Norwegian Spirit opinions

[RavennaM]

Hi guys, I am writing first time to NCL forum. I have only cruised with Royal and Celebrity before. But now I am considering booking a cruise to Canary Island and Morocco with Norwegian Spirit. Sounds like a perfect itinerary for us!

 

I would love to hear opinions from cruisers who have sailed with Spirit before. How does she compare to Royal and X ship?

 

Things that are important to me are gym, jogging track, breakfast and trivias and other competitions etc. Any thoughts about these on Spirit?

 

Thanks!

[Still Dreaming]

We loved the spirit and choose it specifically for the Barcelona to Venice itinerary!! We have sailed celebrity and royal. They are so close I can't even tell you the difference any more!

The itinerary we did was so busy, there was not much time for any thing else. Breakfast was great. Loved sitting outside on the back of the ship! Gym and track were also good.

[rednose83]

We were on the Spirit about 5 years ago. We loved her. Especially the unique decorations.

 

I can't remember breakfast or anything else you asked about. Sorry.

 

I remember that our cruise director looked like Sarah Palin (it was right after the 2008 election) and they had a (special) guest aboard that played the accordian. And only one table for Teppenyaki.

[mypleasure]

Oh how I hate that ship. LOL

 

Cannot comment on gym, jogging, trivia etc. Plenty of choice for breakfast. Itinerary is good, I have done it 3 times and booked a fourth and final time.

 

Never sailed X or Royal so cannot compare but we always have a great time on board. What the ship lacks in what the newer ships have it makes up for in unique charm and a great crew.

[rhinomike]

Spirit is a great ship. Small. Not overly crowded. Staff is great.

[dtiger]

The Spirit is a unique and lovely ship. You will have a great time on it.

[RavennaM]

Thanks so much for all of you! I think this will do it, and we are going to book Spirit. I realize, it won't be the same experience as with Allure of the Seas, but I am sure we will love it. And the itinerary is great!

[RavennaM]

I have also tried to search for photo reviews of Spirit. I only found two. Do you guys happen to have a link where I could found more of those?

[cruiser1955a]

I have also tried to search for photo reviews of Spirit. I only found two. Do you guys happen to have a link where I could found more of those?

 

I didn't do a search, but you might find some youtube videos.

Edited September 20, 2014 by cruiser1955a

[Cruiser Bruiser]

I have also tried to search for photo reviews of Spirit. I only found two. Do you guys happen to have a link where I could found more of those?

 

I think you will have a lovely time on the Norwegian Spirit. There is a nice gym and running track. You should be able to have a sit-down breakfast in the MDR every morning, and the Garden Café buffet is excellent. In fact you can have an outdoor breakfast in the adjacent Great Outdoors, too. NCL does lots of trivia, but you might be very busy!

 

Here's a review I did of my Grand Med sailing last year:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1925162&highlight=awesome+grand+med

 

Cheers!

[louthebowler]

I have also tried to search for photo reviews of Spirit. I only found two. Do you guys happen to have a link where I could found more of those?

I too am going on Spirit for the first time soon and was advised on here about loads of photos by 'computerworks'. take a look, it looks a lovely ship

[dexddd]

I have also tried to search for photo reviews of Spirit. I only found two. Do you guys happen to have a link where I could found more of those?

 

DId you find the review by computerworks? That is a great one of the Spirit. He has some other ships as well.

[milolii]

I have also tried to search for photo reviews of Spirit. I only found two. Do you guys happen to have a link where I could found more of those?

 

Here are some nice pictures of the Spirit

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1740735

 

And my review from last year.

http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=227483

 

If you are on the 12 day Med cruise, you will be very busy.

 

Great ship, we would sail on her again.

 

 

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[RavennaM]

Thank you so much for your help. I did find Computerworks review, great pictures! Looks like Spirit really is a beautiful ship.

 

Right now I have narrowed my choices to two: Norwegian Spirit 10 days to Madeira, Canary Islands and Morocco and Vision of the Seas Malta, Italy and France. Decisions, decisions....

[halos]

Looks like Spirit really is a beautiful ship.

 

 

She most certainly is :)

[surran12]

Add another who votes for the Spirit. She is an amazing ship.

[RavennaM]

She most certainly is :)

 

I see you have also cruised with EOS and SOS. How would you compare those with your experience with Spirit. Any thoughts about food, cabins, gym?