Here’s the latest info on the Norwegian Luna maiden voyage dates and first photos available as of early 2026 — including confirmed sailings, itinerary, and where you can see the ship’s initial images.
🚢 Maiden Voyage Details — Norwegian Luna (2026)
📅 Official Maiden Voyage
Norwegian Luna’s maiden cruise is set for spring 2026, with the ship entering service as the newest Prima Plus-class vessel for Norwegian Cruise Line.
Here’s what’s confirmed so far about the first sailing:
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Maiden Voyage Departure: April 4, 2026
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Departure Port: Miami, Florida (USA)
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Itinerary Type: Caribbean cruise — round-trip
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Typical Duration: 7 nights
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Includes stops in Western Caribbean destinations like Roatan (Honduras), Costa Maya & Cozumel (Mexico), and Harvest Caye (Belize).
Note: Earlier press mentioned a transatlantic repositioning voyage beginning March 10 from Civitavecchia (Rome) with arrival in Miami around March 23–April 1 — but the official Caribbean maiden sailing in NCL’s schedule is April 4.
📍 Simply put:
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Transatlantic crossing: mid-March 2026 (industry preview/positioning)
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Official cruise line maiden voyage: April 4, 2026 from Miami.
📸 First Photos & What They Show
While actual onboard maiden voyage photos from passengers won’t appear until the ship begins sailing, Norwegian Cruise Line has already released official images and renderings of the ship and key features:
📷 What’s Available Now
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Exterior ship images & hull art showing the distinctive lunar-themed design.
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Action shots of Aqua Slidecoaster — the hybrid roller-coaster waterslide that’s among Luna’s headline attractions.
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Pool deck and outdoor spaces including Ocean Boulevard and Infinity Beach — great for future cruisers to preview.
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Interior snapshots of key areas like observation lounges, restaurants, and spa zones.
📌 Most of these images come from Norwegian Cruise Line’s official ship pages and marketing materials — they reflect what the ship will look like before public sailings begin.
Once the ship embarks on its first public voyages in April 2026, you can expect news agencies and cruise fans to share real passenger photos of cabins, decks, entertainment venues, and on-board experiences.
🌍 Itinerary Snapshots Around Maiden Voyage
After April 4, 2026, Norwegian Luna will soon settle into its inaugural Caribbean season with a variety of departures from Miami. These include:
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Round-trip Bahamas cruises (3–4 nights)
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7-night Caribbean cruises calling on popular destinations like Honduras, Mexico, Belize, Dominican Republic, Virgin Islands and more.
These sailings will be among the first regular opportunities for travelers to capture real onboard photos and experiences on social media, cruise forums, and travel sites once the ship is in active service.
🧠 Quick Summary — Norwegian Luna Launch
📅 Maiden Voyage (Official): April 4, 2026 — 7 nights, Caribbean, roundtrip Miami.
🚢 Transatlantic Crossing: Begins March 10, 2026 from Italy, ending Miami (positioning).
📸 First Released Images: Official NCL photos/showcase images of ship exterior, pool decks, slide attractions, and lounges.
📷 Passenger Photos Online: Expected once sailings begin in April 2026 on cruise fan sites and social media.
