Very good cruise in Australia and New Zealand

Norwegian Spirit Cruise Review to South Pacific - Australia

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Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 50

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

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Norwegian Spirit

12 Night Australia & New Zealand (Sydney To Auckland)

Sail date: January 15, 2023

Ship: Norwegian Spirit

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10602

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We always love sailing with NCL no matter the itinerary. We think that we would have liked another port or two in Australia and skip a few in New Zealand, if the length of the cruise is the same. Otherwise, make the cruise longer with additional ports in Australia. As far as entertainment: there was too much repetition of the same performers.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

The wait in line to check-in was over 1 hour of standing.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

We really liked the Italian and the steak house restaurants.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

The sun decks were very nice, especially the H2O bar area.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Some were great others were just okay.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

We only wish that there were 2 comfortable chairs to sit in (there was only one and a stool for the desk)

Ports of call

Sydney, Australia

5 out of 5

Melbourne, Australia

4 out of 5

Cruise Milford Sound

5 out of 5

Cruise Doubtful Sound

5 out of 5

Cruise Dusky Sound

5 out of 5

Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand

4 out of 5

Lyttleton (Christchurch), New Zealand

4 out of 5

Wellington, New Zealand

5 out of 5

Napier, New Zealand

4 out of 5

Tauranga, New Zealand

4 out of 5

Bay Of Islands, New Zealand

3 out of 5

Auckland, New Zealand

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

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