Fincantieri delivers Norwegian Luna, second Prima Plus class ship for Norwegian Cruise Line
The Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has officially delivered the cruise ship Norwegian Luna to Norwegian Cruise Line, part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., during a ceremony held at the Marghera shipyard near Venice.
In brief
The Marghera shipyard of the Fincantieri group delivered the cruise ship Norwegian Luna, the second Prima Plus-class vessel, to the shipowner Norwegian Cruise Line. Norwegian Luna has a gross tonnage of 156 thousand, a length of around 321 metres and accommodates around 3,550 passengers, being about 10% larger than the first Prima-class ships. The ship features the Aqua Slidecoaster, the Glow Court sports complex and the Moon Midway zone. A few weeks earlier Fincantieri and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced an agreement for three ships with deliveries in 2030-2037.
Norwegian Luna is the second vessel of the extended Prima Plus class, representing the next step in Norwegian Cruise Line’s new generation of cruise ships designed to provide more outdoor space and innovative onboard experiences.
The ceremony was attended by senior representatives of both companies, including Biagio Mazzotta, Chairman of Fincantieri, and Luigi Matarazzo, CEO of the Merchant Ships Division. Norwegian Cruise Line was represented by President Marc Kazlauskas, Executive Vice President of Vessel Operations and Newbuilds Patrik Dahlgren, and Executive Vice President and General Counsel Daniel S. Farkas.
The new vessel has a gross tonnage of 156,000, a length of approximately 321 metres, and a capacity of about 3,550 guests. Compared to the first ships of the Prima class, Norwegian Luna is roughly 10% larger, offering expanded public areas and enhanced passenger facilities.
The ship is the sister vessel of Norwegian Aqua, which was delivered in 2025.
Among the vessel’s new attractions are the Aqua Slidecoaster, a hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide concept, the Glow Court, an innovative digital sports complex with an interactive LED floor, and Moon Midway, an outdoor entertainment area inspired by traditional amusement parks. Another highlight is the Moon Climber, a multi-level climbing and adventure structure.
Like her predecessors, Norwegian Luna features one of the most extensive 360-degree outdoor promenades ever built on a cruise ship.
The delivery comes only weeks after Fincantieri and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced a major agreement for the construction of three next-generation cruise ships, scheduled for delivery between 2030 and 2037, further strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two groups and their commitment to innovation and sustainability in the cruise sector.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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