Excellent film! I may start a drinking game taking a drink every time you mention where you can take a drink! We’re on this ship in April, thank you for upping our anticipation levels.
Thanks Chris, I am booked on Norwegian Spirit departing Sydney on Feb 8 and looking forward to it as a solo traveller. Your video is adding to my excitement, thanks so much. The ship looks great and suggesting that you want to go again is very affirming. Will keep you updated
Thanks for this, first time cruiser from Ireland, on bucket list holiday around Alaska and Hawaii. We’ll be able to use your videos to find our way around ship. 😊
Can't wait to cruise on her as we loved our cruise on her 'sister ship' the "Explorer Dream" just before Covid closed things down. Great size and layout for a ship. Cheers
Very good overview, thanks, and also a beautiful ship. Note to self: try NCL next, it's to my taste. In extended reviews I always look for detailed reviews of the gym and fitness areas, whether or not they're included as in the old days, and what exactly. These usually get skipped over save a quick cardio machine photo sweep. I'll stay tuned :)
Hey Ed. There was a pretty good sized cardio area. Weights machines were Technogym brand and situated to the aft of the gym. There was only one rowing machine and it was a technogym not my preferred Concept 2. The jogging track was better than the treadmills and I liked the basketball court.
Thank you! Great tour of the ship. Just subscribed. I'm Sapphire on NCL, but haven't been on the Spirit yet. It looks beautiful! I was on the Sun after it was refurbished and it was beautiful too. Thinking about taking the Hawaii Tahiti cruise in September. I had done the Pride of America Hawaii, but excited thinking about adding on Tahiti.
Hello! There was a heap to do - multiple pools, jogging track, lots of trivia, bingo, gym, aerobics classes, morning yoga, Q&A with the captain, live music, dancing, casino tournaments, the taste session with the cool cocktails, karaoke, digital games on the big screens.. She’s not got the water parks or go kart tracks of the newer ships but there was plenty to do.
@@ChrisFrameOfficial Thanks so much Chris - i am trying to write an article for Emma - I've watched your video ( lots of times) and googled -it but couldn't find the answer! Much appreciated!
I hope they preserved the bridge viewing room. I was on the Spirit in 2008. I stumbled into it from the Spinnaker Observation Lounge, going down the staircase in the middle of the lounge. I really enjoyed learning the history of the ship and paraphernalia of the ship through its history, displayed in that room, and be able to see inside the bridge.
Great stuff, but no ship is utterly perfect. So perhaps an objective review might mention a couple of things that aren't so great as well as the many things that are great?
Thanks Dave. I wasn’t really aiming for a “full review” with this one, rather a ship tour - but I thought mentions of the compact cabin, wrong dish being served at Onda and views of the closed pool etc. were balancing factors to what was an exceptionally good cruise. I’ll definitely take your feedback on board for next time though. I also mention more about the onboard experience on the long form podcast that is due to go live later today. Thanks again 😊
@@ChrisFrameOfficial Thanks, good points. It was me being absent minded rather than you not mentioning even minor flaws. Sorry about that, keep up the excellent work.
I appreciate the feedback and I probably could have mentioned a few other pointers - such as only one rowing machine in what was otherwise a very well stocked gym (and it was a Technogym not Concept 2 😏) and why is it that all cruise ship gyms have such low ceilings? Spirit’s was better than some (I’m looking at you QE/QV) but when you’re tall like me, treadmills and cross trainers become daunting with the head height being so low on cruise ships 😫
Back in the 1980s, I worked for the short-lived Bermuda Star Line. And I’ve been on many sailings before and since. I always felt that they were all basically the same, depending on what you’re looking for. HAL, Cunard,Princess, probably the best for the price. Celebrity, very good. Carnival runs a good show if you have young children, although mine are adults now. The one cruise line I detested was NCL. I didn’t like the open times, the open seating, the waiters scrambling to keep up with the ever-changing faces, the disarray of the shore excursions, the tiny beds (when they shifted at short notice one of their ships from Asia to New York). So NCL can gussy up their ship any way they want; I will never return.
Wow what a great video & ship, it looks really nice and seems to have "just the right size". I like the interesting design with terraced aft pool deck and main theater in the aft. It's always cool when the set-up is not the "standard layout" 😊
@@ChrisFrameOfficial on your channel layout it would be smart to have you new uploads section up top. New people to your channel don't want to see cruise news 2020. They want to see things happening now. It would help push your newer videos up in views.
I'm so tired of ship interiors that look just like what's found on land. I'd just stay in a nice hotel or resort if I wanted that. Are there any ships that feel like a true ship or ocean liner any more????
Hi John! I hear you - it’s so nice to find a shippy-ship that really feels different to anything on land. To answer your question, Queen Mary 2 certainly feels like an ocean liner (given she is the only one left). I would say that there are lots of nice and unique features on Spirit tho. The observation lounge was amazing and the big windows in the dining room gave a perspective you can’t get on land and the ship’s stern open deck gives the impression of a sheer which was interesting. The bow of Deck 4 has watertight doors (you won’t find these on land hehe) and the forward corridors zig-zag inward to counter the curve of the hull. I also liked the top deck which had a very “ship” feel to it and the terraced aft decks are a delight and very reminiscent of Oriana, Aurora and even the old QE2.
@@ChrisFrameOfficial I'm glad I got to travel on the QE2 back in 1996. I guess I'm just an old soul longing for the golden age of ocean liners. I do feel that I got to experience the excitement of anticipation for new info when the QM2 was being built and I had high hopes for her with the artists renderings of public rooms, but I think she fell a bit short. To me just a little tweaking and she would've been more ocean liner-like. I too also noticed they don't do aft decks like they used to. In fact, open deck space seems to be disappearing with each passing year. Oh well, I'm happy to have my ocean liner books and deck plans. (I also miss ships having that classic interior layout - symmetry. And where has the enclosed promenade deck gone!!)
Can’t wait for this one!!!
I'm glad you're excited!!
I will be on the Spirit for my first NCL cruise in May/June for a 2 week Alaskan Cruise and now I won't get lost thanks to this video.
You’re welcome ☺️
Thanks Chris for all you and for the excellent commentary!
I love the victorian style windows all over the ship
Very random but I still like it
Being a regular Cunard cruiser, this is a ship / cruise line I'd love to experience. Thanks for the great review Chris :)
Excellent film! I may start a drinking game taking a drink every time you mention where you can take a drink! We’re on this ship in April, thank you for upping our anticipation levels.
Cheers 🥂
I really enjoyed this tour.
Thanks Chris, I am booked on Norwegian Spirit departing Sydney on Feb 8 and looking forward to it as a solo traveller. Your video is adding to my excitement, thanks so much. The ship looks great and suggesting that you want to go again is very affirming. Will keep you updated
Hope you enjoy it!
Looking to book a solo cruise on Spirit. Would you recommend?
Wow, love that ship's design. Added to my cruise ships bucket list.
It’s nice to see a smaller, older ship get so much love. It’s a nice blend of 90s layout with a modern interior. Works well l think.
Yay glad I made the premiere
Glad you made it too!
This ship looks terrific - great video
Thanks
Thanks John. I was very impressed.
Thanks for this, first time cruiser from Ireland, on bucket list holiday around Alaska and Hawaii. We’ll be able to use your videos to find our way around ship. 😊
Thanks for the great review! I sailed NCL Pearl 3 times and loved it, even though it is older.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Been on her 4 times, but in Spain before her refit. Happy memories !
Hello Chris...Hope you had a pleasant Xmas. Liked this tour...kinda makes me want to check out the vessel myself !!
Thanks Chris, this ship looks fabulous.
Thanks vX!
Can't wait to cruise on her as we loved our cruise on her 'sister ship' the "Explorer Dream" just before Covid closed things down. Great size and layout for a ship. Cheers
It would be nice if NCL rescued Explorer Dream to run alongside her sister 😀
@@ChrisFrameOfficial should would she is a great ship
Cheers
Very good overview, thanks, and also a beautiful ship. Note to self: try NCL next, it's to my taste. In extended reviews I always look for detailed reviews of the gym and fitness areas, whether or not they're included as in the old days, and what exactly. These usually get skipped over save a quick cardio machine photo sweep. I'll stay tuned :)
Hey Ed. There was a pretty good sized cardio area. Weights machines were Technogym brand and situated to the aft of the gym. There was only one rowing machine and it was a technogym not my preferred Concept 2. The jogging track was better than the treadmills and I liked the basketball court.
NCL Dawn has large windows in the rear of the MDR.
Thanks for the great tour!
You’re most welcome 🙏
Great video. Looks like a really awesome refit! It looked quite choppy on your sailing. Did they forget to put stabilizers on her?!
Thank you! Great tour of the ship. Just subscribed. I'm Sapphire on NCL, but haven't been on the Spirit yet. It looks beautiful! I was on the Sun after it was refurbished and it was beautiful too. Thinking about taking the Hawaii Tahiti cruise in September. I had done the Pride of America Hawaii, but excited thinking about adding on Tahiti.
Thank you! I really was very impressed with Sprit!
I will have to book this ship she is beautiful and some interesting 🤔 amenities on board
Good to know, I'm going in it in Japan in October 2024
Wow what a transformation
I see this ship is sailing from Vancouver Canada to Tokyo Japan. It an 18 day cruise. Have you done it before?
Any fun activities to do on the ship that wasn't included in this video? I saw a pool, golf, basketball, shows, trivia games, gym... Is that it?
Hello! There was a heap to do - multiple pools, jogging track, lots of trivia, bingo, gym, aerobics classes, morning yoga, Q&A with the captain, live music, dancing, casino tournaments, the taste session with the cool cocktails, karaoke, digital games on the big screens.. She’s not got the water parks or go kart tracks of the newer ships but there was plenty to do.
Chris, have they got rid of the bridge viewing room on deck 11? Under the Spinnaker Lounge? So unusual to have that on a modern cruise ship.....
I didn’t see it either in person or on the deck plans. QM2 also has one (well at least before the pandemic).
@@ChrisFrameOfficial Thanks so much Chris - i am trying to write an article for Emma - I've watched your video ( lots of times) and googled -it but couldn't find the answer! Much appreciated!
I hope they preserved the bridge viewing room. I was on the Spirit in 2008. I stumbled into it from the Spinnaker Observation Lounge, going down the staircase in the middle of the lounge.
I really enjoyed learning the history of the ship and paraphernalia of the ship through its history, displayed in that room, and be able to see inside the bridge.
Great stuff, but no ship is utterly perfect. So perhaps an objective review might mention a couple of things that aren't so great as well as the many things that are great?
Thanks Dave. I wasn’t really aiming for a “full review” with this one, rather a ship tour - but I thought mentions of the compact cabin, wrong dish being served at Onda and views of the closed pool etc. were balancing factors to what was an exceptionally good cruise. I’ll definitely take your feedback on board for next time though. I also mention more about the onboard experience on the long form podcast that is due to go live later today. Thanks again 😊
@@ChrisFrameOfficial Thanks, good points. It was me being absent minded rather than you not mentioning even minor flaws. Sorry about that, keep up the excellent work.
I appreciate the feedback and I probably could have mentioned a few other pointers - such as only one rowing machine in what was otherwise a very well stocked gym (and it was a Technogym not Concept 2 😏) and why is it that all cruise ship gyms have such low ceilings? Spirit’s was better than some (I’m looking at you QE/QV) but when you’re tall like me, treadmills and cross trainers become daunting with the head height being so low on cruise ships 😫
Back in the 1980s, I worked for the short-lived Bermuda Star Line. And I’ve been on many sailings before and since. I always felt that they were all basically the same, depending on what you’re looking for. HAL, Cunard,Princess, probably the best for the price. Celebrity, very good. Carnival runs a good show if you have young children, although mine are adults now. The one cruise line I detested was NCL. I didn’t like the open times, the open seating, the waiters scrambling to keep up with the ever-changing faces, the disarray of the shore excursions, the tiny beds (when they shifted at short notice one of their ships from Asia to New York). So NCL can gussy up their ship any way they want; I will never return.
Champagne Charlie's is gone. It's Magnum now. Downer.
Wow what a great video & ship, it looks really nice and seems to have "just the right size". I like the interesting design with terraced aft pool deck and main theater in the aft. It's always cool when the set-up is not the "standard layout" 😊
Thanks Alex!
Could I possibly give a bit of advice on your channel layout?
Always happy to hear thoughts and ideas 😊
@@ChrisFrameOfficial on your channel layout it would be smart to have you new uploads section up top.
New people to your channel don't want to see cruise news 2020. They want to see things happening now. It would help push your newer videos up in views.
Great idea!! Thank you.
@@ChrisFrameOfficial your welcome
You make amazing content and more people should see it
I'm so tired of ship interiors that look just like what's found on land. I'd just stay in a nice hotel or resort if I wanted that. Are there any ships that feel like a true ship or ocean liner any more????
Hi John! I hear you - it’s so nice to find a shippy-ship that really feels different to anything on land. To answer your question, Queen Mary 2 certainly feels like an ocean liner (given she is the only one left). I would say that there are lots of nice and unique features on Spirit tho. The observation lounge was amazing and the big windows in the dining room gave a perspective you can’t get on land and the ship’s stern open deck gives the impression of a sheer which was interesting. The bow of Deck 4 has watertight doors (you won’t find these on land hehe) and the forward corridors zig-zag inward to counter the curve of the hull. I also liked the top deck which had a very “ship” feel to it and the terraced aft decks are a delight and very reminiscent of Oriana, Aurora and even the old QE2.
@@ChrisFrameOfficial I'm glad I got to travel on the QE2 back in 1996. I guess I'm just an old soul longing for the golden age of ocean liners. I do feel that I got to experience the excitement of anticipation for new info when the QM2 was being built and I had high hopes for her with the artists renderings of public rooms, but I think she fell a bit short. To me just a little tweaking and she would've been more ocean liner-like. I too also noticed they don't do aft decks like they used to. In fact, open deck space seems to be disappearing with each passing year. Oh well, I'm happy to have my ocean liner books and deck plans. (I also miss ships having that classic interior layout - symmetry. And where has the enclosed promenade deck gone!!)
Pls discuss or explain different class of Ship NCL
Great idea for a future video!!
Are there sauna and steam rooms in the Thermal spa?
Yes I believe so!
Going on the spirit in a few months, so looking forward to it. Enjoyed your video.
Have a great cruise!!
Is the kids pool still there ?
No there’s no longer a dedicated kids pool so far as I could see.
@@ChrisFrameOfficial thank you videos for the spirit from years back appeared to show one