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IMO: 9209221

Pride of America

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Pride of America — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Pride of America-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
80,439
Length (FT / M)
921 / 280.6
Beam (FT / M)
106 / 32.2
Decks (Passenger / Total)
11 / 14
Shipyard
Lloyd Werft, Bremerhaven, Germany
Registry
United States
Godparent(s)
Elaine Chao
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$450,000,000

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2005
Major Refurbishments
2013 2016 2018 2025

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9209221
MMSI
366994450
Call Sign
WNBE
Classification Society
DNV
Hull / Yard Number
7671
Maiden Voyage
18 June 2005
Maximum Draft
8.0 m (26.2 ft)
Maximum Beam
32.2 m (105.6 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
2,180
Maximum Capacity
2,662
Total Crew
927
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.35:1
Space Ratio
36.90

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
3
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
5
Bars & Lounges
10
Complimentary Dining Venues
5
Specialty Dining Venues
7
À la Carte Dining
2
Elevators
10*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Fuel Type
Marine diesel oil
Azipod Units
2
Installed Power
50.4 MW (67,587 hp)
Propulsion Power
25 MW (33,526 hp)
Maximum Speed
22.2 Knots
Engine Configuration
6x Wartsila 8L46C

Logistics

Cruising Speed
22 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 4
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 4-14
Aft
Decks 4-13
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Designated open-deck smoking area
    outdoor
    Location: Open deck
    Smoking permitted only in the marked outdoor deck area; all staterooms, balconies and indoor public spaces are non-smoking. No casino on board.

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,109
Solo Configured: 4
ADA Compliant: 22
Suites
81
Balcony
613
Oceanview
178
Inside
237
The Apex Suite
Deluxe Owners Suite (Grand Suite)
890 SQ FT

The ship's largest accommodation, an approximately 890 sq ft two-bedroom suite known as the Grand Suite, with a living room featuring a baby grand piano, a six-seat dining room, a master bath with whirlpool tub, a media center and a large private balcony. A single unit with full butler and concierge service.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • 2-Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite2
  • Deluxe Owners Suite (Grand Suite)1
  • Owners Suite11
  • Penthouse Suite43
  • 2-Bedroom Family Suite8
  • 1-Bedroom Family Suite4
  • Family Club Balcony Suite12
Balcony
  • Balcony613
Oceanview
  • Oceanview178
Inside
  • Interior233
  • Studio Single4

Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Art Gallery
  • Library

Staterooms & Service

  • Dedicated Solo Staterooms
  • Butler Service
  • Open Seating Dining

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

The only U.S.-flagged large cruise ship
only
Built across two continents (Project America)
unique
No casino on board
only
South Beach Pool
top-deck attraction
Oasis Pool
top-deck attraction
Basketball court
top-deck attraction
Pickleball court
top-deck attraction
Jogging / walking track
top-deck attraction
Waikiki Bar
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • Freestyle Dining (open-seating, no fixed times or assigned seats).
  • U.S.-flagged and U.S.-crewed, sailing round-trip Hawaii inter-island year-round.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Skyline Main Dining Room
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 6
    Complimentary main dining room.
  • Liberty Main Dining Room
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 5
    Complimentary main dining room with open-seating Freestyle dining.
  • Aloha Cafe
    buffet
    Location: Deck 11
    Complimentary indoor buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Cadillac Diner
    diner
    Location: Deck 6
    Complimentary American diner open around the clock.
  • Key West Bar & Grill
    grill
    Location: Deck 12
    $ extras
    Complimentary poolside bar and grill.
Specialty Dining
  • Cagney's Steakhouse
    specialty
    Location: Deck 6
    American steakhouse.
  • Teppanyaki
    specialty
    Location: Deck 6
    Japanese hibachi with tableside show cooking.
  • La Cucina
    specialty
    Location: Deck 11
    Italian restaurant.
  • East Meets West
    specialty
    Location: Deck 6
    Pan-Asian restaurant.
  • Jefferson's Bistro
    specialty
    Location: Deck 6
    French fine-dining restaurant.
  • Moderno Churrascaria
    specialty
    Location: Deck 11
    Brazilian churrascaria with tableside meats.
  • Sushi
    specialty
    Location: Deck 6
    Japanese sushi and sashimi bar.
À la Carte Dining
  • Starbucks
    cafe
    Location: Deck 5
    Specialty coffee lounge and bar.
  • Dolce Gelato
    gelato
    Location: Deck 5
    Italian gelato counter.
Bars & Nightlife
  • Aloha Lanai Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 11
    Poolside bar.
  • Gold Rush Saloon
    bar
    Location: Deck 11
    Western-themed saloon bar.
  • John Adam's Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Whiskey and cigar-style lounge bar.
  • Mardi Gras Cabaret & Night Club
    nightclub
    Location: Deck 6
    Cabaret lounge and late-night club.
  • Napa Wine Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Wine bar.
  • Ocean Drive Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 11
    Pool-deck bar.
  • Pink's Champagne Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Champagne and cocktail bar.
  • Waikiki Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 13
    Open-air pool-deck bar.
  • Key West Bar & Grill
    bar
    Location: Deck 12
    Poolside grill bar.
  • Studio Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 13
    Private lounge and bar for solo Studio guests.
Pools & Aquatics
  • South Beach Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 11
    Main outdoor swimming pool.
  • Oasis Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 12
    Second outdoor pool on the lido deck.
Active Recreation
  • Basketball Court
    sports_court
    Location: Deck 14
    Multi-use sports court.
  • Pickleball Court
    sports_court
    Location: Deck 14
    Pickleball court added in 2025.
  • Jogging / Walking Track
    track
    Location: Deck 14
    Outdoor jogging and walking track.
  • Deck Games
    deck_games
    Location: Deck 14
    Shuffleboard and outdoor deck games.
Entertainment Venues
  • Hollywood Theater
    theater
    Location: Deck 6
    Main show theater for production shows and live entertainment.
  • Arcade
    arcade
    Location: Deck 12
    Video games arcade.
Spa & Fitness
  • Mandara Spa & Salon
    spa
    Location: Deck 12
    Full-service spa and salon.
  • Pulse Fitness Center
    fitness
    Location: Deck 12
    Fitness center with cardio and weight equipment.
  • Thermal Suite
    thermal_suite
    Location: Deck 12
    Thermal spa suite with heated loungers.
Youth & Teen
  • Splash Academy
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 6
    Youth program and club for children.
  • Entourage
    teen_club
    Location: Deck 6
    Teen club for ages 13-17.
  • Guppies
    nursery
    Location: Deck 6
    Baby and toddler program.
Retail & Shopping
  • Newbury Street Shops
    shop
    Location: Deck 5
    Onboard duty-free boutiques and gift shops.
  • Na Hoku
    shop
    Location: Deck 5
    Hawaiian jewelry boutique.
  • Soho Art Gallery
    gallery
    Location: Deck 5
    Onboard art gallery.
  • Perspectives Photo Gallery
    gallery
    Location: Deck 5
    Photography studio and gallery.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • The Conservatory
    lounge
    Location: Deck 6
    Tropical garden lounge and public space.
  • Library / Card Room
    library
    Location: Deck 6
    Combined library and card room.

Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-28