Norwegian Spirit
Norwegian Cruise Line
The Norwegian Spirit was built in 1998 and is among Norwegian's 21 ships in its fleet. The Spirit is included in the cruise line's Spirit Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Spirit vs all of the other Norwegian ships.
Norwegian Spirit Size
How big is the Norwegian Spirit? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Norwegian Spirit. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!
Norwegian Spirit
Norwegian Spirit Capacity
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Norwegian Spirit can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
Norwegian Spirit Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Norwegian Spirit is 2,018 guests. The average capacity for the 21 active ships in Norwegian’s fleet is 3,073 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Norwegian ships has a minimum of 1,936 guests and a maximum of 4,266 passengers.
Norwegian Spirit Crew Members: Staff on the Norwegian Spirit include 912 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 2.2 to 1. The average Norwegian ship includes 1,303 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.4 to 1.
Norwegian Spirit Passenger and Crew Capacity
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Norwegian Spirit Length
How long is the Norwegian Spirit? From end to end, the Spirit length equals 880 feet (268 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 21 active vessels in Norwegian’s fleet, measuring 988 feet (301 meters).
The smallest Norwegian ship (in terms of length) measures 832 feet (254 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,094 feet (333 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Norwegian Spirit vs all other active Norwegian Cruise Line ships.
Norwegian Spirit Length
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Norwegian Spirit Built Date
When was the Norwegian Spirit Built? The Norwegian Spirit was built in 1998 and joined the cruise line’s Spirit Class.
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 14 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010
When was the last Norwegian Spirit Dry Dock? The Spirit experienced dry dock improvements in 2020.
Renovations include the following: 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 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.
What does the Norwegian Spirit offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 12 restaurants, 7 bars, 0 shows, 16 activities, and 8 other features for your enjoyment.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Norwegian Spirit Info
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 14 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.