DonnaG:

Argh, what a trail of tears NCL put you thru.

Since you will be with extended family on this cruise, I have no doubt that you will have a good time.

We chatted up the American crew frequently and found them pleasant and helpful. As far as the officers, concierge and butler are concerned, well........

For the adults, it really won't be a cruising experience as such but if you think of the ship as a very convenient vehicle to get from port-to-port, you will do just fine.

Penny and I would do this cruise again. We'd just roll with the punches while on the ship and fall in love with Hawaii all over again.

Cheers! Ray