Beginning in January 2020, Norwegian Spirit will enter dry dock in Marseille, France, for 40 days for an extensive refurb costing $100m.

Over this period, the ship will have 14 new venues added, additional staterooms and an expanded Mandara Spa.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is adding a host of new complimentary dining options to Spirit, including an additional main dining room, 24-hour eatery Taste, all-day dining The Local Bar and Grill, the Garden Cafe, Great Outdoors Bar and Waves Pool Bar.

Making their debut, the ship will also see the addition of a Bliss Ultra Lounge and Spinnaker Lounge, which features the Humidor Cigar Lounge.

The ship’s children’s waterpark – Splash Academy – will be replaced with an adults-only retreat, Spice H2O.

The new daytime lounge will feature two new hot tubs and a fully-stocked bar, which transforms into an entertainment venue at night.

The Mandara Spa will double in size to nearly 7,000 square feet, and include a relaxation area with heated loungers, a new jacuzzi room, sauna, steam room and water therapy experience. The ship’s Pulse Fitness Centre will also see an expansion.

Norwegian Spirit will also feature an Onda by Scarpetta restaurant, which will also be on board Norwegian Encore when she launches.

“As we continue to introduce new innovative ships to our fleet, with Norwegian Encore making her debut next month, we are committed to ensuring that the experiences our guests have come to enjoy are available on even our most storied ships,” said president and chief executive officer Norwegian Cruise Line, Andy Stuart.

“We are excited to reinvigorate Norwegian Spirit so that she continues to provide lasting memories for guests as they sail to some of the most exotic destinations around the world.”

Following her refurbishment, Norwegian Spirit will sail eight to 24-day itineraries around Asia, Africa and Europe, including 10 new ports of call. The vessel will be the first in NCL’s fleet to sail to Bali, Jakarta and Surabaya, Tokyo, Taipei and Yangon.