Norwegian Spirit
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Spirit is one of Norwegian's 21 active ships and first entered service in 1998 with its most recent renovation in 2020. In terms of size, it comes in at 75,904 gross tons, 880 feet in length, and 13 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 2,018 guests and approximately 912 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $350 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Norwegian Spirit
Ship Stats
Year Built
1998
Last Renovated
2020
Tonnage
75,904 GT
Length
880 ft
Capacity
2,018
Crew
912
Cost
$350 million
Decks
13
Spirit Class
Spirit Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Norwegian. This class currently has one active ship: Norwegian Spirit (1998).
Norwegian Spirit Ship Age
Norwegian Spirit entered service in 1998. Across Norwegian's active fleet, the average build year is 2011 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 21 of 21 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Norwegian Spirit
Current ship
Norwegian Spirit Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2020.
Renovation details
Norwegian Spirit’s 2020 bow-to-stern revitalization was one of Norwegian Cruise Line’s most extensive refurbishments, effectively transforming the ship into a premium, adults-focused product. All staterooms were fully redesigned with high-end finishes, upgraded bathrooms, improved storage, and contemporary décor. New dining concepts were introduced across the ship, replacing older venues with more upscale culinary experiences. Public spaces, lounges, and entertainment areas were completely reimagined with refined design, modern lighting, and upgraded furnishings. Spa and wellness areas were significantly enhanced, supporting the ship’s luxury repositioning. Extensive technical upgrades and mechanical overhauls were completed to ensure long-term reliability, efficiency, and performance.
Norwegian Spirit Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Norwegian's fleet
Norwegian Spirit measures 880 feet (268 m) (vs Norwegian fleet average of 994 ft) and has gross tonnage of 75,904 GT (vs fleet average of 123,300 GT). It ranks 19 of 21 by length and 21 of 21 by tonnage in Norwegian's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Norwegian Spirit vs Norwegian fleet averages
Norwegian Spirit carries 2,018 passengers (vs Norwegian average of 3,073) and has 912 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,303). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.21:1 compared with Norwegian's overall 2.36:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
2,018
passengers
Crew Members
912
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.21 : 1
Norwegian Avg
2.36 : 1
Norwegian Spirit
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Spirit.
Deck 12buffetGarden Cafe
Deck 12buffetThe Great Outdoors
Deck 7cafeAtrium Cafe
Deck 6main dining roomTaste
Deck 6main dining roomWindows
Deck 7quick eatsThe Local Bar & Grill
Deck 7specialtyCagney's Steakhouse
Deck 7specialtyLe Bistro
Deck 12specialtyOnda by Scarpetta
Deck 8specialtySilk
Deck 8specialtySushi
Deck 8specialtyTeppanyaki
Deck Plans
The Norwegian Spirit has a total of 10 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 13. Click below to access deck plans for the Norwegian Spirit. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Norwegian Spirit quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Norwegian Spirit Casino on Deck 7 of the ship.
You will find the Norwegian Spirit buffet on Deck 12 of the ship.
Norwegian Spirit’s 2020 bow-to-stern revitalization was one of Norwegian Cruise Line’s most extensive refurbishments, effectively transforming the ship into a premium, adults-focused product. All staterooms were fully redesigned with high-end finishes, upgraded bathrooms, improved storage, and contemporary décor. New dining concepts were introduced across the ship, replacing older venues with more upscale culinary experiences. Public spaces, lounges, and entertainment areas were completely reimagined with refined design, modern lighting, and upgraded furnishings. Spa and wellness areas were significantly enhanced, supporting the ship’s luxury repositioning. Extensive technical upgrades and mechanical overhauls were completed to ensure long-term reliability, efficiency, and performance.
The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Spirit class.
The ship features 12 restaurants, 7 bars, 16 activities, 0 shows and 8 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Norwegian Spirit has a total of 10 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 13.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Norwegian Spirit. The ship's capacity is 2,018. When comparing the occupancy to the average Norwegian passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,120 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Norwegian ships.
The Norwegian Spirit was built in 1998. Norwegian includes 21 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2026. The average Norwegian ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010
Each of Norwegian's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Norwegian Spirit is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Norwegian Spirit length equals 880 feet (268 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 21 active vessels in Norwegian fleet, measuring 994 feet (303 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.