More than 2,000 guests gathered in Miami as Norwegian Cruise Line officially welcomed its newest ship, Norwegian Luna, into service.
The christening marks the vessel’s formal entry into the fleet, with the ship now set to begin Caribbean operations as one of the line’s latest offerings for global travellers.
Held at the cruise line’s terminal at PortMiami, the ceremony followed long-standing maritime tradition, including the symbolic breaking of a bottle against the hull.
The event also featured the ship’s godmother, street artist ELLE, whose custom hull artwork will remain a defining visual feature of the vessel.
At 322 metres in length and with capacity for 3,571 guests, Norwegian Luna continues the design approach seen in the Prima Class, focusing on open spaces and varied onboard experiences.
“Norwegian Luna represents the evolution of NCL – a brand built on freedom, flexibility and delivering experiences that resonate with every type of traveller,” Norwegian Cruise Line president Marc Kazlauskas said.
“Curated to deliver attractions for families with the NCL-exclusive Aqua Slidecoaster, and the all-new Moon Climber and Luna Midway activities; as well as adult-only experiences like the late-night production of ‘LunaTique,’ Norwegian Luna is the perfect ship for multigenerational travellers looking for a warm vacation in the tropics.
“With itineraries designed to bring guests to Great Stirrup Cay, our private island in the Bahamas, they will have the opportunity to experience firsthand the highly anticipated offerings that our guests are raving about.”
ELLE, godmother and hull artist of Norwegian Luna, said being the ship’s godmother and creating La Luna (the ship’s hull artwork) has been “one of the most meaningful experiences of my career”.
What to expect
The ship introduces a broad mix of accommodation, from solo cabins through to premium suites within The Haven, the line’s ship-within-a-ship concept.
Dining is a key part of the onboard proposition, with 17 venues offering a wide range of international cuisines, supported by 18 bars and lounges across the vessel.
Entertainment options include multiple stage productions, live music venues and late-night experiences aimed at different age groups.
The ship also introduces new attractions designed for multigenerational travel, including outdoor activity zones, obstacle courses and amusement-style spaces.
Other features include a digital sports complex, gaming areas and the Aqua Slidecoaster, a hybrid waterslide and rollercoaster attraction first introduced on earlier ships in the class.
“The christening of Norwegian Luna marks an important milestone for our company and a moment of great pride for our entire team,” said John W. Chidsey, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, NCL’s parent company.
“I look forward to the remarkable experiences she will deliver and to the exciting future ahead for our brand and our guests.”
Where’s it going?
Norwegian Luna will operate a series of Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries between April 2026 and April 2027.
These sailings include visits to the cruise line’s private island destinations, Great Stirrup Cay and Harvest Caye, both of which have seen recent investment in new attractions and guest facilities.
Following its Miami season, the Norwegian ship is scheduled to reposition to New York, where it will offer four- and seven-day itineraries to Bermuda through to October 2027.
In late 2025, Norwegian Cruise Line announced it would scrap all non-commissionable fares (NCFs), making the full cruise fare commissionable from 1 May 2026. With the more, travel advisors are poised for a significant shift in earnings. Read more about that here.
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