Cruise to Hawaii

[sspecialme11]

My wife & I are going on an Hawaiian cruise for first time on Feb. 10, 2007 on NCL Wind with norwegian-cruise-lines.net.
Since we did not want to take the 4-5 days to cruise from the west coast before getting to Hawaii, we were pretty much limited to NCL, which seems to "own" Hawaii. My concern is this: Since NCL is the only cruise line that does just Hawaii, would that mean that they have less incentive to give good service? Having no competition from other cruise lines is a concern.
We have been on two cruises before, both in the Caribbean. There, many cruise lines "battle" for the market. Not certain why the same is not true for Hawaii? Please let me know if the "lack" of competition for the Hawaii cruise is valid as a concern?

Thanks

 

[jrose529]

We sailed on the NCL Dawn last summer and had a wonderful trip. Although it wasn't to Hawaii, I thought NCL did a great job. I especially liked the freestyle dining. It was nice to eat when we felt like it.

I'd be curious as to how you like the Wind since it is NCL America and has an all US crew. I heard mixed reviews in the beginning, but I have heard it's gotten much better since their debut.

I think you'll have a fabulous time. I wish I were taking a Hawaiian cruise!

Have fun!