Norwegian Cruise Line has announced another round of Norwegian Sun itinerary changes as the cruise line continues working to restore the ship’s full operating capabilities.
Guests sailing on the ship’s July 3, 2026, Baltic itinerary have been notified that Norwegian Sun will no longer visit Oslo, Norway. Instead, the ship will remain docked in Copenhagen, Denmark, for an additional overnight while technical teams complete repairs.
The affected voyage is a 9-night Baltic cruise departing Copenhagen that was originally scheduled to visit Oslo, Warnemünde (Berlin), Gdynia, Klaipėda, Riga, Nynäshamn (Stockholm), Tallinn, and Helsinki before concluding in Finland.
The latest revision marks the third consecutive Baltic sailing impacted by the ship’s technical issues. Since mid-June, Norwegian Sun has experienced canceled ports, replacement destinations, revised arrival and departure times, and reduced sailing speeds while repairs have been underway.
Just last week, Norwegian Cruise Line warned guests that Oslo could be removed from the July 3 itinerary if additional repair time was needed in Copenhagen. That warning has now become a reality, with the cruise line officially canceling the ship’s scheduled visit to Norway’s capital.
Norwegian Sun to remain overnight in Copenhagen
In a letter distributed to guests before embarkation, Norwegian Cruise Line said technical teams have made “significant progress” restoring the ship’s operating capabilities, but additional time is still required to complete the repairs.
To accommodate the remaining work while maintaining the comfort and safety of guests and crew, Norwegian Sun will stay overnight in Copenhagen for an extra evening. As a result, the ship’s scheduled July 4 visit to Oslo has been removed from the itinerary.
The cruise line encouraged guests to enjoy the additional time exploring Copenhagen’s historic city center, waterfront, and cultural attractions.
As compensation, Norwegian Cruise Line will provide each stateroom with $100 in non-refundable onboard credit, split as $50 for each of the first two guests. The credit will automatically be applied to guests’ onboard accounts.
Guests who pre-booked Norwegian Cruise Line shore excursions in Oslo will automatically receive refunds to their onboard accounts. The cruise line said no action is required.
The remainder of the itinerary remains unchanged, with only the Oslo visit being replaced by additional time in Copenhagen.
| Day | Original Itinerary | Revised Itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copenhagen, Denmark (Depart 5:00 p.m.) | Copenhagen, Denmark (Overnight) |
| 2 | Oslo, Norway (10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.) | Copenhagen, Denmark (Overnight until 11:00 p.m.) |
| 3 | At Sea | At Sea |
| 4 | Warnemünde (Berlin), Germany (6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.) | Warnemünde (Berlin), Germany (6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.) |
| 5 | Gdynia (Gdańsk), Poland (1:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) | Gdynia (Gdańsk), Poland (1:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) |
| 6 | Klaipėda, Lithuania (10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) | Klaipėda, Lithuania (10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) |
| 7 | Riga, Latvia (9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) | Riga, Latvia (9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) |
| 8 | Nynäshamn (Stockholm), Sweden (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) | Nynäshamn (Stockholm), Sweden (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) |
| 9 | Tallinn, Estonia (11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.) | Tallinn, Estonia (11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.) |
| 10 | Helsinki, Finland (Arrive 7:00 a.m.) | Helsinki, Finland (Arrive 7:00 a.m.) |
The latest in a series of Norwegian Sun itinerary changes
The latest adjustment follows several weeks of disruptions as Norwegian Sun continues operating while repairs are underway.
The issues first surfaced during the ship’s June 15 Baltic cruise, when passengers reported the vessel had suffered a loss of propulsion after its scheduled call to Nynäshamn, the gateway port for Stockholm, Sweden, was canceled and replaced with a day at sea.
At the time, guests shared reports on social media and Reddit claiming the ship appeared to be traveling at reduced speed. Although Norwegian Cruise Line did not publicly confirm a mechanical issue, AIS tracking data showed the vessel remained underway throughout the voyage.
A few days later, Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed the ship was operating at reduced speed because of a technical issue, validating what passengers had been reporting.
The following June 24 Baltic sailing experienced even more extensive itinerary changes.
Two scheduled ports, including Nynäshamn (Stockholm), Sweden, and Klaipėda, Lithuania, were replaced with sea days. Gdynia, Poland, was removed entirely and replaced with a visit to Rønne, Denmark. Arrival and departure times were also adjusted in Warnemünde, Kiel, and Copenhagen to accommodate the ship’s slower operating speed.
Guests on that sailing received $100 in onboard credit per stateroom, a 25% Future Cruise Credit, and automatic refunds for canceled shore excursions.
With the latest cancellation of Oslo, Norwegian Sun has now experienced itinerary modifications across three consecutive Baltic sailings while repairs continue.
Will additional sailings on Norwegian Sun be affected?
At this time, it’s still unclear whether future Norwegian Sun itineraries will require additional changes.
In its latest communication, Norwegian Cruise Line said repairs have made significant progress but acknowledged more work remains before the ship’s full operating capabilities can be restored.
Unlike previous itinerary revisions that were announced after guests had already embarked, the cruise line notified passengers on the July 3 sailing in advance that Oslo could be canceled if additional repair time was needed in Copenhagen. That early warning gave guests several days’ notice before the itinerary was officially revised, suggesting Norwegian Cruise Line is taking a more proactive approach to communicating potential disruptions as repairs continue.
If the ship continues operating under speed restrictions beyond the current sailing, additional itinerary adjustments remain possible.
About Norwegian Sun
Norwegian Sun entered service in 2001 and measures 78,309 gross tons. As one of the oldest ships in Norwegian’s fleet, Norwegian Sun accommodates approximately 1,900 guests and primarily sails longer, destination-focused itineraries throughout Europe, Alaska, Asia, and South America.
The vessel is also nearing the end of its time with Norwegian Cruise Line. In 2025, the company announced that Norwegian Sun and sister ship Norwegian Sky will transfer to Cordelia Cruises under a long-term charter arrangement beginning in 2027, bringing more than 25 years of service with Norwegian Cruise Line to a close.
