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The only large US-flagged cruise ship, Pride of America sails year-round from Honolulu on a seven-day inter-island Hawai`i cruise, featuring close to 100 hours in port and overnights in both Maui and Kaua`i. Ports of call include Kahului, Maui; Hilo, Hawai`i; Kona, Hawai`i; Nãwiliwili, Kaua`i; and an afternoon cruise past the Nãpali Coast.
"Because she is US-flagged and crewed, Pride of America is in the unique position of being the only cruise ship that can sail to the four islands of Hawai`i from Honolulu without visiting a foreign port," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "As a result of this unique offering, there is strong, ongoing demand for the ship, propelled by record-breaking guest satisfaction scores. This is a spectacular one-of-a-kind itinerary and the cruise delivers an incredible value for the money compared to the high cost of land-based vacations in Hawai`i."
As her name implies, the 2,124-passenger Pride of America, celebrates a 'Best of America' theme inspired by favorite places in the United States. From the Capitol Atrium to the Alaska-influenced Gold Rush Pub to a New Orleans' Mardi Gras Cabaret Lounge and Hawai`i-themed Aloha Café and Waikiki Bars, guests experience the flavor of the U.S. while visiting the country's beautiful 50th state. The ship features 14 restaurants, nine bars and lounges, dynamic public rooms such as the Hollywood Theater, expansive children's area featuring Norwegian's new Splash Academy children's programs and the state-of-the-art Santa Fe Spa & Fitness Center. The heart of the ship, the Capitol Atrium, is inspired by the Capitol Building and White House and features a decorative stone floor and a stunning backlit glass dome.
The company also recently announced that Pride of America will receive major enhancements beginning in March 2013, including the addition of 24 ultra-luxurious suites, four Studio staterooms and four inside staterooms; Moderno Churrascaria, the line's signature Brazilian-style 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.
I am not sure how many people pay the brochure (rack) rate for a cruise anyway. Even NCL discounts most of the year or you can go to one of the discount travel agencies and get better fares than the brochures.
Remember when NCL though that they could operate three ships in Hawaiian waters? They also talked of adding a renovated SS United States to the NCL America fleet.
I wonder where the extra cabins on POA will be?
quote:Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:I wonder where the extra cabins on POA will be?
They are removed the conference enter on the top of the ship along with the bar that was there as well. This plan had been on the drawing board for years. I understand they were not doing any conference business and the room was wasted space that they felt could easily become revenue space.
NCL has done the same with the Dawn and her sisters removing the top lounge for more cabins.
quote:Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:Duh...announing a price rise and "strong demand" is enough to make some people look elsewhere which will equal lower demand!
Why? Isn't it a basic law of economics that increased demand leads to higher prices?
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