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Please note, Norwegian Spirit does not offer Youth Programmes.

• Ship 75,904 Gross Register Tonnage
• Guest 1,972 Guest Capacity double occupancy
• Length 268 m Overall Length
• Width 37 m Max Beam
• Year 2022 Refurbished Year Built 1998
• Crew 904 Ship Crew

Norwegian Spirit CRUISE SHIP HIGHLIGHTS

NEW! Starlink High-Speed Internet

Starlink provides fast Internet service at sea and is now available on Norwegian Spirit. Using advanced low earth orbit satellites, SpaceX's Starlink delivers industry leading broadband internet connectivity, which will improve the capacity, speed, and reliability of Internet on board.

NEW! 7-Day Greece and Turkey Cruises

Rewrite history and be the first to set sail on the all-new norwegian spirit after her bow-to-stern modernization. soak in the stunning views in santorini, savor fresh grilled octopus and ouzo in mykonos, and shop at the grand bazaar in istanbul. unpack only once and visit a new port every day. feel free to hike to the historic acropolis in athens before relaxing on a secluded beach in rhodes. don’t forget to bring the opa back on board and live it up. or wind it down while cruising to the next hot spot in style. explore cruises.

Completely Reimagined Staterooms

Experience all that the world has to offer during the day and stretch out in style at night. Every single stateroom has been renovated with the world traveller in mind. Enjoy contemporary design inspired by our newest, most sophisticated ships. Live it up as you wind down.

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Every bit as spectacular as you've heard. Magnificent glaciers, wildlife, and history.

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Journey to Asia, a Land of Ancient Cultures, Exotic Vistas and Intense Flavours.

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Australia’s laid-back vibe and New Zealand’s raw beauty will captivate you.

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Set sail from one destination and end in another. It's the ultimate way to experience it all.

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Witness the fiery lava flow of Kilauea. Sail along the lush natural landscape. Sip a Mai tai in Maui.

Revel in spacious serenity at sea. Our luxurious suites offer only the finest appointments throughout, butler service, and more.

Perfect for sun seekers and stargazers. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to your own private balcony. Well-appointed and stylish accommodations offer plenty of room to unwind.

Experience style, comfort and amazing oceanviews. These modern and cozy staterooms feature excellent appointments. All enhanced by stylish touches and clear views of the ocean.

Experience stylish comfort with everything you need inside. Smart and stylish appointments include a sitting area and more.

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Serving a wide variety of culinary delights to please every palate, our complimentary dining options include two main dining rooms, a help-yourself buffet and a variety of casual cafés, grills and on-the-go choices. Plus, our Main Dining Rooms offer a menu that changes daily, Chef's Signature Dishes and carefully selected wine recommendations, guaranteeing a different culinary adventure with every visit.

Enjoy a night of gastronomic proportions at one of our many speciality restaurants. Sip your favourite cocktail as you select from choice cuts of Angus beef at Cagney's Steakhouse. Savour French cuisine at Le Bistro. Or indulge in a modern Italian culinary experience at Onda by Scarpetta, coming to Norwegian Spirit in February 2020. No matter what you choose, our speciality dining options feature the tastes you'll crave.

With so many bars and lounges to discover, finding your favourite may take a few days. Dance the night away, relax with your favourite beer at one of our many bars or pop some bubbly and toast to the good life. Whether you're looking to meet up with friends or make new ones, there's always an opportunity to mix it up.

When it comes to the entertainment on Norwegian Spirit, there's never a dull moment. Tickle your funny bone during our comedy variety show inside the Stardust Theatre. Enjoy a magical evening with our magician and comedy show. Or don your best white attire and dance the night away during our White Hot Party. It's showtime. All the time.

From top to bottom and from bow to stern, Norwegian Spirit has enough onboard activities to fill every minute of your cruise. Indulge in a refreshing swim at the pool, complete with hot tubs and numerous deck chairs. Wanna get lucky? Bet it all at our award-winning Casinos at Sea®. And when all is said and done, enjoy a pamper session at Mandara Spa. With so much to do, we'll always have you coming back for more.

When you want some "me" time, look no further than Mandara Spa®. Spend some time in the Thermal Suite, and feel the stress melt away. Relax with a hot-stone massage, one of over 50 speciality treatments offered. Let our pampering professionals soothe and rejuvenate you with facials, massages, acupuncture and a full menu of services.

Forget to pack something? No worries! Our gift shops onboard carry everything you'll need for fun in the sun. Shop from a variety of souvenirs, cosmetics, clothing, snacks and sundry items. Treat yourself at our duty-free shops full of fantastic savings on fine jewellery, accessories, perfume, liquor and tobacco.

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The Ultimate Guide to Carnival Spirit ®

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Is a cruise vacation calling your name? We know the feeling. For your next cruise to exciting Alaska or enchanting Hawaii, let Carnival Spirit ® be your guide. Carnival Spirit was designed for unforgettable experiences, day and night. Full of great eating , drinking and fun, this cruise ship proves that life is all about the journey.

Outdoor Fun

Speed, splash, and race your way to the finish line! WaterWorks is the most exciting water park on the open seas, with rides and slides for the whole family .

Serenity Adult-Only Retreat ™

Take a deep breath. Close your eyes. Ahhhhhh. That’s the feeling of Serenity . Our exclusive 21+ adults-only retreat is where your cares come to disappear.

Imagine putting your way across our mini golf green while taking in the sights of the ocean and the sounds of seagulls – and of course the laughter of your loved ones! Your hole in one awaits… if you can get past the windmill, that is!

When you need a break from the sun, it’s time for indoor fun! Here’s a peek inside Carnival Spirit ® :

Playlist Productions ™

What happens when your favorite playlist meets Broadway musical? It’s Playlist Productions ™ ! This singing and dancing extravaganza brings drama, excitement and fanfare direct to you on Carnival Spirit. No matter your musical taste, the result is always jaw dropping and full of thrills.

The Punchliner Comedy Club

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the Punchliner Comedy Club ! In our onboard comedy club, you’ll find a rotating case of jokesters who are no strangers to the comedy stage. Experience side-splitting laughter, without the two-drink minimum.

Spa Carnival ®

How does a soothing hot stone massage sound during your vacation? Aromatherapy or a full-body wrap? Come to Spa Carnival ® to relax and enjoy premium beauty and wellness therapies for women and men.

Feeling lucky? Try your hand at blackjack, poker, roulette, or slots. For those with a competitive streak, you can enter one of our tournaments and join the race for the gold. Come on and join the other big game hunters for a drink in the casino .

RedFrog Pub ®

If you know us, you know we love a little island flair. No worries at RedFrog Pub ® – only good vibes, great tunes, and yummy food and drinks.

BlueIguana Tequila Bar ®

BlueIguana Tequila Bar ® is your one-stop tequila shop – serving up Mexican favorites like margaritas and ice-cold cervezas, plus other fun and boozy frozen treats.

Calling all music lovers – the Piano Bar is open! Our live piano players will play what you want to hear, and we do hope you’ll sing along. Stop in for a classy cocktail and a song – or two!

RedFrog Rum Bar ®

If rum is your favorite flavor, we’ve got a treat for you! RedFrog Rum Bar ® is the ship’s very own Caribbean-themed bar specializing in rum concoctions and other cool treats too. And did we mention it’s poolside?

Alchemy Bar ™

Our mixologists at Alchemy Bar ™ are serving up custom elixirs and exciting surprises. Using select spirits and a bit of imagination, we’ve created a tantalizing menu of remedies. All your favorite classics are here too.

SkyBox Sports Bar

You don’t have to miss the big game just because you’re in the middle of paradise. Our SkyBox Sports Bar is equipped with big screens, snacks and drinks fit for a party.

Delicious Dining

Guy’s Burger Joint

For cruise dining with a helping of fun, head to Guy’s Burger Joint . It’s the best place for fresh-grilled burgers and hand-cut fries with custom toppings from our toppings bar (or have it Guy’s way).

BlueIguana Cantina ™

Our blue iguana is not only a cool guy, but he also has the best cooks! BlueIguana Cantina ™ has a delicious menu of tacos and burritos made with homemade tortillas and salsa for your eating enjoyment!

Pizzeria del Capitano

Pizza – the ultimate crowd pleaser. Pizzeria del Capitano is a fan favorite on Carnival Spirit , and for good reason. Our pies start with hand-tossed dough, fresh mozzarella, and the best sauce – we’ll let you take it from there!

The Steakhouse is elegant as it is delicious. Get ready for mouthwatering premium cuts of beef cooked to order, a fantastic selection of fresh seafood, entrées, gourmet appetizers and an extensive wine list. Treat yourself!

Bonsai Sushi

Sushi lovers will love Bonsai Sushi – and so will everyone else! Bonsai is known for amazing sushi, sashimi and rolls – plus soups, sides, sakes and desserts. Perfect to enjoy in our tranquil restaurant or on the go.

Ol’ Fashioned BBQ

Slow and smoky is the name of the game. Ol’ Fashioned BBQ is onboard, with beef, chicken and pork barbecued to perfection. And don’t forget the sides – mac-n-cheese, molasses baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad and more. Yum.

For a cruise vacation that’s anything but ordinary, step on board and let the games begin! Whether it’s a family cruise , girls trip or group vacation, Carnival Spirit has something just for you.

Note: Onboard activities, shore excursions, and dining options may vary by  ship  and destination.

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Carnival Spirit current position

Carnival Spirit current location is at North America West Coast (coordinates 59.44295 N / -135.33038 W) cruising en route to USJNU>USSGY. The AIS position was reported 1 hour ago.

Current itinerary of Carnival Spirit

Carnival Spirit current cruise is 14 days, round-trip Alaska . Prices start from USD 1139 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 23 Apr, 2024 and ends on 07 May, 2024 .

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Carnival Spirit Itineraries

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The 2001-built Carnival Spirit cruise ship is the first of four Spirit-class CCL liners, with sisterships the fleetmates Miracle , Pride , and Legend , as well as Costa 's liners Atlantica and Mediterranea .

The vessel (IMO number 9188647) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 311001095) and registered in Nassau . Previously, the vessel was Malta- flagged  (MMSI 229136000) and registered in  Valletta .

History - construction and ownership

Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL) is a US shipping company, trademarked brand and subsidiary of Carnival Corporation (shipowner). CCL was founded in 1972 as an independent company by Ted Arison (1924-1999, co-founder of NCL Norwegian ). 

CCL has the Corporation's largest fleet as number of vessels and GT-tonnage (ship sizes/volumes and passenger capacities). In 2023, CCL had ~9% (by revenue) and ~19% (passengers) share of the cruise industry's worldwide market. In 2024, the parent company (Carnival Corporation) had ~51% stake in the US$64+ billion industry.

The 2100-passenger ship Carnival Spirit introduced some significant firsts for the company, including onboard wedding chapels and alternative restaurants. Spirit-class ships also boast an impressive 80% ratio of outside cabins and lots of nice little touches such as 'designer' martinis and museum-quality artwork. The cruise vessel, that introduced a whole new class for Carnival, shares its basic design with Costa Atlantica and offers all the best of earlier Carnival ships - a waterslide, lots of bars and extensive kids' facilities.

In early 2012, Carnival Spirit underwent a US$7 million refurb to make her ready for a new home in Australia. Carnival added a new aqua park and waterslide, Green Thunder; a 180-foot-long twister that starts with a near-vertical drop; the Serenity deck space, Carnival's signature adults-only retreat; and a new top-deck barbecue place. Following the last refit in 2015, Aussies also benefit from enhanced coffee, more draught beers and more cabins with interconnecting doors.

Decks and Cabins

Carnival Spirit staterooms (1062 total, in 28 categories) include 50 Suites, 634 Balconies, 171 Oceanviews, 214 Inside cabins. The ship has 17 wheelchair-accessible cabins but no Spa cabins. Most cabins are sized 185 ft2 (17 m2). Most cabin balconies are sized 40 ft2 (4 m2). Suites are 4 types (Grand, Vista, Ocean, Junior), the largest are Grand Suites (300 ft2 / 28 m2, with terrace sized 115 ft2 / 11 m2).

The boat has 12 passenger decks , of which 6 are with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

The 1,300-seat, 2-deck Empire Restaurant features Napoleonic splendor, with ceiling domes decorated with murals and crystal chandeliers. Even the portholes are trimmed in gold. The grand circular staircase boasts a sculpture of Napoleon at his coronation. Open seating breakfast is served between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. only on Deck 2 and a Sea Day Brunch is introduced for days at sea between 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to replace breakfast and lunch in the main dining room. La Playa Grill Lido Restaurant situated on Deck 9 is a buffet eatery referred to by both names - Lido and La Playa Grill. It occupies a large area on Lido deck between the adults-only Serenity Retreat and the main Dome pool.

There are ten food stations serving various food for lunch and dinner, such as Asian, deli sandwiches and wraps, carvery meats, salads, and desserts. The ice-cream and pizza bars, found in the eatery, are open 24 hours.

Follows the complete list of Carnival Spirit restaurants and food bars.

• Empire Restaurant (1250-seat aft Dining Room, with two fixed dinner seatings, or Your Time Dining; offers Seuss At Sea-themed breakfasts for $5; with the Napoleon Room restaurant annex).
• Nouveau Steakhouse (156-seat, reservation-only restaurant, serving seafood and prime beef steaks; with dance floor and stage for live performances)
• La Playa Grille Lido Buffet Restaurant (1458-seat self-service restaurant with complimentary food stations; operates as dinner bistro in the evenings)
• Sushi Bar (complimentary).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Carnival Spirit provides cruise experience like taking a journey all over the world. Legendary designer Joe Farcus got inspired to memorialize the "creative spirit" on the liner. The showroom is figured with Egyptian hieroglyphics and murals, the piano bar is a homage to Shanghai and "Chinoise" style, the Artist's Lobby accents famed European artists, the Library of Chippendale is accurate of an English country manor.

Carnival Spirit has much day-time fun with a big emphasis on trivia - there will be 3 to 4 games with different themes on any given day. There are also staff-led activities, such as golf chipping competitions, table tennis competitions, family scavenger hunts, along with towel-folding lessons and dance classes. A couple of lectures take place each day, given by the cruise director or by a visiting expert. Sushi-making demonstrations take place in the Bonsai Sushi and ticketed wine-and-cheese tasting in adults-only Serenity (held at least once per cruise).

Follows the complete list of Carnival Spirit lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Versailles Lounge (484-seat, hosts Punchliner Comedy Club/brunch)
• Dancin' Dance Club Disco and Nightclub (118-seat, 2-level Dance Club)
• Pharaoh's Palace Theatre (1167-seat, 3-level main show lounge, also used for movies, bingo games, game shows)
• Monarch's Card Room (20-seat)
• Fountain Cafe (112-seat specialty coffee bar and patisserie)
• The Champions Bar (67-seat sports bar); Artists' Lobby Lounge (85-seat wine bar); Shanghai Bar (106-seat piano bar); Snack Bar, Towel Bar; Deco Foyer Lounge and Bar (66-seat)
• Club Cool Jazz Club (135-seat jazz lounge)
• Louis XIV Casino (278-seat, served by Louis XIV Bar)
• Spirit Atrium Spirit Lobby (9-deck high midship open area with dance floor and stage, served by 147-seat Spirit Lobby Bar)
• The Jungle Interior Promenade (52-seat)
• Deco Walk Upper Promenade (52-seat)
• The Fun Shops (offers Bon Voyage items, duty-free liquor, jewelry, fashion boutiques, souvenirs, logo items); Formalities Shop (tuxedo rentals, special occasion gifts); Studio Photo Gallery and Shop
• The Cove (teen-only club lounge)
• Circle C (kids' lounge complimentary area with video games, parties, movies, planned activities)
• Camp Carnival (aft located kids' lounge area with complimentary kids programs and supervised activities)
• Spa Carnival complex (with Steam Rooms, Saunas, Whirlpool, 10 Treatment Rooms, Classique Beauty Salon and Fitness Center)
• SoulPlay (playroom)
• Serenity (adult-only relaxation area with Whirlpool, Pool, Bar and sunbathing area with lounges)
• Sun Pool (with 1 Whirlpool) and Dome Pool (main, with 1 Whirlpool; covered with sliding roof), both served by Canopy Bar)
• Club O2 (teens club lounge with video games, movies, karaoke, and themed parties)
• Carnival Waterworks Aqua Park (with Twister Waterslide, PowerDrencher, two mini racing slides, Green Thunder Waterslide, play areas with jets and fountains)
• Volleyball-Basketball Court; 9-hole Mini Golf Course; Jogging Track, Shuffleboard.

During drydock refit 2022, to the ship were made some changes (see details in the ship's Wiki section ).

Itineraries

Carnival Spirit itinerary program (starting October 2023) is based on homeporting in Mobile Alabama (replacing Carnival Ecstasy ). The 6-8-day roundtrips visit ports in Mexico, Belize, Jamaica, Bahamas ( Half Moon Cay , North Bimini ). The Caribbean deployment is seasonal (5-6-8-day itineraries), alternating with Alaska (during summer) from Seattle .

Previously, Spirit was deployed in Australia (homeported in Sydney NSW in the period 2012-2020), visiting the South Pacific Islands and also operated voyages to Tasmania and cruises to nowhere .

For winter 2017-2018, Spirit was repositioned to Asia and homeported in China following the drydock refurbishment in Singapore . Spirit (the first Fun Ship with roundtrips from China) returned to Australia in spring 2018, and in 2019, to Asia/China was deployed Carnival Splendor .

In 2021, Carnival Spirit became CCL's first liner homeported in Brisbane (Queensland Australia) . The announcement was made in June 2018 (the maiden season was planned for 2022) and followed the approval for building a new terminal in Brisbane QLD. For summer 2020 (April through September ), the ship had to be deployed in Alaska (replacing Carnival Legend ) with homeporting in Seattle WA .

However, due to the Coronavirus crisis, the CCL Spirit ship was paused for 2+ years (March 2020 thru May 2022), with a planned restart from Brisbane QLD on May 29th. In February 2022, the Australian deployment was replaced with the Caribbean (homeporting in Jacksonville Florida , starting on March 7th) replacing Carnival Sensation .

Carnival Spirit's Australia 2022 program was based on the following itineraries:

• 3-day Getaways (themed cruises to nowhere)
• 4-day short breaks to Airlie Beach
• 7-day "Great Barrier Reef" (Airlie Beach, Cairns, Port Douglas, Willis Island)
• 7-day "South Pacific Islands" (New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji/including Dravuni Island)
• 10-11-days "Papua New Guinea" (Alotau, Kitava Island-Trobriand, Rabaul, Kiriwina Island-Trobriand, Conflict Islands)

In early-February 2022, the Australian schedules of Carnival Spirit (June 5, 2022, thru October 5, 2023) and Carnival Splendor (June 10 thru Sept 26, 2022) were both canceled. Carnival Spirit was redeployed to the Caribbean and homeported in Jacksonville FL (March 7th thru April 9th), then to Alaska from Seattle (May 3-Sept 13), then in PortMiami (Oct 6, 2022, thru April 16, 2023). Carnival Splendor was redeployed to Alaska (May 2 thru August 30).

In May 2023, CCL scheduled its first-ever voyage from Seattle to Hawaii - Carnival Spirit's 15-day "Carnival Journeys Hawaii Cruise from Seattle" (departure Sept 24, 2024) visiting Honolulu, Kauai/Nawiliwili, Maui/Kahului, Hilo, and Victoria (BC Canada).

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Fun Ship 2.0 upgrade was done in 2015. Spirit is Carnival's first Spirit-class liner, with sisterships Legend , Miracle , Pride , and the Costa Cruises ships Atlantica and Mediterranea . The vessel was christened by godmother Elizabeth Dole - North Carolina's senator (state's first female senator, mandate 2003-2009).

Spirit was also the first Fun Ship cruising to Alaska and Hawaii. It features world's steepest waterslide at sea ("Green Thunder"). Ship's drydock refurbishment in San Francisco (in 2012) cost USD 7 million. During the drydock were added "WaterWorks" (aquapark) and "Serenity" (adults-only resort deck).

During winter 2017-2018 season, Carnival Spirit was repositioned to China to offer Asian cruises roundtrip from homeport Shanghai . The seasonal redeployment was due to scheduled drydock in Singapore . Spirit was homeported in Sydney Australia since 2012, performing strongly on the local market. The decision made Spirit the first-ever Carnival ship departing from China. It returned to Australia in spring 2018 to continue the previous year-round itinerary program from Sydney NSW. The other Carnival Asia ship was Carnival Splendor (repositioned in spring 2018). Carnival Asia cruise shipping operations are via the partnership between Carnival Cruise Lines and Carnival Corporation's subsidiary Costa Asia.

Carnival Spirit refurbishment 2022 review

In February 2022, Carnival Spirit was drydocked in  Dubai UAE , mainly for general maintenance works, as well as for changing the old livery with the fleet's new one (blue-red-white).

During drydock refit 2022, to the ship were made some venue changes.

(deck 2) The Taste Bar was replaced with the Art Gallery (moved from deck 3). The Shore Excursions desk was renamed Carnival Adventures.

(deck 3) The Chippendale Library & Internet Cafe (23-seat, 24-hour open) and the Wedding Chapel (30-seat venue) were replaced with a new video arcade The Warehouse. The Photo Gallery was renamed Pixels Gallery. The Conference Room (100 seats) was transformed into the SoulPlay Room (for playing cards, board games, puzzles, arts and crafts activities).

(deck 4) The Techno Video Arcade (forward-portside) was replaced with The Cove (children-only breakout room for arts and crafts).

(deck 9) Asian Corner (Mongolian Wok station for complimentary stir-fry, made-to-order food) was replaced with the Seafood Corner.

(deck 10) The Fat Jimmy's C-Side BBQ was removed.

Carnival Spirit refurbishment 2018 review

Drydock 2018 (May 23 - June 5) was in Singapore . The upgrades included new entertainment options at new clubs for youth activities - kids-only arts-crafts area ("SoulPlay") and teens-only area ("Warehouse Arcade").

Other changes included:

• redesigned retail area - new duty-free shopping brands - Clinique, Lacoste, Quay Australia, Seafolly, Swarovski, Swatch
• redesigned Photo Gallery - Pixels Digital Photo Gallery - upgraded kiosk allowing passengers to view then purchase photos through smartphones and iPads
• updated Fitness Centre (latest training equipment)

In 2017, on the Australia-based Carnival Spirit was introduced new kids programming, that includes new onboard activities, games, themed parties.

• On the ship were introduced an inflatable bocce court and giant-sized board games (Cranium, Trivial Pursuit, Guess Who).
• Another 2017 addition is the Cluedo (aka Clue) murder mystery game that is a group activity involving 2-6 players. At the beginning of each cruise, costumed characters present their alibis, and the players attempt to solve the crime mystery through clues given to them throughout the cruise.
• New themed entertainment events are the shows "80s Rock" (music-themed), "Glow Night" (fashion-themed) and "Lip Sync Battle" (a musical competition involving choreography, costumes, and stage sets).

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About Carnival Spirit

The 88,500-ton, 2,124-guest Carnival Spirit is hosting families for fun-filled memorable vacations. This mid-sized Spirit Class ship underwent a multi-million-dollar makeover in 2018. Step aboard and take advantage of exciting amenities, including chic lounges, a pool and a beautiful nine-deck atrium with lots of attractions.

Ideal for all age groups, she offers a variety of places to relax, such as the serene adults-only area for guests 18 and over. Hot rock treatments at spa, salon services for men and women and a well-equipped fitness studio help you maintain your wellness goals. While you are unwinding in this delightful spot, the kids will be having a ball in the supervised youth program with its age-specific activities.

A romantic wedding chapel is the perfect setting in which to say your "I do's" or renew your vows. The thrilling water park has an adrenaline inducing waterslide and power-drencher. Take a dip at the domed swimming pool. Play a round of mini-golf and participate in fun lip-sync competitions.

Your taste buds are also on vacation with lots of palate-pleasing dining choices . Grab a slice of hot and fresh pizza, a mouthwatering burger, grilled fare, sushi or a prime cut of steak. Special multi-course gourmet dinners are served in a private setting and you'll find venues dedicated to Mexican cuisine, seafood, ice cream and more. The dining room menu includes vegetarian options, a kids menu plus incredible buffets. Convenient room service is also available 24/7.

A variety of accommodations is available. Select from inside staterooms, those with an oceanview or private balcony and suites. Families also have great options as some of these comfortably accommodate three or four guests.

Dazzling production shows, popular poolside dive-in movies, guest participation game shows, music and more, light up the nights. Laughter is always on tap at the comedy club and sing along at the piano bar over cocktails. Challenge your luck at the casino with blackjack, roulette, poker and slots. Dance into the wee hours to live bands and DJ's in multiple hot spots.

Cruise on the fun Carnival Spirit to worldwide destinations.

Grand Suite

A Grand Suite aboard Carnival Spirit features even more space than the standard suite — plenty of room in your room! This stateroom is loaded for an unparalleled experience: VIP check-in, a huge balcony, and even a convenient dressing area with vanity.

Vista Suite

Don’t get us wrong — a Carnival Spirit Vista Suite stateroom is a lovely room with all the suite fixings. But the thing to see here is truly the view that your balcony affords you. A Vista Suite features a wraparound balcony that provides wide, stunning views when you’re outside, and a uniquely panoramic inside view thanks to a wall of windows that brings more of that outside inside.

Ocean Suite

A Carnival Spirit suite is the ultimate way to cruise. With more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors, try an Ocean Suite to experience private, luxurious relaxation. Ocean Suites also include VIP check-in, walk-in closet and bathroom with whirlpool tub.

Junior Suite

As you step into a Junior Suite aboard Carnival Spirit, you can’t help but feel that you’re stepping into full-size luxury in a smaller package. Featuring a standard-size balcony, in a Carnival Spirit Junior Suite you'll find everything else there is to love about a suite, including VIP check-in, a walk-in closet… and even a whirlpool tub for relaxing.

Premium Balcony

Step into a Premium Balcony stateroom aboard Carnival Spirit and it’s easy to see exactly what you’re getting: one seriously spacious stateroom. It’s about more than just the room itself, you’ll find… step onto your oversized balcony and you’ll find that when there’s a sea breeze in your hair, there’s no limit to the relaxation you can have

Premium Balcony (Obstructed View)

Aft-view Extended Balcony

Extended Balcony

Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony with more lounge-around room, more kick-back space, and all the Carnival stateroom amenities: a full private bathroom, Carnival Comfort Collection linens and just-a-call-away 24-hour room service.

Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you’re looking to cruise aboard Carnival Spirit. Any time you’re in your room, you’re just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis, featuring the sort of sea view you can also feel.

Balcony (Obstructed View)

An Obstructed View Balcony stateroom on Carnival Spirit provides all the indoor amenities of a Carnival stateroom, as well as some of the outdoor ones as well, including your own personal outdoor space that’s great for stretching out and relaxing.

Oceanview Stateroom

A picture window gives you views of scenery you won’t find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of yourstateroom.Dedicated stateroom attendant, Soft, cozy linens, Plenty of closet and drawer space, In-room safe for valuables, Television, Stateroom climate control

Interior with Window (obstructed views)

Enjoy the light streaming in through your floor-to-ceiling windows in this room with extra lounging space, featuring a sitting area with a sofa. (Note: view will be obstructed.)

Interior Stateroom

This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun. Dedicated stateroom attendant, Soft, cozy linens, Plenty of closet and drawer space, In-room safe for valuables, Television, Stateroom climate control.

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Empire Restaurant

Decks: Promenade Atlantic

Empire Restaurant.

Fountain Cafe

Deck: Promenade

Fountain Cafe.

La Playa Grille Lido Restaurtant

La Playa Grille Lido Restaurtant.

Nouveau Restaurant

Decks: Sun Sports

Nouveau Restaurant.

Deck: Riviera

Bonsai Sushi

Bonsai Sushi.

Seafood Corner

Seafood Corner.

Taste of the Nations

Taste of the Nations.

Blue Iguana Cantina

Blue Iguana Cantina.

Guy's Burger Joint

Guy's Burger Joint.

Guest Services

Guest Services.

The Warehouse

Deck: Atlantic

The Warehouse.

The Punchliner Versailles

Deco Foyer Lounge

Deco Foyer Lounge.

Sun Forward Pool

Sun Forward Pool.

Napoleon Room Rest Annex

Napoleon Room Rest Annex.

Pharaoh's Palace

Decks: Promenade Atlantic Main

Pharaoh's Palace.

Louis XIV Casino

Louis XIV Casino.

Monarch's Card Room

Monarch's Card Room.

Dancin' Dance Club

Decks: Riviera Promenade

Dancin' Dance Club.

Take a swim or just relax poolside at the Carnival Spirit Dome Lido Pool -- Whatever floats your boat.

The Jungle Interior Promenade

The Jungle Interior Promenade.

The Fun Shops

The Fun Shops.

One of the coolest spots on Carnival Spirit is Circle "C" and it's just for kids 12-14...Video games, dance parties, late night movies, Karaoke and more. What could be funner?

Shanghai Piano Bar

Shanghai Piano Bar.

Spirit Lobby

Spirit Lobby.

Deco Walk Upper Promenade

Deco Walk Upper Promenade.

Spirit Atrium

Decks: Promenade Atlantic Main Upper Empress Verandah Panorama Lido

Spirit Atrium.

Alchemy Bar

Alchemy Bar.

Carnival Adventures

Carnival Adventures.

Internet Cafe

Internet Cafe.

Skybox Sports Bar

Skybox Sports Bar.

Redfrog Pub

Redfrog Pub.

Art Gallery

Art Gallery.

Cherry on Top

Chery on Top.

Pixels Gallery

Pixels Gallery.

Deck: Upper

Decks: Promenade Lido

Blue Iguana Tequila Bar

Blue Iguana Tequila Bar.

Red Frog Rum Bar

Red Frog Rum Bar.

Spa Carnival

Spa Carnival.

Beauty Salon Classique

Beauty Salon Classique.

Fitness Center

Decks: Lido Sun

Fitness Center.

Steam & Sauna

Steam & Sauna.

Carnival Seaside Theater

Sliding Sky Dome

Sliding Sky Dome.

Camp Ocean.

Carnival Waterworks

Deck: Sports

Carnival Waterworks.

Sports Court

Sports Court.

Jogging Track

Jogging Track.

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Carnival Spirit Completes First Winter Program in Mobile

• April 20, 2024

The Carnival Spirit recently wrapped up its first winter program out of Mobile.

After completing a final sailing from its Alabama homeport earlier this month, the Carnival Cruise Line vessel deadheaded to Tampa to embark on a repositioning cruise to the West Coast.

Set to spend the upcoming cruise season in Alaska and Canada, the Spirit sailed from the Gulf Coast port on April 7, kicking off a 16-night trans-Canal voyage.

Sailing to Seattle, the one-way cruise features a full transit of the Panama Canal, in addition to visits to destinations in Grand Cayman, Colombia, Costa Rica and Mexico.

Since arriving in Mobile in October 2023, the Carnival Spirit has offered a series of six- to eight-night cruises to the Bahamas and the Caribbean.

The itineraries featured visits to several destinations in both regions, including Bimini, Nassau and Half Moon Cay – one of Carnival Corporation’s private destinations in the Bahamas.

Sailing to the Western Caribbean, the Spirit also paid visits to ports of call in Mexico, Belize and Honduras, such as Cozumel, Costa Maya, Belize City and Mahogany Bay.

The vessel is scheduled to return to Mobile in late October 2025 for a second winter season sailing out of Alabama.

The new program features six- to 12-night itineraries to the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Central America and Florida, with planned visits to Aruba, Grand Turk, Jamaica, Freeport, Key West and more.

Before returning to Alabama, the ship is scheduled to offer a series of week-long cruises to Alaska that feature visits to popular ports in the region, such as Skagway, Juneau, and Victoria, in Canada.

Launched in 2001, the Carnival Spirit is the prototype ship in a series of four 2,100-guest vessels known as the Spirit Class.

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They cut a giant cruise ship in half to make it even bigger and it's amazing to watch

Sometimes you have to break cruisers to make a supership.

There’s something slightly unnerving about seeing an enormous cruise ship out of water. A skyscraper-sized vessel propped up by a few planks of wood in a barren dry dock is definitely strange to see, but it gets even odder when you watch workers slowly cut a ship in half in pursuit of making the vessel even longer.

That’s exactly the fate that befell the Silver Spirit cruise ship, which is operated by European cruise line Silversea Cruises. The ship entered dry dock back in 2018 as a 640-foot, 36,009 ton ship, and left two months later almost 50 feet longer and with a new gross tonnage of 39,519.

Now, video of that glow up has surfaced online and was brought to our attention by the folks over at UniLad in the UK . And, dear reader, it makes for some very satisfying viewing I must say.

In the footage, workers can be seen cutting down the center of the ship . Once separated, the two sections are then slowly, but surely, inched further and further apart until there’s a gaping hole in the middle of the ship.

Next, a brand new, pre-fabricated section of ship is rolled into place and slotted between the two halves. The three pieces are then joined together and the refurbishment of the ship is complete, As UniLad explains:

Some 500 skilled workers put in approximately 450,000 man hours to insert the mid section and stretch Silver Spirit from 195.8 to 210.7 meters (640 feet to 690 feet). The operation involved 846 tons of steel and 110,000 meters (68 miles) of cabling and 8,000 meters (five miles) of piping. After the work was finished the ship has had its capacity increased by about 12 percent.

Once the work was finished up, the Silver Spirit returned to the seas with its new capacity that allowed for an additional 68 passengers to hop onboard the cruise liner.

A version of this article originally appeared on Jalopnik .

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Watch Engineers Cut A Giant Cruise Ship In Half To Make It Even Bigger

Like turning eggs into omelets, it turns out you sometimes have to break a cruise ship to make it bigger..

There’s something slightly unnerving about seeing an enormous cruise ship out of water. A skyscraper-sized vessel propped up by a few planks of wood in a barren dry dock is definitely strange to see, but it gets even odder when you watch workers slowly cut a ship in half in pursuit of making the vessel even longer.

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That’s exactly the fate that befell the Silver Spirit cruise ship, which is operated by European cruise line Silversea Cruises. The ship entered dry dock back in 2018 as a 640-foot, 36,009 ton ship, and left two months later almost 50 feet longer and with a new gross tonnage of 39,519.

Now, video of that glow up has surfaced online and was brought to our attention by the folks over at UniLad in the UK . And, dear reader, it makes for some very satisfying viewing I must say.

In the footage, workers can be seen cutting down the center of the ship . Once separated, the two sections are then slowly, but surely, inched further and further apart until there’s a gaping hole in the middle of the ship.

Next, a brand new, pre-fabricated section of ship is rolled into place and slotted between the two halves. The three pieces are then joined together and the refurbishment of the ship is complete, As UniLad explains:

Some 500 skilled workers put in approximately 450,000 man hours to insert the mid section and stretch Silver Spirit from 195.8 to 210.7 meters (640 feet to 690 feet). The operation involved 846 tons of steel and 110,000 meters (68 miles) of cabling and 8,000 meters (five miles) of piping. After the work was finished the ship has had its capacity increased by about 12 percent.

Once the work was finished up, the Silver Spirit returned to the seas with its new capacity that allowed for an additional 68 passengers to hop onboard the cruise liner.

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They cut a giant cruise ship in half to make it even bigger and it's amazing to watch

Like turning eggs into omelets, it turns out you sometimes have to break a cruise ship to make it bigger.

There’s something slightly unnerving about seeing an enormous cruise ship out of water. A skyscraper-sized vessel propped up by a few planks of wood in a barren dry dock is definitely strange to see, but it gets even odder when you watch workers slowly cut a ship in half in pursuit of making the vessel even longer.

Related Content

That’s exactly the fate that befell the Silver Spirit cruise ship, which is operated by European cruise line Silversea Cruises. The ship entered dry dock back in 2018 as a 640-foot, 36,009 ton ship, and left two months later almost 50 feet longer and with a new gross tonnage of 39,519.

Now, video of that glow up has surfaced online and was brought to our attention by the folks over at UniLad in the UK . And, dear reader, it makes for some very satisfying viewing I must say.

In the footage, workers can be seen cutting down the center of the ship . Once separated, the two sections are then slowly, but surely, inched further and further apart until there’s a gaping hole in the middle of the ship.

Next, a brand new, pre-fabricated section of ship is rolled into place and slotted between the two halves. The three pieces are then joined together and the refurbishment of the ship is complete, As UniLad explains:

Some 500 skilled workers put in approximately 450,000 man hours to insert the mid section and stretch Silver Spirit from 195.8 to 210.7 meters (640 feet to 690 feet). The operation involved 846 tons of steel and 110,000 meters (68 miles) of cabling and 8,000 meters (five miles) of piping. After the work was finished the ship has had its capacity increased by about 12 percent.

Once the work was finished up, the Silver Spirit returned to the seas with its new capacity that allowed for an additional 68 passengers to hop onboard the cruise liner.

A version of this article originally appeared on Jalopnik .

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