Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has marked a major milestone with the arrival of Norwegian Sun in Australian waters for the first time.
The ship’s inaugural season will feature immersive sailings, maiden port calls and turnarounds in Sydney and Brisbane, followed by an extensive Asia season.
Norwegian Sun will explore the Great Barrier Reef, South Pacific and Australia’s east coast with highlight voyages including 14-day itineraries from Brisbane (23 April 2025) and Sydney (20 August 2025). These tropical journeys include stops in Fiji, Vanuatu and Queensland ports including Airlie Beach and Townsville.
NCL is also introducing its first-ever sailings from Lautoka to Sydney and Bali to Brisbane.
Between June and October 2025, Norwegian Sun will then offer three extended ‘Fire and Ice’ itineraries, blending Alaskan with Hawaiian adventures.
Highlights of the 16-day voyage departing Honolulu on 1 October 2025 include Hawaiian island adventures, from snorkelling Molokini Crater to exploring Kauai’s Waimea Canyon, and Alaskan experiences like glacier walks and wildlife tours.
Later in the year, an 11-day Asia voyage departing Tokyo in November 2025 will showcase Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
“We are excited to welcome Norwegian Sun to local waters for the first time so guests can experience first-hand how cruising with NCL offers more to see, more to do, more to enjoy and provides more value,” Norwegian Cruise Line APAC VP and Managing Director Ben Angell said.
“This collection of close to home voyages combines convenient Brisbane and Sydney turnarounds with even more ways to explore the South Pacific, New Zealand, Far North Queensland and Asia.
“Plus, guests can follow the Sun to a bucket list collection of destinations including ‘Fire and Ice’ sailings between Hawaii and Alaska, providing guests with even more options to discover the world by sea.”
In October, Norwegian Cruise Line revealed a new and more inclusive ‘More At Sea’ package, upgrading its ‘Free At Sea’ offering with even more onboard benefits, additional destinations and value-added extras across its (soon-to-be) 20-strong fleet.
