Signature highlights
A refurbished mid-sized ship with a pool deck, hot tubs, jogging track, golf-driving nets, basketball and volleyball facilities, casino, Bliss Ultra Lounge, Spinnaker Lounge, and Stardust Theater.
Norwegian Sun
Norwegian Sun is a 1,878-guest Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 2001. This page lists 31 upcoming departures across 30 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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Norwegian Sun at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 68%
A mid-size ship at 78,309 gross tons — #177 of 565 ships we track. 42 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 39 minutes ago
Heading to: IECOBCurrently on: 12 Nights Transatlantic Cruise (12 nights) — Currently at Le Havre Paris, France
London (Southampton), England, Great Britain
→ Le Havre Paris, France
→ Cork Cobh, Ireland
→ Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
→ Sydney Cape Breton Island Ns, Canada
→ Halifax, Canada
→ New York City, Ny
Coming up
- Cork arrives 07:00 AM
- Belfast arrives 08:30 AM
- Sydney Nova Scotia arrives 11:30 AM
1.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Norwegian Sun
Norwegian Sun is a mid-sized Sun Class ship offering a more intimate cruise experience than NCL’s newer, larger vessels. Built in 2001 and refurbished in 2024, it carries 1,878 guests at double occupancy and has 968 staterooms. Passengers can choose among complimentary and specialty restaurants, multiple bars and lounges, a theater, casino, pool deck, sports areas, Mandara Spa, and family-oriented facilities. Accommodation ranges from inside and oceanview rooms to balconies, club balcony suites, and larger suites.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Builder / shipyard
- Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven, Germany; hull constructed by Aker MTW Werft, Wismar, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Bahamas (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- C6RN3
- IMO number
- 9218131
- MMSI
- 311109000
Onboard Experience
Dining
Complimentary dining includes Four Seasons and Seven Seas main dining rooms, Garden Café buffet, Sports Bar, and The Great Outdoors. Specialty venues include Cagney’s Steakhouse, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Moderno Churrascaria, Los Lobos Cantina, Sushi, and Teppanyaki.
Entertainment
Entertainment includes productions such as Rock You Tonight, comedy and variety performances in Stardust Theater, live music, dancing, casino gaming, and nightlife at Bliss Ultra Lounge and other bars.
Staterooms & suites
The ship offers inside, oceanview, balcony, club balcony suite, penthouse, and other suite accommodations, with 968 staterooms in total.
For families
Family-oriented facilities include a children’s pool, youth and teen areas, arcade-style activities, sports facilities, and cabins suitable for families.
Pools, spa & wellness
Mandara Spa offers massages, facials, acupuncture, and other treatments, while the fitness center, jogging track, pool, and hot tubs provide additional wellness options.
Accessibility
Accessible staterooms and public areas are available, with specific features and assistance coordinated through Norwegian Cruise Line before sailing.
History & sister ships
Other Sun Class ships
Where Norwegian Sun sails, month by month
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| Mediterranean | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Caribbean | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Africa & Middle East | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| From / night | $91 | $52 | $51 | $57 | $64 | $137 | $57 | $158 | $140 | $143 | $148 | $328 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $2,678 · $268/night
Ports of CallNext: Aug 26, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,548 · $255/night
Ports of CallNext: May 6, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,468 · $247/night
Ports of CallNext: Jul 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,408 · $241/night
Ports of CallNext: Jun 17, 2027
2 upcoming departures
From $2,538 · $254/night
Ports of CallNext: May 20, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $699 · $64/night
Ports of CallNext: Feb 6, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $559 · $51/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 10, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $569 · $52/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 18, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $749 · $68/night
Ports of CallNext: Apr 5, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 30 itineraries and their departure dates
- 10 Nights Europe Cruise 26 Aug 2027
- 10 Nights Europe Cruise 6 May 2027
- 10 Nights Europe Cruise 29 Jul 2027
- 10 Nights Europe Cruise 17 Jun 2027, 1 Jul 2027
- 10 Nights Europe Cruise 20 May 2027
- 11 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 6 Feb 2027
- 11 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 10 Dec 2026
- 11 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 18 Nov 2026
- 11 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 5 Apr 2027
- 12 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 25 Jan 2027
- 12 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 24 Mar 2027
- 12 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 13 Jan 2027
- 12 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 6 Nov 2026
- 12 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 21 Dec 2026
- 13 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 24 Oct 2026
- 16 Nights Transatlantic Cruise 16 Apr 2027
- 21 Nights Middle East Cruise 5 Sep 2027
- 23 Nights Middle East Cruise 5 Sep 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 22 Aug 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 1 Aug 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 30 May 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 9 May 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 20 Jun 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 4 Jul 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 23 May 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 29 Aug 2027
- 7-Night Mediterranean: Civitavecchia Rome to Venice via Amalfi Coast, Catania, Corfu & Kotor 2 May 2027
- 9 Nights Europe Cruise 20 Aug 2027
- 9 Nights Europe Cruise 28 May 2027
- 9-Night Mediterranean: At Hotel to Venice via Civitavecchia Rome, Amalfi Coast, Catania & Corfu 30 Apr 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Norwegian Sun FAQ
What flag does Norwegian Sun sail under?
Norwegian Sun is registered in Bahamas.
How many passengers does Norwegian Sun hold?
Norwegian Sun carries about 1,878 guests with roughly 906 crew.
How old is Norwegian Sun?
Norwegian Sun entered service in 2001 and was last refurbished in 2024.
How big is Norwegian Sun?
At 78,309 gross tons and 258 m long, Norwegian Sun is a mid-size ship — larger than 68% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.