Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled 32 brand-new staterooms on the ship’s Hawaii-based vessel, Pride of America. The final elements in a
$30 million enhancement project that began in March, the addition of the new
luxurious suites, studios for solo travelers and inside staterooms offers
guests a new way to experience a spectacular inter-island cruise in Hawaii .
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 566 square foot
suites, sleeping up to four guests, feature a large bedroom, separate living
area and a state of the art bathroom featuring custom mosaic tiles.
The remaining suites are Penthouse
Suites – including two Deluxe Penthouse Suites with Large Balcony – ranging
from 363 to 459
square feet , 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 150 square feet for
Penthouse Suites up to 1200
square feet 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 Studio staterooms on board Pride of America. Designed and
priced for the solo traveler, these staterooms feature a full-size bed, along
with a separate bathroom area. 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 , Hawaii .
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 center; new directional
signage; renovations to the gift shop, photo gallery and art gallery; and much
more.
Pride of America is the only
US-flagged large cruise ship sailing a seven-day Hawaii
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 breathtaking Nãpali Coast.