Norwegian Cruise Line
Pride of America
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $1,102
Ship comparison
Pride of America vs Serenade of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Serenade of the Seas
- Cruises
- 44
- From
- $219
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Pride of America is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,138 passengers, in service since 2005. Serenade of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,110 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose Serenade of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, more culture or a lower starting fare: it outscores Pride of America for active (7.0 vs 4.0) and cultural (6.5 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $219 (vs $1,102).
Pride of America does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Pride of America | Serenade of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2005 (better) | 2003 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 80,439 | 90,090 |
| Passengers | 2,138 | 2,110 |
| Crew | 935 | 891 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 (better) | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.6 | 42.7 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 12 |
| Length | 920 ft | 965 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 131 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 29 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 44 |
| Upcoming sailings | 184 | 109 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 10 nights | 3 to 15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,102 | $219 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Pride of America leads on 0 of the ten, Serenade of the Seas on 7, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Norwegian Cruise Line
Pride of America
Aloha! Come aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America for the best way to island hop Hawaii. From the moment you step into the Capitol Atrium, with its soaring Tiffany-glass dome and grand staircase, you'll know this is a spectacular cruise ship.
Highlights
- 8 complimentary dining options, from three-course dining to buffets
- Seasonal whale watching along the Napali Coast
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $1,102.
Royal Caribbean
Serenade of the Seas
Serenade of the Seas from Royal Caribbean combines speed, added comfort, greater space, sweeping ocean vistas and a personable crew. Among the ship's highlights are the nine-story glass-constructed Centrum, glass elevators facing the sea and the highest percentage of outside cabins in the Royal Caribbean fleet.
Highlights
- Vegas-style gambling in Casino Royale
- Vintages, Royal Caribbean's first wine bar
- The 1960s vibe at R Bar
- Rock-climbing wall and mini-golf course
Sailing now
44 cruises on sale, from $219.
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Questions
Pride of America or Serenade of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Pride of America or Serenade of the Seas?
Serenade of the Seas is bigger at 90,090 gross tons, against 80,439 gross tons for Pride of America. Pride of America carries 2,138 passengers and Serenade of the Seas carries 2,110.
Which ship is newer, Pride of America or Serenade of the Seas?
Pride of America is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2005 against 2003 for Serenade of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Serenade of the Seas, with 42.7 gross tons per passenger against 37.6 on Pride of America. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Pride of America, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers against one for every 2.4 on Serenade of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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