Norwegian Sun
Norwegian Sun near Seattle, 2022 | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Bahamas | |
| Name |
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| Owner | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings |
| Operator |
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| Port of registry | Nassau, Bahamas |
| Builder | |
| Launched | 23 September 2000 |
| Sponsored by | Brooke Burke |
| Christened | 17 November 2001 |
| Maiden voyage | 10 September 2001 |
| In service | 2001–present |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Sun-class cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 78,309 GT |
| Length | 848 ft (258.47 m) |
| Beam | 123.1 ft (37.52 m) |
| Height | 59.5 m (195.2 ft |
| Draft | 26 ft (7.92 m) |
| Decks | 13 |
| Speed | 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph) |
| Capacity | 1,976 passengers (2,400 maximum) |
| Crew | 906 |
Norwegian Sun is a Sun-class cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. She entered service in 2001 in a dual christening ceremony at the Port of Miami with Norwegian Star. She was constructed at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany.
On April 7, 2025, it was announced Norwegian Sun, along with her sister ship Norwegian Sky would be put on a long term charter to Cordelia Cruises. Norwegian Sun will transfer out of the Norwegian fleet in 2027.