Norwegian Cruise Line · Sun Class
Norwegian Sun: ship guide
Norwegian’s smallest ship: Baltic summers, Panama Canal winters, port-packed Med.
Best for: Couples and seasoned cruisers who prefer a small, easygoing ship and port-intensive Baltic, Panama Canal and Mediterranean itineraries. Sails from Copenhagen, Helsinki, Miami, Rome (Civitavecchia), Venice (Ravenna) in 2026 and 2027.
About Norwegian Sun
Norwegian Sun is the smallest ship in the Norwegian fleet at 78,309 gross tons, carrying 1,878 guests at double occupancy in 968 staterooms with a crew of 906. Built in 2001, it has nine guest decks from Deck 4 to Deck 12, two main dining rooms, Four Seasons and Seven Seas, the Stardust Lounge show room and an easy, walkable layout that makes it a favorite for port-intensive itineraries where the ship is a comfortable base rather than the destination.
A Norwegian Edge renovation in Victoria, British Columbia refreshed all 968 staterooms with smart TVs, USB ports, new carpet and artwork and added three venues: Los Lobos Cantina, Bliss Ultra Lounge and the Spinnaker Lounge. Norwegian lists a further refurbishment in 2024 and Starlink high-speed internet. Specialty dining includes Cagney’s, Le Bistro, La Cucina, Moderno Churrascaria, Teppanyaki and a sushi bar, with a Sports Bar serving pub food and The Great Outdoors buffet on the top deck.
Sun’s 2026 and 2027 schedule is all about ports. In summer 2026 it sails seven to ten-day Baltic cruises between Copenhagen and Helsinki. From November 2026 through early April 2027 it sails eleven and twelve-day Panama Canal cruises round trip from Miami with calls such as Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Costa Rica and Jamaica. From May through August 2027 it sails seven-day Mediterranean cruises with no sea days from Rome (Civitavecchia) and Venice (Ravenna). It suits couples who want a smaller ship and longer, deeper itineraries.
- Smallest ship in the Norwegian fleet with an easy, walkable layout
- Baltic cruises between Copenhagen and Helsinki in summer 2026
- Eleven and twelve-day Panama Canal cruises round trip from Miami in winter 2026 to 2027
- Four Seasons and Seven Seas main dining rooms
- Cagney’s Steakhouse, Le Bistro, Moderno Churrascaria and Los Lobos Cantina
- Bliss Ultra Lounge, Spinnaker Lounge and the Sun Club Casino
- Owner’s Suites and Penthouses with butler service
- Mandara Spa with more than 50 treatments and Starlink high-speed internet
Staterooms and suites
Inside
Interior staterooms of 145 to 249 square feet with two lower beds that convert to a queen, refreshed with smart TVs and USB ports; the best value for port-heavy itineraries.
Oceanview
Picture-window staterooms of 145 to 221 square feet with natural light and a sea view.
Balcony
Balcony staterooms of 198 to 330 square feet including Family Balcony layouts that sleep up to five; 380 balcony staterooms make this the largest category on the ship.
Club Balcony Suite
Thirty-two Club Balcony Suites of 322 to 387 square feet with a sitting area, larger bathroom and Club Balcony Suite perks such as priority dining reservations.
Penthouses
Penthouses with balcony from 443 to 504 square feet, including forward-facing and aft-facing Penthouses with large balconies, all with butler and concierge service.
Owner’s Suites
Two Owner’s Suites with large balconies of about 828 square feet, the top accommodations on the ship with separate living area, butler and concierge; Sun does not carry a Haven complex.
Norwegian Sun deck plans
Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.
Deck 12
Golf Driving Net, Shuffleboard, Basketball/Volleyball Court, Sushi Bar, Restaurant Teppanyaki, Champs Bar, Le Bistro, Spinnaker Lounge, The Chapel, Kid's Pool, Cagney's Steakhouse, Los Lobos Catina.
- Spinnaker LoungeBe entertained by nightly shows or get on the dance floor at this hot spot.
- Kids PoolKids Pool
- The ChapelThe Chapel
- Champs BarAfter you shoot hoops, play tennis, or work up a sweat in the fitness centre, head over to Champs, a full bar, and just chill.
- Basketball / Volleyballs CourtBasketball / Volleyballs Court
- Cagney's Steak HousePremium cuts are the standard at American steakhouse serving Certified Angus Beef. Sip your favorite cocktail and don't forget to order made from scratch jumbo lump crab cakes and famous Parmesan dusted truffle fries.
- Sushi BarIn the mood for sushi? Take a seat at this contemporary sushi bar for some traditional Japanese culinary bites
- Golf Driving NetGolf Driving Net
- Teppanyaki RestaurantThe sizzles and surprises never cease at authentic Japanese restaurant. Sit around a lively shared table as a skillful chef slices, chops and grills steak, chicken and seafood on a large steel grill right before your eyes
- Le Bistro Romance is in the air at signature French restaurant. Elegant interiors, crisp white linens and attentive servers make this an intimate dining experience
- Los Lobos CantinaBienvenido a Los Lobos, a premium Mexican restaurant celebrating traditional flavours with a modern twist.
Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.
On board Norwegian Sun
Dining on Norwegian Sun
Four Seasons and Seven SeasIncluded
Two complimentary main dining rooms on Deck 5: Four Seasons is the contemporary room and Seven Seas the traditional one with ocean views.
Garden Café and The Great OutdoorsIncluded
Indoor buffet on Deck 11 with floor-to-ceiling windows, plus the open-air aft buffet for grilled favorites.
Sports BarIncluded
Casual pub on Deck 11 with fish and chips, Reubens and burgers.
Topsiders Bar & GrillIncluded
Pool-deck grill at the Oasis Pool for burgers and hot dogs.
Cagney’s SteakhouseSpecialty
American steakhouse on Deck 12 with premium Black Angus beef.
Le BistroSpecialty
Intimate French restaurant on Deck 12 with escargot, bouillabaisse and coq au vin.
La CucinaSpecialty
Rustic Italian ristorante on Deck 5.
Moderno ChurrascariaSpecialty
Brazilian steakhouse on Deck 11 with a salad bar and meats carved tableside.
Los Lobos CantinaSpecialty
Contemporary Mexican restaurant on Deck 12 with tableside guacamole and handcrafted margaritas.
Teppanyaki and Sushi BarSpecialty
Japanese hibachi and a contemporary sushi, sashimi and yakitori bar on Deck 12, each with a cover charge.
Entertainment and activities
- Stardust Lounge production shows, comedy and the Rock You Tonight tribute show
- Bliss Ultra Lounge nightclub and Spinnaker Lounge for cocktails and dancing
- Sun Club Casino (Casinos at Sea)
- Pool deck with the Oasis Pool and hot tubs
- Atrium Café & Bar, Champs Bar and The Champagne Bar
- Mandara Spa with more than 50 treatments
- Fitness center with panoramic views
Families and who it suits
Splash Academy runs complimentary youth programs with creative play, themed activities and sports, and the Splashes children’s pool and video arcade are there for younger guests; Sun’s longer itineraries mean kids’ facilities are smaller and quieter than on the big ships.
Best for: Couples and seasoned cruisers who prefer a small, easygoing ship and port-intensive Baltic, Panama Canal and Mediterranean itineraries.
Sails from: Copenhagen, Helsinki, Miami, Rome (Civitavecchia), Venice (Ravenna) · Regions: Baltic, Panama Canal, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Transatlantic
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Facts checked against Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Sun dining, Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Sun ship fact flyer (PDF) on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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