Norwegian Spirit Review
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My cruise history: Relative newcomer. 2003 - NCL Majesty from Boston to Bermuda [Inside cabin; deck 4] 2007 - NCL Pearl from Miami to Cozumel and Belize [Balcony] 2010 - NCL Spirit from Boston to Bermuda [this review; Taurus suite, room 10008] We departed Friday 28-May and returned 4-June.
On-board shops: I'm not a big shopper, but realize this is important to many people. The shops are smaller and fewer than those on the newer Pearl. The liquor store is practically cramped. Overall people seemed pleased with the selection of goods, liquor , and jewelry.
Restaurants: There are plenty of free/included restaurants, and restaurants with cover charges. The only type restaurant that seems to be missing is a Mexican restaurant. We ate at Le Bistro (twice) , Shogun, Cagneys, Windows (both Main and Garden), and the Bier Garten. We thought the food was great everywhere we ate. On one night we attended the "Taste of India". It was fantastic.
Cabin Review
Penthouse with Large Balcony
We stayed in the Taurus Suite, room 10008.
It is on the starboard side, three balconies back from the front. The corridor was almost always quiet.
You get a nice view of the pilot bridge.
Having never stayed in a suite, we were awestruck by the amenities.
You enter into the dining area. A bar and espresso/coffee/tea machine are on the counter. Nice size table with comfortable chairs.
Ahead of you is the TV/sitting area and then the slider to the balcony. The HD-TV is perhaps 37", and there is a DVD player. NCL offers a library of movies.
After entering the suite you can turn to the right and enter the second side. There are heavy slider doors that can be used to close off the second side.
As you enter the second side, the closet is directly ahead of you. Plenty of hangars, and two wall safes. The closet has some drawers for clothing or other items. Just to the left of the closet is a counter with drawers.
As you enter the second side, the bedroom is on the right [towards the front]. It is a huge comfortable bed. Four pillows were provided. two bedside lamps, and an alarm clock. There is a smaller TV and five drawers for clothing. The ceiling is mirrored. The bed canopy can be dropped to close off the bed area from the bath area.
As you enter the second side, the bath area is to your left. There are two sinks. The bath counter is long and not very wide, but adequate. NCL provides full-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner, and large bars of soap.
There are two storage areas under the sinks. The hot tub lies further back.
A wall hair dryer is located adjacent to the hot tub.
The starboard wall is all window [with shades]. One window at the hot tub, and one full-length window in the shower. There is also a window that opens to the balcony.
There are mirrors almost everywhere.
In short: Wow.