Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in world cruise journey, immediately unveiled and opened on the market the following evolution of its Prima Plus Class, the all-new Norwegian Luna™.
Marking the Firm’s 21st ship in its cutting-edge fleet, Norwegian Luna opened on the market immediately for company to select from quite a lot of fun-in-the-sun voyages crusing roundtrip from Miami starting April 4, 2026 via November 2026. Norwegian Luna will kick off its inaugural Caribbean season with two western itineraries to Roatan Island, Honduras; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; and Harvest Caye, Belize, the Model’s resort-style vacation spot. The ship will then sail seven-day cruises with calls to the attractive Japanese Caribbean locations of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nice Stirrup Cay, NCL’s personal island within the Bahamas, which can characteristic a brand-new pier by late 2025.
At 1,056 ft lengthy, 156,300 gross tons, and accommodating roughly 3,550 company at double occupancy, Norwegian Luna will boast an general 10 p.c dimension and capability enhance from Prima Class ships, Norwegian Prima® and Norwegian Viva®. Norwegian Luna will probably be designed as a twin sister-ship to Norwegian Aqua, the Firm’s newest new vessel due for supply in March 2025. Each ships are at present being constructed by famend Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, with inside designs throughout the ship created by world-class architects AD Associates, Piero Lissoni, Rockwell Group, SMC Design, and Studio Dado.
“Impressed by the connection between the moon and the tides of the ocean, we’re excited to introduce Norwegian Luna because the vessel that completely enhances her sister ship, Norwegian Aqua,” stated David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “The debut of Norwegian Luna actually showcases our ongoing dedication to offering company extra of what they take pleasure in and worth – a brand-new ship with the newest, revolutionary choices crusing to the attractive, tropical locations of the Caribbean. It’s essential to offer our company extra to see, extra to do, extra to take pleasure in on board and finally extra out of their cruise trip. We are able to’t look ahead to them to expertise Norwegian Luna!”
Norwegian Luna’s hull artwork will showcase a vibrant dreamscape by ELLE, the extremely acclaimed road artist from Napa, Calif., who has partnered with common model names comparable to Nike, Reebok and Ralph Lauren. Entitled ‘La Luna,’ the art work is a visible exploration of humanity’s deep-rooted reference to the celestial forces in house as human beings are intrinsically linked to the ebb and stream of the moon. ‘La Luna’ will show proudly on the bow of the ship, main company on a rare voyage and an epic journey of discovery.
“I’m thrilled to companion with Norwegian Cruise Line who has been recognized for showcasing stunningly designed hull artwork throughout its total fleet,” stated ELLE. “It’s been an unimaginable expertise crafting this piece and realizing my 1,056-foot piece of art work will sail throughout the seas, touring the globe for all to see.”
Mirroring the upscale design and construction of Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Luna will thrill and exhilarate company with the NCL unique Aqua Slidecoaster, a first-of-its-kind hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide that may debut subsequent yr on Norwegian Aqua and change into the longest and quickest slides at sea. Full with exhilarating twin slides and a magnetic elevate that propels adventurous company via two completely different programs, this attraction will characteristic three tales of thrilling twists and turns across the ship’s funnel. Norwegian Luna will even characteristic a digital sports activities complicated, the Glow Court docket, providing quite a lot of interactive visitor actions by day after which remodeling right into a nightclub within the night. Visitors will even be capable of proceed to take pleasure in a few of their favourite onboard experiences aboard Norwegian Luna, together with The Drop, NCL’s 10-story free-fall slide, and the Stadium, an outside house providing complimentary actions.
Norwegian Luna will boast the all-new luxurious Three-Bed room Duplex Haven Suites within the Model’s premium keycard-access-only-complex, The Haven by Norwegian®, which had been first introduced to debut on sister ship Norwegian Aqua. These expansive two-story suites will characteristic separate dwelling and eating areas; three loos; a balcony; and three bedrooms. Haven company will proceed to take pleasure in 24-hour butler service and a devoted concierge staff in addition to entry to a sprawling sundeck; an infinity pool overlooking the ship’s stern; an outside spa full with a glass-walled sauna and chilly room; two scorching tubs; a non-public lounge; and an unique bar pouring uncommon spirits and vintages.
A wide range of NCL’s elevated visitor experiences will even make their comeback on Norwegian Luna together with Ocean Boulevard, the 46,000 sq. foot out of doors walkway which wraps across the total ship to deliver company nearer to the ocean; Vibe Seashore Membership, the adults-only, open-air lounge; Infinity Seashore which offers sweeping views of the ocean; and an expansive, higher pool deck outfitted with day beds for absorbing the solar.
Visitors aboard Norwegian Luna also can take pleasure in the brand new eating and bar experiences of the Prima Plus Class comparable to Sukhothai, the Firm’s Thai specialty restaurant with an eclectic menu of conventional and artistic choices and Indulge Meals Corridor with 10 completely different meals stations together with the plant primarily based Planterie location. Returning NCL signature specialty and complimentary venues embody Cagney’s Steakhouse; Le Bistro, the elevated French restaurant; and Onda by Scarpetta, the high-end Italian venue. Along with the culinary choices, company can take pleasure in bar and lounge favorites for scrumptious imbibes at Whiskey Bar, Belvedere Bar, and Metropolitan, NCL’s trendy Sail & Maintain cocktail bar which received the 2024 Vibe Vista Award for “Finest Beverage Menu.”
Further visitor experiences aboard Norwegian Luna will probably be unveiled within the upcoming new yr.
For extra details about the Firm’s award-winning 19-ship fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to e-book a cruise, please contact a journey skilled, name 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or go to www.ncl.com.