All about the Norwegian Sun

Norwegian Sun cruise ship
Norwegian Sun

The Norwegian Sun was built in 2001. It was renovated in 2018. It's considered a small size ship. Coming in at 848 ft long and 123 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 2.4 football fields, as wide as 2.3 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 8-story building.

Norwegian Sun Overview

Norwegian Sun Size and Passengers

The Sun can hold 1,936 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Sun has a space ratio of 40. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship's space-to-person ratio is about average.



Norwegian
Sun
ClassSun
Gross Tonnage78,309
Length848
Beam/Width123
Passenger Decks8
Passengers (double occupancy)1,936
Crew906
Passenger to Crew Ratio2.1
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)40
Norwegian Sun Space Ratio
30 40 52

The Sun is one of two Sun-class ships currently sailing with Norwegian. The Sun is very similar to its sister-ships; Sky, although each ship may have some differences.


Norwegian Sun Food and Restaurants

Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Norwegian Sun. You have 12 different dining options to choose from. Of those options, 4 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other 8 options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la cart menu pricing. Only 33% of the dining options are included meaning you might spend more while on the ship due to the additional fees.

RestaurantRestaurant TypeCostType of Food
Atrium CafeQuick serveA la cartCoffee
Cagney's SteakhouseSit downA la cartSteakhouse
La Cucina ItalianSit downA la cartItalian
Le Bistro FrenchSit downA la cartFrench
Los LobosSit downA la cartMexican
Main Dining RoomSit downIncludedDinner
Moderno ChurrascariaSit downFlat feeBrazilian
Sports BarSit downIncludedBar food
Sushi BarQuick serveA la cartSushi
TeppanyakiSit downFlat feeAsian
The Great OutdoorsQuick serveIncludedAmerican
Topsiders Bar & GrillQuick serveIncludedAmerican

Norwegian Sun Bars and Drinks

Spinnaker Lounge on the Norwegian Sun
Spinnaker Lounge on the Norwegian Sun

Norwegian Sun has 10 different bars and lounges where you can enjoy a beer or cocktail.

BarLocation
Atrium BarDeck 5See Menu
Bliss Ultra LoungeDeck 6
Casino BarDeck 7
Champs BarDeck 12
Great Outdoors CafeDeck 11
Spinnaker LoungeDeck 12
Sports BarDeck 11
The Champagne BarDeck 7
Topside BarDeck 11
Windjammer BarDeck 6

Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.

Norwegian also serves the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.

Pools and Hot Tubs on Norwegian Sun

The main pool on the Norwegian Sun
The main pool on the Norwegian Sun

Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day in a pool, a cruise might not be the right choice. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.

The Norwegian Sun has a total of 2 pools and 5 hot tubs.

Norwegian
Sun
Total Pools2
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only
- Pools - Exclusive
Total Hot Tubs5
- Hot Tubs - General Access5
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive


Norwegian Sun Features and Activities

There are quite a few things to do on the Sun. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.

Norwegian
Sun
ArcadeA la cart
BasketballIncluded
CasinoA la cart
Fitness CenterIncluded
Shows - musical reviewIncluded
SpaA la cart

Cruise Costs

Norwegian is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.

Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.

Norwegian Sun Onboard Costs

Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.

Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.

The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Norwegian ship.

Norwegian
Base Daily Gratuities*
(Per Person Per Day)
$20.00
Tip added to drinks & services20%
Soda Price$3.50
Domestic Beer Price$7.00
See drink menus
Drink Package Price$109
Learn more
Internet Plan$29.99 - $39.99 per device per day
*Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates.

Norwegian Cruise Line offers a Free at Sea fare. Through this program, guests receive free open bar, a discount on excursions, some free internet, and some meals at their specialty restaurants. If you book using this promotion, you'll be responsible for the gratuities on the dining and drink package. If you won't be using these options, booking a "sail away" rate that doesn't include the Free at Sea benefits is considerably cheaper. Also, most of these benefits are the base packages; you can spend more to upgrade to better alcoholic drinks or faster/more wifi.

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