rev
Mandar Spa Open 1230 1615 SPA
Fitness Center Orientation 1400 1900 FITNESS CTR
Restaurant Presentation 1430 1500 MODERNO
Beer Tasting 1500 1600 GOLD RUSH
Your Port & Tour/ShoreEx 1515 1615 HOLLYWOOD
Guess the Price 1730 2200 SOHO ART
Mandara Spa Raffle 1730 1800 HOLLYWOOD
Sail Away BBQ 1730 1930 OCEAN DR
Port Shopping Talk 1730 1800 HOLLYWOOD
Madara Spa Open 1800 2300 FIANTNESS CTR
AND
Our "Meet & Greet" party might be tonight too...time and place TBA.
(There's lots to do on day #1)
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i WILL ONLY POST A FEW OF THE THINGS FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
SUNDAY (10/25/15)
DOCK - KAHULUI, MAUI @ 8 am
MAUI TALK NCL SHORE ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR @ 7:30 am
NAPKIN FOLDING @ 11 AM
MARTINI TASTING @ 5 PM (Pinks Bar)
ALOHA POLYNESIAN SHOW @ 7 PM & 9 PM - (Hollywood Theatre)
BINGO 9 PM - (Mardi Gras)
and a ton of other things...
OVER NIGHT ON MAUI
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MONDAY (10/26/15)
Ship still docked at KAHULUI, MAUI
Ice Carving Demo @ 3pm (Sobe Pool)
Hula Dance Class - @ 3:30 (Mardi Gras)
Wine Tasting @ 4 pm - (Napa Wine)
Kukui Nut Lei Making @ 4:15 pm (Hollywood)
Ballroom Dance Class @ 6:30 pm (Pinks Bar)
NYE Decades Party - @ 10:15 pm Waikiki Bar
and many other things!
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TUESDAY (10/27/15)
Ship docks in HILO @ 8 am
Hilo Port Talk @ 7:30 am (KW Bar/Grill)
9 AM - OUR BUS PICKS US UP FOR OUR HILO DAY!
(Tour Hilo, Hilo Coffee Mill, (music), Volcano Tour, Mac-Nut Factory)
4 PM - BACK ON DOCK TO CHECK IN
Full day of on-board activites
Zumba @ 2:30 pm (Sobe Pool)
Mojito Tasting @ 4 pm (KW Bar/Grill)
Sail-Away Chill - 6:30 pm (Waikiki Bar)
SAIL BY THE VOLCANO IN THE DARK
??? DWTAS @ 10 pm (Mardi Gras)
Salsa Party @ 10:30 pm (Waikik Bar)
and much more!
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WEDNESDAY (10/28/15)
Ship anchors in Kona Harbor @ 7 am
Kona Port Talk @ 7:30 am (KW Bar /Grill)
TAKE WATER TAXI TO KONA
2 PM - Meet for Lunch/concert with Brian Vasquez & Friends
"QUINN'S ALMOST BY THE BEACH"
(Take Water Taxi back to Shiip)
Zumba @ 2 pm - (Sobe Pool)
Hula Dance Class @ 3 pm (Mardi Gras)
Lauhala Weave Lei @ 4 pm (Mardi Gras)
Margarita Tasting @ 4 pm (Lanai Bar)
and more, and more
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THURSDAY (10/29/15)
Ships docks @ Nawiliwili, Kauai @ 10 am
Kauai Port Talk @ 7:30 (KW Bar/Grill)
Hula Dance Calss @ 8:30 am (Mardi Gras)
Aloha Money Folding @ 10 am (John Adams)
BINGO @ 3:30 (Mardi Gras)
Tequilla Tasting @ 4 pm - (Gold Rush )
Crew Talent Show @ 9:30 pm (Mardi Gras)
and many other things...
OVER NIGHT ON KAUA'I
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FRIDAY (10/30/15)
Ship still docked @ Nawiliwili, Kaua'i
2 PM Ship leaves for Honolulu
Hula Class Soundcheck @ 10 am (Hollywood)
Final Hula Class 1 pm ( Mardi Gras)
Variety Show @ 9 pm (Hollywood)
PARTY TIME FOR OUR GROUP - TBA
SAIL AWAY TO OAHU!
80'S Neon Party 10:30 pm (Waikiki Bar)
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SATURDAY (10/31/15)
Dock in Honolulu Harbor @ 7 am
Final Group Breakfast & disembark by 9 am
We'll meet up for sunset drinks and HALLOWEEN FUN
Later in the day - TBA
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FOOD AND DRINK ON-BOARD THE PRIDE OF AMERICA
From traditional fine dining to endless buffets with custom-order action stations, there is a host of delicious choices included in your cruise fare.
For many joining our cruise the additional cover charge has been waived - if you qualified for our special package you’ll have access to a world of possibilities in the Specialty Restaurants with NO COVER CHARGE!

CAGNEYS
Cagney's Steakhouse
Steak is the standard at our American-style steakhouse. Sip your favorite cocktail as you select from choice cuts of Certified Angus Beef® perfectly prepared. And don’t forget to order our famous truffle fries. Cuisine: Steakhouse Accommodates: 106
Normal Price per Guest: $30 (FREE for our Group)

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East Meets West
For a taste of the exotic, you'll find a unique array of Pan Asian cuisine as well as many authentic Asian dishes. Cuisine: Asian Accommodates: 64
Normal Price per Guest: $15 - Sushi à la carte

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Jefferson's Bistro
Welcome to Thomas Jefferson's Georgian residence. This upscale French restaurant offers modern and classic gourmet cuisine against a traditional Jeffersonian backdrop. Cuisine: French Accommodates: 84
Normal Price per Guest $20

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La Cucina
You won't need cab fare to experience delicious, contemporary Italian food. Sit back and relax in this fun, bright restaurant with the kind of menu you would expect to find in Little Italy, New York. Cuisine: Italian Accommodates: 106
Normal Price per Guest: $15

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Moderno Churrascaria
If you’re looking for a unique experience, our authentic Brazilian steakhouse is a must. Start with an impressive salad bar of imported cheeses, olives, cured meats, ceviche and specialty salads. Be sure to save room for the delicious skewers of slow-roasted meats including beef, pork, lamb and chicken – all carved tableside by our Pasadores. Cuisine: Churrascaria Accommodates: 86 Normal Price per Guest: $20

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Sushi Bar
East Meets West Asian Restaurant also has a Sushi and Sashimi Bar where you can enjoy the very best sushi and sashimi expertly prepared as you watch. Cuisine: Sushi Accommodates: 12 Price per Guest: Sushi à la carte

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Teppanyaki
Flying shrimp. Onion volcanoes. Twirling knives. The sizzles and surprises never cease at our authentic Japanese Hibachi restaurant. Sit around a lively shared table as a skillful chef slices, chops and grills steak, seafood and chicken on a large steel grill right before your eyes. Our chilled, sake-infused Wasabi Cocktail will have you flipping too. Cuisine: Teppanyaki Accommodates: 32
Normal Price per Guest: $25

There are18 different dining options in all.
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ALOHA JOE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW:
1. DATE OF YOUR ARRIVAL IN HONOLULU

2. DATE OF YOUR DEPARTURE

3. YOUR CELL PHONE NUMBER

4. YOUR HOTEL - for Pre & Post Cruise

5. ANY ACTIVITES WE LIST THAT YOU WILL BE ATTENDING.
HERE'S THE LIST SO FAR:
Meet & Greet Party Thursday - 10/22/15 **
Breakfast at Aulani Hotel with SONYA Friday 10/23/15 **
HILO BUS TRIP - Tuesday 10/27/15 **
KONA LUNCHEON CONCERT - Wednesday 10/28/2015 **
HALLOWEEN PARTY IN WAIKIKI - Saturday - 10/31/15
TOUR OF THE ROYAL MAUSOLEUM - Sunday 11/1/15 **
AFTERNOON SURPRISE PARTY - Sunday 11/1/15 **
HALE KOA HOTEL LU'AU - Monday 11/2/15 **
TOUR KAMAKA UKULELE FACTORY & PARTY AFTER Tuessday 11/3/15
CLOSING NIGHT PARTY SOMEWHERE ??

When I get your email about this, I'll send you my CELL NUMBER - AJ

(** indicates extra cost involved - but not much)

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