Where does the Pride of America leave from?

Come aboard Pride of America, our only cruise ship that sails round trip from Honolulu year-round so you can vacation on your schedule.



The Pride of America, Norwegian Cruise Line’s unique U.S.-flagged vessel, departs exclusively from Honolulu, Hawaii. The ship's homeport is the Pier 2 Cruise Terminal at the Port of Honolulu (Oahu). Because the ship is U.S.-registered, it is the only major cruise liner authorized to sail round-trip itineraries within the Hawaiian Islands without being required to visit a foreign port (like Ensenada or Fanning Island) due to the Passenger Vessel Services Act. In 2026, the ship typically departs every Saturday evening at 7:00 PM, embarking on a 7-day journey that includes overnight stays in Maui and Kauai, as well as stops in Hilo and Kona. For travelers, this means you don't need a passport if you are a U.S. citizen, as the entire voyage takes place within domestic waters, making it a high-value and convenient "all-American" tropical vacation option.

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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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Pride of America crew members are paid more, enjoy labor protections foreign workers do not, and turnover is higher, leading to increased cruise fares. Our total 7-night fare on the Pride of America was nearly double what we paid for a 15-night sailing on the Grand Princess round-trip to Hawaii from San Fransisco.

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As the health and well-being of our guests and crew is of the utmost importance, indoor public areas, with the exception of the cigar lounges and the casino, throughout all our ships are smoke-free.

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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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Homeports: Honolulu (Oahu Island Hawaii)

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It really doesn't matter! When you enter a fjord, the only way out is to go back again. The Norwegian Fjords are beautiful, but you'll see the scenery no matter which side of the ship you're on, the only difference is in whether you see it in the morning when you arrive, or in the evening when you're sailing out.

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Norwegian Cruise Line is known for its fun, laid-back ambiance and inventive freestyle cruising concept, which features no enforced dress codes, no fixed dining times, and a plethora of onboard entertainment and family-friendly activities.

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Most public areas on board, as well as guest suites, are smoke-free. Guests must refrain from smoking anywhere inside the ship, including in guest suites, on verandas and balconies. Smoking of electronic cigarettes is permitted in guest suites, as well as other designated smoking areas.

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