Common Hawaiian Words & Phrases - It’s another language!

Although Hawaii is as American as apple pie, when you are there in the islands, you can feel like you aren’t quite certain of this. The mixed cultures that make up Hawaii - the pidgin english, the hawaiian language and mixed hawaiian-english words & language used can easily transport you to what feels like a foreign country. But its 100% USA and the beauty of the different cultures, traditions and customs are what makes Hawaii in my mind so very special and unique.  

While you are visiting it might be helpful to know and understand a couple of simple words that Hawaiians use... following are a few that I thought you might want to know. And if you really want to check things out... look up this website:

                       Hawaiian Words - Hear the Spoken Word

I found it to be helpful as you can actually hear the words being spoken. Enjoy the Aloha

and you cruisers my thought is let’s get jiggy with it! Have fun!

Aloha - love, affection;greeting, salutation; Hello! Good-bye!

Mahalo  - Thank you

Mahalo Nui Loa - Thank you very much

Ono - Delicious

Pau  - Finished, ended ,all done

Wahine - Woman, Lady

Kane - A man or a boy

Kama’aina  - Commonly referred to a long time resident of Hawaii

Malihini - Newcomer, Visitor

Haole - A foreigner, pidgin slang-caucasian

Hapa haole - Person of mixed racial ancestry

E Komo Mai - Welcome, Enter

A hui hoa Until we meet again

A hui hoa kahou - Until we meet again - said to a group

Kai - Sea, sea water, seaside

Mauka - Inland, upland,towards the mountain

Pupu - Snack or appetizers

Kuli Kuli - Be Quiet! Shut up!

Wiki wiki - Fast or Speedy

RUBY PRINCESS: Progressive Check-In Information

PROGRESSIVE CRUISE CHECK-IN INFORMATION

Please be advised that Ruby Princess will berth at Pier 54 and embarkation will not begin until 1:00 PM. To ensure a smooth start to your voyage, we operate a progressive embarkation schedule. Guests with a Preferred Boarding Pass may check in at any time from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, though we kindly request that you arrive during your recommended time. If you have booked a Princess Cruise Plus Package or Princess Transfer, your check-in time will be provided at your hotel or airport. Boarding will commence shortly after check-in. Please do not arrive prior to 1:00 PM, as your cabin will not be ready, and there are not adequate facilities at the pier to accommodate early-arriving guests. All guests must be onboard by 3:15 PM.

1:00 PM - Dolphin and Emerald Decks: Cabins on these decks begin with D & E 

1:45 PM - Caribe and Riviera Decks: Cabins on these decks begin with C and R 

2:15 PM - Aloha and Lido Decks: Cabins on these decks begin with A and L         

2:45 PM - Baja and Plaza Decks: Cabins on these decks begin with B and P

Cruise Ship Docking & Other Port Helpful Information

Please be advised that changes can occur for cruise docking and that this information was based on my finding as of 09/02/2015, I found the following cruise docking schedule for the Ruby Princess on the Hawaii Department of Transportation for Harbors . Click on the highlight phrase or word  for more information and explore.

HILO  “BIG ISLAND” HAWAII - Thursday, October 8, 2015 

Cruise ships dock at piers in Kuhio Bay on Kuhio St approximately 2 miles east of downtown. Shuttles may be provided to Walmart and the adjacent Hilo Hatties at Prince Kuhio Plaza 2 miles south of the pier. The Downtown Farmer's Market may also offer a free shuttle.

Here is a google map of the cruise ship dock in Kuhio Bay on Kuhio Street, Hilo, Hawaii

For More Cruise Port Information & Maps

Check out - “CruisePortWiki - Hilo” 

HONOLULU “THE GATHERING PLACE” OAHU - Friday, October 9, 2015

I checked out the link below on the Hawaii Department of Transportation for Harbors and found that the RUBY PRINCESS on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2015 is currently scheduled to be docked at the Primary cruise ship terminal Pier 2. It seems there are two cruise terminals and Pier 2 cruise terminal is at the West end of Channel Street, off Ala Moana Boulevard. This is not the Aloha Tower Cruise Terminal. 

Here is a google map of Honolulu Cruise Terminal Pier 2 

For More Cruise Port Information & Maps

Check out - “CruisePortWiki - Honolulu” 

NAWILIWILI,  “GARDEN ISLE” KAUAI - Saturday, October 10, 2015

Cruise ships dock at the port by the town of Lihue which is the commercial center of the island. Free shuttles run to car rental offices, Hilo Hatties, Kmart (beside Kuhio Grove), Walmart, and smaller malls from the pier. Kalapaki beach is nearby.

Here is a google map of  “Nawiliwili Bay” 

For More Cruise Port Information & Maps

Check out - “CruisePortWiki - Nawiliwili”

LAHAINA, “VALLEY ISLE” MAUI - Sunday, October 11, 2015 

The seaside town of Lahaina is located on the westside of the island of Maui

Cruise ships anchor offshore and tenders take passengers to Lahaina Harbor

Here is a google map of the seaside town of “Lahaina & Lahaina Harbor”

For More Cruise Port Information & Maps

Check out - “CruisePortWiki - Lahaina” 

Photos provided by CruisePortWiki

Diana's Pre-Packing Tips for Hawaii Cruise on the Ruby Princess!

I thought I would share some helpful tips from my recent visit aboard the Ruby Princess. On this 15 day cruise being organized and efficient can alleviate that “over packing” and “whoops I forgot syndrome issue”. Listed below are some possible helpful pointers to assist in this pre-cruise task... 

✪ There will be 3 Formal
Nights...which means tux or a dark suit and tie for the men.

For the women folks formalwear can be that little black dress or for fun time take out that glittery long New Year’s evening gown for the glitz night. Those not wanting to dress up can settle for room service or head to the Buffet. The option is of course yours! 

✪ 12 Smart Casual Days. The key here is mix and match work style outfits and to 

     accessorize your casual wear with shirts, tops, pants, skirts scarves and jewelry for 

     the women folks. And for the men? Remember no shorts or sandals in the dining 

     room. Hear that Roger and Reagan! Collared Shirts, Big Boy long pants & shoes!

✪  As we cruise towards the Hawaiian Islands it can be come very humid. But   

     remember on the cruise ship the air conditioning are going at full blast so remember 

     to bring a sweater or light cover-up top. And be mindful that as you walk on the 

     deck it can be extremely windy and cool!

✪ There are laundry facilities on board the ship. So remember to bring you detergent 

    pods and dryer sheets. There are ironing boards as well in the laundry room for touch 

    ups!

✪ Plenty of pools and jacuzzi’s to enjoy - So don’t forget your swim suit and cover-up as 

    well as your sandals or flip flops.

✪ The toiletries in the bathrooms are very minimal. They have a shampoo conditioner 

     and a bath gel that is refilled in a dispenser. So if you have your favorite products, I 

    would bring them along.

✪ The wall unit hair dryer on board for the women may not be up to your standards so 

     if you use one I would bring one from home. 

✪ There seems to be plenty of hangers on board, but a helpful tip is to bring some of 

     your outfit pre-arranged on disposable wire hangers...I like to set-up my outfits by each 
     day. This will alleviate any extra clothing for that over stuffed suitcase. Karen and Buzz 
     love their foldable garment bag for this option!

✪  You can also count on the Ruby Princess Ship to have shopping opportunities.

      Look for discounts in your welcome booklet and daily promo flyers in the Princess 

      Patter Newsletter.

✪ Our 25th Anniversary Renewal Ceremony will be Alohawear ...which means 

    Aloha Shirts and Sundress/Hawaiian Style Dresses with sandals or flip flops. We are 

    not doing a formal white wedding. C’mon we did that at our 5 year renewal in Vegas, 

    remember?

✪ Wanna be a “fashonista and color coordinated” for our Renewal Celebration? Pick 

    any color shades of BLUE, like the sea, GREEN like the tropical Island, WHITE like 

    the white caps of the waves, BLACK like the volcanic sand beaches and you will fit 

    right in!   

  ✪ And if you like, you can shop while in the Hawaiian islands as our renewal ceremony 

    celebration will be held on Monday, October 12th which is the day after we 

    leave Lahaina Maui --- the final Hawaiian Island Port of Call! 

✪ Wanna shop now? Check out the following links for ideas for hawaiian clothes.... 

✪ Here are some links to some Hawaiian style clothing

http://www.shakatime.com

http://www.lavahut.com 

http://www.papayasun.com

http://www.alohaz.com

http://hawaiianclothingfactory.com

http://www.alohaoutlet.com

http://www.alohafunwear.com

http://www.jadefashion.com 

http://www.hilohattie.com 

http://www.hawaiianoutpost.com

http://www.hawaiianshirtsinc.com

http://www.mauishirts.com

LABOR DAY WEEKEND - Hawaiian Culture in Long Beach

Not sure what plans you might have for this Labor Day Weekend.

But if you want a taste of Hawaii check out the link below for specific details

and information. 

My dear friend Euphemia Nagashima is a Master Lei Maker and also a E HULA MAU Judge. She is a speaker for the lei workshop.

http://www.motuhawaii.com/Motu_Hawaii/E_Hula_Mau_2015.html

E HULA MAU - Southern California, Annual Hula & Chant Competition

Labor Day Weekend - September 4, 5, & 6, 2015

Terrace Theatre - Long Beach Performing Arts Center

300 East Ocean Blvd - Long Beach, CA 

Box Office 562/436-3661

Tickets can be purchased at Box Office or Ticketmaster

Hawaiian Arts & Crafts - Interactive Workshops - Flavors of the Island Foods

LEI WORKSHOP

STEEL GUITAR & UKULELE WORKSHOP & LECTURE

PLUMERIA WORKSHOP

HULA & HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS

HAWAIIAN CULTURAL VILLAGE - Artisans & Crafters

Diana’s Ten Reason’s Why Vacation on a Cruise Ship is Better then a Land Tour Vacation....

1. You unpack and pack only once!    
   
2. One Bed & Pillow, the whole trip.
3. You have a room steward to help make your bed & more. 
4. No need to wait in line for your entertainment show tickets.
5. Your destination comes to you, not the other way around.
6. Wanna have a few drinks? You don’t have to drive, No DUI & a short walk home!
7. You don’t have to cook and you can select your meals or snacks.
8. Your time - Your call ... relax, be active, socialize or escape!  
9. Captain & Crew on Board...You don’t have to drive or get lost! 
10. BIG SHIP....Plenty of room to be with family and friends, that you can be with or not?! 

Happy Cruising...see you on deck!

Hawaiian Names for our Cruisers

The Hawaiian language came from the Malayo-Polynesian language and other Polynesian dialects and was strictly an oral language till the outsiders (New England missionaries) arrived in the 1820’s. The 5 vowels a,e,i,o and u as well as the 8 consonants h,k,l,m,n,p, w and ' (which is called a glottal stop) make up the entire Hawaiian alphabet. In the Hawaiian language a consonant is always followed by a vowel which also means all Hawaiian words end in a vowel. Please note that the glottal stop is not used in phonetic name translations, just literal Hawaiian words.

As Karen and Buzz shared in their Cruise Introduction, names and words are more easily pronounced when they are broken down into single syllable chunks. So check out the name of Hawaii ’s state fish, humuhumunukunukuapua’a, and now try pronouncing it hu-mu-hu-mu-nu-ku-nu-ku-a-pu-a-a.  Was that hard? Now sounding it out phonetically will be easy-peasy, try it... who-moo-who-moo-new-coo-new-coo-ah-poo-ah-ah. Sometimes the letter W is pronounced the same as V as in the traditional pronunciation of Hawai'i which is phonetically pronounced huh-vi-ee rather than huh-why-ee. Now you can sound like a “local” instead of a tourist.

Stressed vowels

a - ah, as in car: aloha

e - a, as in may: nene

i - ee, as in bee: honi

o - oh, as in so: mahalo

u - oo, as in spoon: kapu

Unstressed vowels

a - a, as in about: ali`i

e - eh, as in met: kane

Traditionally Hawaiian name were given by an elder of the family to a child with a specific meaning. The family elder might have received a specific meaning through a dream or a family characteristic that the family would like for the child to represent or a certain distinguished characteristic the child was inherited with. As an example a female name Lani means Heavenly.

There are only 13 letters in the Hawaiian language as you read above. Therefore many of the names may sound similar and have phonetic translation based on the sounds the name makes when said with the Hawaiian alphabet and word structure.

The Hawaiian translations we are providing here are phonetic and have no literal meanings. This was given simply for fun and entertainment. 

Enjoy looking for your name below as the following are all of our cruisers in our group and their Hawaiian name as translated:

ALEX /ALEXANDRA  - “Alika” / “Alekaneka”

ANDRE - “Anakele”

ANDREA - “Anakalia”

ANGIE - “Anie”

BOB - “Lopaka”

BUZZ / CLIFFORD - “Puko” / “Kalipona”
CONNIE - "Kani"

CAROLE - “Kalola” 

DIANA “Kiana”

DEE DEE  “Ki Ki”

DUANE - “Kuane”

ELLIOTT - “Elioka”

FUMI/FUMIKO - “Pumi” /  “Pumiko”

GARY - “Kali”

HOLLY/HORACE - “Hali” /  “Koleka”

IRENE - “Ailina”

JAN - “Lana”  /  Kanike    

JIM - “Kimo”

JO MARY - “Lomalia”

KAREN - “Kalena”

LEE - “Li”

LIEN - “Lieni”

LINDA - “Linaka” 

MICHAEL / MIKE - “Mikale” / “Mikala”

NORM / NORMAN - Nolumu” / “ Nolemana”

PAT/PATRICIA - “Paka” / “Palika”

PEGGY - “Paki” 

REAGAN - “Lekana”

ROCKY - “Loluki”

ROGER - “Lokela”

ROSS - “Loke” / Keoni 

RUSSELL / RUSS - “Lukela” / “Luke”

SARA - “Kala”

SEAN - “Kana” 

STELLA - “Kela”

TED/ THEODORE  - “Keka” / “Keokola” 

WENDY / MARY - “Weniki” / “Malia”

Photo provided by maunalani.com 
Article information and Hawaiian Names adapted and provided by:

www.alohafriendsshop.com

"A Friend in the Islands", company owners: Mike and Kim Crinella  

Hawaii By Cruise Ship, 2nd edition by Anne Vipond

Internet & Wi-Fi on the High Seas

We all are hooked, whether its your cell phone or your iPad or even your laptop. We all have them in one way or the other these days. Well the cruise lines know this and they are here to provide you a service at a cost of course. Planning ahead might be a helpful tip in budgeting for your supplemental cruise expense unless perhaps you are considering to be off the grid for those 15 days? Hey it was a thought.... Following are some guidelines to assist you and enlighten you of the technology on the wide seas...

Internet and Wi-Fi: Wireless hotspots are available in public areas and cabins on all ships. However, pending where your cabin is on the ship the reception may be weak and limited. The Ruby Princess ship has an Internet Cafe with approximately 20 plus computer terminals. High bandwidth activities like VoIP and streaming video may be restricted onboard ships and the most importantly tip....don't forget to logout so you 
don't use up your minutes.

Fees: Princess Cruise Line's pay-as-you-go rate is 79 cents per minute. There are also four time plans: 100 minutes for $69 (pre-purchase for $72.95 with 20 bonus minutes); 200 minutes for $99 (pre-purchase for $102.95 with 40 bonus minutes); 400 minutes for $159 (pre-purchase for $162.95 with 60 bonus minutes) and 600 minutes for $199 (pre-purchase for $202.95 with 80 bonus minutes). World cruisers also can buy 1,000 minutes for $249 or pre-purchase for $252.95 with 100 bonus minutes included. Princess also offers a last-day-of-sailing, 15-minute Internet special for $8.99. Passengers in the top tier of the line's frequent cruise program (Elite & Platinum status) gain credit towards Internet package use.

Cell Phones: All Princess ships are cell phone operational (service provided by Maritime Communications Partners). Phones must be activated for international calling with the passenger's home provider before sailing. Roaming fees apply and are set by your phone service provider. You should prepare by calling your mobile provider and see what is the most cost effective plan for your usage as International and Roaming rates can quickly add up and you certainly don’t need a large phone bill after your cruise. So remember to set your phone setting accordingly.

Below are some additional articles you might want to check out for more information. But the best advice is from your service provider... just double click on the titles below for more read:

Cruise Critic - Connecting at Sea: Internet and Phone Use Onboard

Internet at Sea: 9 Things You Need to Know

ALEX's NEW EMAIL

Not sure if anyone else made this notation, but Alex has a NEW EMAIL ADDRESS ... it is 

innovative.travel.planner@gmail.com

so change your address book, contact information etc. etc.etc...

you will wanna stay in touch with this fine lady! 

For Your Information,

Diana

Diana’s Top Ten Tips to Think About for the Cruise!

Well our story begins in just over 200 days, when we will embark on the Ruby Princess. So to take our journey without a hiccup, planning and preparation will be key to a smooth

sailing cruise. This is especially so for those still having to juggle life with working. Okay, also for those busy retirees who have packed schedules and not sure what happen to all the hours in a day, let alone a week! So here are Diana’s 10 tips, if you are so incline to read on...

No. 1 - Identification 

I have asked Alex to share some insight in an upcoming article about what type of identifications we will need for this trip since we will be stopping in Ensenada Mexico on the way back from the Hawaiian Islands. I recommend this might be a good time to double check on the expiration date on your US Passport, Driver’s License or any other ID you might have. Including an original birth certificate which is always a good ID, so check your files for that option if needed. By the way, Roger did check on our passport and we were expired, where did ten years go?

No. 2 - Insurance/Vacation Protection

Emergency and other unexpected circumstances do happen. Roger and I always like to have a back up and we ask Alex to assist us in covering our cruise investment. Dollars well worth the cost for insurance. I recommend you contact Alex and talk to her about your needs. She can assist with this, whether to cover for you and your trip expense or perhaps to cover an unexpected family member’s emergency that might interrupt your plans. You’ll be glad you called Alex!

No. 3 - Getting There

Not everyone going on this trip will be from Los Angeles so now is a good time to begin to think about your transportation to the Port of Los Angeles. If traveling from afar, flights will be to either Los Angeles (LAX) or Long Beach (LGB) airports which are your closest options. You will also need to get a Shuttle Transportation arrangements from the airport to the port and back. How about coordinating with other cruisers who may be going out of the same airport? It makes it fun, folks!

No. 4 - Pre-Cruise Stay & Park    

The ship will depart on Saturday, October 3rd. But for the Davis’, our trip begins on Friday, October 2nd when we will be checking into the San Pedro Double Tree Hotel for a overnight stay and park your car program. Great option for those who want to drive and our car will be residing under the care of Double Tree Hotel for the next 15 days. There will also be an overnight stay option with no parking as well for those flying in. If you are interested in joining Roger and Diana and starting the cruise early....contact Alex as I have asked her to work with Double Tree to come up with a group rate for us.  

No. 5 - My Booking & Cruise Personalizer

If you haven’t already checked this out, you should! Alex has emailed your cruise booking confirmation if you made your deposit. On that document is your booking number which will allow you to access your Princess Cruise “ Cruise Personalizer ”. This is a great time to explore this valuable tool and an invite to your first peek into your upcoming cruise. It will get you excited about your cruise.. Have questions or need help, give Alex a call. Yes, she has your booking number if you can’t find your invoice.

No. 6  - Roger and Diana 25th Anniversary Renewal Cruise Blog

I know many of you have visited this cruise blog. But I also know first hand that many have not (As I have had to resend the blog address and yes will do it again). Don’t fret...you don’t have to sign up or pay for this service. It’s free, but it will not visit you unless you visit us at our group cruise blog. This will be where I will be in touch with our group, unless you email or call me directly. I highly recommend that you check here as our blog will be our central communication tool where both Alex and I will be relaying our information first hand. So bookmark this in your computer favorites!

No. 7 - Special Needs Request

If you have a special request, whether its to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Or you need to have some medical needs such as distilled water for a CPAP machine or a sodium free diet. The cruise line can assist and so can Alex. Think about what you might need to make your cruise as comfortable and efficient as being at home. The cruise line will do all they can within their limits. As you go on-line and begin to explore and complete your My Princess/Cruise Personalizer note that you can request certain medical/health accommodation as well as to note that you are going on this cruise for a celebration such as your birthday, retirement or anniversary?

No. 8 - Cruise Dress & Attire

Well you certainly would not want to forget your swimsuit and cover-up as you walk on the Lido deck. But also remember we have 3 Formal Nights and 12 Smart casual Nights. I wrote an article back in December on this blog titled “Helpful Tip - Preparing Now For Formal Night” . Now, would be a good time to revisit this as you can begin to get your cruise wardrobe together as Spring and Summer season approach. Heading to Hawaii will be be warm and humid. But don’t forget, the ship and your cabin is air-conditioned as well as on deck it can be quite chilly from the winds. So you will need a wrap or light jacket to protect you from these conditions. I know many of the gals in our group would often wear long sleeve tops or bring a sweatshirt/windbreaker as we sit and play cards or have a drink.  

No. 9 - Shore Excursions

Cruising can best be described as visiting a buffet table. Lots of options to pick, but you can’t have it all. With limited hours in our port of call, varying between 9-16 hours. And of course don’t forget you generally won’t be able to get off till an hour after the ship docks plus be back on the ship an hour before departure (Don’t miss the boat otherwise it will be your responsibility to catch the boat at the next port). This will be a good time to explore your options of what is it you truly would like to do on each of the island. Start making your list and talking to your travel partner or friends, so that you can be ready once the shore excursions are posted for sign-ups. 

No. 10 - Pre-Cruise Meet & Greet Social

Hopefully with advance notice many can join us for the upcoming No-Host Pre-Cruise Meet & Greet Social that will be held in Orange County this Summer. Currently, Karen Vaughn and Diana are exploring options for a location site. This is a great chance to meet some of our other fellow cruisers. As well as have an opportunity to talk to Alex & Diana for some “Frequently Asked Questions”. Okay and of course there will be “Eats & Drinks”...how else did you think Roger would be there? Please keep checking with our cruise blog for important dates and information. A handy Master Calendar Timeline is forthcoming with important details in a future “what else”... BLOG ARTICLE...stay tuned!

Cruise Ship & Nautical Language - A word for almost everything!

Okay for some of our guests the big decision is now behind you! You have paid your deposit and you have a stateroom assignment...so perhaps it’s time to get familiar with your ocean home for the next 15 days on the Ruby Princess. But before exploring the ship and deck plans. I thought it would be fun to introduce you to some basic cruise lingo!  

Though not necessary to get around the ship, knowing the ship terminology makes it fun and kind of an authentic seafaring experience. Here are a few terms that will make you look like you’re a seasoned cruiser as well as getting you familiar with your floating home to your Hawaiian getaway…let's see how many of these terms you know? 

Aft - Towards the rear of the ship

Amidships - Towards or at the middle of the ship

Astern - Behind the ship

Beam - Ship’s width at the widest point

Below - The area below the “Main Deck”

Berth - Quay, dock or pier where the ship ties up or the act of so doing. Also a term used aboard ship for a sleeping point or bed.

Bilges - The lowest part of the ship

Boat Station - The place taken by passengers during lifeboat drill

Bow - The forward pointed part of the ship which acts as a control center

Bridge - The forward and upper part of the ship where the Captain controls the ship

Bulkhead - Interior partition or wall aboard ship

Cabin - Passenger’s room, otherwise known as a stateroom

Captain - Overall commander of the ship

Chief Engineer - Officer responsible for mechanical well being of the ship

Course - Ship’s passage in a given direction expressed in degree

Cruise Director - Individual in charge of entertainment and on-board activities

Disembark - To get off the ship

Embark - To join a ship for a voyage

Fantail- The rear, overhanging part of the ship

Fore- Front part of the ship

Galley- Ship’s kitchen

Gangway- The passageway or stairway that links the ship to the quayside

Hotel Manager- Officer in charge of passenger service

Launch- A small boat that transfers passengers from ship to shore when the vessel is unable to berth

Leeward- The side of the ship that is sheltered from the wind

Lifeboat- A small boat that transfers passengers to a rescue ship during emergencies

Lifejacket- An inflatable jacket that allows the wearer to float in water

Muster Station- Assembly point in an emergency

Passenger/ The number of passengers divided by the number of crew gives the ratio.

Crew ratio- The lower this Crew ratio figure, the better the on-board service will be

Port-The left-hand side of the ship, when facing forward

Purser- Officer in charge of finance

Stabilizer- A retractable device that protrudes from the hull below waterline to provide stability when the ship is moving

Staff Captain- The second in command of the Captain

Starboard- The right hand side of the ship, when facing forward

Stateroom- Passenger’s room, otherwise known as the cabin

Stern- The rear flat part of the ship, opposite the bow

Tender- A small boat that transfer passengers from ship to shore when the ship is unable to berth

Windward- The side of the ship that is not sheltered from the wind

Nautical terms provided by DK Eyewitness Travel Cruise Guide to Europe and the Mediterranean

Still want more cruise information?

Still wanting more cruise information and details... 

DAY	PORT/DATE	ARRIVE	DEPART
1	Los Angeles, California / Saturday, October 3		4:00pm
2	At Sea / Sunday, October 4
3	At Sea / Monday, October 5
4	At Sea / Tuesday, October 6
5	At Sea / Wednesday, October 7
6	Hilo, (Big Island) Hawaii / Thursday, October 8	9:00am	6:00pm
7	Honolulu (Island of Oahu) Hawaii / Friday, October 9	7:00am	11:00pm
8	Nawiliwili (Island of Kauai) Hawaii / Saturday, October 10	8:00am	5:00pm
9	Lahaina ( Island of Maui) Hawaii / Sunday, October 11	7:00am	6:00pm
10	At Sea / Monday, October 12
11	At Sea / Tuesday, October 13
12	At Sea / Wednesday, October 14
13	At Sea / Thursday,October 15
14	At Sea / Friday, October 16
15	Ensenada Mexico / Saturday, October 17	8:00am	5:00pm
16	Los Angeles, California / Sunday, October 18	7:00am

You can take the easy path and just give Alex a call or if you just want to get to know more about this specific cruise you can go to www.Princess.com and search our cruise simply by inserting the following information....

Destination - Hawaii

Length of Cruise - 9- 15 days

Ship - Ruby Princess

Departure/End Port - Los Angeles

Our cruise voyage Number is R546, 15 Days Roundtrip from Los Angeles Hawaiian Islands Cruise on the Ruby Princess. Departure Date: October 3, 2015

You do not need to sign in or register with Princess cruises to search for this cruise.

Hope this information helps you to decide to join us so we can meet on the Lido Deck!