Norwegian Sun

Norwegian Sun current position

Norwegian Sun current location is at North West Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 26.15268 N / -78.97346 W) cruising at speed of 17.2 kn (32 km/h | 20 mph) en route to GREAT STIRRUP CAY. The AIS position was reported 23 minutes ago.

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Current itinerary of Norwegian Sun

Norwegian Sun current cruise is 5 days, round-trip Bahamas Great Stirrup, Key West Nassau. Prices start from USD 609 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 17 Mar, 2024 and ends on 22 Mar, 2024.

Date / TimePort
17 Mar 17:30    Departing from Miami, Florida hotels
18 Mar 07:00 - 14:00    Key West, Florida
19 Mar 08:00 - 19:00    Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas NCL private island
20 Mar 07:00 - 17:00    Freeport, Bahamas, Grand Bahama Island
21 Mar 08:00 - 18:00    Nassau, Bahamas, New Providence Island
22 Mar 07:00    Arriving in Miami, Florida hotels

Specifications of Norwegian Sun

Year of build2001  /  Age: 23
Flag state Bahamas
BuilderLloyd Werft (Bremerhaven, Germany)
ClassNCL SKY
Building costUSD 330 million
Speed23 kn / 43 km/h / 26 mph
Length (LOA)258 m / 846 ft
Beam (width)38 m / 125 ft
Gross Tonnage78309 gt
Passengers1936 - 2323
Crew906
Passengers-to-space ratio34
Decks12
Cabins968
Decks with cabins8
Last Refurbishment2018
Sister-shipsNorwegian Sky, Costa Victoria
Christened byAngela Baraquio
Owner(NCLH) Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd
Operator(NCL) Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Sun Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2024 Feb 21 16 days, one-way from San Antonio to Miami San Antonio
2024 Mar 08 5 days, round-trip Bahamas Great Stirrup Cay, Key West Nassau Miami $449
2024 Mar 13 4 days, round-trip Bahamas Great Stirrup Cay Nassau Miami $609
2024 Mar 17 5 days, round-trip Bahamas Great Stirrup, Key West Nassau Miami $609
2024 Mar 22 5 days, round-trip Bahamas Great Stirrup, Bimini Nassau Miami $579
2024 Mar 27 5 days, round-trip Caribbean Nassau Dominican Republic Miami $659
2024 Apr 01 18 days, one-way from Miami to Seattle Miami
2024 May 01 9 days, round-trip Alaska Glacier Bay, Skagway Juneau Seattle $629
2024 May 10 10 days, round-trip Alaska Hubbard Glacier, Ketchikan Juneau Seattle $659
2024 May 20 9 days, round-trip Alaska Glacier Bay, Skagway Juneau Seattle $749
2024 May 29 9 days, round-trip Alaska Glacier Bay, Skagway Juneau Seattle $729
2024 Jun 07 10 days, round-trip Alaska Hubbard Glacier, Skagway Juneau Seattle $1099
2024 Jun 17 9 days, round-trip Alaska Glacier Bay, Skagway Juneau Seattle $999
2024 Jun 26 9 days, round-trip Alaska Glacier Bay, Skagway Juneau Seattle $1179
2024 Jul 05 10 days, round-trip Alaska Hubbard Glacier, Skagway Juneau Seattle $1139
2024 Jul 15 9 days, round-trip Alaska Glacier Bay, Skagway Juneau Seattle $1199
2024 Jul 24 9 days, round-trip Alaska Glacier Bay, Skagway Juneau Seattle $1379
2024 Aug 02 10 days, round-trip Alaska Hubbard Glacier, Skagway Juneau Seattle $1099
2024 Aug 12 9 days, round-trip Alaska Glacier Bay, Skagway Juneau Seattle $1049
2024 Aug 21 9 days, round-trip Alaska Glacier Bay, Skagway Juneau Seattle $1129
2024 Aug 30 10 days, round-trip Alaska Hubbard Glacier, Skagway Juneau Seattle $979
2024 Sep 09 9 days, round-trip Alaska Glacier Bay, Skagway Juneau Seattle $849
2024 Sep 18 9 days, round-trip Alaska Glacier Bay, Skagway Juneau Seattle $819
2024 Sep 27 10 days, round-trip Alaska Hubbard Glacier, Skagway Juneau Seattle $779
2024 Oct 08 15 days, one-way from Vancouver to Honolulu Vancouver $1479
2024 Oct 23 14 days, one-way from Honolulu to Papeete Honolulu $2529
2024 Nov 06 14 days, one-way from Papeete to Honolulu Papeete $2129
2024 Nov 20 13 days, one-way from Honolulu to Papeete Honolulu $2139
2024 Dec 03 17 days, one-way from Papeete to Melbourne Papeete $2099
2024 Dec 21 14 days, one-way from Melbourne to Auckland Melbourne $2149
2025 Jan 04 15 days, one-way from Auckland to Melbourne Auckland $1669
2025 Jan 19 15 days, one-way from Melbourne to Auckland Melbourne $1899
2025 Feb 03 12 days, one-way from Auckland to Melbourne Auckland $1569
2025 Feb 15 14 days, one-way from Melbourne to Auckland Melbourne $1849
2025 Mar 01 16 days, one-way from Auckland to Benoa Auckland $2349
2025 Mar 17 11 days, one-way from Benoa to Singapore Benoa $2149
2025 Nov 03 11 days, one-way from Tokyo to Incheon Tokyo $1499
2025 Nov 14 11 days, one-way from Incheon to Tokyo Incheon $1599
2025 Nov 25 11 days, one-way from Tokyo to Keelung Tokyo $1499
2025 Dec 06 14 days, one-way from Keelung to Singapore Keelung $1799
2025 Dec 20 15 days, one-way from Singapore to Keelung Singapore $2249
2026 Jan 04 13 days, one-way from Keelung to Singapore Keelung $1649
2026 Jan 17 13 days, one-way from Singapore to Laem Chabang Singapore $1649
2026 Jan 30 11 days, one-way from Laem Chabang to Singapore Laem Chabang $1649
2026 Feb 10 14 days, one-way from Singapore to Keelung Singapore $1899
2026 Feb 24 14 days, one-way from Keelung to Singapore Keelung $1949
2026 Mar 10 12 days, one-way from Singapore to Laem Chabang Singapore $1699
2026 Mar 22 11 days, one-way from Laem Chabang to Singapore Laem Chabang $1649

Norwegian Sun Review

Review of Norwegian Sun

The 2001-built Norwegian Sun cruise ship is the second Sky-class NCL vessel, with sisterships Norwegian Sky and Costa Victoria (1996-2021). NCL Sun is currently the company's only liner operated with all-inclusive cruise deals (ticket prices are inclusive of unlimited beverages, including alcohol).

The vessel (IMO number 9218131) is currently Bahamas-flagged (MMSI 311109000) and registered in Nassau.

History - construction and ownership

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is a subsidiary company of the shipping corporation Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH). NCL was founded in 1966, headquartered in Miami (Florida USA) and publicly traded (NASDAQ) company listed on NYSE (NYC). NCLH's major shareholders are the corporations Apollo Global Management (American), Genting Group (Malaysian) and TPG Capital (American). In 2017, the brand NCL had a worldwide cruise market share 8,7% (passengers) and 8,4% (revenue). NCLH (shipowner) owns the brands NCL, Oceania and RSSC-Regent.

NCL Norwegian Sun cruise ship

The 1950-passenger ship Norwegian Sun entered service in a dual christening ceremony in 2001 at the Port of Miami with Norwegian Star. The famous TV presenter Brooke Burke acted as the ship's godmother. NCL Sun was constructed at Lloyd Werft shipyard (Bremerhaven, Germany). A 12-day drydock in early 2011 saw the ship sparkling with bright colors from top to bottom, spacious accommodations (the 33 suites were refreshed) and pretty public spaces. Sun also received a Brazilian-style churrascaria, which debuted on Norwegian Epic.

Decks and Cabins

Norwegian Sun staterooms (968 total, in 32 grades) include 52x Suites, 380x Balcony, 213x Oceanview and 293x Inside cabins. Most staterooms are sized 150-170 ft2 (14-16 m2). The largest accommodations are the Owners Suites (570 ft2 / 53 m2, with terrace sized 260 ft2 / 24 m2).

The boat has 12 decks, of which 9 are passenger-accessible and 8 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Norwegian Sun is NCL's first cruise ship planned definitely for Freestyle Cruising (eat at any place and time, dressed in what you like). Cruisers can have a good time with freestyle dining and a lot of options to choose from. They can try gourmet cuisine or go to Le Bistro to taste innovative dishes. Norwegian Sun offers two main dining rooms for the passengers seeking a traditional dining experience: Four Seasons and Seven Seas, both very flexible. Guests can make reservations for the same time each night, or choose different times, based on their schedule. Both MDRs are open nightly for dinner. Each day, one of the two provides open-seating breakfast and lunch. Compared to the cuisine and service in the specialty restaurants, the dining rooms experience doesn't lag. If you are looking for something different, Il Adagio, Le Bistro and Ginza are there to present various food from Italian to Sushi Bars but all are at a cost ranging from $10 per person and up.

Follows the complete list of Norwegian Sun restaurants and food bars.

  • Seven Seas Restaurant (forward Dining Room, complimentary, with Your Time dining)
  • Le Bistro (French dinner-only specialty restaurant; reservations-only; US$20 cover charge)
  • Four Seasons Restaurant (aft-location Dining Room; complimentary; Freestyle dining)
  • Il Adagio (Italian specialty restaurant; cover charge US$15, reservations-only)
  • Great Outdoor Cafe (complimentary lido buffet restaurant)
  • Topsiders Bar & Grill (complimentary poolside bar)
  • Cagney’s Steakhouse (specialty dinner restaurant for prime steaks and gourmet seafood; reservations-only, US$30 cover charge per person and free Kids Menu)
  • Moderno Churrascaria (Brazilian steakhouse; reservations-only; US$20 per person cover charge; with outdoor seating waterfront area)
  • Teppanyaki Room (Japanese Hibachi specialty restaurant at surcharge US$25 pp; located inside Cagney’s)
  • Sushi Bar (Ginza restaurant)
  • East Meets West Steakhouse (specialty dinner restaurant for prime steaks and gourmet seafood)
  • Los Lobos Cantina (Mexican eatery replacing Las Ramblas Restaurant & Bar during 2018 refurb)
  • Garden Cafe (complimentary buffet restaurant with various cuisine stations); Kid's Cafe.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

The domed 8-deck-high Atrium, with nice elevators, is the heart of the vessel. Norwegian Sun has twelve bars/lounges plus some to suit intimate moods. There is also an Internet Café on the Promenade Deck with 24 computer stations (basic fee is 75 cents per minute, after a one-time $3.95 activation charge). The NCL Sun is also the spot for enrichment classes, lectures, computer classes and children's programs. When the moon goes up, passengers may enjoy Broadway-style revues presented in the 2-deck Stardust Lounge, complete with a proscenium stage. Entertainment options also include the NCL's FIREWORKS show (on each voyage), "Rock of Ages", "Cirque Dreams", "Illusionarium" (magicians show).

Additional amenities include: Complimentary 24-hour Room-Service, Supervised Kids Program ("NCL Kids"), Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry. NCL Sun tipping/gratuities (US$12 pp per day). Norwegian Sun cruise ship weddings are held in an onboard chapel.

NCL Norwegian Sun cruise ship

Follows the complete list of Norwegian Sun lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

  • Stardust Theatre (1000-seat; features Broadway-style musical productions; two grand shows per night)
  • Windjammer Bar; Champagne Bar; Champs Bar; Stardust Lounge; Sports Bar; Topsiders Bar; Sprinkles (ice cream bar); Java Cafe
  • Bliss Ultra Lounge (replacing Dazzles Disco & Nightclub during 2018 refurb)
  • Spinnaker Lounge (replacing Observation Lounge & Disco Nightclub during 2018 refurb)
  • Sun Atrium (midship hub area with a big-size LED screen, dance area and live entertainment)
  • Atrium Cafe & Bar (specialty tea & coffee bar)
  • LifeStyles Room; TechStyles Room
  • East Indies Meeting Rooms; East Indies Library & Conference Room
  • Internet Cafe (24-hour); Art Gallery; Photo Gallery & Shop
  • Sun Club Casino
  • Galleria Shops (tax and duty-free shops)
  • Body Waves Spa & Fitness Centre (Spa treatment rooms, sauna, herbal steam room, thalassotherapy pool, Beauty Salon; Body Waves Fitness Centre); 2 swimming pools, 5 Whirlpools, tennis tables
  • Kid’s Corner Club; Splashes (kids pool); The Zone Teen Club & Disco; Video Games Arcade
  • Combined sports court; Jogging Track; Golf Nets.

Itineraries

Norwegian Sun itinerary program was originally based on Caribbean (Cuba) cruises from Florida and around South America voyages leaving from homeports Buenos Aires Argentina and Valparaiso-Santiago Chile.

  • Starting May 7, 2018, the ship was repositioned to Port Canaveral (Orlando Florida) for all-inclusive 4-day Cuba cruises (Mondays departures) to Havana with Key West Florida, alternating with 3-day itineraries to Bahamas (Fridays departures) to either Freeport or Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay Island.
  • All departures are from Port Canaveral's "Cruise Terminal 10", at 4 pm. Arrivals back to homeport are at 7 am.
  • In the period September 9 - October 14 (2018) were scheduled all six 7-day roundtrips from Miami to Havana, Great Stirrup Cay Bahamas, Costa Maya Mexico and Harvest Caye Belize. In 2018-2019, the ship offers on relocation westbound and eastbound 14-day winter itineraries between Valparaiso and Buenos Aires.
  • NCL's Cuban cruise program was based on two Florida-homeported liners - Norwegian Sky (from Miami) and Norwegian Sun (from Port Canaveral). Following the US Gov's June 2019-issued ban on group travel to Cuba from USA, NCL revised all its scheduled itineraries visiting Cuban seaports. All planned departures beyond September 2 (2019) were auto-canceled. Cuba-visiting itineraries prior to September 2nd were modified to exclude Havana and visit other Caribbean ports - including in Bahamas (Great Stirrup Cay IslandFreeportNassau) and Florida (Key West).

Due to the Coronavirus crisis, the NCL ship Sun was paused for 2+ years (March 2020 thru May 2022), restarting on May 5th in Alaska (7-day roundtrips from homeport Seattle WA). The planned inaugural season in Asia was originally based on homeporting in Tokyo Japan, but the program was canceled. The Alaskan deployment 2022 was to be followed by an Asian program (with homeporting in Singapore, Laem Chabang-Bangkok Thailand, Hong Kong China, Tokyo Japan) but this deployment was also canceled and replaced with Canary Islands (winter 2022-2023).

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The NCL Sun ship was christened traditionally at PortMiami on November 17, 2001, in a dual ceremony - together with the fleetmate NCL Star. Sun ship's godmother was "Miss America 2001" Angela Baraquio (Asian-American). The liner is of the Sky-class NCL vessels, with sisterships NCL Sky and Costa Victoria.

2001 was the year when two brand new ships were delivered to the NCL company - Sun and Star. Both vessels were ordered and built specifically to embrace the line's revolutionary innovative "Freestyle Cruising" concept. All the three Sky-class ships together worth more than 1 billion USD - at that time a huge investment in this market.

NCL Sun refurbishment 2018 review

The list changes after the 3-week drydock 2018 refurbishment (April, done in Victoria BC) includes:

  • extensive renovation of all staterooms, public areas, restaurants, bars, lounges
  • stateroom upgrades - new flat HDTVs (infotainment system), USB ports, carpets, headboards, artworks, some furniture
  • Bliss Ultra Lounge (ex Dazzles disco nightclub)
  • Los Lobos Cantina (Mexican restaurant, former Las Ramblas Bar Restaurant)
  • Spinnaker Lounge (ex Observation Lounge)
  • renovated Cagney's Steakhouse, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Teppanyaki, Main Dining Rooms (Four Seasons, Seven Seas), Mandara Spa, Stardust Lounge, Theater, Sun Casino, Splash Academy (kids park), pool deck
  • During drydock 2016, Norwegian Sun was retrofitted with new "scrubbers" (exhaust gas cleaning systems). The new scrubber technology reduces the equivalent of approx 1500 tons of the poisonous gas Sulfur Oxide. Norwegian Cruise Line was the first cruise company retrofitting with a scrubber hybrid system vessels while in service. The new in-line scrubbers (5 units) are lightweight and able to operate in a dry mode, as well as in open and closed loops.

Both drydocks (2016 and 2018) were part of NCL's "Norwegian Edge" program for fleetwide upgrades (2-year project budgeted USD 400 million). Each drydock costs around USD 35-40 million.