Signature highlights
Year-round Hawaii-focused ship with a Capitol-themed atrium, outdoor viewing areas, a sports court, pools, hot tubs, and ocean-facing public spaces. NCL identifies it as the only U.S.-flagged cruise ship in its fleet.
Pride of America
Pride of America is a 2,180-guest Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 2005. This page lists 110 upcoming departures across 13 itineraries in Hawaii, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Hawaiian island-hopping without sea days
✓ Travelers prioritizing balconies and ocean views
✓ Families needing larger suite accommodations
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Pride of America at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 69%
A mid-size ship at 80,439 gross tons — #174 of 566 ships we track. 37 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Hawaiian island-hopping without sea days
- Travelers prioritizing balconies and ocean views
- Families needing larger suite accommodations
- Solo travelers wanting dedicated studios
- Guests who enjoy traditional cruise entertainment and dining
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking waterslides or large-scale attractions
- Cruisers wanting a casino-focused ship experience
- Guests preferring many specialty restaurants
- Travelers wanting extensive indoor public spaces
- Passengers seeking a formal dress-code experience
Live Position ● 3 hours ago
Heading to: KahuluiCurrently on: 7 Nights Hawaii Cruise (7 nights) — Currently at Kahului Maui, Hi
Honolulu, Hi
→ Kahului Maui, Hi
→ Kahului Maui, Hi
→ Hilo, Hi
→ Kona, Hi
→ Nawiliwili Kauai, Hi
→ Nawiliwili Kauai, Hi
→ Honolulu, Hi
Coming up
- Hilo arrives 08:00 AM
- Kailua-Kona arrives 07:00 AM
- Nawiliwili Lihue arrives 08:00 AM
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Pride of America
Pride of America is Norwegian Cruise Line’s U.S.-flagged Hawaii specialist, designed for year-round inter-island cruising. The 80,439-gross-ton ship carries 2,180 guests at double occupancy and combines a distinctly Hawaiian design with multiple dining rooms, pools, lounges, family facilities, and a full-service spa. Its itinerary-free onboard experience is particularly suited to travelers who want to explore several Hawaiian islands while avoiding international air travel between them.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Norwegian Cruise Line, through NCL America
- Builder / shipyard
- Litton-Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Mississippi, for the hull; Lloyd Werft, Bremerhaven, Germany, for completion and outfitting
- Registry / flag
- United States (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- WNBE
- IMO number
- 9209221
- MMSI
- 366994450
- Draft
- 7.9 m
- Previous names
- Project America 1 (construction designation)
Onboard Experience
For families
Family facilities include Splash Academy, Entourage teen facilities, a kids’ movie room, video arcade, shuffleboard, and sports-court activities.
Pools, spa & wellness
Wellness facilities include Mandara Spa, saunas, hot tubs, pools, a fitness center, an outdoor jogging and walking track, and sports areas.
Deck plans
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Deck 14
Basketball Courts Sun DeckDeck 13
Waikiki Bar Studio Lounge Arcade Deck Games Owner's Suite with Large Balcony Deluxe Penthouse with Large Balcony Penthouse with Large Balcony Family Inside Solo StudioDeck 12
Key West Bar & Grill Oasis Pool Mandara Spa and Salon Pulse Fitness Center Sun Deck Chess Fitness Room Hair Salon Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large Balcony Owner's Suite with Large Balcony Penthouse with Large Balcony Family Club Balcony Suite Large BalconyDeck 11
Aloha Café La Cucina Moderno Churrascaria Dolce Gelato Gold Rush Saloon Ocean Drive Bar Aloha Lanai Bar South Beach Pool The Conservatory Towel Shop Owner's Suite with Large Balcony Penthouse with Large Balcony Large Balcony Balcony Inside Solo InsideDeck 6
Liberty Cadillac Diner Cagney's Steakhouse Mardi Gras Cabaret & Nightclub Pink's Champagne Bar Napa Wine Bar Splash Academy Entourage Jogging/Walking Track Shuffles Card Room Promenade DeckDeck 5
Skyline East Meets West Teppanyaki Sushi Bar Jefferson's Bistro Capitol Atrium Lounge John Adams Café & Bar Starbucks® Hollywood Theater i-Connect Internet Café Souvenir Shop Gift Shops Perspectives Photography Studio Photo Gallery Fashion Area CruiseNext Desk Shore Excursions Guest Services Jewelry Area Art GalleryDeck 4
Hollywood Theater Family Oceanview Solo Oceanview Guarantee Oceanview Family Inside InsideView the official Pride of America deck plans from Norwegian Cruise Line →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite with BalconyCategory S4. | Suite | 607-650 sq ft | 98 sq ft | 5 | 9 |
| Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large BalconyCategory S5. | Suite | 1382 sq ft | 490 sq ft | 4 | 12 |
| Owner's Suite with Large BalconyCategories S7 and S8. | Suite | 676-957 sq ft | 164-387 sq ft | 4 | 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 |
| Deluxe Penthouse with Large BalconyCategory SA. | Suite | 880 sq ft | 419 sq ft | 6 | 13 |
Dining, bars & venues
18 included 10 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Skyline
Included
Main dining restaurant serving traditional cuisine.
East Meets West
Included
Asian fusion restaurant.
Teppanyaki
Extra cost
Reservation dining with teppanyaki-style Japanese cooking.
Sushi Bar
Extra cost
Japanese sushi venue.
Jefferson's Bistro
Extra cost
French specialty restaurant.
Liberty
Included
Main dining restaurant serving contemporary dishes.
Cadillac Diner
Included
Casual diner serving comfort food and milkshakes.
Cagney's Steakhouse
Extra cost
Specialty steakhouse.
Aloha Café
Included
Indoor buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
La Cucina
Extra cost
Italian specialty restaurant.
Moderno Churrascaria
Extra cost
Brazilian-style churrascaria specialty restaurant.
Key West Bar & Grill
Included
Poolside grill serving casual food.
Dolce Gelato
Named gelato venue.
Bars & lounges
Capitol Atrium Lounge
Varies
Atrium lounge.
John Adams Café & Bar
Varies
Café and bar in the central public area.
Starbucks®
Extra cost
Specialty coffee venue added in the Capitol Atrium during the 2025 refurbishment.
Pink's Champagne Bar
Varies
Champagne-focused bar.
Napa Wine Bar
Varies
Wine bar.
Gold Rush Saloon
Varies
Country-themed bar.
Ocean Drive Bar
Varies
Full bar overlooking the South Beach Pool.
Aloha Lanai Bar
Varies
Open-air bar.
Waikiki Bar
Varies
Full bar with wine, beer and cocktails; cigar smoking is permitted.
Studio Lounge
Varies
Lounge for guests staying in Studio accommodations.
History & sister ships
- 2005Entered service, built by Litton-Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Mississippi, for the hull; Lloyd Werft, Bremerhaven, Germany, for completion and outfitting.
- 2025Revitalization added a Starbucks location in the Capitol Atrium, introduced pickleball in the existing sports court, added 12 Club Balcony Suites and three Inside staterooms on Deck 12, and moved youth facilities to Deck 6.
Where Pride of America sails, month by month
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| Hawaii | 7 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| From / night | $259 | $276 | $260 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
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Ports of CallNext: Nov 25, 2026
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Ports of CallNext: Nov 18, 2026
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Ports of CallNext: Dec 16, 2026
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Ports of CallNext: Jan 6, 2027
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Ports of CallNext: Nov 2, 2027
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Ports of CallNext: Nov 24, 2026
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Ports of CallNext: Jan 5, 2027
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Ports of CallNext: Nov 6, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 13 itineraries and their departure dates
- 10 Nights Hawaii Cruise 25 Nov 2026
- 10 Nights Hawaii Cruise 3 Nov 2027
- 10 Nights Hawaii Cruise 18 Nov 2026
- 10 Nights Hawaii Cruise 16 Dec 2026
- 10 Nights Hawaii Cruise 6 Jan 2027
- 11 Nights Hawaii Cruise 2 Nov 2027
- 11 Nights Hawaii Cruise 24 Nov 2026
- 11 Nights Hawaii Cruise 5 Jan 2027
- 7 Nights Hawaii Cruise 6 Nov 2027
- Circuit inter-îles à Hawaï au départ d’Honolulu, 7 jours 7 Nov 2026, 14 Nov 2026, 28 Nov 2026, 5 Dec 2026, 12 Dec 2026, 19 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026, 2 Jan 2027, 9 Jan 2027, 23 Jan 2027, 30 Jan 2027, 6 Feb 2027, 13 Feb 2027, 20 Feb 2027, 27 Feb 2027, 6 Mar 2027, 13 Mar 2027, 20 Mar 2027, 27 Mar 2027, 3 Apr 2027, 10 Apr 2027, 17 Apr 2027, 24 Apr 2027, 1 May 2027, 8 May 2027, 15 May 2027, 22 May 2027, 29 May 2027, 12 Jun 2027, 19 Jun 2027, 28 Aug 2027, 4 Sep 2027, 18 Sep 2027, 25 Sep 2027, 2 Oct 2027, 9 Oct 2027, 16 Oct 2027, 23 Oct 2027, 30 Oct 2027, 20 Nov 2027, 4 Dec 2027, 11 Dec 2027, 18 Dec 2027, 1 Jan 2028, 8 Jan 2028, 15 Jan 2028, 22 Jan 2028, 5 Feb 2028, 12 Feb 2028, 26 Feb 2028, 4 Mar 2028, 11 Mar 2028, 18 Mar 2028, 25 Mar 2028, 1 Apr 2028, 8 Apr 2028, 15 Apr 2028, 29 Apr 2028, 6 May 2028, 13 May 2028, 27 May 2028, 17 Jun 2028, 24 Jun 2028, 8 Jul 2028, 15 Jul 2028, 22 Jul 2028, 29 Jul 2028, 5 Aug 2028, 12 Aug 2028, 19 Aug 2028, 2 Sep 2028, 9 Sep 2028, 16 Sep 2028, 23 Sep 2028, 30 Sep 2028, 14 Oct 2028, 21 Oct 2028
- Circuit inter-îles à Hawaï au départ d’Honolulu, 7 jours 26 Jun 2027, 3 Jul 2027, 13 Nov 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 22 Apr 2028, 20 May 2028, 3 Jun 2028
- Circuit inter-îles à Hawaï au départ d’Honolulu, 7 jours 19 Feb 2028
- Circuit inter-îles à Hawaï au départ d’Honolulu, 7 jours 21 Nov 2026, 16 Jan 2027, 5 Jun 2027, 10 Jul 2027, 17 Jul 2027, 24 Jul 2027, 31 Jul 2027, 7 Aug 2027, 14 Aug 2027, 21 Aug 2027, 11 Sep 2027, 27 Nov 2027, 29 Jan 2028, 10 Jun 2028, 1 Jul 2028, 26 Aug 2028
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Pride of America FAQ
What flag does Pride of America sail under?
Pride of America is registered in United States.
How many passengers does Pride of America hold?
Pride of America carries about 2,180 guests with roughly 927 crew.
How old is Pride of America?
Pride of America entered service in 2005 and was last refurbished in 2025.
How big is Pride of America?
At 80,439 gross tons and 280 m long, Pride of America is a mid-size ship — larger than 69% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Is there a formal dress code on Pride of America?
No formal dress code is required. Norwegian Cruise Line uses a casual Freestyle approach, although individual restaurants may have dress expectations.
Which dining venues are included?
Included dining includes Skyline, Liberty, Aloha Café, Cadillac Diner and Key West Bar & Grill. Specialty venues such as Cagney's Steakhouse, La Cucina, Moderno Churrascaria, Teppanyaki, Sushi Bar and Jefferson's Bistro charge extra.
Are Wi-Fi services available onboard?
Wi-Fi and internet access are available onboard through NCL internet services. Access and any included allowance depend on the booking or package.
Does Pride of America have accessible cabins and facilities?
The ship offers wheelchair-accessible staterooms and marks accessible rooms on its deck plans. Guests needing a specific accessible stateroom should arrange it with NCL before sailing.
What children's facilities are onboard?
Splash Academy on Deck 6 is a drop-off program for children ages 3 to 12, and Entourage on Deck 6 serves teenagers ages 13 to 17. The ship also has an arcade and sports facilities.
Are gratuities included in the cruise fare?
Standard onboard service charges and discretionary gratuities are handled under Norwegian Cruise Line's current policies; the exact treatment depends on the booking terms and any promotions.