Cruise on the moon: Norwegian reveals new ship debuting in 2026, Norwegian Luna
Norwegian Cruise Line guests can soon go to the moon – no space travel required.
The cruise line revealed details about its new ship, Norwegian Luna, which will launch in April 2026. The vessel will be part of the line’s Prima Plus Class.
“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,” David J. Herrera, the line’s president, said in a news release. “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.”
Where will Norwegian Luna sail?
The ship, accommodating 3,550 guests at double occupancy, will sail round-trip Caribbean cruises from Miami, Florida, beginning with a pair of Western Caribbean itineraries to Roatan in Honduras; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; and Norwegian’s Belize destination Harvest Caye.
Luna will then sail Eastern Caribbean cruises for the rest of its inaugural season, visiting Tortola in the British Virgin Islands; Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands and the line’s Bahamas private island, Great Stirrup Cay.
What can passengers expect?
The ship’s theme will be evident from the time guests embark, courtesy of hull art from street artist ELLE, titled “La Luna.” The piece – measuring 1,056 feet long – will serve as “a visual exploration of humanity’s deep-rooted connection with the celestial forces in space as human beings are intrinsically linked to the ebb and flow of the moon,” the line said in the release.
Luna will also boast a number of features making their debut on Aqua, such as a combination waterslide and roller coaster, the Aqua Slidecoaster; Thai specialty restaurant Sukhothai; and the Glow Court, a digital sports complex that turns into a nightclub as the sun goes down.
Other familiar amenities will include a free-fall slide, The Drop, allowing thrill-seeking guests to plummet 10 stories; Cagney’s Steakhouse; the sustainability-focused Metropolitan Bar; French eatery Le Bistro; the adults-only Vibe Beach Club and more.
The cruise line will share other specifics about Luna’s guest experiences “in the upcoming new year,” according to the release.
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How much does Norwegian Luna cost?
Prices vary by sailing date, stateroom category and other factors, but available itineraries currently start at $1,394 per person based on double occupancy, according to Norwegian’s website.
The fare includes many meals on board, beverages like iced tea and regular coffee and more.
Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@usatoday.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Norwegian Luna: Sail the Caribbean on this new 3,550-guest ship
