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For much of its early (pre-commissioning) history, Pride of America was known as "Project America 1"; the first of a pair of 70,000-ton cruise ships to be built at the Litton-Ingalls shipyard in Mississippi with heavy federal subsidies. Project America was intended as a means of improving the competitiveness of American shipyards in performing commercial (non-military) construction, as well as create the first American-registered passenger ships of any real size in decades. The Project America program collapsed in 2001, when American Classic Voyages Inc., the company that was to operate the ships under its States Lines division, filed for bankruptcy. Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd. acquired the partially-finished ship, and had it towed to Germany for completion as "Pride of America" for their newly-launched NCL America division. In the process, the ship was lengthed considerably, from 850 ft. to 920, growing from 72,000 gross tons to more than 80,000. Under NCL America, the ship was initially slated for completion in 2004, but the delivery date was pushed back to 2005 after a major storm hit the shipyard and caused considerable damage to the vessel, partially sinking it at its birth. A special exemption on the part of the US Government allowed the largely foreign-built ship to attain US registry. NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE PRIDE OF AMERICA - CRUISE SHIP DETAILS ''Length'': 920.6 feet ''Breadth'': 105.6 feet ''Draft'': 26.0 feet ''Propulsion'': Diesel electric ''Auxiliary Power'': Propulsion is azipod with diesel power plant ''Guest Decks'': 15 ''Guest Capacity'': 2,146 double occupancy ''Guest Cabins'': 1,073 The Norwegian Cruise Line Pride of America staterooms and suites on Norwegian Cruise Line Pride of America are like homes on the Pacific. Pride of America Reviews - Inside Stateroom The Pride of America ship Inside Stateroom has two lower beds that can be converted into a queen-size bed and a surprising amount of room to stretch out and relax. Inside Pride of America Reviews - Oceanview Stateroom For even more room, reserve an NCL Pride of America Oceanview Stateroom, with a window or porthole. Some also have a single or double French window. Pride of America Reviews - Oceanview Stateroom w/Balcony Try the Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony; they have two lower beds, sitting area, floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to a private balcony. Pride of America Reviews - Obstructed View Family Suite The Obstructed View Family Suite isn't great for star-gazing, but it's a real pleasure to be inside. It consists of a Living room, convertible sofa bed, two separate bedrooms each with two lower beds, single and double french windows, two bathrooms, and two TVs. Pride of America Reviews - Family Suite with a Balcony The Family Suite with a Balcony, however, gives passengers the best of both worlds. Experience seaside living in accommodations with a Living room with convertible sofa bed, private balcony, two separate bedrooms (one with a queen-size bed and one with a convertible sofa bed) and three TVs. Pride of America Reviews - Penthouse Suite The Pride of America ship Penthouse Suite, which can be found on decks 11 and 12, pampers you with private balcony and a separate sitting area. Butler service and concierge amenities are available. It also features a separate bedroom with king-size bed or two lower beds and walk-in-closet (except in staterooms for persons with disabilities), CD/DVD library, bath and shower. Pride of America Reviews - Deluxe Family Penthouse Suite The Deluxe Family Penthouse Suite on deck 9 has a living room, spacious balcony, two separate bedrooms one with a queen-size bed and walk-in-closet and one with two lower beds, two TVs, two bathrooms one with bath and shower. Butler service and concierge are available. Pride of America Reviews - Deluxe Penthouse suite The Deluxe Penthouse suite has an ample living room, private balcony with hot tub, dining room, separate bedroom with king-size bed and walk-in-closet, CD/DVD library, two TVs, luxury bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower. Of course, Butler service and concierge are available. Pride of America Reviews - Owner's Suite For the ultimate onboard Pride of America cruises, select a Pride of America ship. You'll feel like you own the place in this room with its living and dining rooms, balcony with hot tub, and king-size bed. Owner's SuiteOwner's Suite Pride of America Reviews - Grand Suite Did we say ultimate? Well, to be accurate, the Grand Suite would fit that description. Located on deck 12, the Grand Suite has a Living room, dining room, private balcony with hot tub and dining area, separate bedroom with king-size bed and walk-in-closet, baby grand piano, CD/DVD library, two TVs, luxury bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower and guest bathroom. Butler service and concierge will make you feel like royalty. All Pride of America ship rooms, no matter what type, come complete with a TV, refrigerator, safe, duvet and bathroom with shower. All lower Pride of America ship beds convert to a Pride of America cruises queen-size bed. EXTERNAL LINKS NCL Pride of America |
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