Norwegian Spirit Review

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Spirit - Highs and Lows

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LeeMay9
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Jun 2009
Cabin: Penthouse with Large Balcony

We were fortunate to be able to get a fabulous price on a suite on the Spirit.  We were told we'd be entitled to Priority Embarkation and Debarkation - we asked what this meant and were told we could board the ship one hour earlier than usual boarding time and that there would be a separate line for priority embarkation.  When we got to the terminal, which was a mob scene, I approached 3 separate NCL staffers, none of whom knew why the terminal was not yet allowing the passengers inside.   The NCL staff did not seem to know what was going on - they seemed confused.  When we were finally alowed in, check-in was a chore as they were having computer problems but we finally got checked in and escorted to the Concierge lounge and then onto the ship, directly to our cabin.The suite was fantastic - a dining area, with capuccino machine and refrigerator; living room area with large flat-screen tv and DVD player, and a small balcony.  The bedroom was separate, with another smaller flat-screen tv, plenty of large drawers, large closet with drawers and 2 safes;  sliding doors between the bedroom/bath area and the living room/dining room area.  The bath tub was a jacuzzi, with a large picture window - you could sit in the tub and watch the ocean, if you so desired.  Separate large glass door shower and separate room for the toilet, also with glass door.  Two sinks, a separate vanity with separate lights for each area - in the shower, tub, sinks, vanity, bedroom, living room, dining area and balcony.This also included a Butler and Concierge along with the cabin steward.  The service was fantastic and with a suite you could order a full hot breakfast every day.  Other amenities included no charge breakfast and lunch at one of their premium restaurants (Cagney's), invitations to special events and priority seating in different venues.The room and the service was top-notch - if you can get a deal on a suite - go for nothing less.We saw the other cabin types when we came onto the ship as the doors to many of the cabins were open and they standard cabin is smaller than usual, something others have mentioned in other reviews, although the beds all seem to be very large - we had an oversized Queen (it might have been a King) and it looked like many of the standard cabins had the same size bed.There was a lot of very loud music - we booked the cabin to be  away from music and we were 2 floors below the Galaxy of the Stars, a lounge where many of the music venues were held and on some nights, we couldn't sleep as the music easily blared down through 2 floors - if you like peace and quiet late at night - the cabins on 10 forward are not for you.We ate at some of the premium restaurants - great steak at Cagneys and LeBistro, great Sushi at Shogun.  Food in main dining room was good too - all the food was like a laxative to us, however, so if you have a sensitive stomach, stick to a large breakfast, salad at lunch and grilled food at night.Entertainment was good - some of the music was very good but way too loud - Stardust Theater was very comfortable seating arrangement.  Pool deck crowded but there were lounges all around the top decks and plenty of places to get sun.  Also nice seating on Promenade deck out of the sun - loved walking around the decks.The public spaces on the ship were very attractive, all the service personnel were very friendly and responsive and I rate the service highly.

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Penthouse with Large Balcony

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The suite was fantastic - a dining area, with capuccino machine and refrigerator; living room area with large flat-screen tv and DVD player, and a small balcony.  The bedroom was separate, with another smaller flat-screen tv, plenty of large drawers, large closet with drawers and 2 safes;  sliding doors between the bedroom/bath area and the living room/dining room area.  The bath tub was a jacuzzi, with a large picture window - you could sit in the tub and watch the ocean, if you so desired.  Separate large glass door shower and separate room for the toilet, also with glass door.  Two sinks, a separate vanity with separate lights for each area - in the shower, tub, sinks, vanity, bedroom, living room, dining area and balcony.Decor was Oriental and gorgeous - this is the cabin type to get, especially if you can get a deal - very very comfortable, beautiful and spacious.

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