We are a family of 7 and we cruise often. Our kids are ages 11-18. This was our 4th time on the Spirit and our best cruise on this ship out of the four. There is something different about this ship compared to other NCL ships. The staff is very friendly and outgoing. The service was excellent. They also do something else I haven't seen other ships do. As you are coming back onboard, they meet you with a tray of wet wash clothes and offer you a cup of water.

The shows were good, Elements was excellent. We didn't go to all of them because this was a very port intensive trip. The food was average, about what we have had on all cruises in the past. We have sailed several other lines. I like the free-style dining for a port intensive trip so you can choose anytime you would like to eat. We did eat in the buffet and the food is average but the buffet restaurant is larger than most ships so we never had to wait for a table.

The cabins are small. We had a balcony for the first time and this was great for the kids to have a bit more room. We enjoyed the night we passed Sicily. You could see it well. Read more