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Norwegian Spirit

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Spirit

Typically sails
Australia / New Zealand

Less ideal for

  • Waterpark seekers

What makes it different

Why choose this ship

  1. Onda by Scarpetta, the line's second location at sea

  2. Mandara Spa doubled to nearly 7,000 square feet in refit

  3. Refit added 14 new venues across dining, bars and lounges

  4. Spice H2O adults-only deck has two hot tubs and bar

Worth knowing

Watch outs

Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.

  • Children's waterpark was replaced by the adults-only Spice H2O retreat

Facilities and activities

On board

Entertainment

  • Stardust Theater
  • The Broadway Cabaret
  • Social Comedy and Night Club
  • Spinnaker Lounge
  • Spirit Casino

Adults-only areas

  • Spice H2O

Spa & wellness

  • Mandara Spa and Salon
  • Thermal Suite
  • Pulse Fitness Center

Notable facilities

  • Main Pool on deck 12
  • Four outdoor hot tubs
  • Basketball and volleyball court
  • The Local Bar & Grill, 24 hours
  • Onda by Scarpetta

Choosing a room

Cabins

Compare room options for your party.

  • Solo Inside, Oceanview and Balcony categories sold for one guest
  • Family Oceanview and Family Inside categories sleep up to four
  • Standard Inside staterooms sleep up to four guests
  • Aft-Facing Owner's Suite sleeps two; penthouse categories sleep up to three

Climate suitability

Indoor & outdoor

What is under cover and what is open to the weather — worth reading for Alaska and northern Europe.

  • Four outdoor hot tubs sit near the Main Pool on deck 12
  • Spice H2O adults-only area spans decks ten and eleven
  • Stardust Theater on decks seven and eight hosts Broadway and Vegas-style shows

Dining at a glance

Food styleBasic

Food & Dining

Food Strength

AVERAGE

Dining is not the main reason to choose this ship.

Specialty dining is strong; main dining is a known weak spot.

Main Dining

Not a strength

Specialty Dining

Good

Best For Food

Specialty dining

How we rate food ▾

Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.

This dining assessment reflects broader Norwegian Cruise Line patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.

Reviews & Traveler Perspective

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Where it goes

Routes on this ship

The route profiles Galythia holds for Norwegian Spirit.

Indicative only

Reference price

US$1,649 pp

11-night Australia / New Zealand

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