Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its new Prima Plus Class Norwegian Luna to debut in 2026.
With a capacity increase of 10% over two existing Prima Class ships, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, the 21st ship in the line’s fleet will come in at 1,056 feet long, 156,300 gross tons, and carry approximately 3,550 passengers at double occupancy.
The distinctive hull art, ‘La Luna’, is a dreamscape by ELLE, an artist from Napa, Calif., who partnered with Nike, Reebok and Ralph Lauren.
One of the most notable features of the new ship is a large top-deck slide called the Aqua Slidecoaster, which some observers have noted positions the ship in direct competition with Royal Caribbean. There is also a digital sports complex and new Three-Bedroom Duplex Haven Suites with luxury amenities like 24-hour butler service and access to exclusive facilities.
Other ship highlights include Ocean Boulevard, Vibe Beach Club, Infinity Beach, Prima Plus Class dining and bar experiences, and signature specialty and complimentary venues.
Norwegian Luna will inaugurate its Caribbean season with two western itineraries to Roatan Island, Honduras; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; and Harvest Caye, Belize, the Brand's resort-style destination.
It 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. By late 2025, the island will include a new pier.
The twin sister ship to Norwegian Aqua, the company's latest new vessel due for delivery in March 2025, is 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.
"Inspired by the relationship between the moon and the tides of the ocean, we are excited to introduce Norwegian Luna as the vessel that perfectly complements her sister ship, Norwegian Aqua," said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line.
"The debut of Norwegian Luna truly showcases our ongoing commitment to providing guests more of what they enjoy and value – a brand-new ship with the latest, innovative offerings sailing to the beautiful, tropical destinations of the Caribbean.
"It's important to give our guests more to see, more to do, more to enjoy on board and ultimately more out of their cruise vacation. We can't wait for them to experience Norwegian Luna!"
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