New Spirit !!!! Beautiful!!!

[funat55]

Your pictures are amazing.  I was booked on the Spirit for a 9 day cruise to Japan but it got cancelled.  Maybe someday I will get another chance to try out the Spirit.

[Captain-John]

Long overdue refresh for this ship IMO. I would now actually consider sailing on her. Good itinerary and not outrageous prices as far as I can see.

 

However, it is unforgivable the vessel is incomplete and passengers have been downgraded etc. My sympathies with those affected, I would not be impressed myself.

[brymcd]

I loved the ship as she was so hope it has not been spoiled. Only issues we saw in August last year were the smell midship and our shower not draining

[Captain-John]

43 minutes ago, brymcd said:

I loved the ship as she was so hope it has not been spoiled. Only issues we saw in August last year were the smell midship and our shower not draining

 

I've saw some horror pictures of rusty/black tile grouting, sagging chairs/soft furnishings, lot of cosmetic wear & tear as well as the plumbing issues etc.

 

I get liking the theme of the 'old' Spirit but the execution didn't seem to match. Full disclosure, I have never sailed on her.

[brymcd]

Yeah, true, there were a few cosmetic issues too, but they didn't bother me too much - was my first time sailing on NCL and going from the biggest cruise liner in the world down to the smallest in NCL, I much preferred it

[Cruiser Bruiser]

Thanks for the photos. Aside from the giant screen in the atrium and the frosted glass near the Biergarten, all of the changes seem to be for the better. Spice H2O seems ideal, including loungers in the shade. Even better than on Epic. I'm going to have to find a reason to sail Spirit again. 

[Markanddonna]

8 hours ago, Cruiser Bruiser said:

I'm going to have to find a reason to sail Spirit again. 

I went on the Spirit in Dec right before the refit and would have happily gone her again even before the redo. For an adult who doesn't want all the slides, ropes courses, etc., it is the perfect ship.

[room with a view]

We have been on the Spirit 5 times with various itineraries . The last time was Christmas/ New Year 2019/2020 just before the refit.

I'm horrified that the beautiful staircases to the atrium from the glass lifts have been removed and replaced with a  GIANT SCREEN. I had wondered why that on the photos there was a staircase from what used to be the Champagne bar.

We have just booked the Spirit for a great price Athens to Athens on the 27th September 2020.

[room with a view]

14 hours ago, Cruiser Bruiser said:

Thanks for the photos. Aside from the giant screen in the atrium and the frosted glass near the Biergarten, all of the changes seem to be for the better. Spice H2O seems ideal, including loungers in the shade. Even better than on Epic. I'm going to have to find a reason to sail Spirit again. 

The Spirit has been moved to Europe - check out the September 2020 sailings.

Though maybe just the week long sailing is too short for a flight from Portland.

 

[bluesea777]

On 2/23/2020 at 4:49 PM, room with a view said:

We have been on the Spirit 5 times with various itineraries . The last time was Christmas/ New Year 2019/2020 just before the refit.

I'm horrified that the beautiful staircases to the atrium from the glass lifts have been removed and replaced with a  GIANT SCREEN. I had wondered why that on the photos there was a staircase from what used to be the Champagne bar.

We have just booked the Spirit for a great price Athens to Athens on the 27th September 2020.

funny, this is the only complaint we make when talking to crew. We say it’s way out of proportion with the size of atrium. 
Everything else is so nice. 
 

will post more pics when we get to Dubai. 
 

 

[chiemseecruiser]

Beautiful photos! Well appreciated as I will be travelling on the Spirit in April from Athens. We will be in one of the newly added staterooms on deck 10 starbord. Can you please confirm if these are accessible from the Spice H2O pool deck through the sliding door next to the bar?

[bluesea777]

23 hours ago, chiemseecruiser said:

Beautiful photos! Well appreciated as I will be travelling on the Spirit in April from Athens. We will be in one of the newly added staterooms on deck 10 starbord. Can you please confirm if these are accessible from the Spice H2O pool deck through the sliding door next to the bar?

Yes! You are in luck!

 

 

[room with a view]

Fantastic photos ..  looking forward to the "new" Spirit with new venues 

[Nextholiday?]

For any who have been on before. Entertainment in the evenings. I assume as smaller ship entertainment is more low key, maybe show in theatre and live music in lounges?  Thanks 

 

think it’s great lovely choices of speciality restaurants if want to do them even though smaller ship 

[brymcd]

Onboard now and have seen none of the issues others have reported so far. The ex children areas look really good and they now have bud light and Stella on draft too.

 

Galaxy has lost some of its' quirkiness as has the nightclub. Casino now smells good unlike our shower. Rooms now have usb X 4 in our balcony although my one does not work.

 

New Local eatery still has to be tested but has a few new editions in the menu and the games room is gone to make room.

 

All in all quite impressed so far but I won't mention that large screen!!!

 

Had the wrong names on our welcome letter so we're still waiting for our wine and annoyingly or luggage as they don't think we are in this room

[hamrag]

2 hours ago, brymcd said:

Onboard now and have seen none of the issues others have reported so far. The ex children areas look really good and they now have bud light and Stella on draft too.

 

Galaxy has lost some of its' quirkiness as has the nightclub. Casino now smells good unlike our shower. Rooms now have usb X 4 in our balcony although my one does not work.

 

New Local eatery still has to be tested but has a few new editions in the menu and the games room is gone to make room.

 

All in all quite impressed so far but I won't mention that large screen!!!

 

Had the wrong names on our welcome letter so we're still waiting for our wine and annoyingly or luggage as they don't think we are in this room

Bon Voyage from a fellow Scot!

 

All being well, we shall board on the 22nd...are you following on to that one, or debarking in CT?

Edited March 2, 2020 by hamrag

[brymcd]

5 minutes ago, hamrag said:

Bon Voyage from a fellow Scot!

 

All being well, we shall board on the 22nd...are you following on to that one, or debarking in CT?

Would love too but not our intention at the moment

[hamrag]

1 minute ago, brymcd said:

Would love too but not our intention at the moment

 

Interesting comment, perhaps suggesting you are open to such....the prices are low for inside and outsides, there are still about 150 cabins available, and prices could go lower still....

[rocklinmom]

Does anyone happen to know where the Spirit will be sailing in June 2021? I don't see anything for it yet. 

[bluesea777]

New Multi-Function room on deck 13 above the Spinnaker. 
 

Used as a library, card/games room. 
 

 

[bluesea777]

Two shuffleboards were painted on deck 7 promenade (one on each side) while we were at sea. 
 

Spice H2O pool water goes up to your tummy at the deep end!

 

Check out Reymart in The Local - he makes excellent Buena Vista Irish Coffee - we went there for our afternoon tea!!

 

Pool deck on deck 12 have new tables/chairs in the shade and there are coffee/tea/juices stations there. There is a Starbucks coffee station there where you can swipe your room card to make your own cup. 
 

 

 

[bluesea777]

Exterior hull photos of the new Miss Spirit. 
 

 

[hamrag]

My thanks to you for giving us the first sight of the 'new' Spirit 2/3 weeks ago, your photos are excellent and thanks too for the most recent batch.....much appreciated by us!

[luv2kroooz]

Beautiful photos! Ship looks brand new. I love smaller ships, too.

[Grandadmike]

We took a Canaries cruise on Spirit 9 years ago and loved the ship although it was a little tired. This refurbishment looks fantastic. They have done an amazing job of making what is quite an old ship look brand new. We love Windows restaurant, used to love sitting in there for lunch on sea days and looking out of those huge windows. Would definitely consider cruising on the Spirit again now.