Where is Norwegian Spirit today?
At sea, heading to Bora Bora
On day 8 of a 12-night cruise from Honolulu to Papeete (Nov 5 to 17).
Between Kona (Kailua-Kona) and Bora Bora. Position estimated from scheduled times.
Next: Bora Bora, French Polynesia, Sat Nov 14 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM · then Raiatea, Sun Nov 15, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Scheduled position from Norwegian Cruise Line's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Tue Nov 17: 13 nights from $1,359
Upcoming Norwegian Spirit cruises from $719 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
12-night cruise, Honolulu to Papeete
Nov 5 to 17, 2026 · 6 ports of call.
Where Norwegian Spirit sails, month by month
Norwegian Spirit sails from Sydney from December 2026 to April 2027, Papeete from May to November 2027 and Honolulu from May to June 2027, from August to September 2027 and in November 2027 on 11-, 12- and 13-night cruises, also combined as 15 and 18 nights. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Bora Bora (20 calls), Raiatea (18) and Moorea (18).
- Dec 2026Sydney · 2 sailings11, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Sydney · 4 sailings4, 11 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Auckland · 3 sailings11 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Sydney · 2 sailings11, 12 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Sydney · 3 sailings11 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Honolulu · 3 sailings12 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Papeete · 3 sailings8, 12 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Papeete · 2 sailings12, 13 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Papeete · 3 sailings12 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Papeete · 3 sailings8, 12, 13 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Papeete · 2 sailings12, 13 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Honolulu · 2 sailings11, 13 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Norwegian Cruise Line may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Norwegian Spirit sailings with prices.
Norwegian Spirit at a glance
Norwegian Spirit is a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship in the Leo class. It entered service in 1998 (28 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2025. It carries 2,018 passengers and 912 crew, about 2.2 passengers per crew member. At 75,904 gross tons and 268 m (879 ft) long, it is a large ship with 14 decks and 1,006 cabins. It was built by Meyer Werft, Papenburg and sails under the flag of the Bahamas.
Norwegian Spirit is a contemporary cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. Built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, the ship carries 2,018 passengers and 912 crew members across 14 decks. As part of Norwegian Cruise Line's mainstream fleet, Norwegian Spirit provides mid-range cruising with a focus on accessible vacation experiences for families and couples.
The ship's design reflects the contemporary category, balancing onboard amenities with comfortable accommodations for a broad cruise market.
Norwegian Spirit specs
- Class
- Leo
- Built
- 1998
- Refurbished
- 2025
- Gross Tonnage
- 75,904 GT
- Length
- 268 m
- Passengers
- 2,018
- Cabins
- 1,006
- Crew
- 912
- Decks
- 14
- Builder
- Meyer Werft, Papenburg
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Age
- 28 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 37.6 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.2:1
- Fleet Rank
- 23rd largest of 23
- Typical Cruise
- 12 nights
- Primary Region
- Australia & New Zealand
- Next Sailing
- Nov 17, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
Norwegian Spirit FAQ
Where is Norwegian Spirit right now?
According to Norwegian Cruise Line's published itinerary, Norwegian Spirit is at sea today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), between Kona (Kailua-Kona), Hawaii and Bora Bora, French Polynesia, on day 8 of a 12-night cruise from Honolulu to Papeete. On Sat Nov 14 it calls at Bora Bora, French Polynesia, and it ends in Papeete on November 17. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Norwegian Spirit sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Norwegian Spirit sails from Sydney, Australia from December 2026 to April 2027, Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia from May to November 2027 and Honolulu, Hawaii from May to June 2027, from August to September 2027 and in November 2027 on 11-, 12- and 13-night cruises, also combined as 15 and 18 nights.
What ports does Norwegian Spirit visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Norwegian Spirit calls most often at Bora Bora, French Polynesia (20 calls), Raiatea, French Polynesia (18), Moorea, French Polynesia (18), Melbourne, Australia (14) and Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand (9), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 40 ports in all.
How many passengers does Norwegian Spirit carry?
Norwegian Spirit carries 2,018 passengers in 1,006 cabins. It has 912 crew, about 2.2 passengers per crew member.
When was Norwegian Spirit built and how old is it?
Norwegian Spirit entered service in 1998, so it is 28 years old. It was last refurbished in 2025.
How big is Norwegian Spirit?
Norwegian Spirit is 75,904 gross tons and 268 m (879 ft) long, with 14 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on Norwegian Spirit?
Norwegian Spirit has 912 crew.
What class of ship is Norwegian Spirit?
Norwegian Spirit belongs to the Leo class.
Which cruise line operates Norwegian Spirit?
Norwegian Spirit is operated by Norwegian Cruise Line.
Where was Norwegian Spirit built?
Norwegian Spirit was built by Meyer Werft, Papenburg.
How much does a cruise on Norwegian Spirit cost?
The cheapest upcoming Norwegian Spirit cruise we track starts from $719. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Norwegian Spirit prices
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