Size of NCL Sun

[mcguy79]

I was just looking on NCL's website, and it looks like the Sun is the smallest ship in terms of passenger capacity. I'm sailing on the Sun in February 2011. I've previously sailed on the Dawn and the Jewel. Is there a noticeable difference in the size of the ship, the crowds, or the amenities? Just curious. I like the idea of it being a little less crowded, but I also don't want the ship to feel quiet or empty.

[time2cruise1]

The Sun is just a little smaller. I think you will find the pool area much larger then the Dawn. The down side is the buffet area is much smaller and can seem crowded. That is offset but the Great Outdoors that the Dawn does not have. I have been on the Sun 3 times and loved her. Not the glitz of the newer ships but more subdued and a classic.

[valleyvillage]

Sailed the Sun for a long Panama Canal cruise and loved every minute. Never felt crowded nor too small. In fact, our mini-suite seemed larger than our other MS on Star. Once they upgrade the bedding, TVs, etc. she should be really sharp!

[fin]

Some good answers. If you LOVE the Epic, you will likely hate the Sun.

 

IMO the size of the Sun is ---perfect!

[ENGINEER]

I've been on both. I doubt most people would even notice any size difference. I'm sure you'll love it.

 

 

engineer

[mcguy79]

Thank you for all the responses! It wasn't a huge concern, but I definitely wanted to check.

 

I'm happy about the Sun having a Great Outdoors; it's a great spot to sit and have drinks and watch the sunset.

[Budget Queen]

I have sailed both. The Sun doesn't flow as well as the Dawn, and has some areas of tight space.

 

But, you are already booked, and unless you are open to changing your cruise, who cares??? :) :)

[STARFISH*4]

we are looking forward to sailing the SUN ...alot of people seem to LOVE her!!

[debnjoe1438]

we are looking forward to sailing the SUN ...alot of people seem to LOVE her!!

 

 

ABSOLUTELY looking forward to sailing the Sun

[newmexicoNita]

I was just looking on NCL's website, and it looks like the Sun is the smallest ship in terms of passenger capacity. I'm sailing on the Sun in February 2011. I've previously sailed on the Dawn and the Jewel. Is there a noticeable difference in the size of the ship, the crowds, or the amenities? Just curious. I like the idea of it being a little less crowded, but I also don't want the ship to feel quiet or empty.

 

I don't think you will notice much if any difference. It isn't like the days when we had ships that held a thousand passengers compared to 2500.

 

Nita