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Norwegian Sun

Norwegian Sun

activeBuilt 2000
Norwegian Cruise LineSkyActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
3.6CC
1256/2k Berlitz
Norwegian Cruise Line
GRT
78 309
Guests
1936
Crew
906
Crew:Guest
1:2.1
Length
258m
Space Ratio
40.4
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History
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Norwegian Sun is a Sun-class cruise ship built by Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven, Germany, and entered service with Norwegian Cruise Line as the third and final vessel of her design class. The ship was christened in a dual ceremony at the Port of Miami alongside her sister ship Norwegian Star. In 2022, Norwegian Sun collided with a small iceberg near Alaska's Hubbard Glacier, sustaining damage that required over two weeks of repairs following Coast Guard inspection. The vessel will transfer to Cordelia Cruises on a long-term charter beginning in 2027.

Vessel Timeline
23 Sept 2000
Launched
Lloyd Werft
31 Dec 2000
Norwegian Sun
Norwegian Cruise Line
At a Glance
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Godmother
Brooke Burke
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Christened
Port of Miami, November 17, 2001
Maiden Voyage
September 10, 2001
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Built By
Lloyd Werft
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Build Country
Germany
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Identity
IMO Number9218131
MMSI311109000
Call SignC6RN3
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
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Construction
ShipyardLloyd Werft
Build Country🇩🇪 Germany
Float OutSeptember 23, 2000
DeliveredDecember 31, 2000
GodmotherBrooke Burke
ChristeningNovember 17, 2001
Christening PortPort of Miami
Maiden VoyageSeptember 10, 2001
Est. price (CIN)$330M
Price per berth$170 455
Price per GT$4214
In 2026 dollars$625M
Per berth (2026$)$322 831
Per GT (2026$)$7981
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Dimensions
258m
Length
38m
Beam
8.2m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)78 309
Net Tonnage (NT)78 309
Length BP258.56 m
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Capacity
1936
Guests
906
Crew
968
Cabins
Guests (max)2323
Space Ratio40.4
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.1
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Propulsion
23kts
Max Speed
50 700kW
Power
Engine TypeMAN B
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Onboard
12
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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Norwegian Sun accommodates 1,936 passengers on a lower berth basis, supported by a crew of 906. The ship offers 968 cabins across 12 decks. She operates at a service speed of 23 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
3.6/ 5.0
2231 reviews
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
4 Stars
1256/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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