Dancesmiths' Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Whitten Rd.: Teaching ballroom & Latin dance lessons to East Memphis, Bartlett, and Cordova.

Even as the word rolls off your tongue, vivid images already form in your mind: Lying on a secluded beach, your cares drifting away with the gentle ocean waves. Exploring lush tropical rain forests, immersing yourself in a thousand different shades of green. SCUBA diving and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, coming face to face with schools of rainbow-colored fish. Sipping a Mai Tai and catching a brilliant Hawaiian sunset.

Geologists believe that the Hawaiian islands were formed millions of years ago, born of earth, wind and fire. More than a thousand years ago, Polynesian voyagers arrived on Hawaiian shores, populating these islands and bringing to life the spirit of aloha (showing love, kindness and compassion). Since then, many chapters have been turned in Hawaii’s history—from Western contact and the Hawaiian monarchy to the plantation era and Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor—but the aloha spirit has endured. It remains a living personification of the very best of Hawaii and its people.

Nicknamed “The Aloha State,” Hawaii is a string of 137 islands encompassing a land area of 6,422 square miles in the north central Pacific Ocean (2,400 miles from the west coast of the continental United States. There are eight main islands: Oahu, the Big Island of Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, Lanai, Molokai, Niihau and Kahoolawe. And what better way to visit Paradise than aboard your floating hotel, the Pride of Aloha. Norwegian Cruise Line’s spectacular ship that allows you to experience the freedom of Freestyle Cruising and the many splendors of Hawaii. You’ll feel the spirit of Hawaii throughout this ship, from her distinctive island décor to her gracious and friendly crew. And with a seemingly infinite array of amenities, accommodations, dining options and activities, the pleasures aboard Pride of Aloha are boundless.

Imagine discovering a place where there are shorelines of gold, red, black and green sand. Where double rainbows arch above rugged canyons. Imagine beaches so remote that the only footprints in the sand are your own. Where waterfalls are so high you can't see where they begin. This is Hawaii. And with NCL and NCL America, we give you more ways to explore this paradise.

Known as "The Magic Isle". Don't miss NCL's exclusive Hoku Nui Lū`au with its bountiful feasts, sensational song and dance show.

"The Island of Discovery" is the earthly Garden of Eden. See Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, Wailua Falls, Fern Grotto and the Nā Pali Coast -- some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Hawaii.

Your paradise journey begins in Honolulu "The Gathering Place". Enjoy chic Waikīkī Beach, the rich culture of Polynesian sensuality, American sophistication and Asian mystique.

"The Big Island" of Hawaii is surrounded by natural wonders with black & white sand beaches, active volcanoes, cliffs, deserts and snow topped mountains.

Different from anything else on water.
With Freestyle Cruising, you’ll discover something you won’t find on other cruise lines - freedom. An NCL Freestyle Vacation cruise offers diverse and exciting restaurants, a more relaxed dress code and more things to see and do. And that’s just the beginning. We’ve designed the entire cruise experience around giving you the option to choose. It’s proven to be very popular with our guests, and it’s only available with NCL. Now is the time to come see how different a cruise can be.

Please note that due to Hawaiian State Law, there are no casinos onboard the Pride Of Aloha.

Freestyle Cruising, you travel a world of dining options all in one week. From elegant French bistros and Italian trattorias to sushi and tapas bars, and more, there’s a different dining option for almost every night of your cruise.

Entertainment each evening. Traditional Hawaiian, Star Studded Musical Reviews and dancing until……

Ballroom dancing and dancesport is alive in Memphis, Cordova, Bartlett and beyond! Help us find it in other parts of the world!

“Hawaii”