“Pride
of America offers a unique and extraordinary vacation to four of Hawai’i’s most
popular islands, and these new suites elevate the guest experience on this
one-of-a-kind vessel to a whole new level”, said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian
Cruise Line’s President and CEO.
The
24 new suites on deck 13 are outfitted with premium custom furnishings,
fabrics, carpets and ultra-luxurious bathrooms. Two of the 24 suites are
Owner’s Suites. These suites of approx. 53 m² , which sleep up to four guests, feature a
large bedroom, separate living area and a state of the art bathroom with custom
mosaic tiles.
The
remaining suites are Penthouse Suites – including two Deluxe Penthouse Suites
with Large Balcony – ranging from approx. 34 to 43 m² , most sleeping up to
six guests. The two Owner’s Suites will have connecting doors to the adjacent
Penthouse Suites, sleeping up to 10 guests when combined, the perfect option
for families or groups who wish to travel in luxury together. One of the many
highlights of the suites is their expansive balconies, ranging from approx. 14 m² for Penthouse Suites up
to approx. 111 m²
for the Owner’s Suites, giving Pride of America’s suite guests the largest
balconies in the fleet, perfect for taking in the jaw-dropping Hawai’i scenery.
In
addition to all of the incredible features in the suites, guests will enjoy
pampering service from dedicated butlers and concierge, plus an array of
exclusive amenities such as luxurious Tranquility mattresses from the Bliss
Collection by Norwegian, Lavazza Espresso Makers, Elemis bath products, private
dining for breakfast and lunch, and more.
Guests
wishing to travel solo in Hawai’i
can now do so in one of four new Studios on board Pride of America. Designed
and priced for the solo traveller, these staterooms feature a full-size bed,
along with separate bathroom elements. Four new inside staterooms were also
added to the area on deck 13.
Pride
of America entered a 14-day dry dock on March 23, 2013 in Honolulu , Hawai’i .
The 2.186-passenger ship received major renovations including the addition of
Moderno Churrascaria, the line’s signature Brazilian-style steakhouse, and
Cagney’s, the line’s traditional steakhouse; ship wide wireless internet
connectivity; new carpeting throughout; flat screen televisions in all
staterooms; updated décor; upgrades to the fitness centre; new directional
signage; renovations to the gift shop, photo gallery and art gallery; and much
more.
Pride
of America is the only U.S.-flagged large cruise ship sailing a 7-night Hawai’i itinerary departing from Honolulu every Saturday. Ports of call
include an overnight in Kahului, Maui; Hilo , Hawai’i ; Kona ,
Hawai’i ; an overnight in
Nãwiliwili, Kaua’i; and an afternoon cruise past the breath-taking Na Pali
Coast.