Norwegian Sun debuted in 2001 a time when cruising looked very different from today. However, despite this ships age, its benefited from substantial renovations over its life.
These renovations have brought the ship up to the modern era and make it appealing to even the pickiest current cruisers, including those who werent even born when the ship made its first appearance.
Sure, this ship may not be the largest at your favorite cruise port and, in fact, maybe about half the size of other mega-ships on the seas today but thats a benefit.
For many new cruisers, especially those who dont need all those frilly, fancy amenities like VR gaming centers or rock-climbing walls, or surfing simulators, the ship is just right in size.
It offers everything you might need to keep you entertained during sea days, but not so much that everything is overwhelming. And, because Norwegian refurbished the ship from top to bottom just a few years ago, everything is modern and sleek.
Want to know what exactly youll see and experience inside this ship? Heres everything you can expect on a Norwegian Sun cruise.
As mentioned, Norwegian Sun isnt that large and is, in fact, even smaller than its sister ship, Norwegian Star. Compared to most ships, its on the modest side.
Norwegian Sun first sailed the high seas in 2001, when Norwegian Cruise Line debuted this Sun-class ship along with its sister ship Norwegian Star in a joint Miami christening ceremony. The ship was constructed by Lloyd Werft in Germany.
The Norwegian Sun cruise ship is the last member of the cruise lines Sun class, which also includes Norwegian Star and Norwegian Sky, which debuted in 1999 before being rebranded as Pride of Aloha.
Technically, the current Costa Cruises Costa Victoria ship was also part of this class, but, for the time being, Norwegian Cruise Line only considers Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky as Sun-class ships.
Most recently, Norwegian Sun underwent expansive refurbishments, in 2018, as part of the Norwegian Edge refurbishment program.
The three-week process gave new life to all staterooms and public spaces (including the main dining rooms, pool area, spa and casino), and also added three new venues to the ships lineup, including Los Lobos Cantina, Bliss Ultra Lounge and Spinnaker Lounge.
If youre a frequent Norwegian Cruise Line cruiser, then youre already familiar with these favorite and classic Norwegian venues.
One of the most interesting elements in Norwegian Suns history is an incident that occurred in June 2022. The ship was sailing along the Alaskan coast when it collided with an iceberg off the Hubbard Glacier.
Thankfully, the collision did not cause any substantial damage. The ship shortened that particular itinerary, and then, once the ship was docked, it underwent two weeks of repairs before resuming service.
Norwegian Sun staterooms and suites are split into the following categories:
Youll notice that all of the staterooms feature a bit of a modern upgrade, though dont expect, especially in the more economically friendly options, anything over-the-top luxurious. While Norwegian Cruise Line did update its accommodations, its very rare that a cruise ships refurbishment can match the new luxury of a modern mega-ship.
In the interior staterooms, expect a modest sleeping area and bathroom, plus a small sitting area and TV. While the walls are still a bit dated with an off-white hue and wood paneling, the more modern blue and gray tones found throughout the bedding, seating area and artwork give the spaces an upgrade. Think a similar experience to what you might find in a new, budget hotel.
The oceanview staterooms offer a very similar aesthetic, with matching decor. However, you get much more space in the oceanview staterooms than what youll find in the interior staterooms.
Expect a small bar area and entertainment center, with extra floor space around the sitting area. Unfortunately, the ocean views arent that impressive. Theyre mostly limited to a small window near the sitting area, and the windows are rather high up on the wall.
For an experience nearest to what youll find on a modern, newer cruise ship, youll want to book a balcony stateroom. These staterooms offer the same decor choices, with the off-white walls, and blue and gray color palette.
However, the overall space is larger and the exterior wall is nearly entirely windows, with a glass door leading out to your balcony. The balconies feature two deck chairs, a small table and glass railings so you can see the ocean from nearly every angle.
Suites are further broken down into more options. There are mini suites that offer about 100 more square feet than what youll find in a balcony stateroom. The mini suites do offer their own balconies, sleeping space for four and larger bathrooms with tubs (which might come in handy for traveling families).
Other suite options include penthouse suites, club balcony suites and owners suites. Your largest option overall would be an owners suite, with more than 800 square feet, separate living areas and soaking tubs. Suite guests enjoy extra amenities, such as butler service.
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The suite decor is more modern than the general stateroom decor. Youll still find the off-white walls, shiny wood paneling and can lights, but youll also get darker, brown, gray and gold color palettes, for an overall more elegant feel.
Norwegian Suns restaurants are split into complementary and for-a-fee options. Even if you decide that you dont want to splurge on the for-a-fee dining options, youll still have plenty of restaurants to enjoy during your cruise.
Complimentary restaurants where you can dine for free, include
Do note that you also can take advantage of room service on a complimentary basis, with a few caveats. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night fare are all available for free, except for a $9.95 room service fee and a 20% gravity and beverage fee (so, not exactly free, but nearly!).
The service fee is waived for continental breakfast until 10 a.m. The fee is also waived if youre staying in a suite that includes butler service as part of your cruising package.
If you do want to splurge on some for-a-fee dining, your restaurant options will include
Norwegian Sun also offers a variety of bars and lounges where you can snag a drink and possibly some entertainment. Check out
As you can likely tell, youll never go thirsty aboard Norwegian Sun!
While obviously great staterooms, dining and the number of watering holes can make or break a cruising experience, you have to have more to do during your cruise than just eat and drink. To keep you busy the rest of the time, here are Norwegian Suns top activities and entertainment options.
The cruise ship boasts a two-deck theater that offers your standard cruise ship big-theater fare. Think tribute bands and choreographed dance performances. Tickets are complimentary.
If loud music isnt your idea of a relaxing time, you can skip the theater and, instead, go to the spa. The Mandara Spa & Salon offers a gorgeous space with wide ocean views and all your favorite typical spa treatments.
The ships casino features all your favorite slots and table games. The huge space can fit nearly 300 cruisers and will have you feeling as if youre at your favorite casino in Vegas or another similar destination.
The ship features two pools in the main pool area and four hot tubs, as well as a large selection of sun loungers both around the pool and on an upper deck overlooking the pool.
In addition to the two main pools, theres also a kids pool on Deck 12 thats designed with toddler-age kids in mind.
Theres also a sports court on Deck 12 with activities like shuffleboard, table tennis, basketball and volleyball, in case youd like to challenge your fellow cruisers to a friendly competition or you want to work up a sweat without hitting the on-board gym.
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While youre enjoying the spa and casino, the kids need something to do, right? Theyll find plenty of fun at the ships variety of kids venues.
Splash Academy is the place for the smallest cruisers to go, with activities planned for children ages 3 to 12 (children are divided into three groups depending on age).
There are also activities for younger children, under 3, but parents must attend those activities alongside their children. No drop-offs are allowed for kids ages 6 months to 2 years old.
A teen space is offered in the Entourage teen center, for cruisers ages 13 to 17. The center offers lots of programming, but also plenty of amenities that are going to appeal to kids of that age, such as video games.
Ready to see all of the above for yourself? Hop on an upcoming Norwegian Sun cruise!
Yes! In June 2022, the ship was sailing along the Alaskan coast when it collided with an iceberg off the Hubbard Glacier. Thankfully, the collision did not cause any substantial damage. The ship shortened that particular itinerary and then, once the ship was docked, it underwent two weeks of repairs before resuming service.
Norwegian Sun first sailed the high seas in 2001, when Norwegian Cruise Line debuted this Sun-class ship along with its sister ship Norwegian Star in a joint Miami christening ceremony.
Norwegian Sun measures in at a weight of 78,309 GT and a length of 848 feet, which allows for a guest capacity of 1,936 (at double occupancy) and a crew capacity of 906 crew members.
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