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Norwegian Sun itinerary map for April 23, 2025 (1 nights)
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1 nights · 1 ports
Round-trip · Cairns, Australia
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Norwegian Sun
April 23, 2025

1-Night South Pacific aboard Norwegian Sun · Departing April 23, 2025 from the Port of Cairns, Australia.

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// AT A GLANCE

This 1-night cruise aboard the Sun departs from Cairns, Australia on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 and returns on Thursday, Apr 24th. April weather across this route averages 89°/60°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 8.4 out of 10 — Cairns (8.4).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
8.4OUT OF 10
SAFE TIER
Safer than 84% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
01
1
night cruise
Wed → Thu
02
Cairns
departure port
Australia
03
1
port stops
Pacific
04
0
sea days
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The Norwegian Sun, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, sets sail on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from Cairns, Australia for a 1-night South Pacific cruise. This itinerary includes 1 unique port stop and 0 days at sea. April weather across the route averages 89°F highs and 60°F lows. The itinerary safety score is 8.4 out of 10, combining travel advisories, crime statistics, and Global Peace Index data. Fare tracking is available for inside, oceanview, balcony, and suite cabin categories. Gangwaze monitors pricing daily so you can set a price-drop alert and book when the fare is right. Explore the full day-by-day port schedule, shore excursion options, onboard amenities, and weather forecasts for each stop on this Norwegian Sun sailing.

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Norwegian Sun April 23, 2025 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Norwegian Sun April 23, 2025 Price & Tracking

NORWEGIAN SUN·APRIL 23, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the Norwegian Sun cruise ship departing April 23, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $141 ($141 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $133 ($134 per night), this represents a recent increase of 6%.

Norwegian Sun cruise departing April 23, 20251-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $141 ($141 per night). Average price: $133.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $133
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
Norwegian Sun · April 23, 2025
$141
$141 per night · 1 nights
6% above average
Avg $133

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// 03 · ITINERARY

1 Night South Pacific (Cairns Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapAPRIL 23, 2025
The Norwegian Sun sails on April 23, 2025 for a 1 Night South Pacific (Cairns Roundtrip) (Cairns Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Cairns, Australia at 11:59 PM and will return to the port of Cairns, Australia on Apr 24th at 6:00 AM. During the 2-day journey, the Norwegian Sun will visit 0 additional port and will spend 0 days at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
Norwegian Sun
APRIL 23, 2025
2 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓
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1 NIGHTS · 0 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · CAIRNS
// 04 · PORTS

1 Night South Pacific (Cairns Roundtrip) Port List

Norwegian Sun·April 23, 2025
Cairns, Australia — Day 1 of Norwegian Sun April 23, 2025 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
WEDNESDAY·APR 23

Cairns

Australia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
11:59 PM

Cairns, Australia, docks at Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal, a 10-minute walk to the Esplanade, population 150,000. Travelers visit the Cairns Aquarium for reef species. Excursions to the Great Barrier Reef, 1 hour by boat, offer snorkeling. Kuranda, 30 minutes north, features rainforest cable cars. Local markets sell mangoes. Peak season June to October; taxis 10-15 AUD. Dining includes barramundi at waterfront cafes. Souvenirs feature opals.

// 05 · WEATHER

1 Night South Pacific (Cairns Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Norwegian Sun·April 23, 2025
APR FORECAST · CAIRNS
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
74°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
89°
AVG LOW
60°
AVG RAINFALL
7.5"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT CAIRNS
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
74°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Norwegian Sun April 23, 2025 Excursions

Norwegian Sun·April 23, 2025

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT
EMBEDDED · POWERED BY VIATOR

Browse shore excursions for each port on this Norwegian Sun itinerary. Tours, activities, and transfers are provided by Viator.

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

1 Night South Pacific (Cairns Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE
SAFE TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 84% of all cruises
8.4/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN01 PORT
01

Cairns 🇦🇺

Australia · AustraliaSAFE

Cairns has a low crime rate and prioritizes visitor safety, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft in busy areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Norwegian Sun Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsNORWEGIAN
Norwegian Sun
NORWEGIAN · SUN
CHRISTENED
2001
STATEROOMS
968
TONNAGE
78,309GT
37.5% BELOW AVG· vs avg 125,377 GT
YEAR BUILT
2001
11 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2012
LENGTH
848ft
15.2% BELOW AVG· vs avg 1,000 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
1,936cruisers
38.6% BELOW AVG· vs avg 3,153 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Norwegian Sun has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 78,309 gross tons. The ship measures 848 feet in length. Norwegian Sun is included in Norwegian's Sun class. At full capacity, the Sun holds 1,936 passengers. That includes 1,030 cruise vacationers and 906 staff members. The Sun total number of staterooms is 968.

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// 09 · FAQ

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