Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Its next Prima-Plus ship

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19 September 2024

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has shared a first look and opened sales for its news Prima Plus Class ship, the Norwegian Luna.

Marking the brand’s 21st ship in fleet, Norwegian Luna will be sailing round-trip from Miami beginning April 4, 2026, through 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 line’s resort-style destination. The ship will then sail seven-day cruises with calls to the Eastern Caribbean destinations of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Great Stirrup Cay, NCL's private island in the Bahamas (which, by then, will have a brand-new).

At 1,056 feet long, 156,300 gross tons and accommodating approximately 3,550 guests at double occupancy, Norwegian Luna will be about 10 percent larger—in terms of size and capacity—from the previous Prima Class ships, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva. Norwegian Luna will be designed as a twin sister-ship to Norwegian Aqua, due for delivery in March 2025. Both ships are currently being built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, with interior designs across the ship created by AD Associates, Piero Lissoni, Rockwell Group, SMC Design and Studio Dado.

Pretty cool: Norwegian Luna’s hull art will showcase a “vibrant dreamscape” by ELLE, a street artist from Napa, CA, who has partnered with brands such as Nike, Reebok and Ralph Lauren.

the Norwegian Luna ship video

Mirroring the design and structure of Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Luna will also offer the NCL exclusive Aqua Slidecoaster, a hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide. Debuting next year on Norwegian Aqua, it will become the longest and fastest slides at sea. Complete with exhilarating dual slides and a magnetic lift that propels guests through two different courses, this attraction will have three stories of twists and turns around the ship's funnel. Norwegian Luna will also have a digital sports complex, the Glow Court, offering a variety of interactive guest activities by day and then transforming into a nightclub in the evening.

Good to know: Guests can expect to enjoy some of their favorite onboard experiences aboard Norwegian Luna, including The Drop, NCL's 10-story free-fall slide, and the Stadium, an outdoor space offering complimentary activities.

On the accommodations side, Norwegian Luna will offer the all-new Three-Bedroom Duplex Haven Suites, located in the keycard-access-only-complex, The Haven by Norwegian. (These, too, were first announced for sister ship Norwegian Aqua.) These two-story suites will have separate living and dining areas; three bathrooms; a balcony; and three bedrooms. Haven guests will continue to enjoy 24-hour butler service and a dedicated concierge team, as well as access to a sundeck, an infinity pool overlooking the ship’s stern, an outdoor spa complete with a glass-walled sauna and cold room, two hot tubs, a private lounge and an exclusive bar pouring rare spirits and vintages.

A variety of NCL’s elevated guest experiences will also make their comeback on Norwegian Luna, including Ocean Boulevard, the 46,000-square-foot outdoor walkway that wraps around the entire ship; Vibe Beach Club, the adults-only, open-air lounge; Infinity Beach, which provides sweeping views of the ocean; and an expansive, upper pool deck equipped with day beds.

Guests aboard Norwegian Luna can also enjoy the new dining and bar experiences of the Prima Plus Class, such as Sukhothai, the line’s Thai specialty restaurant, and Indulge Food Hall with 10 different food stations, including the plant-based Planterie location. Returning NCL signature specialty and complimentary venues include Cagney’s Steakhouse; Le Bistro, the elevated French restaurant; and Onda by Scarpetta, a high-end Italian venue. In addition to the culinary offerings, guests can imbibe at Whiskey Bar, Belvedere Bar and Metropolitan, NCL’s modern "Sail & Sustain" cocktail bar.

Additional guest experiences aboard Norwegian Luna will be unveiled in 2025.

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