The ship features the latest in relaxation and fitness facilities with the Santa Fe Spa and Fitness Center. The spa is a tranquil area making use of natural elements such as stone and wood and offers an exotic menu of spa and beauty treatments combining the best of East and West. The spa also features invigorating saunas and a steam room and a relaxation area. The fitness center boasts state-of-the-art exercise equipment and cardiovascular machines, each with their own flat screen TV, an aerobics room offering high/low impact aerobics, yoga, power walking and spinning classes.

The Sports Deck includes a basketball and volleyball court. The large South Beach sunning and swimming area is inspired by Miami’s Art Deco district and features some novel distractions including a gyroscope and bungee trampoline, and activities capturing the energy and fun of Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road.

The ship is particularly family-friendly and features the Rascal’s Kids Center and Kid’s Pool, a supervised facility for children designed around a theme of native animals of America. Norwegian’s Kid’s Crew program in Hawai`i features a plethora of supervised activities for youths aged 2-17. While parents take advantage of Norwegian’s on-board amenities such as spa facilities, casinos, or a cozy dinner, the children are enjoying games, parties, scavenger hunts, pajama parties and much more.

To help travelers sample the colorful culture and see the dramatic scenery in each port of call, Norwegian offers an extensive Shore Excursion program including more than 125 tours and activities. In O’ahu on the famous Waikiki Beach, guests can “hang loose” and watch surfers vie for the perfect wave in the shadow of the majestic Diamond Head. On “the Magic Isle” also known as Maui, guests can discover whale-filled seas, relax on heavenly beaches, snorkel in crystal-clear waters or play golf on world-class greens. The spirit and energy of creation surround Hawai’i’s Big Island  Hilo where guests can have the opportunity to see flowing, red lava and even walk on cooled lava on the Kilauea Lava Viewing Adventure. The island of discovery known as Kaua’i has a lush, rural feel and a laid-back lifestyle. On Kaua’i, guests should not miss the Tubing the Ditch Expedition which offers guests an exclusive experience on private lands tubing historic waterways along the tropical flumes and ditches of the old Lihue Plantation, which were engineered and hand dug in 1912. The cruise also features a sail by Kaua’i’s rugged and breathtaking Na Pali Coast.

For more information or to book a sailing on Pride of America, call 800-942-3301

About Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is the innovator in cruise travel with a 42-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, NCL has the youngest fleet in the industry with 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on the newest, most contemporary ships at sea.

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