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All about the Norwegian Spirit
The Norwegian Spirit was built in 1998. It was renovated in 2022. It's considered a small size ship. Coming in at 880 ft long and 126 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 2.4 football fields, as wide as 2.4 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 9-story building.
Norwegian Spirit Overview
- Ship and Passengers
- Food and Restaurants
- Bars and Drinks
- Pools and Hot Tubs
- Ship Features and Activities
- Cruise Costs
- Onboard Costs
Norwegian Spirit Size and Passengers
The Spirit can hold 2,032 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Spirit has a space ratio of 38. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship's space-to-person ratio is about average.
| Norwegian Spirit | |
|---|---|
| Class | Spirit |
| Gross Tonnage | 75,904 |
| Length | 880 |
| Beam/Width | 126 |
| Passenger Decks | 9 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 2,032 |
| Crew | 912 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.2 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 38 |
Norwegian Spirit Space Ratio
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The Spirit is the only Spirit Class ship currently sailing with Norwegian.
Norwegian Spirit Food and Restaurants
Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Norwegian Spirit. You have eleven different dining options to choose from. Of those options, five are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other six options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la carte menu pricing. Only 45% of the dining options are included meaning you might spend more while on the ship due to the additional fees.
| Restaurant | Restaurant Type | Type of Food | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Included | |||
| Bier Garten | Quick serve | American | |
| Main Dining Room | Sit down | Dinner | |
| Silk | Sit down | Asian | |
| The Great Outdoors | Quick serve | American | |
| The Local | Sit down | American | |
| A la carte | |||
| Atrium Cafe | Quick serve | Coffee | |
| Flat fee | |||
| Cagney's Steakhouse | Sit down | Steakhouse | |
| Le Bistro French | Sit down | French | |
| Onda by Scarpetta | Sit down | Italian | |
| Sushi Bar | Quick serve | Sushi | |
| Teppanyaki | Sit down | Asian | |
Norwegian Spirit Bars and Drinks
Norwegian Spirit has 9 different bars and lounges where you can enjoy a beer or cocktail.
| Bar | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Atrium Bar | Deck 7 | See Menu |
| Bier Garten | Deck 13 | |
| Henry's Pub | Deck 7 | |
| Magnum's Champagne & Wine Bar | Deck 8 | |
| Social Comedy & Night Club | Deck 7 | |
| Spice H2O | Deck 10 | |
| Spinnaker Lounge | Deck 12 | |
| The Local Bar | Deck 7 | See Menu |
| Waves Pool Bar | Deck 12 | See Menu |
Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.
Norwegian also serves the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.
Pools and Hot Tubs on Norwegian Spirit
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day in a pool, a cruise might not be the right choice. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.
The Norwegian Spirit has a total of two pools and four hot tubs.
| Norwegian Spirit | |
|---|---|
| Total Pools | 2 |
| - Pools - General Access | 2 |
| - Pools - Adults Only | |
| - Pools - Exclusive | |
| Total Hot Tubs | 4 |
| - Hot Tubs - General Access | 4 |
| - Hot Tubs - Adults Only | |
| - Hot Tubs - Exclusive |
Norwegian Spirit Features and Activities
There are quite a few things to do on the Spirit. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.
| Norwegian Spirit | |
|---|---|
| Adult Only Relaxation Area (free) | Included |
| Arcade | A la carte |
| Basketball | Included |
| Casino | A la carte |
| Cigar Bar | Included |
| Comedy Club | Included |
| Fitness Center | Included |
| Jogging Track | Included |
| Mini golf | Included |
| Shows - musical review | Included |
| Spa | A la carte |
| Splash park | Included |
| Thermal Suites | Flat fee |
| Water slides | Included |
Cruise Costs
Norwegian is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.
Norwegian Spirit Onboard Costs
Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Norwegian ship.
| Norwegian | |
|---|---|
| Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $20.00 |
| Tip added to drinks & services | 20% |
| Soda Price | $3.50 |
| Domestic Beer Price | $7.50 See drink menus |
| Drink Package Price | 106 Learn more |
| Internet Plan | $29.99 - $39.99 per cabin per day, with $5 for each extra device |
| *Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. | |
Norwegian Cruise Line offers a More at Sea fare. Through this program, guests receive open bar, a discount on excursions, some free internet, and some meals at specialty restaurants. If you book using this promotion, you'll be responsible for the gratuities on the dining and drink package. If you won't be using these options, booking a "sail away" rate that doesn't include the More at Sea benefits is considerably cheaper. Also, most of these benefits are the base packages; you can spend more to upgrade to better alcoholic drinks or faster/more wifi.
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