Iukika

Thanks for all the advice which confirmed what I had learned. In the end I booked with a Canadian TA who gave us the best available rate in CAN $ at par with US, (a 5% saving) good cabin locations for my whole family and gave ship board credits + Aeroplan miles. Haven't paid yet so if something comes up today during NCL Hawaiian Days promo that's extra so and I am very comfortable with the final price. Booked my flights through Expedia who then offered a big discount on hotels and car in Waikiki which happily turned out to include the condo hotel we had planned to book anyway. We saved over $400 on that as well. Actually found my TA through Expedia.ca so we're all set. Now I can start to get excited! Thanks again!

Thank you for all for your advice. I have been to Hawaii (and all the islands) many times but not with all 4 kids and not for over 20 years so this is special. My husband doesn't want to do all the back & forth-ing to the airports, car rentals, etc. and Oahu is by far our favourite island so we will have an additional 10 days there in addition to the cruise. We thought the cruise would give our kids a chance to sample the other islands and experience their first cruise as well, which is why we have planned the trip this way.

My only challenge is getting the best price and/or credits and/or land packages for the money. There seem to be so many ways to do it that I am just kind of confused. I am also told that Pride of America is 'the only game in town' for 7 day inter-island cruises so not much likely to be available by way of deals.

I have cruised before but never organized the arrangements. I am taking my family, inc. 3 young adult children, on a dream trip to Hawaii in Feb. which I hope will include a 7 day Norwegian cruise on Pride of America. I have spent countless hours on various web sites and I am just totally confused and not sure the best way to get the best price for what I am looking for. I'm not sure if I am better off just speaking to NCL directly or to one of the dozens of 'sellers' out there. To be honest, I feel a bit dumb!:(

Any direction would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!