Norwegian Sun
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sun is one of Norwegian's 21 active ships and first entered service in 2001 with its most recent renovation in 2021. In terms of size, it comes in at 78,309 gross tons, 848 feet in length, and 9 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 1,936 guests and approximately 906 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $330 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Norwegian Sun
Ship Stats
Year Built
2001
Last Renovated
2021
Tonnage
78,309 GT
Length
848 ft
Capacity
1,936
Crew
906
Cost
$330 million
Decks
9
Sun Class
Sun Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Norwegian. The first ship introduced in this class was Norwegian Sky (1999), followed by Norwegian Sun (2001).
Norwegian Sun Ship Age
Norwegian Sun entered service in 2001. Across Norwegian's active fleet, the average build year is 2011 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 19 of 21 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Norwegian Sun
Current ship
Norwegian Sun Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2021.
Renovation details
Refurbished in 2024, the Norwegian Sun received updates to its public lounges, including a new look for Bliss Ultra Lounge and Spinnaker. While it maintains its classic feel, the ship received Starlink and new bedding fleet-wide. This ship is scheduled for transfer to Cordelia Cruises in 2027.
Norwegian Sun Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Norwegian's fleet
Norwegian Sun measures 848 feet (258 m) (vs Norwegian fleet average of 994 ft) and has gross tonnage of 78,309 GT (vs fleet average of 123,300 GT). It ranks 20 of 21 by length and 19 of 21 by tonnage in Norwegian's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Norwegian Sun vs Norwegian fleet averages
Norwegian Sun carries 1,936 passengers (vs Norwegian average of 3,073) and has 906 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,303). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.14:1 compared with Norwegian's overall 2.36:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
1,936
passengers
Crew Members
906
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.14 : 1
Norwegian Avg
2.36 : 1
Norwegian Sun
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Sun.
Deck 11buffetGarden Cafe
Deck 11buffetThe Great Outdoors
Deck 5main dining roomFour Seasons
Deck 5main dining roomSeven Seas
Deck 11quick eatsTopsiders Bar & Grill
Deck 12specialtyCagney's Steakhouse
Deck 5specialtyLa Cucina
Deck 12specialtyLe Bistro
Deck 12specialtyLos Lobos Cantina
Deck 11specialtyModerno Churrascaria
Deck 12specialtySushi Bar
Deck 12specialtyTeppanyaki
Deck Plans
The Norwegian Sun has a total of 10 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 12. Click below to access deck plans for the Norwegian Sun. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Norwegian Sun quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Norwegian Sun Casino on Deck 7 of the ship.
You will find the Norwegian Sun buffet on Deck 11 of the ship.
Refurbished in 2024, the Norwegian Sun received updates to its public lounges, including a new look for Bliss Ultra Lounge and Spinnaker. While it maintains its classic feel, the ship received Starlink and new bedding fleet-wide. This ship is scheduled for transfer to Cordelia Cruises in 2027.
The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Sun class.
The ship features 12 restaurants, 7 bars, 19 activities, 0 shows and 6 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Norwegian Sun has a total of 10 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 12.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Norwegian Sun. The ship's capacity is 1,936. When comparing the occupancy to the average Norwegian passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,120 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Norwegian ships.
The Norwegian Sun was built in 2001. Norwegian includes 21 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2026. The average Norwegian ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010
Each of Norwegian's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Norwegian Sun is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Norwegian Sun length equals 848 feet (258 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 21 active vessels in Norwegian fleet, measuring 994 feet (303 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.