The Pride of America cruise ship, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, has experienced a delay in its return to Honolulu due to Hurricane Lala impacting Hawaii. The port was closed as a result of the severe weather, causing the ship to dock a day later than originally scheduled. Passengers were set to check in starting Sunday, August 16, 2026, with the boarding process open until 9:00 PM local time.
Initially, the ship was to depart on August 15, 2026, for a seven-night interisland cruise within Hawaii. Norwegian Cruise Line expressed gratitude to guests for their patience amid the disruptions and confirmed that embarkation would proceed once it received the all-clear signal. The company stated that it would communicate updates regarding the itinerary soon.
The original plan for the cruise included stops at Hilo, Kailua Kona, Kahului, and Nawiliwili. The Norwegian Spirit, another ship within the fleet, also faced delays due to the hurricane, postponing its scheduled arrival in Honolulu to August 17, 2026. This vessel was slated for a 16-night cruise connecting Hawaii and Alaska before concluding in Vancouver, Canada, with an itinerary that included ports like Kailua Kona, Nawiliwili, Kahului, and several Alaskan destinations.
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