Six Months Until Norwegian Spirit Debuts Down Under Norwegian Cruise Line NCL, the innovator in global cruise travel, is celebrating the six-month countdown to the Australasian debut of the all-new Norwegian Spirit for her inaugural local sailing season.
A completely reimagined ship following her extensive bow-to-stern USD100m renovation the most expensive refurbishment in NCLs 55-year history Norwegian Spirits’ arrival on 22 December 2022 also marks NCLs long-awaited return to Australian waters. Australia, it’s time to get into the spirit said Ben Angell, VP and MD NCL APAC.
Our final preparations are underway and were counting down to the moment we celebrate an NCL ship sailing into Sydney Harbour for the very first time in three years. Following her extensive renovations, Norwegian Spirit now offers a whole host of new features that appeal to the adult Australian cruiser.
Harry Sommer, CEO and President, Norwegian Cruise Line, added We cant wait to resume our Australasian operations and support local communities once more.
Forward bookings for Norwegian Spirit are incredibly robust as our guests from all over the world vote with their feet Australia-New Zealand cruising is back and it’s more popular than ever. My advice to local travellers thinking about a cruise is to book early to avoid disappointment.
Norwegian Spirit will sail 10 local itineraries between December 2022 and March 2023, including a selection of eight 12-day open-jaw sailings between her dual home ports of Sydney and Auckland, visiting a variety of regional and metropolitan destinations such as Hobart, Burnie, Melbourne and Eden in Australia, as well as Napier, Tauranga, Wellington and Akaroa in New Zealand.
Plus, she will offer two Extraordinary Journeys through the South Pacific, from Papeete to Sydney in December and Sydney to Papeete in March 2023. Norwegian Spirit then returns in December 2023 for her second season homeported in Australian waters.
From pristine beaches to magnificent fjords, cosmopolitan cities and charming seaside villages, guests on board Norwegian Spirit can choose from an extensive range of immersive shore excursions to explore the spectacular scenery, wildlife, and rugged beauty ready to discover in our own backyard.
A smaller ship at just over 2,000 guests, Norwegian Spirit is packed full of features that appeal to the adult cruiser, including the adults-only Spice H20 pool retreat, which transforms into an open-air cocktail lounge and nightclub after dark, as well as the newly doubled-in-size Mandara Spa, featuring a Thermal Suite with steam room, sauna, shower experience and heated-tile loungers.
For more information or to book a cruise with NCL, please contact a travel professional.
Written by: Jill Walsh
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