Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Sun canceled its scheduled port call in Sydney, Nova Scotia on October 21, 2026, due to adverse weather conditions that slowed the ship’s progress during its transatlantic crossing. The vessel skipped Sydney and headed directly to Halifax, arriving earlier than planned at 8:30 a.m. on October 22, instead of the original arrival time of 10:00 a.m. The delayed itinerary added an extra day at sea and kept departure from Halifax scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on the same day.
Passengers affected by the Sydney cancellation received automatic refunds for all shore excursions booked through Norwegian Cruise Line,
credited directly to onboard accounts without further action required. The reroute grants passengers an additional 90 minutes ashore in Halifax. Those wishing to explore excursions in Halifax can make arrangements through the Shore Excursions Desk located on Deck 5 of the Norwegian Sun.
Itinerary and Route Details
The Norwegian Sun embarked from Southampton, England, on October 12, 2026, with scheduled stops in Le Havre, France; Cobh, Ireland; and Belfast, Northern Ireland before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Following the route modification and extra sea day, the Norwegian Sun remains on course to dock in New York City at 7:00 a.m. on October 24, 2026.
Official Statements
Captain
Teo Radun informed passengers of the itinerary change in a letter dated October 19, 2026. He acknowledged the disruption caused by canceling Sydney and apologized to those who had planned to visit the port. The captain confirmed there were no safety risks to passengers or crew, emphasizing that weather conditions are continually monitored to ensure passenger comfort and security during the voyage.
