Norwegian Spirit
Spirit Class · Norwegian Cruise Line
// ABOUT THE SHIP
About the Ship
Norwegian Spirit is a Spirit-class cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, originally launched in 1998 (28 years ago). She is one of 21 active ships in the Norwegian fleet. The ship underwent her most recent renovation in 2020, which included updates to onboard features and spaces.
Deck Plans – 13 Decks to explore
Norwegian Spirit spans 13 passenger-accessible decks with 1,025 staterooms and 43 onboard venues — including 16 activities, 7 bars & lounges, 12 dining, and 8 shopping. Explore every level from bow to stern using the interactive deck plans below.
PASSENGER DECKS
13
guest-accessible decks
STATEROOMS
1,025
cabins across all categories
VENUES ONBOARD
43venues
BY TYPE
Norwegian Spirit Cruises
Norwegian Spirit offers 2 sailings in June, ranging 12-13 nights, departing from Papeete, Tahiti and Lautoka, Fiji Islands, starting from $1389 / guest.
Cabins – 1,025 staterooms
Norwegian Spirit has a total of 1,025 cabins throughout its 13 passenger decks. Those are made up of 390 Balcony, 2 Club Balcony Suite, 16 Penthouse, 394 Inside and 223 Oceanview cabins. The 21 stateroom categories that make up these 5 cabin types are found below, along with counts for each.
// SHIP CLASS
Spiritclass
YEARS
1998
AVG SIZE
76k GT
AVG LENGTH
880 ft
AVG CAPACITY
2,018
Originally built as SuperStar Leo for Star Cruises in 1998, the Norwegian Spirit measures approximately 75,904 gross tons, making it the smallest active ship in Norwegian’s fleet.
Things to do
Norwegian Spirit features 40 venues across 13 decks, including 13 activity, 7 bar, 12 dining, 2 other and 6 shopping. Explore every onboard experience from dining and entertainment to pools, fitness and more.
// AGE & RENOVATIONS
Norwegian Spirit ship age vs the fleet
Built in 1998 and last renovated in 2020, Norwegian Spirit is 28 years old. The fleet average age is 15 years. She is newer than 0% of the 21-ship fleet, ranking #21 from newest to oldest.
THIS SHIP
Age at a glance
BUILT
1998
28 years old today
LAST RENOVATED
2020
6 yrs ago
FLEET AVERAGE
15 yrs
13 older
NEWER THAN
0%
of fleet
FLEET RANK
#21
of 21
FLEET RANKING
By age, newest to oldest
Out of 21 ships in the fleet, Norwegian Spirit ranks #21 when sorted from newest to oldest by build year.
AGE BENCHMARKS
Norwegian Spirit vs the fleet
SHIP RENOVATIONS
Last major refit
LAST RENOVATED
2020
6 years ago
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.
How big is Norwegian Spirit?
Compare the Norwegian Spirit ship size with the rest of the Norwegian fleet below. Included, you'll find gross tonnage, length, and the relationship between the two graphed in the scatter plot.
Norwegian Spirit measures 75,904 GT and 880 ft in length. The average size of a Norwegian ship is 123k gross tons and the average ship length is 994 ft. Norwegian Spirit is 38% smaller and 11% shorter than the average ship in the fleet.
// THIS SHIP
76k GT
NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
// AVERAGE
123k GT
FLEET AVERAGE
// LARGEST
169k GT
NORWEGIAN ENCORE
// SMALLEST
76k GT
NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
// PROPORTIONAL AREA · 21 SHIPS · TOTAL 2589K GT
EACH CIRCLE'S AREA IS PROPORTIONAL TO GROSS TONNAGE · HOVER FOR DETAILS
// CAPACITY
Passenger Capacity
The Norwegian Spirit carries up to 2,018 guests and operates at roughly 100% capacity, so you can expect that number will accurately reflect your fellow passenger count. These guests are looked after by a crew of 912 staff members, representing a guest-to-crew ratio of 2.2:1. On average, Norwegian ships have 3,073 guests and 1,303 crew, which works out to a fleet-average ratio of 2.4:1.
// GUESTS
2,018
at full occupancy
// CREW
912
international staff
// RATIO// GUEST-TO-CREW
2.2:1
service ratio
// 2,930 PEOPLE ABOARD AT FULL CAPACITY
// 10 · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About the Norwegian Spirit
FAQs for the Norwegian Spirit. Here are the most popular questions asked by our community members regarding this Norwegian ship.
// TOTAL QUESTIONS
10
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LAST UPDATED · JUNE 4, 2026