February 18, 2020 - Norwegian Spirit was getting on in years. A major renovation was due. Over the course of 43 days, the almost 22-year-old cruise ship went through an extensive refit program in Marseille, France. Norwegian Cruise Line paid more than $ 100 million for the plastic surgery.
MEYER WERFT in Papenburg built the 269 meter long cruise ship on behalf of the shipping company Star Cruises, Singapore. In 2004 the ship switched to Norwegian Cruise Line. Since then, the ship has received several, more cosmetic treatments. Significant changes have been made as part of the Norwegian Edge® optimization program.
Norwegian Spirit before the renovation
- The cabins have been completely renovated; 16 new cabins were created.
- Passengers experience 14 new restaurants, including “Onda by Scapretta”, the new main restaurant “Taste”, “The Local Bar and Grill” or the buffet restaurant “Garden Café”.
- The “Bliss Ultra Lounge” and the “Spinnaker Lounge” with the Humidor Cigar Lounge are new.
- From now on the guests with the "Spice H2O" have a Adults only lounge, with two new hot tubs and a bar available. In the evening, the Spice H2O mutates into a venue for the entertainment program.
- With an area of 650 square meters, the “Mandara Spa” offers twice as much space as before.
- The ship received a new hull painting.
Norwegian Spirit with new hull painting - rendering - photo: © Norwegian Cruise Line
The 2020 summer season is Piraeus / Athens the home port of Norwegian Spirit. From there, the ship will set off from April 19 to November 8, 2020 on varying seven-day cruises to the Greek islands, Turkey and Israel. Before Norwegian Spirit takes up her position in the port of Piraeus, three longer voyages are scheduled. They lead the ship to Cape Town. It started with a trip on February 14, 2020 Dubai (United Arab Emirates). On March 2, 2020, Norwegian Spirit will continue to Cape Town. From there it goes back to Europe to Piraeus in Greece from March 22nd. The Mediterranean routes can now be booked here.
