We stepped on board the Norwegian Sun at the cruise terminal on Dodge Island here in Miami at around 11.30 am, and will set sail at 5.30 pm.
A glimpse of Miami condos from the shuttle bus on the way to the cruise terminals in the Port of Miami. Condominium living is a big thing in Miami. The Miami metro area had a population of 6.2 million in 2023.Stepping on board the Norwegian Sun at the cruise terminal on Dodge Island. First things first, after stepping on board: passengers have to check in at their muster station on the promenade deck (the station to report to in case of an emergency on board).A barge next to the ship, seen from the promenade deck. The Norwegian Sun made her maiden voyage in 2001. Tonnage: 78,309 tons, Length: 848 ft, Avg. Speed: 23 knots, Passenger Capacity: 1,936, Normal Crew Size: 906.Looking northwest towards the city skyline in the distance. That’s the Norwegian Sky (launched in 1996) in front of us, similar in size to the Norwegian Sun.Behind us is Freedom of the Seas from the Royal Caribbean cruise line, a newer and much larger vessel than ours. It was launched in 2006 and can accommodate 3.634 passengers.
