Great cruise on the Spirit
Norwegian Spirit Cruise Review to Europe - Mediterranean
12 Night Grand Mediterranean (Barcelona To Venice)
Sail date: April 25, 2015
Ship: Norwegian Spirit
Cabin type: Oceanview
Cabin number: 5526
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 9 years ago
Review summary
We enjoyed our cruise on the Norwegian Spirit because it is a beautiful ship with elegant decor. We also enjoyed the meals, but were disappointed that passengers were not allowed a lobster meal except with an extra charge. Of all our cruising, this was a bad first. Hope that changes! Staff were excellent and most of the many shore excursions were worth the money. Exception would be the Istanbul excursion (4 and 1/2 hr. tour became 7 hrs. due to extreme traffic, monotone, boring leader, and too much rug showing).
This cruise had many positive features such as wonderful entertainment, good choices for meals, nice dining areas, plus more. I personally would have preferred a second regular swimming pool rather than a heated giant spa-like pool (really too warm for much swimming).
But we had a very pleasant trip, seeing places we had always wanted to see, which made this cruise highly recommended by us.
Ship experiences
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Ship tip
If you want a seat closer to the center or the front of the Stardust Theater, arrive early. Otherwise you have to climb up to get to seats. Come late and you also have to walk in front of everyone, then walk up the stairs.
Ports of call
Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy