Norwegian Spirit Review
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My husband and I just returned from a 7 night cruise aboard the Norwegian Spirit to Bermuda. This was our third cruise and our first one on Norwegian. We left from Boston which was an easy embarkation port. We were extremely disappointed in the overall experience of this cruise. There were many little things that when combined added up to an uncomfortable vacation. For starters the cruise felt overcrowded as there was not enough room to accommodate all the passengers. The pool didn't have enough lounge chairs anywhere on any of the decks. We quickly learned that in order to get a lounge we needed to put our stuff down on the lounge by 7:30. That is no way to vacation especially in a "freestyle" environment.
The most egregious offense was all the smoking on the ship despite designated smoking areas. The smoking areas were clearly marked but there was no signage for the non-smoking areas. The entire pool area, decks, hallways and especially the casino were overrun with smokers. The NCL staff didn't enforce whatever smoking rules that were labeled. We had trouble being in the casino for any length of time as it was always smoke filled. This was troublesome as there were many times that shows or activities were crowded and there were no seats left therefore the only place left was the smoke filled casino.
Although the stateroom was clean and well attended it was tiny. The towels and bed linens were worn and old. The service aboard the ship was very good and we have no complaints. The staff was attentive and friendly. They expeditiously helped us with any questions or needs we had. The entertainment in the theater was impressive and very good. However one needs to get to the theater at least 25 minutes early to ensure a seat for any event. Some of the popular events and shows were in a smaller bar where there weren't enough seats or even standing room to enjoy the show. That was troublesome as it was added stress that one doesn't need on a vacation especially since NCL advertises a freestyle, no schedule cruising experience.
Cabin Review
Mid-Ship Oceanview Picture Window
The cabins were very small but quiet. We were on deck 6 and had to walk up a deck to get anywhere else on the ship. The linens in the room, especially on the bed were a bit worn and old. The towels were small and old. The pool towels provided were old and stained but still useful. We had a large window which was very nice and made the tiny room feel a bit larger.