Linda Tatten

Travel by Tatten Groups

2026-09-19 By Linda Tatten

NCL Pride of America

June 26, 2027

Join me and the Misty Blues Band on board NCL’s Pride of America, as we explore the beautiful Hawaiian Islands!

Think of our ship as a hotel moving to each island, no packing and unpacking. Enjoy more time on each island with three overnights – Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. One of the highlights is cruising the stunning cliffs of Kauai’s Na Pal Coast. Each island is different, with its own charm.

Reserve the Best Cabin Location Today!

$125.00 per person deposit, is refundable until February 26, 2027

Guaranteed Best Rate

Not to worry, if NCL has a promotional rate lower than our Special Group Rate, your reservation will be adjusted to the lower rate up to final payment.

Cruise Rate, including tax and Gov. fees.
Rates are per person, based on double occupancy. Staterooms will be booked at the best rate available – Group Rate or Special Promotion.
– $3,399.00 category BA balcony stateroom.
– $2,514.00 category OK ocean view obstructed view
Contact us for other category rates.

Includes NCL More at Sea
Unlimited Open Bar*
Specialty Dining*
– 3 Specialty Meals, if you reserve a Balcony stateroom
– 1 Specialty Meal, if you reserve an Ocean View stateroom.
Wi-Fi Package, 150 min. per guest
Excursions Credits – $50.00 per tour. applicable for one guest.
*Unlimited Open Bar and Speciality Dining, have a fee for taxes and gratuities.

Pride of America

– The only ship sailing 7 days in Hawaii.
– Refurbished in 2025
– 10 Specialty Dining Options
– 5 Complimentary Dining Locations
– 10 Bars and Lounges
– Award-winning Dining
– Mandara Spa and Salon
– and Fitness Center

Hawaii Destination Specialist

Our Hawaii Island Specialist can assist you in planning your activities on each island. Extend your vacation, arrive early or stay after your cruise, we can assist with all your travel plans.

Imagine the possibilities, feel the Spirit of Hawaii!

Hawaii Fun Facts

is the only state that grows coffee commercially.
has 11 of the worlds 13 climate zones, ranging from tropical rain forests to arid deserts.
has more endangered species per square mile than anywhere else on Earth.
Alphabet has only 13 letters. They have two official languages, English and Hawaiian.
has over 1,000 species of flowering plants and 7,000 species of birds (especially sea birds.
Hawaiian Culture is a unique mix of Native, Asian, Portuguese and American Influences and has one of the world’s most diverse population mixes, there is no majority.
Iolani Palace is the only Official Royal Residence in the US …and had electricity before the White House.
Kauai has been the location of over 80 films, and they don’t allow any building to be taller than a coconut tree.
Yes, you can mail a coconut from Hawaii…without a box!

I would love to have you on board as we sail the islands, discovering the history, culture and spirit of Hawaii…a Special Place!

For more information please contact us.

Aloha!

Linda Tatten, CTC

Join me on a Norwegian Coastal Cruise – August 8 – 18, 2017

2017-02-09 By Linda Tatten

Join me on this special cruise, often described as the world’s most beautiful voyage sailing along the Norwegian coast, we go where no other ships go. Experience unique nature and culture that are out of reach of traditional cruise ships.

Hurtigruten’ s MS Nordnorge, refurbished in 2016. This expedition ship will take us from Bergen up along the Norwegian coast to the Arctic Circle and Lofoten Islands.

Our Expedition Team will offer lectures on subjects such as biology, history and geology. They will also be our host on special shore excursions; there are shore excursions for different level of activities.

Norway’s Coastal Kitchen – indulge in the local food with fresh produce from local suppliers, experience the foods of Norway as you enjoy the panoramic views!

I would love to have you join me on this special Norwegian Voyage. Imagine the possibilities…

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Back to Hawaii

2016-06-13 By Linda Tatten

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I just returned from another trip to Hawaii and I’m happy to report the Aloha Spirit is alive and well!

I attended the Maui Showcase with seminars and events to explore this beautiful island. I also spent time on Kauai and Oahu, checking on new hotels and updates on each island; as a Hawaii Expert it’s important to know what is best for my clients. Beside inspecting hotels, I went to luau’s, cruised along Kauai’s spectacular NaPali Coast – including a swim off the boat, visited beautiful and different botanical gardens…and much more.

I will be posting about my Hawaii adventure in the weeks to come as well as posting more photos on Facebook.

Polynesian Cultural Center

2016-06-13 By Linda Tatten

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On my recent trip to the Hawaiian Islands I visited the Polynesian Cultural Center – a 42 acre living museum located on the north shore of Oahu. An enjoyable way to spend the day!

I visited six authentic villages; Tonga, Tahiti, Hawaii, Fiji, Aothearoa (New Zealand) and Samoa. Each village share their culture, history and offer shows during the day, with interactive attractions and authentic food to try.

Don’t miss Hawaiian Journey; a 15 minute 4D film on a 40 x 74 screen, showing areas of the Hawaiian Islands accessible only by air. A beautiful film with incredible scenery…I loved it! Note – look for the high top chairs in the center of the theater to experience the fun motion based seats.

Ali’i Luau – the extensive buffet dinner is followed with an enjoyable show; dancers, fire and music. Lots of colorful costume changes added to the beauty of this lovely show. After dinner and the show we moved to the Pacific Theater for a special event, HA: Breath of Life, a Pacific Isle saga with over 100 talented performers. The seating is theater style.

Transportation from Waikiki hotels can be arranged or combine your visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center with a Circle Island Tour of the Island.

The young guides and entertainers are helpful, friendly and very talented…well worth a visit!

Pride of America’s Extensive Renovation

2016-06-03 By Linda Tatten

NCL Cruise Line, Pride of America, Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii

Pride of America is now essentially a new ship after an extensive renovation completed in March. Staterooms aboard Pride of America received new bedding, new furniture, new flat screen televisions and updated flooring. The pool area, public areas and restaurants have all been done over to create a more upscale feel…even the menus are new!

The Pride is the world’s only US-flagged cruise ship, which allows her to spend 100 hours in port…lots of time to explore each island. She sails year round, on a 7-night cruise of the Hawaiian Islands, including overnights in Maui and Kauai. A very special part of the cruise is an afternoon sail along the spectacular Napali Coast. The Napali Coast is breathtaking and the only way to see it is by boat or by air.

I have sailed on the Pride of America and loved how much time I had on each island, very different then most cruises where you spend a few hours in each port.

Visit the enchanting islands of Hawaii aboard this beautiful ship…unpack once and enjoy!

Autism Friendly Program

2016-05-27 By Linda Tatten

I want to share the following information from Royal Caribbean on their Autism Friendly Program. I know many families have extra challenges when travel with children with autism, I hope you find this helpful.

Royal Caribbean has achieved the following Autism Friendly Certifications fleet wide:

Bronze Level – all required autism friendly products and services in place.
Silver Level – all Youth staff trained on autism awareness.

Royal Caribbean also requires their Youth staff to have a four year University degree or international equivalent in education, recreation or related field. Their Youth staff has at least three to five years qualified experience in working with children ages six months to 17 years.

Royal Caribbean offers a wide range of autism friendly products and services including:

Priority check-in, boarding and departure.
Special dietary accommodations including gluten-free and dairy-free
Adventure Ocean flexible grouping by ability for children 3 to 11 years old.
Adventure Ocean toilet-trained policy exception.
Pagers/phones for parents of children in Adventure Ocean program while signed into care. (subject to availability)
Autism friendly toy lending is available in their Adventure Ocean Youth Program on all ships – can also be used in their room.
A “Social Story” available online before cruising, helps parents explain the cruise experience.

Autism Friendly Films

Presented in a low-lit and low volume environment. Guests are encouraged to freely talk and walk around during the film. These films will be offered on all autism group cruises and cruises when there are at least five children with autism on board.

NCL Pride of America

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