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 9 upcoming departures across 9 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.
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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 565 ships we track. 37 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 58 minutes ago
Heading to: Hilo
2.0 knots
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
Dining
NCL lists 16 dining options, including Skyline and Liberty main dining rooms, Aloha Café, La Cucina Italian Restaurant, Cagney’s Steakhouse, Cadillac Diner, Teppanyaki, and specialty Hawaiian-inspired offerings.
Entertainment
Entertainment venues include the Hollywood Theatre and Mardi Gras Cabaret, alongside live music, bars, lounges, a video arcade, and a shuffleboard area.
Staterooms & suites
Accommodation categories include suites, Club Balcony Suites, balcony, oceanview, inside, and Studio staterooms.
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.
Where Pride of America sails, month by month
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| Hawaii | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $109 | $259 | $269 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $2,621 · $262/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 25, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $3,453 · $345/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 3, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,905 · $291/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 18, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $2,757 · $276/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 16, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $3,654 · $332/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 2, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,850 · $259/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 24, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $2,958 · $269/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 15, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $1,832 · $262/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 6, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $766 · $109/night
Ports of CallNext: Oct 17, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All 9 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
- 11 Nights Hawaii Cruise 2 Nov 2027
- 11 Nights Hawaii Cruise 24 Nov 2026
- 11 Nights Hawaii Cruise 15 Dec 2026
- 7 Nights Hawaii Cruise 6 Nov 2027
- 7 Nights Hawaii Cruise 17 Oct 2026
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 | 7 Nights Hawaii Cruise | 7 | Hawaii | Book → |
| Nov 18, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | 10 Nights Hawaii Cruise | 10 | Hawaii | Book → |
| Nov 24, 2026 | Dec 5, 2026 | 11 Nights Hawaii Cruise | 11 | Hawaii | Book → |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Dec 5, 2026 | 10 Nights Hawaii Cruise | 10 | Hawaii | Book → |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 26, 2026 | 11 Nights Hawaii Cruise | 11 | Hawaii | Book → |
| Dec 16, 2026 | Dec 26, 2026 | 10 Nights Hawaii Cruise | 10 | Hawaii | Book → |
| Nov 2, 2027 | Nov 13, 2027 | 11 Nights Hawaii Cruise | 11 | Hawaii | Book → |
| Nov 3, 2027 | Nov 13, 2027 | 10 Nights Hawaii Cruise | 10 | Hawaii | Book → |
| Nov 6, 2027 | Nov 13, 2027 | 7 Nights Hawaii Cruise | 7 | Hawaii | Book → |
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 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.