Hi Andrea! Interesting, we are doing the same itinerary November 17-24 on Pride of America. We've got that same "cautious" approach, not having sailed on such a big ship/"mainstream" cruise line before. We are booked in the lowest suite category, AE...but strategically on deck 12, which looks to be the least populated. We like our peace and quiet!

Of course, I will be VERY interested to hear about your experience. And perhaps we can exchange info/tips beforehand, any helpful tidbits we read about this ship. I've read all the reviews on CC, and for the most part, it seems that they are fair to decent (esp. when booked in a suite category).

It is all about expectations, that's for sure. We are just very excited about seeing Hawaii for the first time. Would love to do it on Regent or Silversea, but they don't sail there often!

Hope you have a fantastic time!!