Pride of America
Norwegian Cruise Line
Pride of America is one of Norwegian's 21 active ships and first entered service in 2005 with its most recent renovation in 2025. In terms of size, it comes in at 80,439 gross tons, 920 feet in length, and 14 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 2,186 guests and approximately 927 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $450 million and is flagged in Hawaii.
Pride of America
Ship Stats
Year Built
2005
Last Renovated
2025
Tonnage
80,439 GT
Length
920 ft
Capacity
2,186
Crew
927
Cost
$450 million
Decks
14
Pride of America Class
Pride of America Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Norwegian. This class currently has one active ship: Pride of America (2005).
Pride of America Ship Age
Pride of America entered service in 2005. Across Norwegian's active fleet, the average build year is 2011 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 16 of 21 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Pride of America
Current ship
Pride of America Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2025.
Renovation details
The Pride of America underwent a significant renovation in May 2025. It added the fleet's first dedicated Pickleball court on the top deck and a brand-new Starbucks in the Capitol Atrium. Additionally, it introduced 12 new Club Balcony Suites and relocated its youth spaces to Deck 6 to create a more centralized family hub.
Pride of America Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Norwegian's fleet
Pride of America measures 920 feet (280 m) (vs Norwegian fleet average of 994 ft) and has gross tonnage of 80,439 GT (vs fleet average of 123,300 GT). It ranks 18 of 21 by length and 18 of 21 by tonnage in Norwegian's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Pride of America vs Norwegian fleet averages
Pride of America carries 2,186 passengers (vs Norwegian average of 3,073) and has 927 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,303). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.36:1 compared with Norwegian's overall 2.36:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
2,186
passengers
Crew Members
927
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.36 : 1
Norwegian Avg
2.36 : 1
Pride of America
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Pride of America.
Deck 11buffetAloha Cafe
Deck 5cafeJohn Adams Coffee Bar
Deck 6main dining roomLiberty Restaurant
Deck 5main dining roomSkyline Restaurant
Deck 6quick eatsCadillac Diner
Deck 12quick eatsKey West Bar & Grill
Deck 6specialtyCagney's Steakhouse
Deck 5specialtyEast Meets West
Deck 5specialtyJefferson's Bistro
Deck 11specialtyLa Cucina
Deck 11specialtyModerno Churrascaria
Deck 5specialtySushi
Deck 5specialtyTeppanyaki
Deck 11sweetsDolce Gelato
Deck Plans
The Pride of America has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 14. 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 quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Pride of America Casino on Deck 6 of the ship.
You will find the Pride of America buffet on Deck 11 of the ship.
The Pride of America underwent a significant renovation in May 2025. It added the fleet's first dedicated Pickleball court on the top deck and a brand-new Starbucks in the Capitol Atrium. Additionally, it introduced 12 new Club Balcony Suites and relocated its youth spaces to Deck 6 to create a more centralized family hub.
The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Pride of America class.
The ship features 14 restaurants, 7 bars, 18 activities, 0 shows and 6 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.
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.
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 3,120 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Norwegian ships.
The Pride of America was built in 2005. Norwegian includes 21 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2026. The average Norwegian ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010
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.
From end to end, the Pride of America length equals 920 feet (280 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 21 active vessels in Norwegian fleet, measuring 994 feet (303 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.