Norwegian Spirit FULL Tour - 4k 2026 Interior Review of $100m refit
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I sailed the $100 Million newly-refurbished Norwegian Spirit and declared it the best ship in the NCL fleet!
She's a winner for me.
This ship ticks all those boxes because they spent $100 million on it.
She's not too big, she's not too small, she's just right.
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For 3 years I've been telling anyone who would listen that Norwegian Spirit is AMAZING. I sailed the $100 Million newly-refurbished Norwegian Spirit and declared it the best ship in the NCL fleet! But my friend Luke, a devoted luxury cruiser (who loves the Cunard style), was highly skeptical. He believes "mass-market" ships can't compete with high-end luxury, and for three years, he's doubted my post-refurbishment enthusiasm. Today, we put the Norwegian Spirit to the ultimate test. Join us as I take him on a full tour, challenging his luxury expectations in the incredible Mandara Thermal Suite, the stunning Windows dining room, and the ultra-modern cabins. Did my post-pandemic bliss cloud my judgement? Or is the Norwegian Spirit truly the BEST cruise ship on the ocean? Watch until the end to see the luxury cruiser's final, honest verdict! Tour Highlights: The $100M Upgrade: See exactly where the refurbishment money went. The Luxury Test: Will the Thermal Suite and Specialty Dining win him over? The Final Verdict: Did the luxury cruiser admit I was right? ** We toured Norwegian Spirit as a guest of NCL ** Chapters: 00:00 The Norwegian Spirit Challenge 01:31 About Norwegian Spirit 02:32 On Deck Amenities 04:31 Observation Lounge 07:31 Spa and Salon 09:04 Exercising 09:24 A hidden lounge 10:04 Smoking vs Non Smoking 12:03 Sports Deck 14:21 Outdoor Dining 16:13 Buffet Dining 17:18 Secret code - Fish on the floor 17:44 Balcony Cabin Tour + shout out to @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel 19:24 Ship's that try to kill me 19:58 Showtime 21:52 Sushi, anyone? 22:55 Meyer Werft 23:12 Memories of Superstar Leo 24:34 Falling Service Standards 27:07 The Atrium 28:25 French Dining 29:13 Are you feeling lucky? 30:15 A promise from Luke 33:44 Lifts and Huge Screens 34:37 2% Milk? 35:02 Dining 35:52 The Verdict 39:14 Out takes / Bloopers -- ✓ Join to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgk7SzYDkiXWWBfMqXYH0cA/join 🚢 Cunard History Website: https://www.chriscunard.com/ 📚 Buy books: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/books 👕 Buy cruise merch: https://chrisframeofficial.Teemill.com/ 🛳️ My Substack: https://themaritimehistorian.substack.com/ 🌐 Frame & Cross Consultancy: https://frameandcross.com/ 📸 Thumbnails: Andrew Sassoli-Walker https://solentphotographer.com/ -- Images: @norwegiancruiseline @Boeing_Luke Tags: #NorwegianSpirit #NCL #CruiseTour #LuxuryCruise #ShipReview #cruisenews #cruiseship