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Norwegian Spirit

Multi-million dollar refurbishment enhances the guest experience even further

Cruising the Caribbean and Bermuda, along with Canada and New England in the fall, Norwegian Spirit is all about travelling in style. And a multi-million dollar refurbishment in November 2008 enhanced the guest experience even further.

The 2,376 passenger ship, which joined the fleet in 2004, received a complete renovation to all its public areas, staterooms and suites in addition to extensive improvements already made as part of NCL’s fleet-wide initiative ito boost the on board experience.

UK general manager Stephen Park said: “Norwegian Spirit’s overhaul means that thousands of passengers will benefit from much improved interiors and on board facilities, all of which will make their time with us more enjoyable. The recent enhancements coupled with the current refurbishments means that Norwegian Spirit will emerge refreshed and revitalised for her much anticipated winter season sailing seven-day Exotic Western Caribbean cruises from New Orleans.”

The refurbishment programme included:

Upgraded wireless telephone system

11 new staterooms, eight with balconies

New seating and chairs in the The Stardust Theatre

New wallpaper in suites, corridors and public areas

More than 21,000-sq-m of carpet replaced in public areas, stairwells, suites and staterooms

The Roman Spa & Fitness Centre upgraded with new doors, panels and seats

New curtains added to all suites

Seating throughout the ship reupholstered

There’s a water theme across the ship with the Tivoli Pool, four outdoor hot tubs, two Aquaswim water “treadmills” and the kid-favourite Buccaneer’s Wet & Wild, with waterslides, a paddle pool and hot tub.

Norwegian Spirit has two indoor boulevards and a six deck high atrium, and features a mixture of western and oriental décor. 

Vital statistics

Operated by Norwegian Cruise Line
Built by Meyer Werft, Germany
Registered: Panama
Entered service: October 1998, May 2004
Refurbished: November 2008
Gross tonnage: 75,338 tons
Passengers: 1,966
Passenger decks: 10
Lifts: 9
Cabins: 983 including

• Ocean view: 609
• With balcony: 374
• Inside: 379
• With wheelchair access: 4

Crew: 1,300
Length: 879ft
Width: 106ft
Draught: 26ft
Speed: 23 knots
Engines: diesel

Facilities

Six restaurants (open seating), alternative dining options, library, casino, two outside swimming pools, four hot tubs, fitness centre, show lounges, library.