Norwegian Sun - August 21, 2025
The August 21, 2025 cruise on the Norwegian Sun departs from Cairns, Australia. On this 14 Night Australia: Fiji Vanuatu & Great Barrier Reef (Cairns To Lautoka) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 11 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Sun sets sail on Thursday, Aug 21st and returns on Thursday, Sep 4th.
August 21, 2025
Aug 21st - Sep 4th
Norwegian Sun
Norwegian Cruise Line
14 Night Australia: Fiji Vanuatu & Great Barrier Reef
from Cairns, Australia
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Norwegian Sun cruise ship departing August 21, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,540 ($110 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,773 ($127 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 13%.
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Norwegian Sun
NORWEGIAN SUN SIZE
The Sun has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 78,309 gross tons. The ship measures 848 feet (258 meters) in length. Norwegian Sun is included in Norwegian’s Sun Class. At full capacity, the Norwegian Sun holds 2,842 passengers. That includes 1,936 cruise vacationers and 906 staff members. The Sun total number of staterooms is 968.
Norwegian Sun Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:78,309 GT
- Length:848 ft (258 m)
- Beam:123 ft (37 m)
- Draft:26 ft (8 m)
- Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
- Year Built:2001
- Years Served:2001-present
- Capacity:1,936
- Crew Members:906
- Total on Board:2,842
- Total Staterooms:968
- Flagged Country:Bahamas
- Ship Cost:330 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Norwegian Sun age and stats vs all Norwegian ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
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Itinerary
Norwegian Sun - August 21, 2025 - 14 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 21st | Cairns, Australia |
| 2 | Aug 22nd | Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia |
| 3 | Aug 23rd | Townsville, Australia |
| 4 | Aug 24th | At Sea |
| 5 | Aug 25th | At Sea |
| 6 | Aug 26th | Noumea, New Caledonia |
| 7 | Aug 27th | Lifou Isle, New Caledonia |
| 8 | Aug 28th | Mystery Island, Vanuatu |
| 9 | Aug 29th | Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu |
| 10 | Aug 30th | At Sea |
| 11 | Aug 31st | Dravuni Island, Fiji |
| 12 | Sep 1st | Suva, Fiji |
| 13 | Sep 2nd | Savusavu, Fiji |
| 14 | Sep 3rd | Lautoka, Fiji Islands |
| 15 | Aug 21st | Lautoka, Fiji Islands |
Cruise Itinerary
The Norwegian Sun sails on August 21, 2025 for a 14 Night Australia: Fiji Vanuatu & Great Barrier Reef (Cairns To Lautoka). The ship will depart the port of Cairns, Australia at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Lautoka, Fiji Islands on Sep 4th at N/A. During the 15-day journey, the Norwegian Sun will visit 10 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.
Cairns was founded in 1876 as a port for the inland gold mines of Queensland. It is now the heart of the Tropical North of Queensland, and is one of Australia's most welcoming cities. Stroll, relax, fly a kite, or have a barbecue on the Esplanade, a popular gathering area. Enjoy several great beaches just north of the city. Cairns is also a great place to watch migratory birds.
Boasting a wide array of attractions and one of the fastest growth rates in Australia, Townsville is a place with something for everyone. Formed around a mining province at the heart of town, Townsville is also one of Australia's most prevalent academic centers. Many leading universities and research organizations call this sunny haven home. Visit the Great Barrier Reef and New Pandora Museum.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
The Loyalty Islands are a coral group in the South Pacific, part of the French overseas territory of New Caledonia. The group comprises three islands (Lifou, Mare, and Ouvea) and many islets and has a total land area of c.800 sq mi. The chief exports are coconuts and copra.
Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, is an exciting, bustling town that curves around Vila Bay and creeps up its steep hillsides. You will find interesting shops, bars, and restaurants featuring the islands' specialty, flying fox, or coconut crab. The rugged island offers horseback riding, hiking to waterfalls, river canoeing and kayaking, plus snorkeling and scuba diving trips in Port Vila.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Suva sits on the southeast shores of mountainous Viti Levu ("Great Fiji"), largest of the over 800 islands which comprise the Republic of Fiji. Local folk traditions remain strong, like fire walks and welcoming ceremonies, wood-carving and the fabrication of tree-bark cloth. The island's proud history is showcased in the Fiji Museum, with its impressive collection of war canoes.
Lautoka is a very clean city and environmental concerned. It has a wonderful botanical garden and children's park. The main street of the city, Vitogo Parade, has been decorated with the planting of royal palm trees on one side. The city's municipal market, which has a floor area of about 58,000m, is another attraction for both residents and tourists.
Lautoka is a very clean city and environmental concerned. It has a wonderful botanical garden and children's park. The main street of the city, Vitogo Parade, has been decorated with the planting of royal palm trees on one side. The city's municipal market, which has a floor area of about 58,000m, is another attraction for both residents and tourists.