What port is Pride of America?

Homeports: Honolulu (Oahu Island Hawaii)



The Pride of America, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), is uniquely positioned as the only major US-flagged cruise ship, and its permanent home port is Honolulu, Hawaii. Specifically, it sails out of the Port of Honolulu on the island of Oahu. Because it is a US-flagged vessel with a mostly American crew, it is not subject to the Passenger Vessel Services Act (which requires foreign-flagged ships to visit a foreign port during their itinerary). This allows the Pride of America to sail round-trip from Honolulu and spend its entire seven-day itinerary visiting four different Hawaiian islands (Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island) without ever leaving Hawaiian waters, making it the most convenient way to see the entire archipelago in a single week.

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As the only U.S. flagged cruise ship, Pride of America sails year round from Honolulu, giving you the freedom and flexibility to vacation on your schedule. Visit four Hawaiian Islands and five ports in seven days while you cruise through paradise in style.

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With a few exceptions, cruise casinos are not open while ships are in port. They are generally limited to operating while the ship is in international waters. This is why Norwegian's Pride of America doesn't have a casino. Since the ship cruises exclusively in Hawaii, it never leaves U.S. waters.

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Eastbound cruises get the most sun on the port side; westbound on the starboard side. Watching a sunset over the ocean or seeing the sun slip behind distant islands can also be a reason for a side preference. To catch sunsets, you'll want to be on the port side on northbound cruises and starboard on southbound cruises.

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Its ships depart from New York, Boston, Miami, New Orleans, and Seattle. They have vessels departing from European ports like Venice, Barcelona, and Copenhagen if you consider traveling abroad.

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Gambling is illegal in Hawaii and since Pride of America is a U.S.-registered ship, there is no casino onboard. Music can be found almost everywhere onboard Pride of America.

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Midship staterooms on the lowest passenger deck are the most excellent spot to be on a cruise ship in this instance because you don't feel the vessel sway as much.

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For passengers looking to enjoy views, especially the scenery in the wake of a ship, we recommend higher decks and the back of the vessel. The higher you pick, the farther you'll see. If you're after views, the best room on a cruise ship will be a balcony cabin at the ship's rear end.

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Balcony cabins on cruise ships are more spacious due to the outside space. They have spectacular ocean views, fresh sea air, and a private seating area. Although these cabins are more expensive, the rewards of a private balcony sometimes outweigh the cost. If it fits within your budget, balcony cabins are worth it!

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Can You Sleep on a Cruise Ship Balcony? There are no rules that say that passengers on cruise ships can't sleep on their balconies. That said, cruise lines do generally advise against it. Despite this many people enjoy sleeping on their balconies and you won't have any problem doing so if you want to.

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Amenities: Living room, private balcony, king-size bed, a double sofa bed, some suites also have a double murhpy bed, CD/DVD library, walk-in-closet and luxury bath with tub and shower, hairdryer, minibar, coffee-maker, safe, and telephone. Butler service and concierge available, and more.

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Pride of America was commissioned in 2005 and in spring 2016 underwent a massive, multimillion-dollar enhancement project during a monthlong dry dock, which saw the ship essentially gutted replacing old furnishings with updated carpeting, furniture and flooring.

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