NORWEGIAN Cruise Line (NCL) is redeploying Norwegian Sun (pictured) to Australia in 2024-2025, the brand confirmed to Cruise Weekly (CW breaking news yesterday). The ship change is due to the cancellation of Spirit’s Down Under season, with her to relocate to Asia to accommodate increased demand for NCL’s charter business....
NORWEGIAN Cruise Line (NCL) is redeploying Norwegian Sun (pictured) to Australia in 2024-2025, the brand confirmed to Cruise Weekly (CW breaking news yesterday).
The ship change is due to the cancellation of Spirit’s Down Under season, with her to relocate to Asia to accommodate increased demand for NCL’s charter business.
The Leo-class ship was set to sail her third Australian season in 24-25 (CW 08 Mar), having made her debut in the country in Dec (CW 21 Dec 2022).
Spirit’s May 2024-Nov 2025 sailings in Alaska, Hawaii, and the South Pacific have also been cancelled, with all changes being communicated to guests accordingly.
“Due to increased demand for charter business in Asia, we have cancelled Norwegian Spirit’s Alaska, Hawaii, South Pacific and Australia & New Zealand sailings from May 2024 – Nov 2025 and redeployed the ship to accommodate this strong demand,” NCL said.
“Spirit will remain in Asia between scheduled charters to offer our guests the opportunity to explore some of the most sought-after destinations in the region.”
“We understand the inconvenience this may cause to affected guests, and we appreciate the understanding of our loyal guests and travel partners as we navigate this fleet redeployment and optimisation.”
Sun is smaller than Spirit, carrying around 100 fewer pax, but is three years newer.
Both vessels have also been refurbished recently, with Sun renovated in 2021, and Spirit the year after.
