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Pride of America - home of the free. Designed to celebrate her arrival as the first new U.S.-flagged cruise ship in nearly 50 years, this vibrant Americana themed ship is full of choices to occupy your time aboard your Freestyle Cruise. Void of schedules, you'll have ample opportunities to venture about, scoping out the décor, spacious staterooms and regional dishes served in 11 restaurants - or whatever else you feel like doing. Plus, we've got a warm and friendly American crew ready to assist you on your Hawaiian island adventure and make sure your cruise is just that, yours.
America's top destinations are now in Hawai'i aboard Pride of America
Fun for the whole family? You bet! You'll find a selection of Family Penthouses and Suites on board as well as an array of family-friendly connecting staterooms.
Order a juicy steak at the Lazy J Steakhouse, catch a show at the Hollywood Theater or dance the night away at the Mardi Gras Cabaret Lounge & Nightclub.
Pride of America offers the largest conference facilities of any cruise ship - a dedicated meeting deck that spans more than 9,300 square feet - so you can get away and still be connected.
Star Rating:
4 Star
Cruise Type:
Contemporary
Maiden Voyage:
2005
Passenger Capacity(dbl):
2144
Tonnage:
81,000 tonnes
Length:
920ft
Nationality of Crew:
United States / Hawaiian
Beam:
105ft
Nationality of Officers:
United States / Hawaiian
Nationality of Dining Staff:
United States / Hawaiian
Draft:
26ft
Ship Registration:
USA
Onboard Currency:
USD
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These great staterooms can sleep up to three guests. Includes two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a large private balcony. The aft-facing balcony offers truly incredible views and a great way to feel the ocean breeze.
Accommodates: 3 Approx. Size: 233 sq. ft.
The whole family will have plenty of room in these staterooms. With enough space for up to four, these staterooms have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, as well as a convertible sofa in the sitting area and one pull down bed. Not to mention a private balcony with a great view.
Accommodates: 4 Approx. Size: 178 sq. ft.
These connecting staterooms are great family accommodations. You can bring the whole family, with room for up to four guests. Features two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a convertible sofa to sleep two more, as well as a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony.
Accommodates: 3 Approx. Size: 178 sq. ft.
These Large Balcony staterooms can accommodate up to three guests. With two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a convertible sofa in the sitting area to accommodate one more. And the large balcony offers an incredible view.
Accommodates: 3 Approx. Size: 233 sq. ft.
With plenty of room for up to three guests, these staterooms are fantastic. They include a sitting area, two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a convertible sofa. You'll also have a private balcony with an amazing view, not to mention because you are located on a high deck and right in the middle of everything, you've got easy access to all the exciting activities and dining options on board.
Accommodates: 3 Approx. Size: 178 sq. ft.
These Mid-Ship Balcony Staterooms are located on a middle deck and offer easy access to great restaurants, activities and more. With room for up to three guests, you'll have two lower beds that convert in to a queen-size bed and a convertible sofa to accommodate one more, in addition to the sitting area and balcony with a fantastic view for you to enjoy.
Accommodates: 3 Approx. Size: 178 sq. ft.
These staterooms are forward or aft and are located on a high deck. They can sleep up to three guests and include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony and an amazing view.
Accommodates: 3 Approx. Size: 178 sq. ft.
These staterooms are forward or aft and are located on a high deck. They can sleep up to three guests and include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony and an amazing view.
Accommodates: 3 Approx. Size: 178 sq. ft.
These staterooms are forward or aft and are located on a high deck. They can sleep up to three guests and include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony and an amazing view.
Accommodates: 3 Approx. Size: 178 sq. ft.
These staterooms are forward or aft and are located on a high deck. They can sleep up to three guests and include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony and an amazing view.
Accommodates: 3 Approx. Size: 178 sq. ft.
These staterooms are forward or aft and are located on a high deck. They can sleep up to three guests and include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open to a private balcony and an amazing view.
Accommodates: 3 Approx. Size: 178 sq. ft.
These Inside Staterooms are a great way for the whole family to cruise. With room for up to four guests these staterooms offer two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed as well as pull down beds to accommodate two more.
Accommodates: 4 Approx. Size: 132 sq. ft.
These staterooms can sleep up to four guests, with two pull-down beds and two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed. And because they are mid-ship, you'll have easy access to all the exciting activities and delicious dining options on board.
Accommodates: 4 Approx. Size: 132 sq. ft.
An Inside stateroom is the most affordable way for you to cruise. These staterooms can sleep up to four guests, with two pull-down beds and two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed.
Accommodates: 4 Approx. Size: 132 sq. ft.
An Inside stateroom is the most affordable way for you to cruise. These staterooms can sleep up to four guests, with two pull-down beds and two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed.
Accommodates: 4 Approx. Size: 132 sq. ft.
An Inside stateroom is the most affordable way for you to cruise. These staterooms can sleep up to four guests, with two pull-down beds and two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed.
Accommodates: 4 Approx. Size: 132 sq. ft.
An Inside stateroom is the most affordable way for you to cruise. These staterooms can sleep up to four guests, with two pull-down beds and two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed.
Accommodates: 4 Approx. Size: 132 sq. ft.
These Oceanview Staterooms have plenty of room for up to four guests. With two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and a sitting area in most, plus two pull down beds. Not to mention the incredible views from the large picture window. Stateroom 4000 has a porthole window.
Accommodates: 4 Approx. Size: 144 sq. ft.
With room for up to four guests, these Oceanview Staterooms have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed as well as two pull down beds. Because they are mid-ship, you'll have easy access to everything on board. Plus an incredible view from the big picture window.
Accommodates: 4 Approx. Size: 144 sq. ft.
You'll have room for up to four guests in these Oceanview Staterooms. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, additional bedding to sleep two more guests as well as a picture window to enjoy the amazing view. Stateroom 4500 has a porthole window.
Accommodates: 4 Approx. Size: 144 sq. ft.
These staterooms have room for up to four guests. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, additional bedding to sleep two additional guests and a picture window with an obstructed view.
Accommodates: 4 Approx. Size: 144 sq. ft.
These staterooms have room for up to four guests. They include two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed, additional bedding to sleep two additional guests and a picture window with an obstructed view.
Accommodates: 4 Approx. Size: 144 sq. ft.
This amazing suite sleeps up to four guests. In addition to the separate bedroom with king-size bed and walk-in closet, they have a luxury bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower. You'll also get to enjoy a living room, dining room, private balcony with hot tub and outdoor dining area and a guest bathroom. Includes butler and concierge service.
Accommodates: 2-4 Approx. Size: 1382 sq. ft.
With room for up to four guests, these Suites include a living room, dining room, separate bedroom with king-sized bed, walk-in closet, a luxury bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower as well as a guest bathroom. Not to mention the incredible balcony, complete with a private hot tub. Includes butler and concierge service.
Accommodates: 2-4 Approx. Size: 766-875 sq. ft.
You will have plenty of space in these Penthouses that sleep up to four. Includes a separate bedroom with king-size bed and walk-in closet, living room, dining room and luxury bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower. Guests also have two TVs and a private balcony with hot tub. Includes butler and concierge service.
Accommodates: 2-4 Approx. Size: 676-697 sq. ft.
You have room for five in these Penthouses that are perfect for the whole family. With two separate bedrooms - one with a king-size bed and walk-in closet and the other with two lower beds - there is plenty of space to spread out and enjoy. Also features two bathrooms, two TVs, a living room and private balcony. Includes butler and concierge service.
Accommodates: 5 Approx. Size: 607-650 sq. ft.
These Penthouses have room for up to four guests. You will have a separate bedroom with king-size bed, living room, walk-in closet, bath with shower, additional bedding to sleep two additional guests and a private balcony. Includes butler and concierge service.
Accommodates: 4 Approx. Size: 581-598 sq. ft.
These Penthouses have room for up to four guests. You will have a separate bedroom with king-size bed, living room, walk-in closet, bath with shower, additional bedding to sleep two additional guests and a private balcony. Includes butler and concierge service.
Accommodates: 4 Approx. Size: 581-598 sq. ft.
Ideal for your whole family, these amazing suites sleep up to five guests. Includes two separate bedrooms, one with a queen-size bed and the other with a convertible sofa bed. The living room also has a convertible sofa bed. In addition to three TVs, there is a private balcony for you to enjoy the view.
Accommodates: 5 Approx. Size: 335 sq. ft.
You can bring the entire family in these Suites that sleep up to eight. Includes two separate bedrooms, each with two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and additional bedding to accommodate up to eight guests. In addition to two bathrooms and two TVs, the single or double French windows allow guests to enjoy the view.
Accommodates: 8 Approx. Size: 356 sq. ft.
- Aloha Café
- Basketball/Volleyball/Tennis Court
- Blast Off Video Arcade
- Cadillac Diner
- Cagney's Steakhouse
- Connections Teen Club
- East Meets West
- Gold Rush Saloon
- Golf Driving Net
- Gyrosphere
- Hollywood Theatre
- Hot Tubs
- Internet Centre
- Jefferson's Bistro
- Jogging/Walking Track
- John Adams Coffee Bar
- Key West Bar & Grill
- La Cucina Italian Restaurant
- Lanai Bar
- Liberty Main Restaurant
- LifeStyles Room
- Little Italy
- Mardi Gras Cabaret Lounge & Nightclub
- Meeting Rooms & Auditorium
- Napa Wine Bar
- Newbury Street Shops
- Nightclub
- Oasis Pool
- Ocean Drive Bar
- Outdoor Chess
- Photo Gallery
- Pink's Champagne & Cigar Bar
- Rascals Kid's Club
- Room Service
- Santa Fe Fitness Centre
- Santa Fe Spa
- Shuffles Card Room
- Skyline Main Restaurant
- SoHo Art Gallery
- South Beach Pool
- SS America Library
- SS America Library
- Steakhouse
- Sushi Bar
- Teppanyaki
- The Chapel
- The Conservatory
- Waikiki Bar
- Each stateroom equipped with individual thermostat controls
- Electric Current 110 AC
- Hair Dryer
- In Room Safe
- Internet Connection
- Tea & Coffee Maker
- Telephone
- Television
Dine the Way You Want
We believe lunch is when you're hungry. Same goes for breakfast and dinner. You'll never have to drag yourself out of bed for a forced breakfast seating at 7:45 am or interrupt whatever you're doing so you can make it to a dinner seating precisely at 5:45 pm. We also think youshould eat with whomever you want so we'll never choose your dining partners for you. Want to meet someone new? We can arrange that, too.
More Restaurants Than Days of the Week
Don't be misled by other cruise lines' dining "options." They really come down to some fast-food choices or one big dining hall where you often have to eat with strangers. NCL has a wide variety of actual restaurants with great, new signature dishes in every one. And, with up to 13 different restaurants and dining rooms on board, like Le Bistro, our exclusive French bistro, and Cagney's, our scrumptious steakhouse, you'll find something to satisfy your every craving, every night of your cruise.
Steak and a dry martini after a great day of snorkeling. Sushi to follow lounging by the pool all day. French or Mediterranean after a long day of shopping. Tapas or Tex-Mex before you hit the casino. Pasta and a nice bottle of wine post-sightseeing. Teppanyaki between swimming and checking out the jazz singer. Made-to-order specials at the buffet's action stations when you're finished with your massage. Burgers and pizza to celebrate your youngest's birthday. Or perhaps the most romantic meal of all served in the private seclusion of your balcony. With so many delicious choices, you can certainly eat whatever you want.
Save the Tie for the Boardroom
Freestyle Cruising is not too dressy, not too casual. We call it "resort casual." You'll call it being on vacation. By day, almost anything goes. Khakis, skirts, jeans, casual tops, shorts, or whatever are all fine. Casual is perfect in our restaurants too. Even if you've just been at the pool and don't feel like changing, now worries. Swimwear with a cover-up is fine at the buffet and outdoor restaurant. At night, it's relaxed all over the ship. When you're ready for dinner, it's collared shirts and pants or nice jeans for guys. Slacks or jeans, dresses, skirts and tops are perfect for women. Kids 12 and under are welcome to wear nice shorts in our restaurants whenever. If you want to dress up and add a little glamour when you dine out, feel free - we've reserved a restaurant just for that. And remember to pack a sweater - air conditioning can be chilly.
Best "Buffet" at Sea
Forget about those cafeteria lines. Our buffet has a huge, new salad bar and "action stations" where you can get made-to-order specialties. Start your day with freshly squeezed juices, a Bloody Mary or a refreshing Bellini. Have meat carved exactly to your liking or choose your favorites to be thrown on the grill. Enjoy a pasta dish made with all of your favorite ingredients, then try sweet dessert crepes with fillings of your choice. You can even whet your appetite the day you board with a sampling of dishes from all of our great restaurants, and, when you need a little boost or just a place to relax, head to the Java Café for delicious Lavazza coffee drinks and special desserts.
Lobster Galore
Lobster lovers of the world will rejoice because we have lobster dishes in every specialty restaurant on board, every single night. And choose one night of your cruise for an absolute lobster feast.
Don't Go Away Hungry
Breakfast doesn't stop being the most important meal of the day just because it's the last day of your trip. So take your time. Relax. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and start your day off right. Leave the waking up super early, waiting in a crowded public area then waiting some more to the other cruise lines. When it's time to go, we'll let you know.
FREESTYLE FAMILY FUN
And who said cruises aren't for kids? It's our middle name. NCL offers what you want, what your kids want- good times all around, for all ages, at all times, just the way you like it. Plus, complimentary activities happen every day- whether your child wants to paint, have a pajama party or put on a show. And just think of the new friends they'll make- you might even have to schedule time just to see them.
The Youth Staff
We like our Youth Staff because they are carefully chosen from Education and Recreation programs at their University. Your child will like our YouthStaff because they are fun. Actually, they are experts in fun- they design specialized activities for all ages. And they'll keep a constant watch over your children to make you happy. Not to mention, each staff member is CPR and First Aid certified, so your child will be safe and secure at all times plus they're trained in communication and confidence building too.
Specifics & Restrictions
A few things you need to know before the good times begin:
A parent or guardian is required to register kids ages 2-17. After registering, kids can participate as often as they choose.
*Your child will be assigned to an age group based on his/her age at sailing. If they have a birthday while at sea, only then they are moved up. Sorry, no exceptions can be made-this helps keep your child safe.
*Kids under 13 may not sign themselves in and out. Only a designated adult over 21 may sign them in and out of Kid's Crew. Until our Youth Staff gets to know you, have a photo ID ready for drop off or pick up.
*We're flexible. Our activities and programs are subject to change to accommodate a child's needs.
*Sorry, we are not able to have one-on-one care within our Youth Programs.*Leave the flip-flops and sandals in your stateroom-we play hard and require proper footwear.
*We are not able to change diapers or pull-ups, but we leave you with a beeper to alert you to do the duty. Beepers do not work ashore, so parents will have to stay onboard when their children are in our Youth Program.
*Your child not feeling well? Sick children need to see the medical center before coming to the program. There's no charge if your child is well and is allowed to join the activities.
*Please let us know if your child has allergies or note any medications on their registration&we like to have snacks and will need to know.
*Want to involve the whole family? Great activities are offered throughout the cruise including Pizza Making. Just remember, a parent is required to attend with a child to participate.
*Because our Youth Staff is not included in onboard gratuities, cash gratuities are divided among the staff and greatly appreciated. Individual gratuities can be made through the onboard Reception Desk.
Kid's Crew Safety and Emergency Information
Relax-it's your job to have fun and our job to keep your kids happy and safe. Every child in our Program receives a Kid's Crew bracelet with their name, stateroom number, emergency station, allergies, and medications listed. If an emergency does occur, our Youth Staff is responsible for the mustering of the child in their care and bringing them to safety at the Child Muster Station. There, you can claim your child. All unclaimed children will be taken to the secondary station and distributed to their assigned lifeboat stations.
Group-Sitting for Kids
Need a little more "me" time? We offer more supervised fun for the kids. The "Late Night Party Zone" and "Port Play" are both group-sitting services for kid's ages 2-12. The Youth Staff runs these activities in the Kid's Crew Facilities and all the requirements and procedures apply.
The "Port Play" is offered from 9am-5pm and we accommodate those parents booked on Shore Excursions. Sign up is 8pm the evening prior to the desired "Port Play".
The "Late Night Party Zone" is offered nightly from 10pm-1am. The charges are US$5.00 per hour, per child, and US$3.00 per hour for each additional sibling in the same immediate family. Charges are applied directly to your onboard account. Sign up is 8pm the evening prior to the desired "Late Night Party Zone".
A reminder, if your child requires you to keep a beeper, a parent or guardian must stay behind on the vessel during either activity, as our beepers do not work off the ship. Also, no private or in-stateroom babysitting is available on any NCL vessel.
Youth Program Discipline Policy
Your children are important to us. We want your kids to have as much fun and be as safe as possible. Here is our four-step Discipline Policy to ensure this happens.
STEP 1: Warning: The Youth Counselor addresses the child and it is explained that his/her behavior is unacceptable and needs to be improved immediately.
STEP 2: Time out: If the child continues to disobey the Youth Counselor, a time out is issued and the parents are notified at pick-up time.
STEP 3: Suspension: If a time out is not effective in eliminating the inappropriate behavior, the parents are located and the child is grounded from the program for 24 hours. The child is then welcomed back, but if there is any reservation on the part of the Youth Counselor a parent may be required to attend with their child.
STEP 4: Dismissal: Once the child is allowed back into the program after the initial dismissal, if any disobedient behaviors continue, the child will no longer be allowed to participate.
More Family Friendly Features
Cannon balls welcome here. Just for our Junior cruisers, we offer splash pools on Norwegian DAWN, STAR and SPIRIT. Each ship has its own children's themed wet and wild fun areas slides, water squirters, and splash areas far away from mom and dad's main pool area.
Think about this we have arcades on every ship, but the bigger the ship the bigger the arcade and how much fun can you have in a day!
Move over Tarzan, we got kids coming in! NORWEGIAN DAWN, STAR, SPIRIT, JEWEL, PRIDE OF AMERICA, and PRIDE OF HAWAII offer jungle gyms with ball pits and tunnels. Just check out our Kid's Crew facilities registered participants can jump in anytime.
Time to go surfing? Our onboard Internet Cafe is perfect for kids to send emails to friends, access AOL accounts and just surf the net. Basic time charge is .75 per minute and we offer great packages too. Parents wishing to block their children from Internet access can do by requesting the ship's Internet Cafe Manager onboard to de-activate their accounts.
Family Friendly Accommodations
Our staterooms are designed with your family in mind just the way you like them.
Freestyle Dining for All
Not a lima bean in sight we give kids what they want to eat all day long in our Kid's Cafe our newest addition to the fleet: the NORWEGIAN DAWN, STAR, AMERICA, JEWEL and all of our future ships. Kids can dig into our Kid's Buffet: sandwiches, hot dogs, fruits, yes, some veggies, French fries and cookies. They'll love the tables and chairs just their size too. Plus each itinerary offers a special Kid's Crew Dinner sorry mom and dad, it's kids only this time. Sign up with the Youth Program staff.
Teen's Crew
Break some ice here. Our Teen Program is a great way for teens ages 13-17 to meet each other while engaging in some cruising fun. A member of our Youth Staff supervises all activities. They know what teens want to be doing and design all programs accordingly. Enjoy theme parties, sports events, dining together or taking in a show as a group.
Specifics & Restrictions
Activities are flexible and subject to change based on participants.
*We reserve the right to cancel if no teen shows within the first 15 minutes of the scheduled activity. Teens will meet at the next scheduled activity.
*Teens not feeling well need to visit the medical center before being admitted to the program.
*Guardians must alert the Youth Staff of any allergies, medications or special needs of their teen when registering.
*All Teens are responsible for any personal items brought to activities and events.
*Because our Youth Staff is not included in onboard gratuities, cash gratuities are divided among the staff and greatly appreciated. Individual gratuities can be made through the onboard Reception Desk.
*NCL strongly encourages that no teenagers go ashore alone in the ports of call.
*If you have any questions, please see the Youth Program Supervisor.
Teens Crew Safety & Emergency Information
*Teens are responsible for reporting to their assigned emergency stations in the event of a ship emergency. Crew members throughout the vessel are trained to assist those in need.
*Teens participating in Teen's Crew are prohibited from smoking, drinking alcohol, and using profanity while attending Teen activities.
*Violence and vandalism will not be tolerated, ever.
*A Teen exhibiting inappropriate behavior will be asked to stop immediately. If they do not stop, they will be dismissed from the activity.
*After dismissal, Parents and the ship's Security will be notified.
*Any behavior reported to a Youth Staff member taken outside of the Teen Program will also be reported to Security.
*Teens should be advised that all public areas are under 24-hour surveillance.
Comments
Firstly let me say i'm not a
Firstly let me say i'm not a gret fan of Cruising having done obe or two out of my home town of Sydney,but I would recommend to anyone who goes to Hawaii for the first time or manytimes don't miss taking this 7 night cruise round the islands. Its so much better than being stuck in one place. Everyday is a different Island to explore. The Cruise staff are fantastic helpful and nothing is too much trouble and on a personal night I'd recommend the Steak Restruant(an extra cost about $20 per person but it was the best steak i'd ever eaten. There is plenty of other choces when it comes to food from the casual buffet to sit down restruants on board .Sitting up on deck after a day out coctail in hand watching the sun go down . Really its floating hotel do as much or as little as you like. Last time we went we golfed, swam with Sea Turtles visited Volcanos. We have been on both The Pride of Aloha (now re named and cruising Europe I believe) and the Pride of America in 2010. So if your considering Hawaii for a Vacation consider the Cruise i'm sure that you'll love it. We will be going later in 2012 so thats the first thing we shall be booking our 3rd Crise
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