It’s Monday!
Time to explore a cruise ship.
Cruise Ship Monday
Norwegian Spirit
Norwegian Spirit was built in 1998 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. She was originally built for Star Cruises as SuperStar Leo. In 2004, Norwegian Cruise Line acquired SuperStar Leo and renamed her Norwegian Spirit. She is NCL’s oldest, smallest, and only Leo-class ship.
Just before the pandemic, Norwegian Spirit received a bow-to-stern refurbishment–essentially a brand-new ship. She received 14 new venues, additional and reimagined staterooms, enhanced public area as well as new art on her hull.
Norwegian Spirit showcases luxurious suites, balcony staterooms, oceanview staterooms, and inside staterooms that can house around 2,000 passengers. She has two outdoor pools, a spa, a casino as well as multiple dining venues and entertainment choices.
Norwegian Spirit’s complimentary dining includes two main dining rooms whose menus change daily, a buffet, and several cafés, grills and “on-the-go” options. Guests looking for a unique culinary offering will find multiple specialty dining choices on board. Choices include a sushi bar, an Asian Fusion venue, Italian fare at Onda by Scarpetta, the Atrium Café, Cagney’s Steakhouse, French fare at Le Bistro, and Japanese fare at Teppanyaki.
The ship’s multiple bars and lounges include Spice H2O, an adult-only venue; a morning and late-night coffee bar at the Atrium Café; the casual outdoor Beir Garten; the poolside Waves Pool Bar; Henry’s Pub, a traditional English pub; Spinnaker Lounge featuring panoramic views; and The Local which offers a casual place to relax and enjoy classic complimentary pub fare.
Norwegian Spirit offers award-winning entertainment and activities. Country fans will enjoy Blazing Boots featuring pop country music from some of the genre’s biggest stars. Guests will enjoy the fusion of American Idol, the American Music Award, and Dancing with the Stars in IGNITE THE NIGHT. Guests who enjoy comedy will want to catch the two stand-up comedians before they get on the dance floor as a live DJ plays your favorite music. Guests can test the fates in the Spirit Casino and enjoy a Broadway or Vegas-style show in the Stardust Theater.
Norwegian Spirit sails to itineraries in Alaska, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Hawaii, as well as Extraordinary Journeys. She is currently sailing a 10-day itinerary from Incheon, Seoul, Korea to Yokohama, Tokyo, Japan.