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| Name: |
Norwegian Sun |
| Owner: |
Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Operator: |
Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Port of Registry: |
Nassau,  Bahamas |
| Builder: |
Lloyd Werft, Bremerhaven, Germany |
| Christened: |
2001 |
| In service: |
2001 |
| Status: |
In service |
| General characteristics |
| Class and type: |
Sky class cruise ship |
| Tonnage: |
78,309 gross tons |
| Length: |
848 ft (258.47 m) |
| Beam: |
108 ft (32.92 m) |
| Draft: |
26 ft (7.92 m) |
| Decks: |
13 |
| Speed: |
23 knots |
| Capacity: |
2,002 passengers (2,400 max) |
| Crew: |
968 crew |
Norwegian Sun is a cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. She entered service in 2001 in a dual christening ceremony at the Port of Miami with the Norwegian Star. She was constructed at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany.
[edit] Vessel Class
Norwegian Sun is the third and final ship of this design. She was preceded by Norwegian Sky (entered service in 1999, relaunched as Pride of Aloha in 2004); and Costa Victoria of Costa Cruises (entered service in 1996). NCL defines both the Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Sky as Sky class ships.[1]
[edit] Amenities
- 2 pools, 5 jacuzzis, children's pool/play area
- 12 bars/lounges
- 7 restaurants, 1 buffet
- Casino, teen center
- Spa, salon, fitness center
- Shops, childcare, library
- 7 deck-high atrium
[edit] Current Cruises
Norwegian Sun docked in Vancouver.
Norwegian Sun sailed this past winter out of Miami, Florida to the Caribbean. Beginning in May, 2008 the ship sails from Vancouver on 7-night cruises to Alaska. Cruises to South America begin in November, 2008.
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[edit] External links
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Norwegian Cruise Line fleet |
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| Norwegian Cruise Line |
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| NCL America |
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| Future ships |
F3 (two ships, to be delivered in 2010 and 2011)
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| Laid up |
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