Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Spirit has emerged from its 43-day dry dock with a host of guest improvements. 

The ship now features 14 new venues, additional and updated staterooms, enhanced public areas and new hull art, following a $100m refurbishment project.

Norwegian Spirit will set sail on a series of 17, 20 and 28-day cruises spanning three continents, departing from Civitavecchia on 14 February 2020; Dubai on 2 March 2020; and Cape Town on 22 March 2020, before homeporting in Athens (Piraeus) for the first time on 19 April 2020.

The ship will then sail seven-day voyages to the Greek Isles, Turkey, and Israel. Sales are now open. Many itineraries included extended port times.

Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief executive officer Harry Sommer said: “It is truly exciting to celebrate Norwegian Spirit’s sail out of dry dock to incredible destinations following her significant renovation.

“Europe is the number one destination for international arrivals, and we are very proud to position Norwegian Spirit for her first post-dry-dock season in this high-demand region.

“We are thrilled to offer our guests even more great itineraries in the region, allowing them to explore multiple destinations while unpacking only once.”

Norwegian Spirit’s other enhancements include an improved Mandara Spa, complete with a new thermal suite and relaxation area; an expanded Pulse Fitness Centre; and the second Onda by Scarpetta restaurant at sea.

New complimentary dining venues include an additional main dining room, Taste; the 24-hour eatery, The Local Bar and Grill; the all-day dining outlet, Garden Café; the Great Outdoors Bar; and Waves Pool Bar.

Making their debut are Bliss Ultra Lounge and Spinnaker Lounge, which features the Humidor Cigar Lounge, as well as the adults-only retreat Spice H2O.

Norwegian Spirit is also single-use plastic bottle free as part of the line’s sustainability efforts.

Norwegian Cruise Line has seven ships in Europe for 2020 – Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Jade.