Rare KeithJenner Posted January 2, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Just waiting to get off the Spirit after the final cruise before dry dock. After 6 cruises, and 68 nights, this will likely be our last Spirit cruise for a few years, and obviously it will be a very different ship if and when we do get back. Some great memories and great friends. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted January 2, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 2, 2020 I hope you didn't leave too much mess for them to clean up!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted January 2, 2020 Author #3 Share Posted January 2, 2020 17 minutes ago, casofilia said: I hope you didn't leave too much mess for them to clean up!! Mike They were cleaning up very well yesterday. We got away with any major dry dock reconstruction, but it was slim pickings at the bars last night as they were running sticks right down. Work is certainly starting this morning. Deliveries by crane and the basketball court is being dismantled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted January 2, 2020 #4 Share Posted January 2, 2020 I wish the Spirit was staying in Europe. I really loved our Holy Land cruise in December Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cementhands Posted January 2, 2020 #5 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Enjoyed the Spirit outta NYC quite a few years ago. Wonderful ship. Great nightclub downstairs. I remember a full suckling pig roast up by mask bar above pool. Heineken draft beer. Enjoyed it for an 11 night cruise so much fun we enjoyed it again the next year. January cruises include New Year’s Eve. Great little ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nola26 Posted January 2, 2020 #6 Share Posted January 2, 2020 (edited) Taking a first cruise on her after dry dock: Japan in November. I am really excited to see the updates. Seems it will be as nice as the Mega ships but more intimate, a great combination. Edited January 2, 2020 by Nola26 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMaterial Posted January 12, 2020 #7 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I fear her unique Asian decor is going to completely disappear after this. There was a hallway I'm sure will go. The ship's LeBistro which was an after thought might actually fit in with the rest of the ship post-refurb though. I loved the Spirit when it sailed out of Boston. Took her twice to Bermuda and then once on a mystery cruise out of New Orleans (hurricane caused that). She had the best crew, CD and Captain at the time! Heck, the last time I sailed on her Klaus was filling in for the HD and he was the unlucky one to have to deal with the irate passengers who didn't like being stuck at sea for extra days due to weather! Great ship with great memories for me. She'll be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoopslover Posted January 12, 2020 #8 Share Posted January 12, 2020 We were on her last summer around the British Isles. My only hope is they locate a bar near the MDR. We had a group of 7 and had to wait each night and the closest bar was all the way to midship. Not a good set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warburg Posted January 12, 2020 #9 Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) Greetings from South Beach. We and two friends sailed the Spirit in 2006 on an 11 day cruise soon after she was relocated from Asia to the US. We four occupied a pair of extremely luxurious suites at the end of a hallway lined with staterooms. Instead of a private restaurant, we got several complementary invitations to specialty restaurants and dined with officers once. Otherwise, it was the MDR. We had no designated deck chairs and used the same ones as everyone else. Since we avoid the sun, it wasn't too hard to find space. Still, the lounge hogs were aboard in force. One sea day morning at 7:30am, I saw stuff piled on chaise loungers already. Mary Edited January 12, 2020 by warburg word change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs4fun Posted January 12, 2020 #10 Share Posted January 12, 2020 We enjoyed our Med cruise on the Spirit 6 years ago - great itinerary - that was back when the Spirit still did overnights in Istanbul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milolii Posted January 12, 2020 #11 Share Posted January 12, 2020 We sailed in her in the Med in 2013. No overnight in Istanbul but did go there. It was wonderful. We also had an awesome roll call which made it all the better. Loved Cagney's. Hope to sail once again. What are the major plans for her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalcrafter Posted January 12, 2020 #12 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Here's some info on the renovations planned. https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2019/10/28/norwegian-spirit-to-undergo-100m-renovation.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milolii Posted January 13, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Metalcrafter said: Here's some info on the renovations planned. https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2019/10/28/norwegian-spirit-to-undergo-100m-renovation.html Thank you, this does look interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroFan Posted January 13, 2020 #14 Share Posted January 13, 2020 So the refurbishment is really happening?!? I just booked this morning for 2020 Christmas and NYE !!! We are excited to hear about the refurbishment but never been on any Norwegian even though this is our 10th cruise 😊 Any info or reviews about Spirit is appreciated 😊 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin from vegas Posted January 13, 2020 #15 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Was on this ship for Mediterranean cruise two years ago. Best cruise ever... least favorite ship. However, with the planned upgrades and outstanding itinerary I think I’ll try her again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joken35 Posted January 13, 2020 #16 Share Posted January 13, 2020 We were on the same cruise as Markandonna, The cruise to the Holyland. Having the opportunity to speak with various members of the staff, the new ship sounds like it will be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Von & John Posted January 13, 2020 #17 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Loved our Spirit in 2015 Valentine's Day Cruise... Barcelona RT to Casablanca, Madeira, Canary Islands & Malaga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted January 13, 2020 #18 Share Posted January 13, 2020 7 hours ago, EuroFan said: So the refurbishment is really happening?!? She´s currently in Marseilles in the shipyard and dry dock. She´ll be back Feb 11th. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroFan Posted January 13, 2020 #19 Share Posted January 13, 2020 3 hours ago, steamboats said: She´s currently in Marseilles in the shipyard and dry dock. She´ll be back Feb 11th. steamboats Yayy, happy to hear that! Thanks 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted January 13, 2020 #20 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Has anyone seen new deck plans? I read the press release but I can´t locate all mentioned venues. There´s written that there will be a new third (!) MDR (Taste) but where? Onda can either replace La Cucina (in the buffet restaurant) or take the space of the sushi / Asian restaurant. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamrag Posted January 13, 2020 #21 Share Posted January 13, 2020 3 hours ago, steamboats said: Has anyone seen new deck plans? I read the press release but I can´t locate all mentioned venues. There´s written that there will be a new third (!) MDR (Taste) but where? Onda can either replace La Cucina (in the buffet restaurant) or take the space of the sushi / Asian restaurant. steamboats I'd also love to see the new deck plans, as we are scheduled to sail the refurbished ship in March. Thanks, in anticipation, if anyone has access.....google didn't deliver, on this occasion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippeedee Posted January 14, 2020 #22 Share Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) I’m looking forward to trying the Spirit in November. I didn’t like many aspects of the ship in 2006 when we sailed from NY to the Caribbean. Rock hard tiny beds, uncomfortable little chairs everywhere. I loved the outdoor areas though. The redesign looks very grey but elegant. Edited January 14, 2020 by Zippeedee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joken35 Posted January 14, 2020 #23 Share Posted January 14, 2020 $100 Million Drydock Set for Norwegian Spirit., google this and there is a video of the refurbishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted January 14, 2020 #24 Share Posted January 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Joken35 said: google this and there is a video of the refurbishment. Yes, that´s the NCL video but nothing new in that which exceeds the press release. And no deck plans... steamboats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamrag Posted January 14, 2020 #25 Share Posted January 14, 2020 On 1/2/2020 at 7:48 AM, KeithJenner said: Just waiting to get off the Spirit after the final cruise before dry dock. After 6 cruises, and 68 nights, this will likely be our last Spirit cruise for a few years, and obviously it will be a very different ship if and when we do get back. Some great memories and great friends. We are scheduled to be sailing on Spirit in March, and looking (belatedly) to book some specialty dining. Can you give me a rough indication of what the show times were on your cruise please? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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