Norwegian Cruise Line has revised another Norwegian Sun itinerary in September, canceling the ship’s scheduled visit to Oslo and replacing a day at sea with additional time in Copenhagen. The change affects the ship’s 9-night Baltic cruise departing Copenhagen on September 23, 2026, and ending in Helsinki on October 2.
In a letter sent to impacted passengers, Norwegian Cruise Line said the changes were necessary “to support required maintenance,” adding that the work does not affect the safety of the ship.
The cruise line has replaced the scheduled visit to Oslo and the following sea day with two overnight stays in Copenhagen. Guests will receive $100 in non-refundable onboard credit per stateroom as compensation.
The latest change follows months of disruptions for Norwegian Sun. Technical issues affected three consecutive Baltic sailings in June and July, leading to canceled ports, replacement destinations, schedule adjustments, and reduced sailing speeds. The ship’s July 3 itinerary also dropped Oslo to allow additional repair time in Copenhagen.
The September 23 voyage is Norwegian Sun’s final departure from Copenhagen this season, where earlier maintenance work was completed on the ship. Norwegian Sun will then sail from Helsinki to Southampton before beginning its transatlantic crossing to New York on October 12.
Norwegian Sun will now spend two nights in Copenhagen
Norwegian Sun was originally scheduled to depart Copenhagen at 5 p.m. on September 23 before visiting Oslo from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. the following day. September 25 was scheduled to be a day at sea.
Under the revised itinerary, Copenhagen is listed as the ship’s destination on all three days. Thursday is marked “Overnight” for both the arrival and departure fields, while the ship is scheduled to depart Copenhagen at 5 p.m. on Friday.
Norwegian Cruise Line described the change in its letter:
“To support required maintenance, which does not affect the safety of our ship or that of our guests and crew, our highest priority, our visit to Oslo, Norway, and one scheduled day at sea have been replaced with two overnight stays in Copenhagen, Denmark . While we understand many guests were looking forward to visiting Oslo, this additional time in Copenhagen offers greater flexibility to explore one of Scandinavia’s most beloved capitals, from its historic landmarks and waterfront charm to its renowned culinary scene and vibrant local culture.”
Norwegian Sun’s new itinerary shows a 5 p.m. departure from Copenhagen on Wednesday, followed by overnight entries on Thursday and Friday. The remainder of the Baltic itinerary appears unchanged.
| Date | Original | Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 23 | Copenhagen, 5 p.m. | Copenhagen, 5 p.m. |
| Sept. 24 | Oslo, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. | Copenhagen, overnight |
| Sept. 25 | At sea | Copenhagen, overnight–5 p.m. |
| Sept. 26 | Warnemünde, 6 a.m.–8 p.m. | Warnemünde, 6 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Sept. 27 | Gdynia, 1:30–9:30 p.m. | Gdynia, 1:30–9:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 28 | Klaipėda, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Klaipėda, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 29 | Riga, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Riga, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m |
| Sept. 30 | Nynäshamn, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. | Nynäshamn, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Oct. 1 | Tallinn, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Tallinn, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Oct. 2 | Helsinki, 7 a.m. | Helsinki, 7 a.m. |
Guests must still follow their assigned arrival times
Although Norwegian Sun will remain in Copenhagen overnight, Norwegian Cruise Line emphasized that passengers must arrive at the cruise terminal during the arrival window selected during online check-in.
“Pre-selected arrival times will be strictly enforced,” the cruise line warned, adding that passengers who arrive before their assigned time will not be permitted to enter the terminal early. The requirement suggests embarkation will continue according to the original schedule despite the ship’s extended stay in Copenhagen.
Norwegian Cruise Line is providing each affected stateroom with $100 in non-refundable onboard credit. The credit will be divided between the first two passengers in each cabin, with guest one and guest two receiving $50 each. It will be applied automatically to onboard accounts.
Norwegian Sun has faced months of itinerary disruptions
The latest revision follows a series of technical problems and itinerary changes involving Norwegian Sun during its 2026 Baltic season. The trouble first surfaced during the ship’s June 15 cruise, when the ship’s visit to Stockholm was canceled and replaced with a day at sea.
Passengers subsequently reported that the ship appeared to be traveling at a reduced speed following an apparent loss of propulsion. Norwegian Cruise Line did not initially confirm a mechanical problem, although vessel-tracking data showed Norwegian Sun continuing its voyage at reduced speeds.
The cruise line later confirmed that a technical issue was affecting the ship’s operating speed.
More extensive changes followed during the June 24 Baltic sailing. Nynäshamn and Klaipėda were replaced with sea days, while Gdynia was removed and replaced with a visit to Rønne, Denmark. Arrival and departure times in Warnemünde, Kiel, and Copenhagen were also adjusted.
Norwegian Sun’s July 3 sailing became the third consecutive Baltic voyage affected by the ship’s technical problems. Norwegian Cruise Line canceled Oslo and kept the ship in Copenhagen for an additional overnight while repair work continued.
Norwegian Sun approaching the end of its NCL service
Norwegian Sun entered service in 2001 and is one of the oldest vessels in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet. The 78,309-gross-ton ship accommodates approximately 1,900 passengers and primarily operates destination-focused itineraries in Europe, Alaska, Asia, and South America.
The ship is also approaching the end of its time with Norwegian Cruise Line. Norwegian Sun and sister ship Norwegian Sky are scheduled to transfer to Cordelia Cruises under a long-term charter arrangement beginning in 2027.
The transition will bring Norwegian Sun’s more than 25 years of service with Norwegian Cruise Line to a close.
