Norwegian Pride of America Cruise Reviews

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Thomas Jefferson Bistro (aka Il Bistro)
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The library - model of SS America
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"For Maui you can do a 2 day rental for your time there and you can Park any rental car over night for $10 at Maui Beach hotel which is about a 8-10 minute walk to port.00 beer, the $15 drink or the $100 a day drink package typical on a cruise ship -was, for us ......"Read More
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Here's a positive one for NCL Hawaii

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Florida retirees
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Okay, we finished our cruise a couple of weeks ago, but I promised myself I would write one up after reading all of the others, especially the negative ones. My wife and I are not experienced cruisers, with the last one being approx 25 years ago. But, one of our sons is stationed on Oahu, so we figured that after seeing the grandkids for a week, a cruise would be a great way to experience the rest ...
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Sail Date: March 2024


Do not sail on NCL!!!

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L L
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

I have been on 14 cruises (4 Disney, 4 NCL, 3 Carnival, 2 Tradewinds catamarans, and 1 Costa). I am most disappointed with NCL. The service has gotten worse. I do like the NCL’s ports I’ve sailed (Bermuda, Mexican Pacific, Western Caribbean and Hawaii) but I would have had a better experience visiting those ports with another cruise line, or even sticking to resorts and getting a rental car. As ...
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Sail Date: March 2024

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Inside

Traveled with children


Yikes- the food...

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MarTMar
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

I chose this cruise because I wanted to see all of Hawaii- never been and i am in my sixties. Chose this for the fact you see so much of the Islands. I have previously only done a Mississippi River Cruise (American) and Mediterranian (Celebrity), both of which I thought were awesome- with minor quibbles. The Good stuff- The "Hawaiian Ambassador"- Anela St Thomas - is GREAT. Always available ...
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Sail Date: March 2024

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony


FOOD & WHINE

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Papermoon4
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Pride of America is an anomaly in the NCL fleet - it does not vary from its four-island Hawaii itinerary - no sea days - never leaving American waters - no casino (as per law). I was relieved to discover that its design was not all colonial / monument style - that is limited to the main lobby and a few restaurants. The other public areas are themed around the rest of America: Napa CA (wine bar), ...
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Sail Date: February 2024

Cabin Type: Solo Oceanview


Destinations superior cruise ship okay

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Madeline 2020
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise to see the variety of beauty available in the different Hawaiian Islands. The islands are beautiful and cruising is a great way to get to each one saving time and hassle by not dealing with airports so our main objective was accomplished. I have sailed on Norwegian Cruises before so I had some expectations of what I would be getting for my money. However, some advice I ...
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Sail Date: February 2024


Disappointing

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Cruise Along Nana
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Of all the many cruises we’ve enjoyed on ships large and small, this was by far the worst. Although the ship itself is elegant, good management was sorely lacking. We were told that the ship is always short-staffed because their people can (and do) leave without fulfilling their contracts. Well, I think incentives and bonuses might help. Keep your people happy so your customers will be treated ...
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Sail Date: February 2024

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony


Disappointed, felt like camping NOT luxury

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ExpCrusier84
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

I'm an experienced cruiser who has cruised on small and large ships all over the world for the past 15 years. I chose this inter island cruise in Hawaii based on the location for my 40th birthday without the hassle "sea days" taking another cruise line across the Pacific Ocean from either California or Canada to visit Hawaii and all the islands. The perk of the ship is that is its very clean and ...
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Sail Date: February 2024

Cabin Type: Obstructed Oceanview

Traveled with children


Overall an enjoyable cruise

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Sudsy female
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We were pleasantly surprised by this cruise, based on previous reviews. The ship was clean and the service was very good. The food was adequate, you can usually find something to eat. Our cabin steward was excellent. The evening shows were not that great but there was always Music in the Lounge. We only did one tour from NCL and we would NOT recommend it. It was the hike to a waterfalls ...
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Sail Date: February 2024


Way below average Hawaii cruise

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Chaz2024
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We were looking forward to seeing the Hawaii islands and thought a cruise would be a good way to do this; however, we were quite disappointed in the cruise for many reasons. Having been on NCL for previous cruises, we were looking forward to a great experience; unfortunately this cruise was well below the standards we had seen on previous cruises. The ship is 19 years old, so the pool area is ...
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Sail Date: February 2024

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony


Continually Disappointing and Poorly Managed

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TN White Beard
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Cruise Period Feb 3 - Feb 10, 2024 Embarked on Sat Afternoon Feb 3. At 5pm the Ship's Cruise Director (AKA A LO HA ANNE) announced the Ship would remain in Honolulu overnight because of a part needed for repair. In realty the seas were ugly with 15' - 20' seas. The decision to stay in port was correct. But, WHY hide behind the Maintenance excuse? Then decision was made to ...
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Sail Date: February 2024

Cabin Type: Mid-Ship Balcony


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