2005 Panama Canal Cruise -- Pride of America Exterior Images

Updated July 23, 2005

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The NCL America "Pride of America" is a completely new cruise ship, and the first to be built as an American flagged ship in many years. We expect that many of the visitors to this website have come to see the Pride, and not necessarily to see the photos of our wonderful cruise through the Panama Canal. So, take a look at these images we took of the exterior of this lovely ship.

We also took photos of the artwork that decorates the exterior of the ship. Those photos are at: this link.

These pictures were taken primarily with our (now not so) new Kodak DX6490, which we love. The 10x optical zoom is great, and the electronics do a fine job of automatic adjustment and flash operations.

Looking at the stern, Waikiki Bar under its cover. [taken in Miami]	The Stars and Stripes flies from the stern of a cruise ship, a beautiful sight.	Up forward, near the bow. There is a good view looking down from level 12. This photo was taken in the other direction, looking up at the forward superstructure with radar, ships horn, etc.	The "rubber ducky" shower area is forward on the ship.	Bob with his friend, Mr. Duck
Sandi tries out the basketball court, and yes, it works.	The stack with the engine exhaust pipes. From up here, when the Pride was running, you could hear the individual cylinders firing.	Nice logo on the side of the stack	Looking forward at the pool area. There are two bars, a stage for entertainers, and four jacuzzis (two covered). The decking around the pool is HOT, wear your flip-flops!	Closer view of the pool area
More...	The ducky-shower in use	The Pride of America sits for her portrait at Coxen Hole, island of Roatan	Also taken at Roatan	Looking up at those huge exhaust pipes
Manufacturer clearly marked on her side. We asked the captain, and apparently there is no "name plate" viewable inside the ship.	Stern, with line handlers	Looking up at the stern, you can see the rear-facing balconies.	Stern view of the Pride	More stern views...
More...	Stars and Stripes flying from the stern	A tender being lowered	Nearly down now	Forward superstructure. We were in the Panama Canal when this was taken.
Closeup, showing the very large ship's horn. Some people tried to view the canal transit from up there; hate to think what would have happened if the Captain decided to blow the horn!	Looking forward near the bow on level 13. You can see the folks viewing the canal transit.	Looking aft over the pool area, also at Panama	A different level of debarking. This higher gangway platform was set up because of the tide. See later pictures...	This gangway rig slowed down people trying to get back aboard.
Looking up toward our cabin, note the inset. The folks nearest the stern would have their view greatly blocked.	Closer view of our cabin balcony	Stern of the Pride, taken in Puntarenas, Costa Rica	Closer view of the stern	Distance shot of the Pride at the pier in Puntarenas, next to an Indian freighter
Taken from the beach. Puntarenas is a popular beach with weekenders from the capital San Jose.	Closeup from same location	Sandi with Pride in background. Note the stern radar.	Bob with Pride in background

2005 Panama Canal Cruise -- Pride of America Exterior Images

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