Originally Posted by escog
Doesn't Norwegian Cruise Lines have a few US-flagged ships? I was reading an article about Pride of Hawaii, which is a US-flagged ship with an entirely US crew. It holds 2,466 passengers. The article also mentions Pride of America and Pride of Aloha, also US-flagged ships.
Yes you are right I was not aware of these vessels ( probably since they do not operate out of Florida or the Gulf coast) but I checked with a friend who is a Marine Class surveyor and he confirmed their commission within the last two or so years.
By law US registered vessels must be fully manned by US crews ( and the attendant higher costs) and is one of a number of reasons there so very few such in existence.
mike