I Found The BEST NCL Ship, But Can I Convince A Luxury Cruiser? [Norwegian Spirit Tour]

For 3 years I've been telling anyone who would listen that Norwegian Spirit is AMAZING. I sailed the $100 Million newly-refurbished Norwegian Spirit and declared it the best ship in the NCL fleet!

But my friend Luke, a devoted luxury cruiser (who loves the Cunard style), was highly skeptical. He believes "mass-market" ships can't compete with high-end luxury, and for three years, he's doubted my post-refurbishment enthusiasm.

Today, we put the Norwegian Spirit to the ultimate test.

Join us as I take him on a full tour, challenging his luxury expectations in the incredible Mandara Thermal Suite, the stunning Windows dining room, and the ultra-modern cabins.

Did my post-pandemic bliss cloud my judgement? Or is the Norwegian Spirit truly the BEST cruise ship on the ocean? Watch until the end to see the luxury cruiser's final, honest verdict!

Tour Highlights:

The $100M Upgrade: See exactly where the refurbishment money went.
The Luxury Test: Will the Thermal Suite and Specialty Dining win him over?
The Final Verdict: Did the luxury cruiser admit I was right?

** We toured Norwegian Spirit as a guest of NCL **

Chapters:

00:00 The Norwegian Spirit Challenge
01:31 About Norwegian Spirit
02:32 On Deck Amenities
04:31 Observation Lounge
07:31 Spa and Salon
09:04 Exercising
09:24 A hidden lounge
10:04 Smoking vs Non Smoking
12:03 Sports Deck
14:21 Outdoor Dining
16:13 Buffet Dining
17:18 Secret code - Fish on the floor
17:44 Balcony Cabin Tour + shout out to ‪@PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel‬
19:24 Ship's that try to kill me
19:58 Showtime
21:52 Sushi, anyone?
22:55 Meyer Werft
23:12 Memories of Superstar Leo
24:34 Falling Service Standards
27:07 The Atrium
28:25 French Dining
29:13 Are you feeling lucky?
30:15 A promise from Luke
33:44 Lifts and Huge Screens
34:37 2% Milk?
35:02 Dining
35:52 The Verdict
39:14 Out takes / Bloopers

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