Sweet Hawaiian Islands Cruise

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Are you ready for a summer escape to the Hawaiian Islands? We’re taking a large group of Sweeties on board the gorgeous Pride of America. Together, we’ll explore the Hawaiian Islands, do some good, catch some rays and otherwise indulge ourselves in this diverse wonderland.

Our port schedule is as chill as the islands. We’ve got long days (and two overnights) to daydream, play and explore.

GROUP TRAVEL PERKS
The main perk of doing a group is the time of year we are able to travel. Chartering a ship in the high season puts the price out of reach for many, but traveling in a large group means we can enjoy a summer vacation together and still have money left to spend. Whoo hoo.

Our group enjoys:
• A bottle of red or white wine
• Amuse-bouche surprises in your stateroom
• Special Sweet cocktail party with an open bar and hors d’oeuvres
• Exclusive Sweet dining area
• Sweet on-shore excursions, including our signature community service projects
• Sweet seating for shows
• Sweet parties on Maui and Kauai
• And more surprises to come!

Let’s learn how to hula, gorge ourselves on poi, snorkel until our fingers wrinkle and explore paradise together this summer.

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Man, this is so exciting! I live in Honolulu, but have never been on the interisland cruise. I yearned to go on the Sweet Carribean cruise, but couldn’t.

Question: is this interisland cruise going to have all the lesbian entertainment that the carribean one had? That’s what I feel I truly missed out on.

Also, for the carribean cruise that just passed, what ended up being the ratio of women to men? And, were those men primarily gay men?

Anyway, I do wish my very best to all the lesbians that will be coming into town for this cruise. On Oahu, where Honolulu is located, and from where the ship departs, there are several gay bars in Waikiki. In Between, Tapa’s, Fusion, and Hula’s are all easily googleable. Angles recently closed, but I understand (rumor) the Fusion ownership has purchased and will reopen Angles. I’ve also heard the Fusion ownership is a lesbian couple with dogs! (also a rumor, but from a good source, and a concept that tremendously excites me!)

Also, try your best to be here on a Friday before or after the cruise for the weekly lesbian ChemiSStry event, which you can google. Sand Island Access Road is best reached by taxi or rental car at nighttime, and it is not walkable from Waikiki.

From Waikiki, take the 19, 20, E, or 42, which will all conveniently drop you off at the pier at Aloha Tower to board the ship. ($2.25–bring your medicare card if you have one, and you’ll get a reduced fare). The Bus won’t let you bring on super large bags, but if you’re travelling light like Neil Diamond in “America,” then it’s a good option.

If you have any Honolulu questions, post them, and I’ll do my best to help!

Well, wishing very much I could go, and the safari and hotspringing with salmon sound fantastic as well! 30 y.o. asian american gay boy in Honolulu =)

 

Oh, almost forgot, but the newest gay bay in Waikiki is Wang Chung’s! It recently opened, and I’ve never been there yet, but heard it’s a cute small karaoke place. It’s also easily googleable and facebookable. In Between is the other primarily karaoke place.

Cafe Hula Girl, in Waikiki, is a place to eat or have a coffee. They are gay owned in waikiki, and also easily googleable.

Those are all the Honolulu gay places relevant for pre and post-cruisers I can think of for now! But post and let me know any Honolulu or Oahu gay or other questions you have, and I’ll do my best! I may also be able to get you started on the right path for Maui, Big Island, or Kauai questions as well! =)

30 y.o. honolulu gay boy yearning for a boyfriend

 

I’m just wondering, what will be the ratio of the “Sweet” group to the entire ship?

 

We’re aiming for 10 percent of the ship, 100 percent of the fun. :)

 

I worked on the Pride of America for over 2 years as a bartender/wine steward. The decor is warm and welcoming, the crew, inviting and friendly. Although I do not work aboard anymore, I have many fond memories playing in the ports you will travel to, the excursions you will adventure out on, and the romance the islands will bring you. I may be a little bias but I did “come out” while I was working aboard so the ship means a lot to me:)

As always there are many ways to book travel, but I will tell you as the person who actually did the wine deliveries to the rooms, booking through SWEET is the way to go!!! I wish you all the time of your life!!!

 

Is there a charge for going single? This sounds great!!!

 

Hi Jami,
It’s going to be really fun. We have so much time in port! We can either match you with a roommate or you can pay to have the room all to yourself. Flavia can explain the process in more detail. Give her a call at 877-793-3830.

Stay Sweet,
Shannon

 

I think I am going to sign up! Sounds like fun. I am a teacher and this is the only time of yje year I can go. Will there be a PRE cruise thing happening? Hotel? Etc? for the day before. I am excited and your office is closed now. I will call tomorrow!

 

Yes, yes, we’ll have a pre-cruise party in Honolulu. Details coming soon. Additionally, we overnight in two ports, which offer us the opportunity to host parties at local gay hangouts, too.

 

Yes, yes, we’ll have a pre-cruise party in Honolulu. Additionally, we overnight in two ports, which offer us the opportunity to host parties at local gay hangouts, too.

 

aloha “Sweet”!
Chiko’s Tavern (930 McCully St., just outside of Waikiki)should be re-opened before July 2010 AND it is gay/lesbain owned & operated! although the clientele is mostly gay/lesbian, everyone is welcome! there’s good vibes, good food as well as an awesome karaoke system!
check it out…

 

We will. We’re looking for a place to host our pre-cruise party in Honolulu. Thank you for the head’s up.

 

I am a teacher too…….
and this is the only time i can travel as well….can you put me in touch with Jami…maybe we can be roommates….

 

I have done this cruse and it is wonderful. Great ship, great stops ( and lots of time on Maui and Kauai)

 

I heard a great hotel in Honolulu in Waikiki beach is called the Moana Surfrider. It is a westin resort and spa. It looks beautiful and I was told it is a great hotel. Maybe someone can look into that for the pre cruise/post cruise hotel. Have you found another hotel yet? I am trying to get my airlines flight, but will wait until I hear about pre and post cruise plans. Please advise. Thanks…

 

We’ll check it out. We’re looking for a pre-cruise hotel. Thank you!

 

Will there be any entertainment on-board for the Sweet travelers? Suzanne or Sandra Valls or Jessica by any chance?

 

If our group is large enough, we’ll bring entertainers who would likely perform for the community in our overnight ports. Stay tuned for details.

 

Wang Chung’s is sooooo fun! It’s really small but you get to talk to everyone there and everyone has a great time.

 

Is anyone signing up for shore excursions?

 

Useful information, I follow your blog is always appreciated. Thanks for sharing.

 

Would love to “hear” from anyone else going on the Hawaii cruise. Are you out there?

 

I am excited for the Hawaii cruise and I plan on booking some shore excursions.

 

We booked our excursions last night, we are so excited about the trip. 38 days and counting. Hope we get to see some of you before we get on the ship. We are coming in on the 29th. Laura and Dianne

 

Coming in on the 30th and staying the day we get back at the host hotel Marriot… I booked my excursions too! So excited. Anyone else?

 

Jen, Laura and Dianne, and others…
I booked in Maui plantation Iao valley. in Hilo the helicopter over circle of fire. In Kona Historic Kona, Kauai has 2 different ones that go to the Luao show. The one I booked gives you preferred seating and you go to the manor house to have dinner then the show. On the last day in Honolulu I am doing the Grand finale trip that will leave me off at the host hotel for an extra night. Are you folks staying at the host hotel?

 

I am staying close by. I always stay at the same hotel whenever I go. It is basically a 3 minute walk though. I arrive on the 30th and then I will be staying after the cruise as well.

Laura and Dianne, what excursions did you book?

Does anyone know if Sweet are doing thier own excursions or do we just book through the cruise ship?

 

Hawaii travelers,
We’ll be sending an email July 15 with our program and recommended tours. Whoo hoo. It’s almost time to go!

 

We are staying close by. We booked our excursions through an independent company. We leave the Saturday night. Coming in two days before hand. Depending on the status of the bill on the Gov desk we might get married before the cruise.

 

Glad to see some others on this cruise. I am excited to see what Sweet has come up with. The ship sounds great.My excursions sounds wonderful too. Love to hear from others….

 

If you are coming in early or staying after you might want to check out Hanauma Bay. My co-worker said it was the best place to snorkel. We are going on Fri. before the cruise. They will pick you up at your hotel and take you back. Check out the web link http://www.hanaumabaytours.com/hanauma-bay-snorkeling/
21 days until we are there…..can’t wait! Laura and Dianne

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