Cruising Canaveral - Before You Board Norwegian Sun

The Norwegian Sun first set sail in 2001, but was refurbished in 2018 as part of the Norwegian Edge program. At double occupancy, she accommodates up to 1,936 passengers! If you’re planning to cruise on the Norwegian Sun out of Port Canaveral, we’ve got a ship overview, travel tips for before and after your cruise, and a discount code to kick off your vacation! Norwegian Sun – Ship Overview Norwegian Sun is one of Norwegian Cruise Lines smaller ships, but she is well suited for her short 3 to 5 night Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries as well as special 10 night departures from Port Canaveral. Ship Stats: Maiden Voyage: 2001 Last Refurbishment: 2018 Size: 78,3099 GT #Guests: 1,936 (double occupancy) Dates & itineraries: Departure Months: January 2020 - May 2020 / November 2020 - April 2021 Itineraries: 3 to 5 Night Bahamas & Caribbean, Special 10 Night Southern Caribbean voyages Accommodations During the last dry dock, every stateroom onboard Norwegian Sun was updated with new carpets, artwork and select furnishings in addition to USB ports and smart tvs. Guests can select rooms ranging from standard interior, ocean view, balcony and mini-suite to well-appointed suites including some with hot tubs on the balcony. Dining You’ll find a myriad of included dining options like casual eats at the Sports Bar, Garden Café, Great Outdoors and Topsiders Grill and the comfort of two main dining rooms. Specialty restaurants include Los Lobos Cantina, Moderno Churrascaria, La Cucina Italian Restaurant, Cagney’s Steakhouse, Le Bistro French Restaurant, Sushi and Teppanyaki. Entertainment Nights will come alive with a great lineup of shows to keep you entertained in the Stardust Lounge, Bliss Ultra Lounge and Spinnaker lounge. Activities Between ports of call, you’ll find lots to do onboard including Basketball, Golf Driving Net, the Oasis Pool and Hot Tubs, Fitness Center, Sun Casino, Mandara Spa, Kids Splash Academy, Teen Club and Arcade. Also Watch: Norwegian Sun - Top 5 Onboard Experiences Travel Tips Choosing an Airport If you’re flying in for your Norwegian Sun cruise, selecting an airport is the first decision you'll make. There are 3 Orlando Airports: Orlando Sanford, Orlando Melbourne, and Orlando International Airport. Out of all of them, The Orlando International Airport has the shortest travel time to Port Canaveral — making it the most popular choice among frequent cruisers. It’s 45-miles away, but with its direct highway access, you’ll arrive at your terminal in under an hour. (Map) Orlando Airport (MCO) to Port Canaveral Transfers After booking your flight, you’ll need to decide how you’re getting to the port. Ship departure days at the airport are always busy, with thousands of cruisers needing a ride to Port Canaveral — so you’ll want to pre-arrange transportation before you land. A shared shuttle service is the easiest and most practical way to get to your terminal. Besides saving money, you can avoid waiting in long lines for car rentals, taxis, and ride sharing services that charge peak rates for this in-demand time. GoPort.com is the leader in airport to cruise port shared shuttle transportation — known for their award-winning service that costs less than half the price of the cruise lines’. Simply book your ride ahead of time and GoPort will take care of the rest. When you arrive at the airport, you’ll just check in at their counter. In no time, you’ll be enjoying a relaxing ride to your terminal. Hotel Packages If your flight lands the day before, or you decide to drive in a day early, you’ll need to plan a hotel stay in addition to arranging transportation and parking. Luckily, with GoPort.com , you can book everything all at once. Their hotel packages are designed to help cruisers save planning time and money. For cruisers flying in, GoPort.com’s Fly Snooze Cruise packages include a hotel stay, round-trip airport transportation, and transfers to your ship for every member of your party. Whereas their Snooze Park C