The Norwegian Spirit not too long ago arrived in Sydney for its maiden season in Australia and New Zealand.
Marking the return of Norwegian Cruise Line to the area, the 1999-built vessel is ready to supply itineraries visiting the 2 nations by way of March 2023.
The program features a sequence of 12-night cruises that sail between Sydney and Auckland, visiting a number of locations within the area, reminiscent of Eden, Melbourne, Tauranga, Wellington, Napier and Dunedin.
Most of the itineraries additionally function scenic cruising in New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park, in addition to a cease at Burnie, a much less visited cruise vacation spot in Australia’s Tasmania.
Upon finishing its schedule Down Under, the Spirit gives a 15-night repositioning cruise to the South Pacific – the place it’s set to sail earlier than returning to Alaska in early May.
In December 2023, the ship returns to Sydney for a second winter season crusing within the Australia and New Zealand area.
Originally constructed for Star Cruises, the Norwegian Spirit entered service in Asia because the TremendousStar Leo.
In 2004, the ship was transferred to Norwegian Cruise Line – which was operated below the enterprise conglomerate – as a part of a company fleet reorganization.
Following a two-week drydock, the 76,000-ton cruise ship debuted within the North American market, initially crusing in Alaska.
In 2020, the Norwegian Spirit underwent a significant refurbishment that included the whole reconstruction of most of its public areas and cabins.
During the $100 million-transformation, the ship emerged with new-look interiors and 14 new venues, in addition to further staterooms and an expanded Mandara Spa.
Among the brand new additions have been extra complimentary eating venues, together with a brand new most important eating room, Taste, in addition to the 24-hour eatery, The Local Bar and Grill.
The 2,000-guest ship additionally acquired a brand new and extra trendy hull artwork, reflecting the brand new part of its crusing profession.