Pride of America in Kailua Bay

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The Pride of America — a Norwegian Cruise Line vessel that travels between Hawaii’s four major islands — is currently positioned in Kailua Bay.

The Pride of America — a Norwegian Cruise Line vessel that travels between Hawaii’s four major islands — is currently positioned in Kailua Bay.

The 920.3-foot vessel arrived in Kailua Bay about 6 a.m. Wednesday and is slated to depart about 6 p.m., according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources ’ Division of Ocean Boating and Ocean Recreation.

The Pride of America is a U.S. flagged ship with a passenger capacity of 2,186 and a crew of 917. Its cruise speed is 22 knots or 25 mph, according to Norwegian Cruise Line.