About the Norwegian Pride of America Cruise

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• Only U.S.-flagged cruise ship in Hawaii
   
• No passport required
   
• Overnight stays in Maui & Kauai
   
• Wake up on a new island almost every day
   
• No sea days wasted crossing oceans

For many travelers, the answer is yes — especially if you want to see multiple Hawaiian islands in one trip without constantly packing, flying, and changing hotels. The Norwegian Pride of America offers a unique way to experience Hawaiʻi by combining the ease of cruising with meaningful time on land. Unlike most cruises, this itinerary focuses almost entirely on the islands themselves, not the journey between them. You’ll spend full days in port, including overnight stays, which makes it far easier to explore beyond the immediate harbor areas.

That said, the experience depends heavily on how you choose to explore each island. Travelers who rely only on large cruise excursions often feel rushed or limited. Those who pair the cruise with private, custom tours tend to have a much more relaxed, authentic experience — seeing fewer crowds, visiting places that buses can’t reach, and moving at a pace that fits their group. For families, first-time visitors, and multi-generation travelers, this balance of convenience and flexibility is often what makes the Pride of America not just worth it, but one of the most comfortable ways to experience Hawaiʻi.

Oʻahu is where most Pride of America trips begin or end, and it’s also where timing can feel the most stressful — flights, cruise embarkation, and limited hotel access. We remove that stress by offering airport pickup and drop-off on Oʻahu, secure luggage holding, and private, customizable island tours designed around your exact schedule.

If you arrive in Oʻahu before your cruise, we can pick you up at the airport, safely store your bags, and take you out to explore the island before dropping you at the ship. If you’re disembarking the cruise and flying out later the same day, we meet you at the port, hold your luggage, and create a relaxed private itinerary that fits your layover time between leaving the ship and your flight — no dragging bags around and no waiting at the airport for hours.

Our private Oʻahu tours are fully customizable and may include:

• Circle Island scenic drive
   
• North Shore beaches and food trucks
   
• Pearl Harbor (timed appropriately)
   
• Coastal viewpoints, town stops, and local experiences
   

Because everything is private, the itinerary stays flexible. If traffic, weather, or your energy level changes, we adjust the day in real time. This makes Oʻahu the perfect place to ease into your Hawaiʻi trip or enjoy a smooth, comfortable final day before heading home.

Why this matters:
✔ No luggage stress
✔ Better use of cruise-day or flight-day time
✔ Private transportation and pacing
✔ Ideal for families, multi-generation groups, and first-time visitors

It’s one more way we handle the details from A–Z, so you can simply enjoy Hawaiʻi 🤙🌺

See what we offer here

Maui is often called the “Valley Isle” and has long been a place of balance in Hawaiʻi—where fertile valleys, sacred mountains, and coastal villages supported thriving Hawaiian communities long before Western contact. Ancient Hawaiians farmed taro and sweet potato in the uplands, fished the surrounding reefs, and traveled by canoe between districts. Today, Maui remains one of the most diverse islands in the state, and the overnight stay on the Pride of America gives you a rare opportunity to experience it more deeply.

We offer private, customizable Maui tours designed around your interests and timing. Many guests choose to explore the Road to Hāna, traveling through rainforests, waterfalls, and historic coastal villages along one of the most scenic drives in the world. Others prefer heading up to Haleakalā, the massive volcano that forms the island’s backbone, where sunrise and sunset views are among the most iconic in Hawaiʻi.

Because the ship stays overnight, Maui is the perfect island to catch either a Haleakalā sunset or an early-morning sunrise—something day visitors simply can’t do. Watching the sun rise or set above the clouds from this sacred mountain is a powerful experience, long revered in Hawaiian culture as a place of spiritual significance.

Additional Maui experiences can include:

• Snorkeling along calm coastal reefs
   
• Scenic West Maui and coastline drives
   
• Beach time or relaxed town stops
   
• Adventure options tailored to your group’s energy level
   

All tours are private and flexible, allowing us to adjust the day as it unfolds—spend more time where you love it, skip what doesn’t fit, and move at a pace that works for your group. Maui’s overnight stop makes it one of the most rewarding islands to explore with a custom itinerary, blending natural beauty, history, and unforgettable moments 🌺

Kauaʻi is known as the “Garden Isle”, and it’s often the island travelers describe as the most untouched and naturally dramatic. As the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands, Kauaʻi has had millions of years for rain, rivers, and trade winds to shape its deep valleys, towering cliffs, and emerald coastline. Ancient Hawaiians built thriving communities here, farming taro in the valleys and navigating the rugged coastlines long before modern roads existed.

With the overnight stay on the Norwegian Pride of America, Kauaʻi becomes one of the most rewarding islands to explore at a relaxed pace. We offer private, customizable Kauaʻi tours that allow you to see far beyond the port area and truly experience the island’s scale and beauty.

Many guests choose to visit Waimea Canyon, often called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, with sweeping viewpoints and dramatic red-and-green cliffs. From there, weather permitting, we can continue toward the Kalalau Lookout for breathtaking views into the Nā Pali Coast, one of the most iconic coastlines in the world.

Other Kauaʻi experiences can include:

• Scenic coastal drives and hidden viewpoints
   
• Short nature walks and waterfall stops
   
• Local food trucks and small-town stops
   
• Optional boat or snorkel experiences (conditions permitting)
   

Because everything is private and fully customizable, your day can adapt as it unfolds—more time at viewpoints, fewer stops if you want to slow down, or added experiences based on weather and interest. The overnight in Kauaʻi allows for early starts or later returns, giving you access to better light, fewer crowds, and a more peaceful experience overall.

Kauaʻi is about nature, space, and connection to the land—and a private itinerary is the best way to experience its beauty without rushing 🌿🌊

The Big Island of Hawaiʻi is the most diverse island in the state—larger than all the other Hawaiian Islands combined and home to climates ranging from dry lava coastlines to lush rainforests. Ancient Hawaiians lived across these regions, adapting their farming, fishing, and travel to the land’s powerful natural forces. Today, the island still feels raw, expansive, and deeply connected to nature.

The Norwegian Pride of America docks on both sides of the island, and each offers a very different experience. Kona is ideal for a relaxed beach day, calm waters, snorkeling, and soaking in the island’s sunny west-side energy. This side of the island is perfect if you want to slow down, enjoy the ocean, and balance the cruise with some downtime.

Hilo, on the other hand, is where the adventure side of the Big Island truly comes alive. This lush east side is where we offer many of our most memorable private experiences, including:

• Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park — lava landscapes, steam vents, and volcanic craters
   
• Mauna Kea — stargazing and sunrise experiences
   
• Iconic waterfalls and rainforest drives
   
• Coastal and bay snorkeling spots when conditions allow
   

Because our tours are private and fully customizable, we design each Big Island day around how you want to experience it—whether that means an easy Kona beach itinerary, a full adventure day from Hilo, or a mix of both. Timing, pace, and stops can adjust throughout the day based on weather, energy levels, and interests.

The Big Island offers something no other island can: a chance to experience Hawaiʻi’s living geology, powerful landscapes, and dramatic contrasts—all in one stop. With a custom itinerary, you don’t have to choose between relaxation and adventure—you can experience exactly what matters most to you 🌋🌊