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Login Aloha! Come aboard Pride of America, our only cruise ship that sails round trip from Honolulu year-round so you can holiday on your timetable. As you journey from one exotic island to the next, learn about the Hawaiian culture through the eyes of native ambassadors on board our ship. Island hop Hawaii in style, with a wide variety of restaurants and bars and lounges, excellent family accommodations, spacious suites and balconies – perfect for whale watching, witnessing Kilauea Volcano or taking in the dramatic views of the Napali Coast. Come aboard and learn why no one does Hawai'i like Norwegian.
Cruising Hawaii Year-Round
As the only U.S. flagged cruise ship, Pride of America sails year round from Honolulu, giving you the freedom and flexibility to holiday on your timetable . Visit four Hawaiian Islands and five ports in seven days whilst you cruise through paradise in style.
LONG POST with TONS of information This was a cruise of a lifetime. March 7-14th It was my 49th birthday and our 22nd Wedding Anniversary. We watched a few YouTube videos (which was a HUGE help) and Thank you so much to this group for answers and suggestions to relieve some of the stress of the unknown. Here is my itinerary/packing list musts and not to pack/ and Car Rental information. If you have any questions feel free to DM me and I will help if I can. I posted all the freestyle itineraries on our week in another post. If you tell them it's your birthday or anniversary you get a small cake at dinner and something special in your room on that day. We had a balcony Cabin and we really liked placement of our room. One floor up was the Aloha cafe to grab hot tea and refreshments and fill up our water bottle before we left the ship. Things to do We didn't book any excusions through NCL or any where else, we rented a car researched what to see and do and did our own thing. March 5th – arrival day, go to Duke’s @ 6:45 pm for Hula Pie (chocolate cookie crust, macadamia nut ice cream, hot fudge, toasted macadamia nuts, whipped cream, HUGE PORTION (Reservations) Right on the beach and if you sit outside they have live music and we got to see the sunset. March 6th – Fireworks @ Waikiki Beach @ about 7:45 pm (didn’t do this) Polynesia Culture Center (bring printed tickets) This was amazing, we had such a good time. We visited the falls on the way and stopped at Kualoa Ranch and just looked around but this place was another location if we had more time we would have done the tour it looked amazing a lot of options can do UTV. We ate breakfast at Kaneohe Pancake House, it was very good. Info about Polynesia CC if you want to go, arrive when it opens to watch the Canoe Show, nothing else is open while this is going on. Go on the Canoe Voyage ride (1:10 pm first one) right after takes you to the park of the park and work your way to the front, if you keep moving you will be able to see and do everything. You get to visit these villages Aotearoa (New Zealand), Tahiti, Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Hawaii. We got shaved ice was on my list here while we watched a show. We didn’t pick the Luau since we wanted to see more of the villages and the Luau you have to be at it by a certain time. We did the buffet at the end (AMAZING), so many unique food and options, we also picked the HĀ: Breath of Life Show, so great, a must See. It is about an hour drive from the Hotel but worth it. My husband works for GM and got tickets from their ticketing center so check there if you have tickets like Disney through your work, if not book online and save 10%, kids would love this so much hands on and things to do, taste, shows. March 7th – Oahu – Had shuttle service to the boat so we had to leave by 12 to go there, they took our bags separate to the boat and to our room by 4 pm (some got theirs sooner). Visit check in station, quick to do, visit Muster Station also quick see and move on. Take advantage of going around the boat, how to do the on boat internet to check itinerary , have to log into wifi (don’t use minutes) we ended up taking a pic of the flyer each day so much easier. Go to deck 13 and enjoy a cabana with a drink and relax for a bit. Bring your swimsuit in carryon get a towel with your room key and enjoy the pool (two pools) or hot tubs (5 hot tubs, 4 around lower pool and one by the upper pool) Go to the Skyline diner or aloha café for lunch. I highly suggest to grab your food and go to the left of the boat in the bar area (Gold Rush Saloon) and eat, quieter and get a seat better and most figure this out later on the cruise so busier as the days go by. Dinner @ Cagney’s @ 6:30 March 8th – Kahulul, Maui - Road to Hana (617 curves/56 bridges/52 miles), we only did a little past half (a lot of stops on the way - * Keanae Lookout * Waikani Falls (easier trail to the right of path) * Pua’ka’a Falls * Hana Lava Tube * Wai‘anapanapa State Park * Wailua Falls, * Ohe‘o Gulch Valley State Park, Lanai, Hana road must stops – DOWNLOAD THE GUIDEALONG APP, Twin Falls (mile marker 2, quick easy hike), Rainbow Eucalyptus trees (mile marker 6.7), garden of eden arboretum $20 entry fee per person (mile marker 10.5) 26 acre park with 2.5 miles of trails, Ching’s Pond (mile marker 16.beautiful swimming hole with small waterfall (have to climb down rock to get there), three bears falls (mile marker 19.5) another roadside waterfall with a path to get a close view. Hana Farms (mile marker 31 buy banana bread and use bathrooms) across the street you can pet a cow for a fee, Black sand beach, with turtles and surfing (mile marker 32), Pipiwai Trail (4 mile hike) 10 miles past the town of Hana inside Haleakala National Park Entrance fee $20 do hike early (have to pre-book entrance), Wailua Falls (mile marker 45), Aunty’s Sandys banana bread (they are renovating so we were not able to do this) Picked up some cat food to give to the alley cat to and from the ship, very friendly March 9th –same location as 8th- Haleakala - * Stunning views from Haleakala Summit. * Kalahaku Overlook, which truly felt like standing above the clouds. It was blowing all around us. Very cold bring a coat/sweater. If you are a biker, tons of options a lot of bikers but so very hard. Dinner @ Jefferson’s Collared shirt – 5:30 pm Deck 11, we enjoyed this specialty dinner the most for the food taste March 10th - Hilo Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Steam Vents, Kilauea Visitor Center, Crater Lookout (started here since it was the furthest, so glad we did since it was erupting the day we visited, got to see it live, and they were closing the park about an hour after we got there for safety, bring a hat/umbrella if there is a chance of erupting, you will get tephra/ash in your hair)* Liliuokalani Japanese Garden (great place to walk and see)* *Happines Gardens right next to it * Hawaii Veterans Memorial/Korean and Vietnam honors * Richardson Ocean Park Black Sand Beach (plus turtles!) * Downtown Hilo (Farmers Market, nice souvenir options) * Rainbow Falls * Wailuku River * Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center * Picked up a HUGE avocado made avocado toast the next morning March 11th – Kona, Hawaii (we didn't dock/tender due to high waves/weather) If you don't dock I highly suggest that you walk around the ship, we seen whales (jumping out of the water) * Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park * The Painted Church * Wander along Ali‘i Drive, Kona Farmers Market, Downtown Kona, and Hulihe‘e Palace. Greenwell coffee tour is free and family owned. March 12/13 - Nāwiliwili, Kaua`I - * ‘Ōpaeka‘a Falls (go to the right on path) located along Kuamo’o Road (Route 580) * Wailua Beach Park * Ahukini Recreational Pier * Wailua River State Park (small fee to see falls/park) * Tree Tunnel * Koloa & Poipu Town * Lihue Town * Spouting Horn * Na Aina Kai Botanical Garden (have to pre-book for tour 808-828-0525, can’t just walk around)* Hanapepe Valley Lookout * Waimea Town * Waimea Canyon (multiple look outs) * Kilauea Lighthouse (opens @ 10 am, small fee to get close and closed for renovation right now) * Lydgate Beach Park * Another Duke’s right in town 15 min walking if you didn’t visit in Oahu/Honolulu* Poipou Beach (many turtles on beach) 13th – Dinner @ Teppanyaki (VERY entertaining and good food) @ 7 pm Deck 5 March 14 – Disembark day/8:45 pm flight home – Pearl Harbor @ 3:30 reservation Arizonia Memorial Tour (bring tickets) no bags allowed (we didn’t go closed due to weather) We can do the museum before hand. Hike Dimond Head Crater, road trip to north shore, Lolani Palace (was closed but could see from gate), Walmea Falls, Waikiki Aquarium ($10 per person) small but a lot of things to see it was very rainy so a lot closed this was open so we stopped. Stopped @ Mexico restaurant we enjoy Mexican nothing on boat so we choose this for dinner before getting on the plane. It was authentic and very good. Sleep sleep sleep if you can on the last day. We were up almost 24 hours and virtago kicked in alot the next day, We were up at 6 am and off ship by 8:30 am and then going to see things all day @ airport by 5 pm to return rental and ate dinner, couldn't sleep on plane it was bumpy and hard flight arrived @ 5 am to WA 3 hour layover slept in chair and little sleep to home @ 5 pm losing time all the way home and long flight. Packing/Tips/Tricks on ship -Buffet – loud, go to Gold Rush Saloon much quieter -Go to Deck 13 for less people when on boarding and relax on the shaded/cabana -Bring – Strong Magnetic hooks all the cabin you can hang them for sweater/hats/lanyards -Post it notes/pens - leave notes to room host -Refillable water bottle, you can ask room host for ice they will refill it daily of you can get ice from bars but not drink station or café -We brought a few clips for bathing suits and to hang the freestyle itinerary each day to get off table -Bring something magnet to put on your door to make it easier to find when going down hallway (maybe to many drinks, turned around, distracted just makes it easier) due to fire safety can’t do anything paper -We didn’t do this but HIGHLY recommend to pre-print ship lay out to put in your lanyard pouch for quick reference where stuff is at on decks, they have signs many places but helps when you are at dinner need to get to a show next quickly just look at pic instead of finding a sign for those planners -Motion sensor lights (we put one right inside room helped a lot, room was very dark with shade pulled and one in the bathroom, light switch is outside of the bathroom and helped to not wake the other person/people) -Bathroom hanging organizer to keep things off the counter in the bathroom, you do have space under sink to put things and a vanity that opens on once side and space in the shower with a line to hang bathing suits. -I get warm at night but our room was very cool, I still used it in the morning sometimes air not blowing as hard so used it a few times, got a magnet one from amazon that was perfect. -They have USB ports by the lights by your bed (one each) and small table with two shelves. -long charging cable to reach bed if you need more than one usb -They do have hair dryer in your room -Coffee machine (ask room host when you get there), they re-fill it daily and it takes coffee packet not pods they are small in the coffee filter/one cup making. We don’t drink coffee we make tea and we were on deck 10 and café/buffet is deck 10 with 24/7 hot water/water/coffee/ice tea so we had him take it to save space the next day and just went there and brought a bigger tea cup with us to refill -We are walkers – deck 6 you can walk all the way around the deck and 3 laps is a mile. It was so nice to walk around. One end of the ship was like a wind tunnel on some days but felt good. If it is raining they do close this deck off for walking for safety. -We thought there was a lot of closet space for two people, hangers and about 6 shelves and two drawers by the door and then a few more drawers by the balcony and tv area. -The fridge had plenty of space while at sea we got two drinks each (cans) to put in there to not have to pay the port taxes to bring with us later to shows. Hollywood theatre had people walking around to bring drinks but took a while did multiple people so easier to bring your own drinks. Items you don’t need – a lot of clothes $35 bag laundry and closer to end of week discount/towels, they have big towels and plenty/hangers, have plenty there / pump hand soap (they have in the bathroom), they also have shampoo/condition and body wash but some said to dry, didn’t bother me but I brought condition. Rental Car Bus transfer from airport to Hotel day of arrival and departure. Also bus transfer from Hotel to the ship NCL signs March 5th - Check in Hilton HAWAIIAN VILLAGE BEACH RESORT on 2005 Kalia road in Honolulu - walk and check out the town a lot of close shops/restaurants March 6th – Waikiki Ilikai Honolulu enterprise (for just the day) – right on the property of Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort March 7th (my birthday) we will be boarding the ship in Honolulu, Oahu so we will just focus on that and maybe walk around if needed – reservations @ 6:30 pm for dinner on the boat @ Cagney’s so we can do the entertainment on board and sailaway March 8th Kahulul, Maui – Enterprise rent a car for two days @ 40 Hana Hwy (parked @ Enterprise short walk) bring a handicap sticker (if you have one and park at the Whole Foods end of road March 9th same location (Dinner reservation @ 5:30 pm @ Jefferson’s) Did early reservations since we wanted to see entertainment on ship March 10th Hilo Hawaii - car rental one day Enterprise they have transportation at the port pick up and drop off March 11th Kona, Hawaii – (didn’t port so we didn’t do this) car rental one day Enterprise is a short drive must take shuttle service to the airport 4 miles away March 12th-13th Nāwiliwili, Kaua`I – rent car for two days (will have to figure out parking, 2 mile walk to road) 13th dinner reservation @ 7 pm @ Teppanyaki (Japanese steak house) Enterprise had transportation right off the boat short drive to Lihue Airport (LIH) 5 minute drive (nothing else closer than the airport) There was one more closer Enterprise but this one worked out, shuttle service stops at both. We ended up turning in the car one day early so didn’t have to figure out parking. It was very rainy and bad weather and the canyon was closed so that was our 2nd day journey. Enjoyed the ship and was able to make the ribbon lei March 14th – Enterprise @ the airport was going to do Pearl Harbor but it was closed because of weather. Thank you again and if you have any questions I am happy to try to help you.
Have been on several cruises and this was probably over all the best. The personnel were above reproach except for 1 person, and out of the total workers, it really isn't worth name calling, but she works in the excursion department. Herista and Jesse James Natividad were the best for help and what we needed. Don't take the Zodiac whale watch. It is done on a Navy Seal Attack Boat, no seats, hand rails to hang onto, 40 mph across rough water and slamming down on 3' swells, stopping every 20 minutes to rock to and fro. Needless to say more, it was not an adventure but a miserable ride. Over all it was really a good look at Hawaii. The Luau was fantastic. Accomodations on the ship were 1st class, had a balcony room and it was fine. This was our "bucket list" trip so we tried our best to have a great time. You won't be sorry if you decide to take the "Pride of America".
Suite
Experience luxury and privacy like never before. Spacious suites with enough room to make infinite memories. Enhanced by only the finest touches throughout.
Balcony
Soak in the paradise that surrounds you. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to your very own sweeping balcony. Inside, your private, spacious room is well-appointed with style.
Oceanview
Picture this. Modern, comfortable and stylish staterooms with nice appointments throughout, including a window with clear views of the ocean.
Inside
Enjoy island hopping in style and comfort. Thoughtful appointments inside include a TV and more.
Studio
Savour superior solo travel with stylish features like mood lighting, a full-size bed and access to our exclusive Studio Lounge.
COMPLIMENTARY DINING
Serving a wide variety of culinary delights to please every palate, our complimentary dining options include two main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. Plus, our Main Dining Rooms offer a menu that changes daily, Chef's Signature Dishes and carefully selected wine recommendations, guaranteeing a different culinary adventure with every visit.
Every cruise fare includes beautifully crafted menus in our two main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. From fresh-baked breads, desserts and pastries to our chefs' original dishes made with the freshest ingredients, your dining can be as fine or fun as you want.
SPECIALITY DINING
Dining aboard Norwegian is about having choices. Enjoy delicious comfort foods as well as more exotic choices from our many complimentary dining options. Or widen your palette further and choose from our speciality restaurants for a cover charge or á la carte. Whether it's a cheeseburger you have a desire for, or Coq au Vin, your dinner is ready when you are. And if you book a Speciality Dining Package, you can savour an array of our speciality restaurants for one special price.
Enjoy a night of gastronomic proportions at one of our many speciality restaurants. Sip your favourite cocktail as you select from choice cuts of Angus beef at Cagney's Steakhouse. Enjoy delicious pasta made with the freshest ingredients inside our chic Italian eatery, La Cucina. Or savour French cuisine at Jefferson's Bistro. No matter what you choose, our speciality dining options feature the tastes you'll crave.
Check out the lifestyle, walk around the art gallery, listen and learn in a lecture held by a guest speaker. Norwegian Cruise Line ships have much to offer to enhance your learning and senses.
With so many bars and lounges to discover, finding your favourite may take a few days. Pop some bubbly and toast to the good life inside Pink's Champagne Bar. Dance until the wee hours at New Orleans-inspired Mardi Gras Cabaret Lounge & Nightclub. Or hang loose with a Mai Tai at Waikiki Bar. Whether you're looking to meet up with friends or make new ones, there's always an opportunity to mix it up.
When it comes to the entertainment on Pride of America, there's never a dull moment. Tickle your funny bone during our comedy variety show inside the Hollywood Theatre. Enjoy a magical evening with our magician and comedy show. Or don your best white attire and dance the night away at one of our themed deck parties. With Norwegian, it's showtime. All the time.
Forget to pack something? No worries! Our gift shops onboard carry everything you'll need for fun in the sun. Shop from a variety of souvenirs, cosmetics, clothing, snacks and sundry items. Treat yourself at our duty-free shops full of fantastic savings on fine jewellery, accessories, perfume, liquor and tobacco.
When you want some "me" time, look no further than Mandara Spa®. Relax with a hot-stone massage, one of over 50 speciality treatments offered. At our onboard spas, treatments range from the classic to the luxurious. Let our pampering professionals soothe and rejuvenate you with facials, massages, acupuncture and a full menu of services.
From top to bottom and from bow to stern, Pride of America has enough onboard activities to fill every minute of your cruise. Indulge in a refreshing swim at the Oasis Pool or the Miami-inspired South Beach Pool. Go for a run with the best views on the jogging track, or break a sweat at the Santa Fe Fitness Centre. And when all is said and done, enjoy a pamper session at Mandara Spa. With so much to do, we'll always have you coming back for more.
Families play better together on Norwegian. From dodgeball to cupcake decorating, there are lots of activities all over the ships. Plus, with complimentary youth programmes, kids can learn to juggle at Circus School in Splash Academy and teens have the coolest themed parties in Entourage. Add exclusive NickelodeonTM entertainment at sea for kids of all ages – even the grown up ones – and your family holiday gets awesome. While the kids are having fun, so can you, indulging in a spa treatment, enjoying a leisurely meal or just switching off. And when it comes to bedtime, family-friendly accommodation gives everyone the elbow room they need. Night, night.
