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.
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Ship Facilities
Dining
Choose one of the 16 extraordinary dining options available onboard Pride of America, from casual venues to sit down courses, and enjoy an authentic taste of Hawaiian cuisine.
Complimentary dining
- Cadillac Diner- Retro 1950s diner serving up classic comfort food all day every day
- Aloha Café- Delicious food with a specially reserved area for the youngest diners
- East Meets West- The Asian fusion dining experience that your taste buds have been waiting for
- Key West Bar & Grill- Enjoy the island vibes of this poolside grill
- Liberty Main Dining Room- Hearty favourites served alongside the Founding Fathers
- Skyline Main Dining Room- Art Deco dining.
Speciality dining
- Moderno Churrascaria- Have a taste of Brazil at this authentic steakhouse
- La Cucina- Fresh Tuscan dishes, exquisitely prepared
- Dolce Gelato- Cool off with a refreshing scoop of gelato
- Cagney’s Steakhouse- American-style Steakhouse dinings, with all the trimmings
- Jefferson’s Bistro- The best of sophisticated French cuisine
- Teppanyaki- See your food being prepared right before your eyes using a traditional Japanese style of cooking.
If you’d like to make the most of the exciting cuisine but would like to enjoy it from the comfort of your own room, then for an extra convenience charge, guests can enjoy room service 24 hours a day. You’ll never go hungry onboard Pride of America!
Entertainment
From glamorous live performances to hip and lively bars and lounges, entertainment on Pride of America never stops. Lights, Camera, Music! is Norwegian’s very own production and will have guests getting lost in the music of Hollywood, cinema and the 1940s, while Vegas! The Show recreates some of the greatest moments in the world-famous city’s history.
However, the night doesn’t have to end once the curtain closes. Carry on your evening with a drink (and maybe even a dance) at the bars onboard the ship. With so many to choose from, you’ll never have to go to the same one twice!
| Venue | Aboutr |
|---|---|
| Aloha Lanai | Serving an unbeatable selection of wine, beer and cocktails |
| Gold Rush Saloon | Saddle up and enjoy the ride at this saloon-style bar |
| Mardi Gras Cabaret Lounge & Nightclub | Inspired by the New Orleans Mardi Gras, enjoy the atmosphere of this lively bar |
| Napa Wine Bar | Sample the exceptional wine menu glass by glass |
| Ocean Drive Bar | Beachside-style bar serving up cocktails next to the pool |
| Pink’s Champagne Bar | Splash out on a glass of delicious champagne |
| Waikiki Bar | The perfect combination of island vibes and Hawaiian-inspired cocktails |
Things to do
While the exciting shore excursions may be a highlight of any cruise, Norwegian like to ensure that the time spent onboard the ship is just as memorable.
A browse around the duty-free shops is a must on Pride of America, offering an array of vibrant clothes and accessories designed and made in Hawaii. For other leisurely activities, or if you’re just looking for some peace and quiet, there is also a card room, library and internet café.
While there are plenty of ways to relax, some guests may enjoy the opportunity to keep in shape or take part in a bit of competition during the cruise. Featuring the Santa Fe Fitness Centre, swimming pools, a golf driving net and a basketball and volleyball court, there’s more than one way to get active on a Norwegian ship.
When it comes to winding down after a busy day of exploring and fun activities, head to the Mandara Spa & Salon, where you’ll leave feeling like a new you.
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Customer reviews for Pride of America
The ship was fine. Plenty of choice of good food. Lots of nice bars with great staff. The only issue we had was that although we were in Hawaii, the AC in public areas(bars etc) was so cold we had to wear jackets/coats indoors.
The only real downside was the air conditioning being rather intense......indoor areas in the evening rather chilly.....we actually put some heating on in our cabin before getting changed!! Very warm apart from that.
Pride of America is an older ship (launched 2005) and the cabins are a bit dated. The shower in our balcony cabin was quite small and care was needed not to get the whole bathroom floor wet! The crew were excellent and service very good throughout. A few of the bars and restaurants have not reopened after covid so eating options were limited. East Meets West, Moderna and one of the main dining rooms were all closed on our cruise in November 2022. The cruise itself was good and it was good to see the other main Hawaiian islands. We felt that the excursions were expensive but well run. The port in Maui where the ship overnights is in a container port and there is not much within walking distance. An irritation is that even with the drinks package you have to sign for all drinks. This is due to a local USA tax which is added to every bill and which is not covered by the package. It’s a very small amount so no major issue. Overall we enjoyed the Pride of America and the taste of the Hawaiian islands has certainly made us want to return one day.
Hawaii for us was a once in a lifetime experience. The Pride Of America is one of the older and smaller ships in the NCL fleet but most of our time was spent exploring the islands. The ship was running at under 50% capacity so the ship experience was different from other NCL cruises I have been on as there was less variety of entertainment onboard but overall still a great experience.
