NCL America, Norwegian Cruise Line’s American brand operates a single ship, the Pride of America, exclusively on inter-island cruises. The brand was created in 2005 to provide 7-day cruises that started in Honolulu and visited Nawiliwili, Kauai; Kahului, Maui; Hilo, Hawaii; and Kona, Hawaii. At one point, two other NCL ships were in the Hawaii fleet with American crews: Pride of Hawaii and Pride of Aloha, although those two ships were re-flagged and returned to the international fleet following a softening of the Hawaii cruise market. While the local cruise industry has been whittled to a single ship, there are several ships that spend multiple days in port not only in Honolulu but Maui and the Big Island as part of bigger itineraries that include the South Pacific, Asia, and U.S. Mainland.

A Hawaii vacation rental is an attractive option for shipboard passengers looking to explore the true Hawaii during their very short stay in the islands. With properties ranging from oceanview and beachfront bungalows to cabins and luxury homes perched in the mountains and wilderness, visitors can find a rental that can suit their short-stay needs. Unlike hotels and resorts, rentals allow guests to experience the true spirit of the islands by being away from the rest of tourists and visitors.