Norwegian Cruise Line · Pride of America Class
Pride of America: ship guide
The only U.S.-flagged cruise ship: four Hawaiian islands in seven days from Honolulu.
Best for: First-time Hawaii visitors and multigenerational families who want to see Oahu, Maui, the Big Island and Kauai in one week without inter-island flights. Sails from Honolulu in 2026 and 2027.
About Pride of America
Pride of America is the only U.S.-flagged cruise ship, which lets it sail round trip from Honolulu every Saturday without a foreign port call. The seven-day itinerary visits four islands and five ports with no sea days: Kahului on Maui, Hilo and Kona on the Big Island, and an overnight at Nawiliwili on Kauai. At 80,439 gross tons it carries 2,180 guests at double occupancy with a U.S. crew of 927 across guest decks 4 through 14.
A May 2025 dry dock added a Starbucks in the Capitol Atrium on Deck 5, a pickleball court in the sports area, 12 new Club Balcony Suites and three inside staterooms on Deck 12, and moved the Splash Academy and Entourage youth clubs to Deck 6. The ship’s Americana theme runs through the Liberty and Skyline main dining rooms, the Cadillac Diner, Jefferson’s Bistro, Pink’s Champagne Bar and the Mardi Gras Cabaret Lounge, and the Aloha Polynesia show brings island culture on board.
Because the ship is in port almost every day, often late into the evening, it works like a floating hotel: you unpack once and see Maui, the Big Island and Kauai without inter-island flights, with the Napali Coast sail-by on the final day. It sails Hawaii year-round in 2026 and 2027 and suits first-time Hawaii visitors, multigenerational families and anyone who wants maximum island time with none of the packing.
- Only U.S.-flagged cruise ship, sailing round trip from Honolulu every week year-round
- Four islands and five ports in seven days with no sea days, including an overnight on Kauai
- Napali Coast scenic cruising
- Starbucks in the Capitol Atrium and a pickleball court, both added in 2025
- Liberty and Skyline main dining rooms plus the 24-hour Cadillac Diner
- Cagney’s Steakhouse, Jefferson’s Bistro, La Cucina, Moderno and East Meets West
- Aloha Polynesia show and the Mardi Gras Cabaret Lounge & Nightclub
- Oasis Pool, South Beach Pool, Santa Fe Fitness Center and Mandara Spa
Staterooms and suites
Studio
Staterooms designed for one guest with a full-size bed and access to the private Studio Lounge, a rare option on a Hawaii cruise for solo travelers.
Inside
Interior staterooms with a TV and two lower beds that convert to a queen; with the ship in port nearly every day, many guests are happy with an inside.
Oceanview
Picture-window staterooms for daylight and views of the islands as the ship arrives each morning.
Balcony
Balcony staterooms with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, including Family Balconies that sleep more; a balcony pays off for the Napali Coast sail-by and the Kilauea coastline.
Club Balcony Suite
Larger balcony accommodations with a sitting area and larger bathroom, including 12 new Club Balcony Suites added on Deck 12 in 2025, with priority dining reservations and other perks.
Suites
Penthouses, Grand Suites, Deluxe Owner’s Suites and 2-Bedroom Family Suites with balconies and butler and concierge service; Pride of America does not carry a Haven complex.
Pride of America deck plans
Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.
Deck 14
Sun Deck, Sports Court.
- Sports CourtShoot hoops, join a pick up game, play beach volleyball at the outdoor Basketball/Volleyball court, where we will be happy to accommodate you.
Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.
On board Pride of America
Dining on Pride of America
Liberty Restaurant and Skyline RestaurantIncluded
Two complimentary main dining rooms: Liberty on Deck 6 is the contemporary room and Skyline on Deck 5 the traditional one with ocean views.
Aloha CaféIncluded
Indoor buffet on Deck 11 serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Cadillac DinerIncluded
24-hour 1950s diner on Deck 6 with burgers, wings and milkshakes among the classic cars.
Key West Bar & GrillIncluded
Pool-deck grill on Deck 12 for burgers and hot dogs.
Cagney’s SteakhouseSpecialty
American steakhouse on Deck 6 with premium Black Angus beef and seafood.
Jefferson’s BistroSpecialty
The ship’s signature French restaurant on Deck 5 with elegant interiors and crisp white linens.
La CucinaSpecialty
Rustic Italian ristorante on Deck 11.
Moderno ChurrascariaSpecialty
Brazilian steakhouse on Deck 11 with a salad bar and meats carved tableside.
East Meets West, Teppanyaki and SushiSpecialty
Asian fusion restaurant, Japanese hibachi and a contemporary sushi bar on Deck 5, each with a cover charge.
Starbucks and Dolce GelatoSpecialty
Starbucks in the Capitol Atrium, added in 2025, and Italian gelato on Deck 11, both priced a la carte.
Entertainment and activities
- Aloha Polynesia Polynesian song and dance show
- Mardi Gras Cabaret Lounge & Nightclub with live music and comedy
- Pink’s Champagne Bar and the Waikiki Bar
- Oasis Pool and the Miami-inspired South Beach Pool with hot tubs
- Pickleball court, added in 2025, plus volleyball and a jogging track
- Santa Fe Fitness Center and Mandara Spa with more than 50 treatments
- Napali Coast scenic cruising on the final day
Families and who it suits
Splash Academy runs complimentary programs for ages 3 to 12 and Entourage is the teen club for 13 to 17, both relocated to Deck 6 in 2025; Family Balcony staterooms and 2-Bedroom Family Suites keep larger groups together, and the port-every-day schedule means kids spend most of the week exploring the islands.
Best for: First-time Hawaii visitors and multigenerational families who want to see Oahu, Maui, the Big Island and Kauai in one week without inter-island flights.
Sails from: Honolulu · Regions: Hawaii
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Facts checked against Norwegian Cruise Line: Pride of America, Norwegian Cruise Line: Pride of America dining, Norwegian Cruise Line newsroom: upgrades to Norwegian Epic and Pride of America on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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