Norwegian Cruise Line unveils next ship in Prima Plus class
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled and opened for sale the next ship in its Prima Plus class
Norwegian Luna will become the 21st addition to the line’s fleet when it begins sailing roundtrip from Miami on 4 April 2026 through November 2026.
The vessel will kick off its inaugural Caribbean season with two western itineraries to Roatan Island, Costa Maya, Cozumel and Harvest Caye, the brand’s resort-style destination.
Luna will then sail seven-day cruises with calls to the Eastern Caribbean destinations of Puerto Plata, Tortola, St. Thomas and Great Stirrup Cay, NCL’s private island in the Bahamas, which will feature a new pier by late 2025.
At 1,056 feet long, 156,300 gross tonnes, and accommodating approximately 3,550 guests at double occupancy, Luna will boast an overall 10 per cent size and capacity increase from Prima class ships Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva.
Luna will be designed as a twin sister-ship to Norwegian Aqua, the company’s latest new vessel 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.
“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 Herrera, president of NCL.
“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.”
Luna will feature NCL’s Aqua Slidecoaster, a first-of-its-kind hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide, that will debut next year on Aqua and become the longest and fastest slides at sea.
Norwegian Cruise Line to debut new cabin class on Luna
The vessel will also feature 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.
It will offer new Three-Bedroom Duplex Haven Suites in the brand’s keycard-access-only-complex, The Haven by Norwegian, which were first announced to debut on sister ship Aqua. The two-story suites will feature separate living and dining areas; three bathrooms; a balcony; and three bedrooms.
Guests aboard Luna can also enjoy the new dining and bar experiences of the Prima Plus class such as Sukhothai, the company’s Thai specialty restaurant with a menu of traditional and creative offerings and Indulge Food Hall, with 10 different food stations including the plant based Planterie location.
