Explore The Pride of America

Norwegian Cruise Line

The Pride of America was built in 2005 and is among Norwegian's 19 ships in it's fleet. The Pride of America is included in the cruise line's Pride of America Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Pride of America vs all of the other Norwegian ships.

Pride of America Size

How big is the Pride of America? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Pride of America. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!

Pride of America Size Infographic

Pride of America

81 k
tonnage
920 ft
length
2005
year built
1,101
cabins
2,186
passengers
927
crew

Pride of America Capacity

Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Pride of America can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.

Passengers
2,186
Norwegian Avg: 3,073

Pride of America Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Pride of America is 2,186 guests. The average capacity for the 19 active ships in Norwegian’s fleet is 3,073 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Norwegian ships has a minimum of 1,936 guests and a maximum of 4,266 passengers.

Crew Members
927
Norwegian Avg: 1,303

Pride of America Crew Members: Staff on the Pride of America include 927 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 2.4 to 1. The average Norwegian ship includes 1,303 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.4 to 1.

Pride of America Passenger and Crew Capacity

vs Norwegian Fleet

Pride of America Length

How long is the Pride of America? From end to end, the Pride of America length equals 920 feet (280 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 19 active vessels in Norwegian’s fleet, measuring 988 feet (301 meters).

Feet Long
920
Norwegian Avg: 988

The smallest Norwegian ship (in terms of length) measures 832 feet (254 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,094 feet (333 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Pride of America vs all other active Norwegian Cruise Line ships.

Pride of America Length

vs Norwegian Fleet

Pride of America Built Date

When was the Pride of America Built? The Pride of America was built in 2005 and joined the cruise line’s Pride of America Class.

Norwegian includes 19 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2023. The average Norwegian ship is 14 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007

Year Built
2005
Norwegian Avg: 2010

When was the last Pride of America Dry Dock? The Pride of America experienced dry dock improvements in 2018.

Renovation Date
2018

Renovations include the following:  The Norwegian Pride of America experienced a refurbishment in February, 2018. The dry dock included the following additions or upgrades: major improvements to all staterooms with HDTV's, furniture, artwork and more; Pool Deck improvements including pool refinishing, new lounge chairs, Jacuzzi updates and refinished Ocean Dive Bar; improvements to the Atrium, John Adams Bar, and East Meets West; Spa renovations; and bar / lounge updates.

Pride of America Deck Plans

The Carnival Breeze has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 14.

What does the Carnival Breeze offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 15 restaurants, 8 bars, 2 shows, 25 activities, and 10 other features for your enjoyment.

Click below to access deck plans for the Pride of America. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pride of America Info

When was the Pride of America last refurbished?

The Norwegian Pride of America experienced a refurbishment in February, 2018. The dry dock included the following additions or upgrades: major improvements to all staterooms with HDTV's, furniture, artwork and more; Pool Deck improvements including pool refinishing, new lounge chairs, Jacuzzi updates and refinished Ocean Dive Bar; improvements to the Atrium, John Adams Bar, and East Meets West; Spa renovations; and bar / lounge updates.

What is the Pride of America ship class?

The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Pride of America class.

What does the Pride of America offer in terms of things to do?

The ship features 15 restaurants, 8 bars, 25 activities, 2 shows and 10 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.

How many decks are on the Pride of America?

The Pride of America has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 14.

What is the Pride of America capacity?

We're often asked how many passengers are on the Pride of America. The ship's capacity is 2,186. When comparing the occupancy to the average Norwegian passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,073 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Norwegian ships.

How old is the Pride of America?

The Pride of America was built in 2005. Norwegian includes 19 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2023. The average Norwegian ship is 14 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007

Is the Pride of America a good ship?

Each of Norwegian's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Pride of America is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.

How long is the Pride of America?

From end to end, the Pride of America length equals 920 feet (280 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 19 active vessels in Norwegian fleet, measuring 988 feet (301 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.