About Norwegian Sun

The Norwegian Sun started sailing in 2000 . Former names: none. The Norwegian Sun is registered in Nassau, Bahamas. The Norwegian Sun has 968 cabins. 45 percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.

You can expect between 1936 to 2323 passengers on a typical sailing. This means that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Norwegian Sun has a space ratio of 33.7 . (A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good as 40.4.

The Norwegian Sun has 847 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board. There are no self serve laundromats on this cruise ship.

There are 13 decks on this ship. The highest deck number is 13. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 9.

The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
1999 - Norwegian Sky
2000 - Norwegian Sun

There are 20 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.


The ship last drydock was in Apr 2021.

Most modern cruise ships need to be dry docked for inspection, maintenance and class surveys every five years and once they reach 15 years of age they need to be dry docked at least twice within a five-year period. Dry docks typically last up to 14 days at a cost of up to $2 million per day and involve regular maintenance including hull cleaning, exterior painting of the structure, inspection of pipes, restoration of exterior deck flooring, and installation of enhanced HVAC filter systems

NORWEGIAN SUN is sister to NORWEGIAN SKY. She is slightly different with more balconies. She is also the first ship in the NCL fleet to carry the new funnel markings. She displaced the NORWAY. Maiden voyage was on September 10th, 2001.

This ship has a lot of bright, open spaces throughout the ship including the 8-deck atrium which is the main hub of the ship and has 4 inward facing glass elevators. Here you can find plenty of shopping, lounging, and information about the itinerary.

In 2018, the staterooms and public spaces were refreshed including a new mexican eatery and 2 new lounges. All staterooms added in smart tvs, new carpets, artwork, and furniture.

This ship offers Freestyle Dining which allows for more flexibility for cruisers. There are 2 main dining rooms that allow guests to choose what time they would like to dine, as well as 3 other complimentary options:

Seven Seas Restaurant- main dining room, complimentary
Four Seasons Restaurant- main dining room, complimentary
Great Outdoor Buffet- complimentary lido buffet
Topsiders Bar & Grill- complimentary poolside bar
Garden Cafe- complimentary buffet

Specialty Restaurants require an additional fee and reservations are recommended:
Le Bistro- French
Il Adagio- Italian
Cagneys Steakhouse
Moderno Churrascaria- Brazilian Steakhouse
Teppanyaki Room- Japanese Hibachi
Sushi Bar
East Meets West Steakhouse
Los Lobos Cantina

Nightly entertainment can be found at many venues including the Stardust Theater, which has 2 shows nightly. This ship also has 12 bars and lounges that each offer unique offerings throughout the day and night.

Kids can enjoy the kids club and wet and wild water park, and teens have their own Teen Club & Disco, as well as a video games arcade. Adults can enjoy the Spa & Fitness Center, the Sun Club Casino, or one of the various pool or hot tubs. Other activities include a sports court, golf-driving net, table tennis, and baseball-bating cage.