Norwegian Spirit Reviews

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Overview

Meet Norwegian Spirit, the magnificent newcomer to NCL’s fleet of Freestyle Cruising ships! Now you can discover Alaska’s breathtaking Inside Passage scenery or sail to the Caribbean’s most exotic and tropical ports. And experience the spirit of these majestic destinations aboard a ship that is equally spectacular, offering eight exciting restaurants, entertainment venues ranging from intimate pubs to 900-seat theater and a host of family-friendly facilities. Enjoy endless activities, exciting dining choices and an atmosphere where you can relax in the fresh, open spirit of NCL’s exclusive Freestyle Cruising onboard the Norwegian Spirit cruise ship.

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Dining

Freestyle Dining in Eight Restaurants onboard this Norwegian ship. Travel a world of dining options all in one week. From elegant French bistros and Italian trattorias to sushi and tapas bars, and more, there's a different dining option for almost every night of your cruise. With 8 different restaurants, each featuring a diverse and ever-changing menu, you'll always find exactly what you're in the mood for. The restaurants are open from 5:30 pm to midnight, no fixed seatings. Feel free to dine where, when and with whom you choose.

Windows Restaurant
One of the ship’s two main restaurants, the opulent Windows offers five-course feasts and panoramic views through two-story windows.

The Garden Room Restaurant
A more intimate ambiance prevails in this main restaurant offering five-course dining as well as Cooking Light® dishes.

Maxim’s
Perfectly grilled steaks are served with all the delicious trimmings in this elegant restaurant.

Shogun Asian Restaurant
Actually three dining experiences in one, Shogun features a teppanyaki room, sushi bar and sit-down Asian Fusion restaurant.

Tai Pan
For a tempting change of taste, try the French specialties in this bistro-style restaurant.

La Trattoria
Enjoy a perfect plate of pasta with Italian style appetizers and desserts.

Raffles Buffet & Terrace
Enjoy casual buffet style dining indoors or outdoors.

Blue Lagoon
Open 24 hours a day, this is the perfect spot for a quick snack or between-meals treat.

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Cabins

Like every Freestyle Ship, Norwegian Spirit offers an atmosphere of ease and excitement, as well as a wide array of accommodations to suit every taste. Be it a stay in one of our luxurious Penthouses, impressive Oceanview Cabins with balcony or comfortable Inside Cabins, you’ll feel right at home aboard the Norwegian Spirit.

All cabins on Norwegian Spirit have a TV, safe, duvet and bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Most lower beds are convertible to a queen. All suites and penthouses feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors with private balcony.

Deluxe Penthouse
Features Private balcony, Living room with dining area , elegant separate bedroom with queen size bed and luxury bath with whirlpool tub and shower. Butler and concierge service available.

Oceanview Cabin w/Balcony
Features panoramic views from a private balcony that opens onto a sitting area. Bedroom with one queen size or two lower beds.

Inside Cabin Combines luxury and comfort with value. Two lower beds that convert to a queen.

Oceanview Cabin
Features large picture window with ever-changing views of the sea and sky. Two lower beds that convert to a queen.

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Entertainment

Moulin Rouge Showroom
Inspired by the famous French show lounge, this 1,000-seat, multi-level theater is the site of spectacular Broadway and Vegas-style shows.

Celebrity Disco
Laser lights and music to match, make this a high-energy dance choice until the wee hours.

Galaxy of the Stars
Stop by the elegant top-of-the-ship lounge for nightly live music, dancing and cocktails.

Conference Area & Meeting Rooms

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Casino

Maharajah’s Casino
Whether you’re a veteran player or just getting started, you’ll feel right at home in the exciting casino. You’ll find all your favorite table games and slots.

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Fitness / Recreation

Aquaswim
4 Hot Tubs
Golf Driving Net
The Picture House
The Card Room
The Writing Room
The Library
Jogging/Walking Track
Basketball / Volleyball / Tennis Court

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Spa

Roman Spa and Fitness Center
Offers an Aquaswim jet current exercise pool, full gym and complete jogging circuit.

Oscar's Hair & Beauty Salon

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Kids

Charlie's Child Care Center

Buccaneer’s Wet & Wild
Children’s pool area is complete with slides, a paddling pool and a hot tub just for kids.

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Shopping

Star Boutique

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Dress Code

Freestyle Cruising gives you the freedom to dress as you please. So come as you are. No need to check for a suggested dress code in the ship's Freestyle Daily as you would on traditional cruises. Resort casual attire is always appropriate morning, noon and night. If you like, you can slip into a pair of khakis and a polo shirt, a skirt and blouse or a sundress for dinner. NCL does not allow jeans, T-shirts, shorts, cut-offs, tank tops, bare feet, etc. in any of the restaurants at dinner.
For those who do love to dress to the nines and get that annual formal portrait photography done, there is one optional formal evening in at least one of the main restaurants on every cruise; at least two formal evenings on longer cruises. This means black tie or dark suit for gentlemen and evening gown or cocktail dress for ladies. But remember, on formal evenings you can always choose to dine in one of the other restaurants instead and enjoy some of the other lounges and leave your dressier clothes at home.
In warm climates, shorts, slacks, sundresses, jeans and tops - and of course a swimsuit and cover-up are all appropriate daytime attire. Air conditioning can feel chilly, so pack a sweater. Because weather is difficult to predict, in cooler climates dressing in layers is the best approach. For visits to places of worship, check your Freestyle Daily for attire guidelines. Be sure to bring a pair of comfortable walking shoes, too. Other essentials: sunglasses, a sun hat or visor and sunscreen. Don't forget to bring prescription medicines in original containers and an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses. Carry valuables and medication in a handbag you keep with you at all times.

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Gratuity / Tipping

SERVICE CHARGE
A fixed service charge of $10 per person, per day will be added to your onboard account. For children ages 3-12, a $5 per person per day charge will be added to your onboard account; there is no charge for children under the age of three. NCL's crew is encouraged to work together as a service team and is compensated by a combination of salary and incentive programs that the service charge supports. It is NCL's earnest wish that you enjoy your Freestyle Cruise experience and that the entire crew in all areas of the ship will provide you with the standard of service for which NCL is known. Therefore, if you have any concerns about the service you receive during your cruise, please bring them to the immediate attention of our reception desk staff on board so that we can address any issues in a timely manner before the cruise is over.

Both NCL and NCL America have a structured guest satisfaction program on board designed to handle any concerns raised by the guests relating to the service or on board product quickly and efficiently. In almost all cases they are able to come up with a satisfactory solution to any issues which are raised and make sure the guests can focus on enjoying their cruise vacation. In the unlikely event we cannot satisfactorily resolve the issue through the guest satisfaction program, guests will be able to adjust the service charge according to the level of inconvenience they feel they have experienced. NCL's clear priority is to have the opportunity of resolving the issue, when it happens, to everyone’s complete satisfaction.

GRATUITIES
Unlike most other ships in the cruise industry, there is no required or recommended tipping on NCL America or Norwegian Cruise Line ships. Guests should not feel obliged to offer a gratuity for service that is generally rendered to all guests.

However, all of the staff is encouraged to "go the extra mile", and so they are permitted to accept cash gratuities entirely at the discretion of the guests who wish to acknowledge particular staff members for exceptional or outstanding service. In other words, there is genuinely no need to tip but you should feel free to do so if you have a desire to acknowledge particular individuals. Also, certain staff positions provide service on an individual basis to only some guests. NCL encourage's those guests to acknowledge good service from these staff members with appropriate gratuities. For example, for guests purchasing bar drinks the recommended gratuity is 15 percent. Similarly, for guests using concierge and butler services, NCL recommend's they consider offering a gratuity commensurate with services rendered.

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