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The idea in the design is to use clean, modern lines while giving a sense of modern Hawaii as soon as the passenger steps aboard. That concept can be seen in the Reception area located in the atrium. |
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As soon as passengers board the Pride of Aloha, they experience a
vibrant and colorful world of flora, fauna and water-inspired details.
The focal point of the ship, a towering eight-deck-high glass-domed atrium, has dramatic artworks that spiral throughout the area. Fifty-foot high sculptures, inspired by the Menehune (the mythical little people of Hawaii), flank the space while rainbow-colored sails patterned after the islands' traditional canoes are suspended overhead. Vibrant colors of pink, yellow, green and blue adorn the new carpet and chairs. |
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The Kumu Cultural Center on deck seven is used for learning, meetings and as a gathering place. Kumu is Hawaiian for source of learning. The exhibits focus on everyday life in ancient Hawaii, the Hawaiian kingdom and contemporary Hawaii. |
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The Outrigger Lounge on deck 11 is inspired by the Polynesians who navigated the Pacific Ocean. They were known as the Blue Water Sailors for their incredible exploits using the stars as navigation charts. The redesign uses many traditional images and patterns of that time combined with a large outrigger canoe that is suspended from the ceiling. |
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The Plantation Club on deck 12 is styled in the British Colonial period of the Plantation era. The ambiance reflects the hospitality of a plantation owner's home. |
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Images and memorabilia of both surfing and baseball make the Longboard Bar, the ship's sports bar, an entertaining place to watch sporting events. The theme is inspired by Duke Kahanamoku, the four-time Olympic swimming winner and world renown surfer, and Joe DiMaggio, who started his career with the San Francisco Seals in the Pacific Coast League where he played semi-professional ball and traveled to Hawaii frequently to play games. |
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Royal Palm Bistro - This alternative restaurant (Le Bistro on other NCL ships) features an a la carte menu of nouvelle and classic French cuisine; the new design is themed on the royal and aristocratic garden schemes of the Victorian era inspired by the exchange of plants between the Pacific Basin and Europe. The restaurant is located on deck 12 |
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The Hawaii-themed design also extends to the outside of the ship. Local
Hawaii artist Linda Umstead created the ship's distinctive new hull
artwork. The artwork incorporates vibrant yellows, pinks and greens in the
quintessential symbol of Hawaii's gracious welcome, a flower Lei.
The design centers on the popular Plumeria Lei, whose fragrance is often the first and last experienced by visitors to the islands, and the traditional Maile and Orchid Wedding Leis. |