London, 6 July, 2004: Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced the launch and christening of Pride of Aloha in Hawaii on 4th July 2004. The ship is the first US-flagged ship for 50 years, which uniquely enables NCL to sail 7-night inter-island cruise holidays in Hawaii, without leaving Hawaiian waters.

Pride of Aloha is the remodelled Norwegian Sky, which underwent a complete redesign when she entered dry dock in San Francisco in May 2004. The redesign touches every part of the ship including the public rooms, staterooms, the deck and pool area and the six restaurants onboard.

The Hawaiian Splendours cruise is a 10-night holiday with 7 nights aboard Pride of Aloha, with prices starting from £1259 per person. Departing from Honolulu and calling at fantastic Hawaiian Islands such as Nawiliwili and Kahului in Maui, the journey is immersed in the Aloha lifestyle, only backed up by the all Hawaiian crew and themed restaurants.

Two nights ashore during the cruise means you can enjoy all the magic and colour of Hawaii with beautiful beaches, smouldering volcanoes, spectacular valleys and a comprehensive shore side golf programme. NCL even boasts the first golf pro shop at sea and has negotiated guaranteed tee-times and low green fees at some of the best of the over 80 golf courses on the islands.

NCL are also offering travellers the chance to extend their stay in the US with stopovers in Los Angeles, San Francisco or Honolulu from £119 per person.