Norwegian Spirit

Windows, offering panoramic views and located aft of deck 6, is one of Spirit’s two main dining rooms open for breakfast from 7.30am to 9.30am, lunch 12.00 to 1.30pm and dinner from 5.30pm to 9.30pm.

With seating for 606 guests, Windows is also the location for the once per cruise Norwegian Chocoholics Buffet.

Breakfast offerings include eggs cooked to order, omelettes, pancakes, waffles, French toast, cereals, yogurts, fresh fruit, sausages and bacon.

The Lunch Time menu provides guests with a three course menu comprising of Appetizers, Soups and Salads, Entrees and Desserts with dishes such as Goat’s Cheese and Pancetta Quiche or Split Pea Soup to start, BBQ Pork Ribs, Pasta or Sandwiches for mains and Warm Peach and Blueberry Cobbler or Ice Cream for dessert.

The dinner menu offers two options; one side of the menu remains the same with a choice of starters, entrees, pasta and desserts whilst the other side features signature specialties of starters, entrees and sweets.

An example of some choices typical of the menu is as follows:

Signature Specialities

Starters: Sundried Tomato and Sweet Onion Quiche, Roasted Corn & Cheese Soup, Greek Salad

Entrees: Chef’s Regional Speciality, Braised Angus Pot Roast, Garlic Roasted Leg of Lamb, Louisiana Blackened Red Snapper, Wild Mushroom Ravioli

Desserts: Kahlua Tiramisu Cake, Pineapple Cream Cake, Kiwi Sherbet

Classic Selections

Starters: Mexican Mushroom & Cheese Tortilla Crisp, Smoked Salmon Tartare, Caesar Salad, Onion Soup

Entrees: Grilled New York Strip Steak, Rosemary Roasted Chicken, Braised Lamb Shank, Salmon Fillet, Penne Pasta with a choice of sauces

Desserts: Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake, Cheesecake, Bread & Butter Pudding, Apple Pie, Ice Cream, Cheese Selection.

The Garden Room, open for dinner only from 6.00pm to 10.30pm, is the ship's second main dining room seating 304 diners and offering the same menu as in Windows in a more intimate atmosphere with views of the sea.

Le Bistro, located on deck 7 forward, is the ship's additional charge reservation only French dining option serving both modern classical and contemporary French fare.

Open from 6.00pm until close, a cover charge of $20 per person applies to this 48 seater restaurant (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kid’s speciality menu).
Reservations can be made either at the reservations desk in the Grand Centrum on deck 7 or via the reservations phone number.

Menu examples are as follows:

Appetisers, Soups and Salads: Grilled Asparagus, Escargots in Garlic Herb Butter, Cream of Four Mushroom Soup

Meats & Seafood: Salmon Fillet, Grilled Swordfish, Coq au Vin, Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Desserts: Profiteroles, Crème Brûlée, Ice Cream, Crepes Suzette.

Bistro Specials are also available for an additional $10 per person charge as follows:
Fruits de Mer, 32oz Premium Golden Angus Rib Eye Steak and Butter Roasted Lobster Tail.

Pizza 24/7 is the ship's 24-hour pizza delivery service delivering homemade 16" stone baked pizza direct to guests' table, stateroom or favourite lounge or bar. A $5 delivery charge is applicable.

Guests can choose from Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato, Pepperoni or Vegetarian with roasted peppers, mushrooms and red onions.

La Trattoria, located on deck 12 aft, is Norwegian Spirit’s Italian speciality restaurant with seating for 72 guests and a cover charge of $15 per head (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kids speciality menu).

Reservations are recommended and can be made in the Grand Centrum mid ship of deck 7 or via the reservations phone number.

Open from 6.00pm to close the menu comprises of five courses, examples of which are as follows:

Appetisers: Pasta Soup, Carpaccio of Beef Tenderloin, Caesar Salad

Pizza: Margherita, Smoked Salmon, Roasted Chicken or Pepperoni

Pasta: Penne Rigate, Cheese Tortellini, Spaghetti Bolognese, Seafood Fettuccine, Farfalle

Entrees: Risotto, Chicken Parmesan, Seared Salmon, Ribeye Steak, Vegetable Lasagne

Dessert: Tiramisu, Panna Cotta, Ricotta Cheesecake, Ice Cream and Sorbet

Shogun offers a taste of Asia and is Norwegian Spirit’s Pan Asian restaurant serving Japanese, Thai and Chinese cuisine. Located on deck 8, mid ship, Shogun can accommodate 74 guests and with a cover charge of $15 per person (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kid’s speciality menu), opens for dinner from 6.00pm until close with reservations recommended. Reservations can be made either at the Reservations Desk in the Grand Centrum on deck 7 or via the reservations phone number.

Examples of dishes served are as follows:

Appetisers: Vegetable Dumplings, Crispy Crab Wontons, Barbecue Pork Spare Ribs.

Soups and Salads: Hot and Sour Soup, Shrimp Salad

Noodles and Rice: Singapore Noodles and Cantonese Vegetable Chow Fun

Entrees: Spicy Fish, Cantonese Scallops, Sweet and Sour Pork, Kung Pao Chicken and Szechuan Stir-Fried Lobster Tail (this option costs a further $10 on top of the cover charge).

Desserts: Oriental Crème Brûlée, Five Spice Chocolate Cake, Warm Banana Pancakes

The Sushi Bar (seating 32 guests) is located within the Shogun Asian Restaurant on deck 8 mid ship and open from noon to 3.00pm and 6.00pm to close. It serves Japanese sushi and sashimi expertly prepared as you watch.

With an à la carte charge, prices range from $2.25 to $2.75 for two pieces of sushi, $3 to $4.50 for four pieces of sashimi, and between $3.00 and $4.50 for rolls.

Alternatively guests can opt for a sushi and sashimi combo. The Diamond selection costs $12 for a tuna sashimi, rainbow roll, prawn sashimi and California roll whilst the Ruby package (also $12) comprises of big eye tuna sashimi, octopus sushi, an eel, avocado and cucumber roll and a barbequed eel, yellowtail and avocado roll.

Starters including Miso soup ($1.50) and Sesame Seaweed Salad ($2.75) are also available along with desserts such as Green Tea Cake for $2.25.

Reservations are recommended and can be made 24 hours prior to dining at the Reservations Desk Grand Centrum or via the reservations phone number.

Teppanyaki on deck 8 mid ship within the Shogun Asian Restaurant opens for dinner with seating’s at 6.30pm, 8.00pm and 9.30pm, and invites 10 guests at a time to sit around the central cooking area for an Asian dining experience where they watch the chefs show off their skills slicing and dicing whilst preparing meat, poultry, fish and vegetables on an iron “Teppan” griddle.

The menu starts with Miso soup and Seaweed Salad with Ginger Dressing before guests select from either classics such as Chicken Yakiudon, Filet Mignon or Vegetable, or combinations such as Samurai and Shinto. Garlic fried rice and Teppanyaki vegetables accompany these dishes followed by dessert of either Green Tea Cake with Cashew Nut Brittle or Fresh Fruit Sashimi.

The cost to dine here is $25 per head (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kid’s speciality menu) and reservations are recommended and can be made 24 hours prior to dining at the reservations desk in the Grand Centrum on deck 7 or via the reservations phone number.

Cagney’s is the ship's upscale traditional steakhouse seating 98 diners and located mid ship on deck 7, with a cover charge of $30 per person (children aged 4 to 12 can eat free from the kids menu or half price from the kids speciality menu).

Open for dinner only from 6.00pm to close, Cagney’s is a reservation only restaurant. Reservations can be made either at the Reservations Desk on deck 7 in the Grand Centrum or via the reservations phone number.

Cagney’s menu selections begin with starters such as shrimp cocktail or oysters, soups and salads including lobster bisque and Caesar salad, mains of 10oz New York Strip steaks, Salmon Oscar or vegetarian saffron casserole amongst other dishes with the option of 6oz lobster tails (surcharge of $8 each), sides ranging from baked potatoes to steamed asparagus and fries with white truffle oil and parmesan cheese and desserts including raspberry crème brûlée and warm espresso chocolate brownies served with macadamia ice cream.

Additionally Cagney’s opens for suite guests for breakfast serving the likes of fresh fruit juices, waffles with fresh berries, buttermilk hot cakes, smoked salmon frittata, steak and eggs, Danish pastries and muffins and lunch with a selection from around four appetisers, six entrees and three desserts (dishes are similar to those on offer in the main dining room).

The Blue Lagoon Restaurant, located on deck 7 forward with seating for 106 guests, is Norwegian Spirit’s 24 hour Food Court and is the ideal place to grab a quick snack from within the family friendly atmosphere.

The restaurants serves an Express Breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, choice of Danish pastries and either tea or coffee. Alternatively the following options are available for guests to select from:

Choice of Fruit Juices
Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate
Sweet Bran or Fruit Muffins, Assorted Pastries, Croissant’s and Cinnamon Rolls
Wholemeal or White Toast
Omelette with a choice of fillings
Scrambled Egg Croissant
French Toast with Maple Syrup
Blue Lagoon “Full House” which includes 2 eggs any style with bacon, sausages, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and hash browns.

For the remainder of the day options range from burgers, fish and chips, salads, fries and buffalo chicken wings to tomato soup, beef burgers and New York Cheesecake.

Weather permitting, the Norwegian Spirit hosts poolside barbecues with freshly cooked meats, salads etc. by the Tivoli Pool. The BBQ offers a different theme each day such as a taste of India brunch or Mexican style chilli con carne with fresh corn tortillas.

Once per cruise, Norwegian Spirit holds a “Presumed Murdered Lunch” for around 80 guests at a charge of $20 per person (reservations required).

Entertainment is provided by “The Second City” cast who teamed up with crime novelist Scott Turow to create a hilarious who-done-it murder mystery where guests try and find the killer whilst enjoying a set three course lunch (usually a salad to start, chicken or salmon main course and a chocolate based dessert).

The casino, located forward of deck 7 serves late night snacks such as sandwiches and a hot option from 11.00pm to 1.00am.

Complimentary room service is available throughout the day and night although between midnight and 5am a delivery charge of $3.95 applies (guests ordering only pizza or beverages won’t be charged as they are charged for their order instead).

Breakfast is served from 6.30am to 10am via the Room Service Breakfast Order Form, whilst items such as Chicken Soup, Greek Salad, Sandwiches, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Omelettes, Cheesecake and Fruit Plates can be ordered 24 hours a day.

Children’s selections are also available such as Chicken Fingers, Macaroni Cheese and Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches (all served with carrot sticks and potato chips), Cookies, Brownies and Ice Cream.

The Kid’s menu is available in all restaurants including the speciality ones (for which there is no charge).

An example menu is as follows:

Choice of Orange or Apple Juice
Plain or Cheese Burger with Fries
Chicken Fingers with Fries
Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Grilled Cheese Pickle and Chips
Hot Dog and Fries
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
Tossed Salad with a variety of dressings
Chocolate, Vanilla or Strawberry Ice Cream
Chocolate Sundae
Fresh Fruit Chunks
Vegetable Sticks with Ranch Dip

The Chef's Table dining experience features a nine-course, upscale menu consisting of unique and contemporary creations using the highest quality ingredients and sophisticated cooking techniques. Each course is accompanied by wines that are specially paired by a Master Sommelier.

The two-and-a-half hour experience starts with a reception where guests enjoy a glass of champagne with the ship's Executive Chef, Food and Beverage Director, Restaurant Manager, Assistant Maître d' and Head Wine Steward. Guests are then invited to take a group photo before sitting down to begin their meal in an intimate restaurant setting. The Executive Chef describes the first two courses: an Amuse Bouche
‘Molecular Gastronome' consisting of Spherical Mango, Vodka & Jalapeno Ravioli and an Orange-Wasabi Glazed Ahi Tuna Tartar with freshly-baked Sesame Crisp.

Courses one and two are accompanied by the Master Sommelier's paired wine selection. Asparagus Cream is served for course three, followed by the fourth course, a Short Crust Tartlet and Grapefruit and Moscato Granite is served as course number five. As the Executive Chef describes the ingredients and technique used to create the courses, the second wine selection is served and guests are invited to ask questions about the dishes.

The sixth course comprises of a Plantain-Crusted, Pan Seared Sea Bass accompanied by Mango, Papaya & Avocado Salsa and Lobster Veloute and a Milk-Fed Veal Chop with Anna Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach and Truffle Veal Jus is served for course number seven. A cheese platter filled with an assortment of gourmet cheeses is served as course eight and course nine, dessert, offers a choice of either a Yogurt-Mousse Dome with Lychee Raspberry Crème, Hazel Sablee and Lime Vanilla Reduction; or a Chocolate Log with 'Spiced' Dark Rum, Infused Banana and Cocoa Mousse.

This dining experience has a cover charge of $89 per person, including gratuities, a behind-the-scenes galley tour, one group photo and an individual photo with the Executive Chef. The Chef's Table is limited to 12 guests per experience and is offered once per cruise.

Raffle Court is the ship's indoor/outdoor buffet restaurant located aft of deck 12 and seating 170 guests.

Breakfast is served from 7am to 12pm, lunch from 12pm to 1.20pm and dinner from 5pm to 9pm with snacks available from 10.00pm until close.

Breakfast options include items such as fruit juice, fresh fruit, muffins and pastries, cereals, pancakes, waffles, bacon, baked beans, sausages, cold cuts, pancakes, omelettes, eggs, coffee, tea and hot chocolate.

Food on offer for lunch and dinner ranges from wraps, fries, hot dogs and sandwiches to Indian cuisine, a wok station, pasta, salad, carvery and desserts including a self serve ice cream station. Also available are hot beverages and fresh fruit juice during the morning.

During the evening Raffles is candle lit giving it more of a restaurant ambiance.

Norwegian Cruise Line has recently introduced a new Specialty Dining Package called "Signature Trio," that enables guests to pre-purchase three specialty restaurants: the steakhouse, French bistro and Italian restaurant, prior to sailing at a special rate of $57 per person (saving $8 per person).

The Bier Garten, located on deck 13, forward, serves snacks including warm soft pretzels and bratwurst sausages from 11am to 6pm.