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My (Very Honest) Review of the Norwegian Spirit - NCL’s OLDEST Ship

Zach the Traveling Man
Zach the Traveling Man
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👁️ 23K views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 13:51
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloAsia · Summer · 10 nightsFrom TokyoVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I just wrapped up 10 incredible days sailing through Japan and South Korea on board the Norwegian Spirit.

I've been on, I think, 41, 42 cruises at this point.

This was some of the best service that I've ever had on a cruise.

I can't recommend Norwegian Cruise Line and Norwegian Spirit to you enough.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider booking a solo interior stateroom on Norwegian Spirit to avoid a solo supplement.
Visit Spice H2O for an adult-only area with great views and loungers.
Try the specialty dining, especially Silk for Asian cuisine and Kagny's for steakhouse.
Avoid cruising Japan in the summer if you can't handle the heat and humidity.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship age and wear and tearThe ship is well-maintained and clean despite being built in 1998.
Itinerary with no sea daysThis is an exhausting itinerary; not recommended for therapeutic relaxation.
Summer heat in JapanAvoid cruising Japan in summer if you can't handle the heat and humidity.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Norwegian Spirit outdated despite its $100 million refurbishment?
QWhat is the food like on Norwegian Spirit?
QWhat entertainment options are available on Norwegian Spirit?
QHow is the service on Norwegian Spirit?
QWhat is the itinerary like for a Japan and South Korea cruise?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconValue Pricing4 Happy BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconCabin Interior4 Happy BaconSpa Fitness4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Fuji4½ Happy Bacon
Seoul4½ Happy Bacon
Tokyo4½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

sponsored - In this video I tell you the TRUTH about a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise in Japan! This Norwegian Spirit review will tell you all about the Norwegian Spirit cruise ship from Norwegian Cruise Line. Norwegian completed a $100 Million refurbishment on this ship in 2020, but was it enough or is this ship, built in 1998, outdated? This cruise ship review of Norwegian Spirit will tell you all about the ship - from the specialty dining to the entertainment to the ports and service. I'll also tell you what it was like sailing around Japan for 10 days! In addition to the usual cruise content I post on my channel, I will also be producing a couple of videos for the @norwegiancruiseline‬ channel, so be sure to check those out too! ‪Thanks to Norwegian for sponsoring my trip on NCL Spirit! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachthetravelingman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zachthetravelingman Official Website: https://zachthetravelingman.com/ Official Merchandise: https://zachthetravelingman.myspreadshop.com/ #cruiseNorwegian #NorwegianSpirit #norwegiancruiseline ----------------- 0:00 - Introduction 1:46 - Norwegian Spirit Ship Review 6:03 - Norwegian Spirit Food Review 8:18 - Norwegian Spirit Entertainment Review 10:17 - Norwegian Spirit Ports Review 11:47 - Norwegian Spirit Service Review 12:39 - Overall Rating & Conclusion