Pride of America deck plans

Pride of America (built in 2005, last refurbished in May 2025; “Norwegian Edge” refurbishment in 2018) is an NCL cruise ship of the unique (one-vessel-only) Project America class. She is always listed last among Norwegian Cruise Line ships because her operator is NCL America, a subsidiary of the shipowner Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Norwegian Pride of America is the first—and, notably, the only—large cruise ship in the world flagged in the USA.

The NCL Pride of America deck plan shows a total of 1,109 staterooms for 2,252 passengers (maximum capacity 2,662), served by 830 all-American crew members. The ship has 14 decks (11 passenger-accessible, 8 with cabins), 18 dining venues (8 complimentary), 9 lounges and bars, 3 swimming pools, 5 Jacuzzis (outdoor whirlpool hot tubs), and 10 elevators.

Pride of America deck plan changes/refurbishments review

Pride of America’s 2025 drydock refurbishment introduced a new Starbucks Lounge & Bar (within the Capitol Atrium on Deck 5) and a Pickleball Court (installed in the existing sports area on Deck 14). The ship’s capacity was increased by adding 15 new staterooms (12 new Club Balcony Suites and 3 Inside cabins) on Deck 12.

Youth facilities (Splash Academy and Entourage) were relocated to Deck 6, into space previously occupied by the SS America Library, Internet Café, and Chapel. A new Library/Card Room now occupies the former Shuffles Card Room on Deck 6.

The drydock refurbishments in March 2016 and February 2018 were carried out in San Francisco, California, and resulted in the following deck plan changes:

• All passenger cabins and public areas were renovated, including new décor, furniture, lighting, and flooring.
• The Skyline Main Dining Room received a redesigned entrance, new carpeting, furniture upholstery, window drapes, and columns. La Cucina (Italian) was also updated. All other restaurants were redecorated, including East Meets West (Asian), Jefferson’s Bistro (French), and Cagney’s Steakhouse.
• New dining room menus were introduced, based on those of NCL Escape.
• Mandara Spa was expanded with additional treatment rooms and redecorated.
• The Conservatory received new décor, furniture, and flooring.
• The wedding chapel was relocated and updated with new furniture and flooring.
• The card room and library received new furniture and flooring; the library now features six Internet PC stations.
• New venues added include Soho Art Gallery, Perspectives Photo Studio, and Dolce Gelato (gelateria).
• The pool deck area was fully refurbished with a renovated swimming pool, new sun loungers, new Jacuzzi tubs, and a redesigned Ocean Drive Bar.
• All passenger cabins were upgraded with new furniture, bedding, and flat-screen TVs.

During the 2016 drydock, Pride of America was retrofitted with new scrubbers (exhaust gas cleaning systems). The scrubber technology reduces the equivalent of approximately 1,500 tons of sulfur oxide emissions. Norwegian Cruise Line was the first cruise company to retrofit vessels with hybrid scrubber systems while in service. The new in-line scrubbers (five units) are lightweight and capable of operating in dry mode, as well as in open and closed loops.

Both drydocks (2016 and 2018) were part of NCL’s “Norwegian Edge” fleetwide upgrade program, a two-year project budgeted at USD 400 million. Each drydock cost approximately USD 35–40 million.

Pride of America deck plan changes – 2013 refurbishment review

The following changes were implemented during the ship’s 2013 drydock refurbishment (completed in Honolulu, Hawaii):

• (Deck 13) The former Lanai Lounge was converted into 24 new suites. These included 24 “The Haven” luxury suites (sizes ranging from 363–416 ft2 / 34–39 m2, balcony size 245 ft2 / 23 m2, maximum occupancy 6 passengers), including two Deluxe Owner’s Suites (566 ft2 / 53 m2, balcony 410 ft2 / 38 m2, maximum occupancy 4 passengers, with connecting doors to family suites for up to 10 guests if booked together) and two wheelchair-accessible suites. All suites feature butler service, luxury mattresses, Lavazza coffee makers, Elemis bathroom products, and specialty private dining. Also added on Deck 13 were four new Studio single-occupancy cabins (with full-size beds and separate bathrooms) and an exclusive Studio Lounge, as well as four new Interior cabins.
• (Deck 12) Fitness center equipment was upgraded.
• (Deck 11) Interior décor renovations were completed in the buffet restaurant Aloha Café, and a new Brazilian steakhouse, Moderno Churrascaria, was added. The former Little Italy restaurant was renamed La Cucina.
• (Deck 6) The former Lazy J steakhouse was renamed Cagney’s.
• (Deck 5) Photo Gallery and Art Gallery renovations were completed.
• All cruise cabins (passenger and crew) were upgraded with new flat HD TVs.
• Additional shipwide upgrades included new video, sound, and lighting systems; new carpeting in cabins and public areas; expanded Wi-Fi Internet access (including crew areas); and upgrades to the digital signage system.
• The 2013 refurbishment project cost Norwegian Cruise Line over USD 30 million.