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Pride of America

Pride of America

activeBuilt 2004
Norwegian Cruise LineAmericaActive🇺🇸 USA
GRT
80 439
Guests
2252
Crew
830
Crew:Guest
1:2.7
Length
281m
Space Ratio
35.7
Current position
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History
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Norwegian Cruise Line purchased the unfinished Pride of America from the bankrupt American Classic Voyages company and completed construction in Germany, with the ship entering service in 2005. It was the first new U.S. flagged, U.S.-built deep water passenger ship in nearly fifty years and operates itineraries in the Hawaiian Islands under NCL America.

Vessel Timeline
10 Oct 2000
Keel Laid
Litton-Ingalls (Pascagoula, Mississippi USA) & Lloyd Werft
16 Sept 2002
Launched
Litton-Ingalls (Pascagoula, Mississippi USA) & Lloyd Werft
31 Dec 2004
Pride of America
Norwegian Cruise Line
At a Glance
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Godmother
Elaine Chao
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Christened
June 17, 2005
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Built By
Litton-Ingalls (Pascagoula, Mississippi USA) & Lloyd Werft
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Build Country
Germany
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Class Society
DNV
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Identity
IMO Number9209221
MMSI366994450
Call SignWNBE
Flag State🇺🇸 USA
Port of RegistryHonolulu
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Construction
ShipyardLitton-Ingalls (Pascagoula, Mississippi USA) & Lloyd Werft
Build Country🇩🇪 Germany
Keel LaidOctober 10, 2000
Float OutSeptember 16, 2002
DeliveredDecember 31, 2004
Yard Number7671
ClassificationDNV
GodmotherElaine Chao
ChristeningJune 17, 2005
Est. price (CIN)$450M
Price per berth$199 822
Price per GT$5594
In 2026 dollars$777M
Per berth (2026$)$345 027
Per GT (2026$)$9659
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Dimensions
281m
Length
37m
Beam
8.3m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)80 439
Net Tonnage (NT)50 632
Deadweight (DWT)8260
Length BP257.6 m
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Capacity
2252
Guests
830
Crew
1109
Cabins
Guests (max)2662
Space Ratio35.7
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.7
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Propulsion
22.2kts
Max Speed
50 400kW
Power
Engine TypeWäRtsilä 8L46C
Propulsion TypeAzipod
Bow Thrusters3
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Onboard
14
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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Pride of America measures 281 metres in length with a beam of 37 metres and a gross tonnage of 80,439. She carries up to 2,252 passengers on a lower berth basis, served by a crew of 830, across 14 decks and 1,109 cabins. The ship operates at a service speed of 22 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
3.7/ 5.0
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