Norwegian Sun - December 21, 2026
The December 21, 2026 cruise on the Norwegian Sun departs from Miami, Florida. On this 12 Night Panama Canal Partial Transit: Bahamas & Costa Rica (Miami Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 9 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Norwegian Sun sets sail on Monday, Dec 21st and returns on Saturday, Jan 2nd.
December 21, 2026
Dec 21st - Jan 2nd
Norwegian Sun
Norwegian Cruise Line
12 Night Panama Canal Partial Transit: Bahamas & Costa Rica
from Miami, Florida
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.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Norwegian Sun Deck Plans.
Itinerary
Norwegian Sun - December 21, 2026 - 12 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 20th | Miami, Florida |
| 2 | Dec 22nd | Great Stirrup Cay (Cruise Line Private Island), Bahamas |
| 3 | Dec 22nd | At Sea |
| 4 | Dec 24th | Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic |
| 5 | Dec 25th | Oranjestad, Aruba |
| 6 | Dec 26th | Willemstad, Curacao |
| 7 | Dec 26th | At Sea |
| 8 | Dec 28th | Cartagena, Colombia |
| 9 | Dec 29th | Colon, Panama |
| 9 | Dec 29th | Cruise Gatun Lake (inside Panama Canal) |
| 10 | Dec 30th | Puerto Limon, Costa Rica |
| 11 | Dec 30th | At Sea |
| 12 | Dec 31st | At Sea |
| 13 | Jan 2nd | Miami, Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The Norwegian Sun sails on December 21, 2026 for a 12 Night Panama Canal Partial Transit: Bahamas & Costa Rica (Miami Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Jan 2nd at 6:00 AM. During the 14-day journey, the Norwegian Sun will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.
Explore all that Miami has to offer, from the magnificent Port of Miami, to the world famous Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, historic Coconut Grove, and trendy South Beach. Other attractions include the Miami Seaquarium , Miami MetroZoo, and sports teams the Dolphins, Heat and Marlins. No wonder so many celebrities, such as Gloria Estefan, Madonna and Ricky Martin, call Miami home.
Join Norwegian Cruiselines on the private island of Great Stirrup Cay. Four square miles of white beaches and coconut palm trees. Great Stirrup Cay features great swimming and snorkeling. Enjoy a barbecue Bahamas-style or do some shopping at the straw market to make your island experience complete.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Blessed with a non-stop breeze, neat little Oranjestad reflects the Dutch passion for cleanliness. Stroll the town's chic shops, venture out to see the wind-formed divi-divi trees, or visit an undersea garden of brilliant corals on a semi-submersible craft.
Hospitable and always sunny, Curacao bids you a warm welcome. The friendly inhabitants, first class hotels, wonderful climate, crystal clear seawater, fascinating architecture, floating market, pontoon bridge, secluded bays, rich fauna and flora, and the many possibilities for excursions and entertainment make Curacao the tourist's paradise.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Once the port where the wealth of the New World flowed back to the Old, Cartagena also served as a notorious base for privateers and pirates. Today, you can stroll the tree-lined Spanish colonial artistry of old in the streets and see the works of the Gold Museum. The port is also a great place to find bargains on emeralds.
Colon is one of Latin America's busiest commercial centers. Since 1953, it has had a free trade zone, where merchants can import and export goods without paying duties. The main streets of Colon are often crowded with sailors, traders, and tourists. The city has many bars, nightclubs, and gambling establishments. Colon also has duty-free shops, which sell many products at low prices.
The Gatun Yacht Club is a small family recreational area used by residents of the Atlantic community and employees of the Panama Canal Commission. Enjoy the Panamanian hospitality. Don't miss the opportunity to see the Gatun Locks from a different perspective.
The second-largest city in Costa Rica, Puerto Limon will leave you with a lifetime of memories. Soak in the distinct Caribbean flavor of the city's world-famous Carnivale de Limon. See the wonder of the sea turtle nesting grounds in Tortugero. Delight in the dolphins at Manzanillo National Park. Or, if ultimate relaxation is your goal, sprawl luxuriously on any of the area's lavish sand beaches.
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!
Explore all that Miami has to offer, from the magnificent Port of Miami, to the world famous Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, historic Coconut Grove, and trendy South Beach. Other attractions include the Miami Seaquarium , Miami MetroZoo, and sports teams the Dolphins, Heat and Marlins. No wonder so many celebrities, such as Gloria Estefan, Madonna and Ricky Martin, call Miami home.