Where To Stay when in port

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.

Pride of America

With a capacity of about 1,900 passengers, this beautiful and expansive member of the Norwegian Cruise Line is the first new U.S. flagged cruise ship in almost 50 years and was designed to pay homage to the American culture and patriotism. This Freestyle Cruise has much to offer to make your Hawaii cruise vacation fun and relaxing. The Pride of America offers 7-day round trip Honolulu voyages, stopping also at Hilo, Kahului (Maui), Kona, and Kauai. Families can stay in the top-notch family penthouses and suites, as well as family-friendly connecting staterooms. For those who wish to experience all of the luxury the Pride of America has to offer, check out the ships suites and villas.

Aside from the fact that its a Hawaii cruise, the Pride of America has much to offer onboard including 11 restaurants. NCL’s Teen Cruise programs offer fun activities for children ages ranging from 2 to 17, with activities including arts and crafts, family activities, computer games, parties, movies, video arcades, and Wii. On the ship you can also find a great shopping experience, spa treatment, fitness centers, and swimming, with the list going on and on. Whether you are a first time cruise passenger or a regular one, the Pride of America will definitely provide you with a fun and relaxing vacation.