Norwegian Cruise line’s 80,439gt/2005 built Pride of America returned to her homeport of Honolulu on 26th March following an extensive transformation during a three and a half week dry dock where she received ship-wide enhancements, including newly designed public spaces, brand new venues and refreshed décor in all staterooms.

The Pride of America’s extensive renovation is a part of The Norwegian Edge™ programme, a $400 million investment that sets a new standard of excellence for the Norwegian brand encompassing the entire guest experience. Those looking to tie-the-knot while in any of the ship’s ports-of-call can do so in the ship’s wedding chapel, now in a new location on deck six with new flooring, furniture and wall fixtures. Guests looking to enjoy some quiet time can now do so in the completely transformed Conservatory, complete with new furniture, flooring and modern décor, and the library and card rooms, which were outfitted with new flooring, furniture and six computer stations for internet access, for those who prefer to leave their personal devices at home.

Dining enhancements for the Pride of America include extensive renovations to all of the existing complimentary dining venues, most notably the ship’s Skyline Main dining Room, which received a refreshed look with new décor including a new entrance, new carpet design, new furniture upholstery, new window drapes and new columns throughout the restaurant. La Cucina, NCI’s Italian restaurant aboard the ship, has been transformed into an elegant and intimate venue where guests can enjoy fine Italian fare. The ship’s specialty restaurants East Meets West, Cagney’s Steakhouse and Jefferson’s Bistro also received upgrades.