Always wanted to visit all of the 4 main islands in Hawaii, I finally found the dates perfect for it.
Wednesday, 4th of December 2019 - Los Angeles. Temperature: 64.4 degree
Chinese car service Xin Jin Ma picked us up at 5:30am to JFK Airport.
Taking Delta flight 2346 at 8:05am to LA and then Uber to Port of San Pedro.
We were surprised that no line/no waiting to board the Star Princess.
Wednesday, 4th of December 2019 - Los Angeles. Temperature: 64.4 degree
Chinese car service Xin Jin Ma picked us up at 5:30am to JFK Airport.
Taking Delta flight 2346 at 8:05am to LA and then Uber to Port of San Pedro.
We were surprised that no line/no waiting to board the Star Princess.
LOG OF THE CRUISE, "Once all guests were on board and all pre-departure checks were complete, Star Princess slipped her moorings and start moving ahead swinging the bow to Starboard, She then proceeded through the channel, passing the USS Iowa on her Starboard side."
In the Theater for the Spotlight Show
Thursday, 5th of December 2019 - At Sea. Temperature: 63 degree.
LOG OF THE CRUISE, Star Princess spent the day at sea maintaining a SW 'ly course through the North Pacific Ocean bound for Hilo."
Karaoke
Listening to the waves
Friday, 6th of December 2019 - At Sea. Temperature: 71.6 degree.
LOG OF THE CRUISE, "Star Princess spent the day at sea maintaining a SW 'ly course through the North Pacific Ocean bound for Hilo."
Exploring the ship
Saturday, 7th of December 2019 - At Sea. Temperature: 75.2 degree.
LOG OF THE CRUISE, "Star Princess spent the day at sea maintaining a SW 'ly course through the North Pacific Ocean bound for Hilo."
Sunday, 8th of December 2019 - At Sea. Temperature: 77 degree.
LOG OF THE CRUISE, "Star Princess spent the day at sea maintaining a SW 'ly course through the North Pacific Ocean bound for Hilo."
Thanks to the motion sickness patches, I survived through the four days at sea.
Monday, 9th of December 2019 - Hilo. Temperature: 83 degree. 9am-6pm.
LOG OF THE CRUISE, "Star Princess made her approach into Hilo Harbor early in the morning. She boarded the pilot at 7:45 A.M. and maneuvered past the breakwater. Start Princess was alongside Pier 1 at 9:06 A.M. and remained there throughout the day until unmooring at 5:51 P.M. She carefully exited the port, disembarking the pilot at 5:56 P.M.
Hoppa-on Hoppa-off Bus tour
Banyan Tree Forest near Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls
Downtown Hilo
Museum
Liliuokalani Gardens Lava rocks everywhere
Back to the ship for lunch,
then came back to the bus station for the tour of the other side of the island
It crawled on my foot to greet me at the tour bus station
A sea turtle is on the lava rock
Richardson Black Sand Beach
Carlsmith Beach & Lagoons
In the theater for the Spotlight Show
Tuesday, 10th of December 2019 - Honolulu. Temperature: 78.8 degree. 7am-10:30pm.
LOG OF THE CRUISE, "In the early hours of the morning Star Princess made her final approach to Honolulu. We picked up our local pilot at 6:14 A.M. before proceeding in the channel and maneuvering the vessel alongside Pier 2 starboard side to quay. Start princess remained alongside throughout the day with a late scheduled departure for 11:00 P.M."
at Ala Moana Hotel waiting for the NorthShore & Dole Plantation tour bus.
Surfing competition is at the bay
Dole Plantation
Pineapple ice cream
Walking from Chinatown to the port
Back to the ship
Wednesday, 11th of December 2019 - Nawiliwili (Kauai). Temperature: 84 degree. 8am-5pm.
LOG OF THE CRUISE, "Star Princess made her final pre-arrival checks on the approach this morning before boarding the pilot at 6:36 A.M. Heaving lines were sent ashore and mooring lines followed. The vessel was all fast by 7:58 A.M. and guests were free to proceed ashore shortly after. Star Princess spent the day in port, heaving up her lines lines at 4:59 P.M., and thrusting off the berth."
Thursday, 12th of December 2019 - Lahaina (Maui). Temperature: 81 degree. 7am-6pm.
LOG OF THE CRUISE, "Star Princess made her approach to the coasts of Lahaina early this morning before dropping the hook for the day. The Port anchor touched the sea bed at approximately 7:05 A.M. and the vessel was safely brought up by short after. Tenders were lowered from the embarkation decks and once the shore party was established guests were free to proceed ashore."
The Moon in the morning
On a tour bus after the tender ride
The Road to Hana is the longest rainforest highway in the USA.
Road to Hana has an exhausting and many times harrowing, 617 hairpin curves and 59 unforgiving one-lane bridges, not to mention an incredible number of blind spots along the way.
Black Sand Beach
The Blow Hole is very powerful
Double rainbow shows up at the end of the tour.
On the upper level of the last tender back to the ship.
Road to Hana has an exhausting and many times harrowing, 617 hairpin curves and 59 unforgiving one-lane bridges, not to mention an incredible number of blind spots along the way.
Friday, 13th of December 2019 - At sea. Temperature: 77 degree.
LOG OF THE CRUISE, "Star Princess spent the day at sea maintaining a NE 'ly course through the North Pacific Ocean bound for Ensenada, Mexico."
Getting ready for the 2nd formal night.
On the deck
On the balcony of the stateroom
On the balcony, Wind blowing and Wave singing
Making the best of me.
Amazing selfie with the smiles from my heart.
In the theater
Back to the stateroom. Love the balcony.
Making the best of me.
Amazing selfie with the smiles from my heart.
Saturday, 14th of December 2019 - At Sea. Temperature: 77 degree.
LOG OF THE CRUISE, "Star Princess spent the day at sea maintaining a NE 'ly course through the North Pacific Ocean bound for Ensenada, Mexico."
Lying down watching the clouds and water
Thanks to Milan Stanojeric for the birthday cake.
Thanks to Isabel Caycho (R), Solodenko Galind (Center) and GU (L)
for celebrating BWW's birthday.
Sharing and Smiling makes it a special birthday celebration.
for celebrating BWW's birthday.
Sharing and Smiling makes it a special birthday celebration.
Sunday, 15th of December 2019 - At Sea. Temperature: 71.6 degree.
LOG OF THE CRUISE, "Star Princess spent the day at sea maintaining a NE 'ly course through the North Pacific Ocean bound for Ensenada, Mexico."
Monday, 16th of December 2019 - At Sea. Temperature: 64.4 degree.
LOG OF THE CRUISE, "Star Princess spent the day at sea maintaining a NE 'ly course through the North Pacific Ocean bound for Ensenada, Mexico."
Thanks to two instructors: Tiki Dave (Ukulele) and Leialoha (Hula dance) for enriching our cruising.
Excellent instructors and ambassadors for Hawaii culture.
After attending two sessions of photographer talks, I am practicing.
Really appreciate the app helping me beautify the photos.
Excellent instructors and ambassadors for Hawaii culture.
After attending two sessions of photographer talks, I am practicing.
Really appreciate the app helping me beautify the photos.
Tuesday, 17th of December 2019 - At Sea. Temperature: 66 degree.
LOG OF THE CRUISE, "Star Princess spent the day at sea maintaining a NE 'ly course through the North Pacific Ocean bound for Ensenada, Mexico."
The last day at sea, so I taking a walk of the ship.
Taking selfie with the ocean is so peaceful
Wednesday, 18th of December 2019 - Ensenada, Mexico. Temperature: 66 degree. 8am-5pm.
Taking selfie with the ocean is so peaceful
LOG OF THE CRUISE, "Star Princess spent the day alongside Berth 2 in Ensenada and has a scheduled departure for 5:00 P.M.
The spectacular blowhole of La Bufadora.
The largest marine geyser in the world is located on the Punta Banda peninsula.
Riviera del Pacifico. The former casino attracted celebrities of the 1930's.
Packing after the show.
Packing after the show.
Thursday, 19th of December 2019 - Los Angeles.
LOG OF THE CRUISE, "Star Princess is due to arrive in Los Angeles at Berth 93 at 6:15 A.M."
Total distance travelled from LA to LA: 4998 Nautical Miles.
Total distance travelled from LA to LA: 4998 Nautical Miles.
