<p>The big news at Norwegian Cruise Line the past few years has been the rollout of half a dozen shiny new vessels. Indeed, the company likes to boast it has the youngest fleet in the business. </p><p>Still, NCL isn't forgetting its older ships. Just this week, the company unveiled a massive, multi-million dollar overhaul of the Norwegian Spirit, the 10-year-old vessel that it inherited in 2004 from Asian parent-company Star Cruises. </p><p>The extensive makeover of the 2,376-passenger Spirit, which sails out of New Orleans, brought everything from new carpets in and out of cabins to a new diesel engine.</p><p>But perhaps the most noticeable changes came on the pool decks, which were completely refurbished (see photo at right, taken Tuesday), and in the ship's 700-person Stardust Theater, which got all new seats (see photo below). </p><p>The line also managed to pack 11 new cabins onto the ship, eight of which come with balconies. </p><p>The makeover also brough reupholstered chairs throughout the vessel, new tile in 300 bathrooms and new wallpaper in many areas. The onboard phone system also was upgraded to a wireless system. </p><p>The vessel, which re-entered service on Sunday, sails Western Caribbean cruises with calls in Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala; and Belize City, Belize.</p>