Luna, Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest ship and ‘resort at sea,’ docks at PortMiami

If you’re looking for an out-of-this-world vacation, all you need is a reservation.

PortMiami’s newest resident is shiny, sleek, and ready to steal the spotlight with her celestial name.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s brand-new mega-ship, the Norwegian Luna is ready to set sail from the cruise capital of the world to take cruisers across the Caribbean.

“She’s not just a ship. She’s a resort at sea. She’s experiences,” said Marc Kazlauskas, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “You can imagine the craftsmanship, the people, the hours, the design work – everything that goes into building such a beautiful ship.”

At 20 decks tall and longer than three football fields, Norwegian Luna can carry more than 3,500 guests. And it’s packed with enough entertainment options to keep even the pickiest passengers busy from sunup to sundown.

There’s a water park for the kids, the Luna Midway with carnival-style games, and even an Elton John-themed show paying tribute to the legendary singer.

And for thrill seekers, there’s the Aqua Slidecoaster, which combines a water slide with a rollercoaster into one wet and wild adventure.

“An arm propels riders into the slide, sending them flying around the ship before splashing down with plenty of laughs along the way,” said Kazlauskas.

Of course, when you go on a cruise, it’s all about the food, and Luna delivers with a little something for everyone.

The ship features 17 different dining options and 18 bars and lounges, including NCL favorites like Cagney’s Steakhouse, along with newer additions like the Indulge Food Hall and Sukhothai.

“I love Thai food. Sukhothai just steps it up,” Kazlauskas said. “Probably one of the best Thai experiences you’re going to have on any cruise ship – or any restaurant, for that matter.”

Beyond the buffets, bright lights, and water rides, Luna will provide a boost to the local economy. New ships bring new visitors to South Florida, travelers who book hotels, eat in restaurants, and spend money throughout the region.

“Getting Norwegian Luna to Miami, it bumps everything,” Kazlauskas said. “It bumps the cruise industry. It bumps South Florida, and it certainly does a lot for people who want to take vacations.”

Those vacations will feature seven-night sailings across the Eastern and Western Caribbean, with stops in places like St. Thomas, Tortola, Roatán, Cozumel, and Norwegian’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay, which now features a newly upgraded water park with 19 water slides.