Key Aspects:
- Norwegian Luna was officially christened in Miami on March 27, 2026.
- Her godmother, ELLE, was responsible for both breaking the ceremonial bottle and for designing the celestial hull art.
- The newest NCL ship will begin her career at sea in the Caribbean.
After more than a year of anticipation, Norwegian Luna has officially been christened and is now a full-fledged member of Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet.
The christening ceremony was held in Miami, Florida, on March 27, 2026, in the LEED Gold-Certified Terminal B, which is operated by NCL and is commonly referred to as “The Pearl of Miami.”
“Today’s 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 Ltd.
Cruise Hive learned that more than 2,000 guests were in attendance to hear remarks from the cruise line’s leaders and to witness the traditional breaking of the bottle across the hull of the 156,000-gross ton ship.
A Very Special Godmother
Speaking of the lucky bottle smash, a very special godmother was in attendance to do the honors. ELLE, an internationally recognized street artist and painter, was chosen as the godmother.
Most of the time, the cruise lines will select movie stars or other celebrities to add some extra pizazz to the christening ceremonies. And while ELLE does have quite a following, this artist is a very special choice because she also created the signature artwork for the ship’s hull.
“Celebrating Norwegian Luna as the ship’s godmother is an incredible honor, and creating ‘La Luna’ has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my career,” said ELLE.
Titled “La Luna,” the hull art is a stunning dreamscape that is meant to symbolize humanity’s enduring relationship with the cosmos and its innate connection to the moon. Luna, of course, translates to moon in Spanish.
What to Expect Onboard
As one of the most innovative ships now in operation, the crews at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, should be very proud of what they have accomplished in the creation of Norwegian Luna.
“Norwegian Luna represents the evolution of NCL – a brand built on freedom, flexibility and delivering experiences that resonate with every type of traveler,” said Marc Kazlauskas, President of Norwegian Cruise Line.
Like Norwegian Aqua, the first Prima Plus-class ship that launched in 2025, Norwegian Luna proudly features thrills like the Aqua Slidecoaster, the longest and fastest dual slides at sea that propel guests through two different courses.
Adding to the family-friendly fun, the new ship is debuting with Luna Midway, a first-of-its-kind experience that features Carnival games, Moon Climber (a multi-level obstacle course for both kids and adults), and Horizon Park (which features lawn-style games).
When guests get hungry, they will be able to choose from 17 different dining venues, which feature 15 different cuisine styles from around the world.
And as they digest their dinners, passengers can take in shows like “Elton: A Celebration of Elton John,” which is of course all about the legendary singer, as well as “HIKO: Innovation Meets Wonder,” which is a show that blends multimedia with cirque-style acrobatics and contemporary dance.
The entertainment offerings for adults have also been expanded with late-night offerings at The Improv at Sea and the creation of a brand new show, called “LunaTique.”
Where to Find Norwegian Luna
NCL’s second Prima Plus-class ship has technically already gotten an early start to her seafaring career.
After taking delivery of the new ship in early March, NCL had the vessel operate a transatlantic sailing to Miami. The historic cruise welcomed its first guests onboard in Rome on March 10 and Barcelona on March 12.
The 3,565-guest ship has also already completed one 4-night sailing to the Bahamas that embarked in Miami on March 23, during which she made her inaugural calls to Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay.
Her first official sailing following her christening will be a 3-night sailing to Great Stirrup Cay that embarks on April 1, 2026.
Going forward, the young ship will primarily operate 7-night sailings to the Caribbean from Miami, before repositioning to New York in April of 2027 to offer 7-night cruises to Bermuda.
Bookings are available now for guests who want to be among the first to experience all that the new ship has to offer, including through Cruise Hive’s bookings service.
