The Norwegian Sun recently completed 25 years of service for Norwegian Cruise Line, having been delivered by the Lloyd Werft shipyard on August 31, 2001.

With its name chosen via a travel agent naming contest, the ship debuted as a sister to the 1999-built Norwegian Sky.

The 78,309-ton ship started its maiden season in September 2001, with a series of cruises to Canada and New England.

The vessel later repositioned to the Caribbean, being christened alongside the Norwegian Star at a double naming ceremony in Miami.

Model and television host Brooke Burke served as the vessel’s godmother during the ceremony, which took place on November 17, 2001.

As one of the most travelled ships in Norwegian’s fleet, the Sun later offered seasons in Alaska, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, South America, Asia and Australia.

After spending the summer in Northern Europe, the 2,000-passenger ship is set to offer a trans-Atlantic crossing to New York City in mid-October.

Following a repositioning voyage to PortMiami, the vessel will offer a series of 11- and 12-night cruises to the Caribbean and Central America during the 2026-27 season.

The itineraries are highlighted by partial transits of the Panama Canal, in addition to visits to destinations like Cartagena de Indias and Puerto Limón.

The ship is then scheduled to return to Europe in early May 2027 for cruises that sail to ports of call in the Western and Eastern Mediterranean.

Sailing from ports in Italy, the seven-night itineraries visit Sicily, Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, Slovenia and more.

Launching a new chapter of its 26-year sailing career, the Norwegian Sun will be transferred to Cordelia Cruises in September 2027.

The ship will join the former Norwegian Sky in the fleet of the Indian cruise line.

Renamed Cordelia Sun, the vessel is scheduled to offer short cruises from Mumbai as part of its inaugural season in the region.