Norwegian Spirit - December 23, 2026
The December 23, 2026 cruise on the Norwegian Spirit departs from Sydney, Australia. On this 14 Night Australia & New Zealand (Sydney Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 10 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Spirit sets sail on Wednesday, Dec 23rd and returns on Wednesday, Jan 6th.
December 23, 2026
Dec 23rd - Jan 6th
Norwegian Spirit
Norwegian Cruise Line
14 Night Australia & New Zealand
from Sydney, Australia
Norwegian Spirit
NORWEGIAN SPIRIT SIZE
The Spirit has a construction date of 1998 and a total size of 75,904 gross tons. The ship measures 880 feet (268 meters) in length. Norwegian Spirit is included in Norwegian’s Spirit Class. At full capacity, the Norwegian Spirit holds 2,930 passengers. That includes 2,018 cruise vacationers and 912 staff members. The Spirit total number of staterooms is 1,025.
Norwegian Spirit Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:75,904 GT
- Length:880 ft (268 m)
- Beam:121 ft (37 m)
- Draft:26 ft (8 m)
- Max Speed:28 mph (24 kn)
- Year Built:1998
- Years Served:2004-present
- Capacity:2,018
- Crew Members:912
- Total on Board:2,930
- Total Staterooms:1,025
- Flagged Country:Bahamas
- Ship Cost:350 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Norwegian Spirit age and stats vs all Norwegian ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Norwegian Spirit Deck Plans.
Itinerary
Norwegian Spirit - December 23, 2026 - 14 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 22nd | Sydney, Australia |
| 2 | Dec 24th | Eden, Australia |
| 3 | Dec 25th | Melbourne, Australia |
| 4 | Dec 22nd | Melbourne, Australia |
| 5 | Dec 26th | At Sea |
| 6 | Dec 27th | At Sea |
| 7 | Dec 22nd | Cruise Dusky Sound |
| 7 | Dec 22nd | Cruise Doubtful Sound |
| 7 | Dec 22nd | Cruise Milford Sound |
| 8 | Dec 30th | Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand |
| 9 | Dec 31st | Lyttleton (christchurch), New Zealand |
| 10 | Dec 31st | At Sea |
| 11 | Jan 2nd | Tauranga, New Zealand |
| 12 | Jan 3rd | Bay Of Islands, New Zealand |
| 13 | Jan 3rd | At Sea |
| 14 | Jan 4th | At Sea |
| 15 | Jan 6th | Sydney, Australia |
Cruise Itinerary
The Norwegian Spirit sails on December 23, 2026 for a 14 Night Australia & New Zealand (Sydney Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Sydney, Australia at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Sydney, Australia on Jan 6th at 6:00 AM. During the 17-day journey, the Norwegian Spirit will visit 9 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.
Say 'G'day' to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stroll along the world-famous Bondi and Watsons Beaches. Tour the Sydney Opera House on Bennelong Point, shop for Aboriginal art, or go on a photographic safari. This diverse land is home to crocodiles, koalas, emus, and, of course, kangaroos.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Milford Sound is the most famous and accessible of the grand glacier carved fiords scattered along New Zealand's south western coast. Mountain peaks with sculptural, hanging valleys, send waterfalls cascading over sheer granite cliffs to the sea below. Boat trips on the Sound are a must and provide close up views of awe inspiring scenery.
The attractive, historic town and modern container port of Port Chalmers, on a tiny peninsula 12km from Dunedin, is worth a half-day trip for its magnificent harbour views offset by bush-covered hills, its fine nineteenth-century buildings and its thriving artistic community. The site was chosen in 1844 as the port to serve the proposed Scottish settlement of New Edinburgh, later called Dunedin. The first settlers arrived on the John Wickliffe in March 1848 and named the port after the Reverend Dr Thomas Chalmers.
Christchurch has a long historic connection with Antarctic exploration. It is from the port of Lyttleton (about 10 miles North of Christchurch) that Captain Scott sailed for Antarctica. Today Lyttleton is a port of call for ships of the United States and New Zealand Antarctic programs A monument to Captain Scott (created by his wite Katherine) stands alongside the banks of the River Avon in Christchurch.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Tauranga is located in the Bay of Plenty and is the region's largest residential and commercial area, boasting profuse sunshine and a fertile landscape. The township is the center of a large kiwifruit and citrus growing area and houses a population of approximately 91,000 people, including those residing in Mount Maunganui.
The Bay of Islands is one of the most picturesque and popular holiday sites in New Zealand. It combines great fishing, diving, sailing and other watersports with some of New Zealand's most significant historic sites. One of the most popular attractions is the Hole in the Rock, off Cape Brett. You can take a boating trip through the hole in a huge rock outcrop. Also popular are dolphin swimming and diving trips to the sunken Rainbow Warrior wreck.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Say 'G'day' to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stroll along the world-famous Bondi and Watsons Beaches. Tour the Sydney Opera House on Bennelong Point, shop for Aboriginal art, or go on a photographic safari. This diverse land is home to crocodiles, koalas, emus, and, of course, kangaroos.