Here’s EVERY VENUE Onboard Norwegian Luna: a Photo Tour
Norwegian Luna entered the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet in 2026, and I was fortunate enough to be one of the first passengers to step onboard. In fact, I was on Luna’s second ever 7-night cruise from Miami, Florida!
In this post, I’m going to take you on a full tour of the ship, showing you every public venue onboard. I’ll start from the bottom of the ship and work up to the top. It might help you to follow this photo tour alongside an image of the deck plan of the ship. You can find the deck plans for Norwegian Luna on the Norwegian Cruise Line website - click here.
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Anyway, let’s get started on Deck 6 of the ship.
Deck 6
Penrose Atrium
The Penrose Atrium is the main atrium onboard Luna, and it spans across decks 6, 7 and 8. This place is often a hive of activity, largely thanks to the fact that many venues are found across the various levels. Across the course of our tour, we’ll cover all of these, but they include the Casino, the Penrose Bar, the Belvedere Bar, Guest Services, Starbucdks and more.
The Atrium is used throughout the day (and night) to host events including game shows, Q&A sessions, and presentations. To find out the full detail of what’s going on while you’re onboard, just check out your Freestyle Daily (NCL-speak for the daily programme).
You’ll find lots of different seating options in here. A ‘top tip’ from me is to go to the middle level (deck 7) during the day if you want to relax in a comfortable chair with great views - these spots are rarely busy during the day, particularly when the ship’s in port, and the views are to die for!
Penrose Bar
This is the bar that you’ll find on the lowest level (deck 6) of the Penrose Atrium. Here, you can expect to relax with your favourite drink, while soaking up the busy atmosphere of the atrium.
There are large portholes along one side of the venue, directly behind the bar itself. This is one of the bars onboard that will be open late in the night, but also for most of the day. Therefore, if you’re planning to spend some time relaxing on the ship while it’s in port, this is potentially where you’d plan to come.
This bar is also where you’ll find the first dance floor on our tour today, so remember to pack your dancing shoes!
Casino
One thing’s clear from the second you step onboard Norwegian Luna: the casino on this ship is huge! If you enjoy playing while you cruise, then you’re probably going to really enjoy this space. It’s constructed of two main playing areas, and they’re connected by a long corridor of slot machines that runs down the centre of the ship.
The casino on Luna is non-smoking, but there is a section where smoking is permitted. You’ll find this in a fully sealed room on the starboard side of the ship, so there’s very little risk of smoke travelling between each section. I’ve been on other ships in the past where the smoking section is on one side of the room, but the smoke travels across really easily - not on here!
If you’re interested in placing higher bets, then you may be able to play in the High Limits room, which you can find in the playing area that’s closest to the Penrose Atrium.
Note: remember that the casino onboard a cruise ship will never be open when the ship’s docked - the ship needs to be sailing before this venue is permitted to open! Don’t worry though - there’s lots going on elsewhere to keep you busy until then…!
The Improv at Sea
Enjoy comedy when you cruise? Well, you’ll probably want to make a note of this venue! The Improv at Sea operates as the onboard comedy club for most of the cruise, but does also play host to other events too. You’ll find it right next door to the casino, so you can imagine that this part of the ship is particularly lively in the evenings,
All around this venue, you’ll find quotes from famous comedians - I’m sure that some of them will make you smile while you’re waiting for the show to begin.
While I was onboard, this space was also used for various art-related events, and it was also utilised for a private function. This is also where you’ll find the ‘speciality entertainment’. At the point of Luna’s launch, the show that came at an additional charge was called ‘LunaTique’, and this is the venue that played host to it.
The Whiskey Bar
The Whiskey Bar onboard Luna is a lovely space, and you’ll find it as you head towards the back of the ship on deck 6. It’s worth highlighting that it’s entirely on the inside of the ship, which means that there isn’t any natural daylight coming into this space. That’s due to the two venues that run off on each side wrapping around to a degree: Hasuki and the Commodore Room (both of which we’re going to cover shortly…).
There’s a special menu here that you’re not going to find elsewhere around the ship, and the whiskey selection is really quite impressive. If you’re looking for a premium whiskey while you’re cruising, then this is probably where you’re going to want to come. Personally, I can recommend ordering an Old Fashioned from this bar - there’s a great selection, and the servers are always on hand to recommend to your tastes and preferences.
Due to this venue’s close proximity to multiple dining venues, it’s the perfect spot for a pre-dinner drink (and maybe a post-dinner drink, too!), especially if you’re a fan of an Old Fashioned as mentioned above…!
Swirl Wine Bar
Right next door to the Whiskey Bar is Swirl Wine Bar.
This venue is as it says on the tin: it’s a wine bar, where you can order from a wide selection of wines from all around the world. Similarly to the Whiskey Bar, this space doesn’t have any natural daylight coming into it, but there is so much lighting here that you aren’t going to notice that at all.
If you’re interested in wine tastings, then you might want to think about going along to one of the virtual tastings that this space is utilised for. At these events, you’re invited to wear a virtual reality headset to fully immerse yourself in a unique tasting experience - sounds different, doesn’t it? If you do opt to book one of these events, they come with an additional charge, but you can still use this wine bar to simply enjoy a glass of your favourite outside of the hosted event times.
The Commodore Room
The Commodore Room is the first of the ‘included’ dining rooms that feature on our tour today. This is one of the dining venues that comes off directly from the Whiskey Bar, which means that you can relax there with a drink before coming in to dine in the evening,.
When you cruise with NCL, there aren’t any pre-assigned dining times. If you’re hungry, you simply turn up to your preferred restaurant and they’ll sit you at the next available table. This is one of the benefits to NCL operating what they call a ‘Freestyle Cruising’ mentality - simple!
The Commodore Room is only open for the evening dinner service. If you enjoy a seated breakfast and/or lunch, then you’ll want to head to one of the other dining rooms that are available for these meals. Don’t worry - I’ll tell you which one that is when we get to it on our tour.
Hasuki
Welcome to Hasuki: Luna’s onboard Teppanyaki restaurant. When I started cruising, I was surprised at how popular a dining option Teppanyaki was, and it seems to have only grown in popularity since. It’s therefore of no surprise to find that this venue is a big one - it’s got a really healthy cover count for a venue of this nature.
This venue is among the largest of its’ kind I’ve seen on a cruise ship - it’s huge! If you enjoy your dinner being prepared and presented with a bit of interactive theatre, you’re probably going to enjoy Hasuki. This is a speciality restaurant, so you’ll need to pay a cover charge to dine here.
A word of warning - perhaps don’t wear a white top in here, unless you’re 100% confident in your abilities to catch food in your mouth… I’ll say no more!
The Haven Private Elevators
If you’re cruising in the Haven, then you’ll have access to these private elevators. You’ll find them towards the back of the ship on the public decks, and they offer you a fast-track way to travel between the main areas of the ship and the exclusive areas within the Haven.
If you’re not cruising as a Haven guest, then there are plenty of other elevators for you to use - you’ll just need to walk slightly further forward to find these in the mid-ship section!
Luna Theater and Club
The next venue on our tour today is the Luna Theater and Club. This is Luna’s primary onboard entertainment venue, and you’ll find entrances on decks 6, 7 and 8. Entering this venue on deck 8 will bring you onto the upper balcony level, while decks 7 and 6 will bring you into the top and bottom of the stalls respectively.
This theater is equipped with two staffed bars, which you’ll find are open around show times. This is where the in-venue drinks service is operated from, but you’re also able to stop to purchase a refreshment as you make your way inside. If you’d like to use these bars, then you’ll need to enter the theater from one of the two entrances down on deck 6 - there’s one on either side.
It’s worth highlighting here that this venue is in high demand on a ship like this. It’s not a huge space, and would frequently hit capacity during my cruise, resulting in lots of cruisers having nowhere to sit to watch the show. My advice here is that doors typically open a little over 30 minutes before and each show will be repeated at least once during the cruise, so either plan to get there early to queue for entry, or plan to go to another show.
On that note, if you see one of the shows and really enjoy it, give other people a chance to see it - don’t keep going back!
On the evenings of your cruise that feature a performance in here you’ll typically find that the first seating is at 7.30pm and the second seating is at 9.30pm. If there’s then a club event that night, it’ll start around 10.30pm - 11pm.
Deck 7
Starbucks
Does this one really need an introduction? You’ll find Starbucks on Deck 7 within the Penrose Atrium, which is where we started our tour earlier. Coffees and snacks here aren’t included in your cruise fare, so you will need to pay a little extra to enjoy anything from here.
If you’re looking for complimentary coffee, stay tuned - I’ll show you where you can find this later in the tour!
Starbucks onboard Norwegian Luna, © Fraser at Sea
Guest Facilities: CruiseNext, Shore Excursions, the Internet Desk, the Onboard Credit desk, Guest Services and the Shopping Desk
Rather than showing you each of these venues individually (let’s keep moving at a healthy pace, shall we?!), I thought it makes sense to combine together in one section.
If you need the assistance of any of the teams listed above, then you’ll find them all situated within the same part of the Penrose Atrium: all on deck 7.
The Gateway Shopping Boutiques
‘The Gateway’ is the name given to the shopping area that runs down the middle of the ship on deck 7. It connects the Penrose Atrium to the Metropolitan Bar, so to travel from the front to the back of the ship you’re going to pass through this space - you can’t walk around it.
Here, you’ll find a number of shopping outlets that operate as stalls in the hallway, in addition to a large shopping boutique that’s more of a typical retail store. The stalls offer cruisers things like designer handbags and watches, while the retail store offers fashion items, clothing, accessories, alcohol, cigarettes, and merchandise branded for both Norwegian Cruise Line and Norwegian Luna.
These shops will all be closed while the ship is in port, but will be fully operational when the ship’s sailing.
Syd Norman’s Pour House
If you’ve ever cruised with NCL before on one of their larger ships, there’s a fair chance that you already know about Syd Norman’s Pour House. This is the onboard rock and roll bar, and it’s one of the most popular venues onboard!
During the day, this space will often be used for seminars and presentations, but in the evening is when it really comes alive.
You’ll find the Syd Norman band performing in here multiple times throughout your cruise, and they’re well worth heading to see if you haven’t already. Interestingly, on Luna, this group also perform in the main theater, which is such a welcome change given how busy the Pour House venue can be - it can be so difficult to get in to see them when they’re in there! If you do want to sit to watch the band performing in the Pour House, I’d recommend aiming to come along at least 45 minutes early to relax with a drink, otherwise the seats will be occupied!
You’ll also find karaoke taking place in this space throughout your cruise, so remember to board that cruise ship with your favourite song ready to request…!
Metropolitan Bar
Slightly further towards the back of the ship on deck 7 is where you’ll find Metropolitan Bar. This is another bustling nightlife venue, largely thanks to the pianist that you’ll often find performing here. On every evening of my cruise, the dance floor would be packed, as he would play lively music to put everyone in the mood to let their hair down!
There’s a small dance floor in this venue, so you may wish to pack your dancing shoes if you’re that way inclined.
Metropolitan Bar is closed during the day, and is therefore considered a late afternoon/evening venue. In the evening, it can fill quickly thanks to its’ location - it’s directly next door to Cagney’s, making it the perfect ‘before and after dinner’ spot. In addition to being beside Cagney’s, there a three other dining venues nearby, making this a great spot to wait while your table is being prepared at one of those venues.
The Humidor Cigar Lounge
If you’re looking for somewhere to purchase or smoke a cigar while you’re onboard, then this is it. The Humidor is a small room, and inside you’ll find a combination of arm chairs and sofas to relax on while you’re spending time in here.
This room isn’t intended for either vaping or cigarette smoking - you’re able to do both of these things onboard, but you’ll need to head to either one of the outdoor areas or the smoking-permitted section of the casino. In the Humidor, you’re welcome to smoke either a cigar or a pipe.
Cagney’s
Wondering what Cagney’s, NCL’s signature steakhouse, looks like onboard Luna? Well, here’s your answer!
At Cagney’s, you can expect to find a venue that feels like a steakhouse that you’d find in the heart of a city on land. I’m always really impressed with the overall experience that Cagney’s offers - it’s well worth giving a try on your future NCL cruise!
To dine in here, the cover charge is $60 USD, but in my opinion it really is worth it. The experience you get from dining at Cagney’s isn’t really like any other steakhouse on any other cruise ship - I’d highly recommend!
Nama Sushi & Sashimi
If you’re a fan of Japanese food, then Nama may be calling your name. It’s slightly cheaper to dine in here versus the likes of Cagney’s (on my cruise, the cover charge was $50 for Nama), and you can choose to either sit at one of the tables around the restaurant or at the sushi bar. Opting for the latter will allow you to watch the chefs in the open kitchen preparing food right infront of you - it’s a really impressive sight!
This venue is the smallest of the speciality dining options onboard Luna, so I would recommend securing your reservation as early in the cruise as possible, in order to ensure you’re not left disappointed!
Le Bistro
Similarly to Cagney’s, Le Bistro is a dining venue that you’ll find across the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet - it really is such a firm favourite of loyal NCL cruisers. This is a French-themed restaurant, so think about things like Escargot, Baked Onion Soup and Filet de Boeuf - it’s all available in here.
The design of this space on Luna really is beautiful. The decor has been kept really neutral in colour, with the exception of some pastel ‘colour popping’, and the whole restaurant is designed around a stunning room-height chandelier. I’ve never seen this design tactic before, but can’t you imagine seeing this chandelier light fitting hanging from the centre of a beautiful Parisian restaurant with a vaulted ceiling? Yes, me too!
The cover charge to dine at Le Bistro is $60, and again - make your reservations as early in the cruise as possible (if not before) due to the popularity of this one!
Hudson’s
We’re now all the way at the back of the ship on deck 8, which means it’s time to talk about Hudson’s. This is another of the ‘included’ dining venues that you’ll find on Luna, meaning that this one is fully included in your cruise fare.
Of all of the included options onboard, this one was my clear favourite, largely thanks to the wrap-around windows which make almost every table in here feel like it’s got a prime view. I’ve never seen a dining room with such vast amount of daylight coming in, nor have I ever felt more connected with the ocean outside than I did while eating in here - this one gets 5-stars from me!
Hudson’s is open for all meal times, so it’s available for breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout your cruise. It’s unsurprising that they chose this space to be the one open for all meals - it’s so impressive!
Deck 8
Belvedere Bar
The first venue to show you on deck 8 is the Belvedere Bar, which is the bar serving the upper-most level of the Penrose Atrium. There’s plenty of seating here both at the bar itself, and also over on the balcony section opposite, so you shouldn’t need to worry about not finding somewhere to sit down with your drink.
I found that this was among the quietest bars on the ship, potentially due to the fact that the atrium generally is a very well-lit and noisy space. I didn’t find it overly relaxing to spend time in this whole area, and there was always something going on elsewhere to attract me away.
One of the benefits of this bar is that it offers direct access to the promenade deck through automatic doors, so why not order your favourite drink and take it ‘to go’ and sit outside to enjoy it?
Shopping Boutiques
Adjacent to Belvedere Bar, you’ll find the next of the shopping boutiques onboard Luna. On this level, shopping focusses on cosmetics and luxury jewellery. If you’re interested in purchasing fragrances (perfumes and aftershaves/colognes), then you may want to take advantage of the duty free store here.
You can shop with brands including Effy, Tag Heuer and Breitling in this part of the ship, as they all have their own individual boutiques.
Onda by Scarpetta
Do you enjoy Italian food? If so, then say ‘hello’ to Onda by Scarpetta, Norwegian Luna’s speciality Italian restaurant.
On the menu here, you’ll find pizzas, pastas and a whole range of speciality items, too.
The interior design in this space is absolutely stunning - it feels far more elevated than the included dining options, despite the fact there’s a relatively high cover count in here considering the venue size.
Onda by Scarpetta also has an outdoor dining section. If you’d like to dine outside, I’d recommend thinking about making that request at the point of making your reservation. It’s fully under cover, so rain shouldn’t be a huge issue, but do think about the fact that it could be windy out there if the ship is ‘at sea’, and it could also be humid (if you’re cruising somewhere like the Caribbean!). I tend to book a table for the indoor dining section, then request a move outside a few hours before my booking if the weather seems to be the right conditions (and if I want to…) - that usually works for me…!
Los Lobos
Los Lobos is Luna’s onboard Mexican restaurant, and you’ll find this right next door to Onda by Scarpetta. Offering both indoor and outdoor dining, you can choose to either soak up the lively atmosphere of the restaurant, or watch the ocean waves rolling past from your table out on the promenade deck.
This venue is far more relaxed than most of the other upcharge dining venues that I’ve shown you already - it feels more like a Mexican Cantina than an upmarket restaurant.
On the menu at Los Lobos, you can expect to find all of your Mexican favourites including Burritos, Tacos and even fresh guacamole that’s prepared from scratch at your table! If it’s drinks that you’re thinking about, then of course - there are plenty of Margarita options for you here!
The cover charge to dine at Los Lobos is $40 per person, making it among the cheaper options. During my cruise, there was also a really convenient ‘2 for 1’ offer on for this venue and a few others - I’ll tell you more about that on YouTube in due course!
Art Gallery
Are you interested in the art offerings that you often find on cruise ships? The art gallery can be found on deck 8, and it’s operated by ‘Park West’, the company behind the galleries on lots of ships out there.
You’ll find this team also host auctions, seminars and other events throughout the cruise, the details for which will be displayed in the daily schedule each day.
Photo Gallery
Right next door to the art gallery is the photo gallery. Here, you can browse any photos that the onboard photography team have taken of you throughout the cruise, or you can book private sessions with the Perspectives Photography Studio.
Throughout the cruise, you’ll find photographers in key public areas, and also outside the ship in your ports of call - you can use them to snap your photo, and it will then be available to browse here usually within 24 hours.
There are a wide range of photography packages available from Norwegian Cruise Line. If you’re interested in purchasing one of these, it’s worth highlighting that you’ll typically save some money by confirming your order online before the cruise - don’t wait until you’re onboard, as it’ll only be more expensive!
The Local Bar & Grill
The Local Bar & Grill is your home of ‘almost’ 24-hour food onboard Luna. Food service starts here with an early breakfast, and then continues throughout the day and into the early hours of the morning. This is a really useful venue to remember if you return to the ship after lunch, and many of the other dining options are closed in preparation for the evening dinner service. Don’t go hungry - just come down here to place an order!
This venue has two sides: one is a bar that feels like a local pub (hence the name, I guess), and the other is a sit-down venue designed more for dining. If you’d like to come here for a meal, you’ll need to speak to the seating hostess at the welcome desk of the seated side, but if it’s a few drinks or bar snacks that you’re looking for, just take a seat on the casual side and place your order with one of the waiters.
There is both indoor and outdoor seating here, so you can still enjoy the views beyond the ship while dining here. The exit of ‘The Drop’ (the dry drop slide) is actually directly next door to the outdoor seating option, so why not eat out there and people-watch as they slide down towards you?
Indulge Food Hall
It’s now time to talk about one of my favourite dining options on the entire ship: Indulge Food Hall.
This venue operates as a food hall, with lots of different vendors being presented at individual stalls - it really does feel like a food market in here! You don’t need to approach each individual stall to dine from various areas in here - it’s all done digitally!
All you need to do is find somewhere to sit, and then you’ll place your order on one of the tablet computers. Once submitted, the team at the relevant kitchen(s) will prepare and deliver your order(s) to the table - clever, isn’t it?
If you’d like to dine at any of the eateries, then you’ll need to sit at a table that’s not attached to one of the bars. For example, the seats at the bar of the Indian venue will only be able to order from that eatery. In the same vain, the seats directly joined to the smokehouse will only be able to order from there, and so on…
At the Indulge food hall, you’ll find the following:
A Noodle Bar
A counter dedicated to Latin-infused food
An Indian food counter
A Vegetarian and Vegan counter
A Texas Smokehouse
A Rotisserie
A Dessert Bar
Promenade Deck
The Promenade deck onboard Luna is worth talking about. This space is considerably wider than any Promenade deck that I’ve ever seen ‘at sea’ before, allowing it to accommodate a far greater volume of people.
This deck is also fully wrap-around, meaning that you can walk laps of the ship without being interrupted, and without having to go inside - great if you’re looking to keep your steps up during a sea day!
There’s a wide array of seating out here, including sun loungers, day beds, arm chairs, snuggle sofas and so much more!
The Promenade Deck is also where you’ll find the large Luna moon photo opportunity. This will grow in popularity as a photo location during your cruise as more people learn about it, so I’d recommend finding it early to avoid having to wait in line to take a photo!
Infinity Beach
This part of the Promenade Deck does deserve its’ own section in this photo tour. Infinity Beach is the name given to the area that features the infinity pools looking out to sea, and also the day beds that appear to be wrapped by little pools of water. Sounds idyllic, doesn’t it?
You may need to be out of your cabin early to secure one of these daybeds as they’re one of the first to be chosen each day, but they’re wonderful spots to hang out and spend time in. I should add - if you don’t secure one of the daybeds, you’re still more than welcome to use the infinity pools and the small paddling pools - they’re not reserved for those who are relaxing on the beds.
I met people throughout the cruise who assumed that these day beds were an optional upcharge, and that you weren’t able to use them unless you paid for them. Not true - these day beds operate on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
Soleil Bar
Soleil Bar is found at the very back of the ship on deck 8, making it one of the best spots on the ship to admire the surrounding scenery from. Picture the scene: you’re ready for your evening meal, but you’d like to go outside to watch the sunset before you go to the dining room. Well, Soleil Bar makes this incredibly easy, and the team here will even furnish you with a glass of your favourite to toast to the night ahead as the sun slips below the horizon.
This is also a great bar to relax at in inclement weather, due to the fact that it’s got a large glass roof over most of the seating. I cruised onboard Luna in the Caribbean in warm weather, so don’t know this for sure, but it did look like there were large heaters installed back here, so you should be comfortable on the cooler nights of your cruise, too!
Deck 12
Medical Center
Deck 12 is where you’ll find the onboard Medical Center. Hopefully you’re not going to need to speak to the teams here, but if you do then you know where to go.
There’s also a vending machine here, offering items including plasters, antiseptic cream, seasickness medication, condoms and more.
The Medical Center onboard Norwegian Luna, © Fraser at Sea
Studio Lounge
This is the lounge specifically reserved for those cruising in a solo cabin - in other words, the cabins designed for one passenger.
In this space, you’ll find complimentary hot and cold drinks, and also vending machines for things like cocktails, wine, beer and soft drinks. There are always snacks in here too, and these are continually refreshed throughout the day. In the morning, you’ll find pastries available here, and this will switch to cakes and cookies after the breakfast service for the rest of the day and into the evening.
It’s worth adding at this point that it’s not just solo cruisers who opt to cruise in Studio cabins. I took my cruise onboard Luna with a friend, and we opted to book Studio cabins rather than to share a cabin to offer us the luxury of having our own private space. It was amazing to then have the lounge as a shared space - it really did feel like we were living in a house together, and the lounge was our shared living room!
If you’d like to find out more about what it’s like to cruise solo with Norwegian Cruise Line, then why not check out the below YouTube video? In this video, I share my experience of cruising solo onboard one of their other ships. Spoiler alert: I think Norwegian do a fantastic job of catering to the solo cruise market!
Deck 14
Entourage Teen Lounge
This area of the ship allows a safe, closed-off environment for teenagers to spend time with others in the same age category. In here, you’ll find a range of activities including games consoles, disco facilities, lounge areas and much more.
Note: once your child turns 18, they are considered an adult, and will therefore be unable to take advantage of the Entourage Teen Lounge facility. If you’re cruising with younger children, then see the next section: Splash Academy.
The Entourage Teen Lounge entrance onboard Norwegian Luna, © Fraser at Sea
Deck 15
Splash Academy
If you’re travelling with younger members of your family, then you might want to take advantage of Splash Academy, which you can find on deck 15. Here, the team will be ready to welcome anyone aged between 3 and 12 years old.
This area is fully staffed during the opening hours, so be sure to check their times which are displayed both on the wall directly outside, and also on your Freestyle Daily.
If you’re travelling with a youngster that’s younger than 3, or with children in nappies, then you can take advantage of the Guppies open play section of the kids club facilities. This area allows parents to interact with their children, while using a variety of different play equipment. Note: this is not a supervised drop-off - parents must stay with their children.
Note: once you’re older than 13 years old, the space available for you will be the Entourage Teen Lounge, which you’ll find on deck 14 of the ship.
Deck 16
Mandara Spa and Salon
You’ll find the Mandara spa complex at the front of the ship on deck 16. It’s among the most impressive spa facilities I’ve ever seen on a cruise ship, so you might want to pay attention to this section if you enjoy using these areas when you cruise!
There is an abundance of treatment rooms available here, all offering different treatment options. The spa actually spreads across two floors on Luna, with treatment rooms available throughout.
The Salon
The Salon is ready to fulfil any of your treatment needs, from nail treatments to hair styling and so much more. You can book your treatments both before you step onboard via your online account, and also after you board the ship at the spa reception. My top tip - if you’re looking to book on a particular day, you’ll want to secure your reservation as early in the cruise as possible.
Booking your treatments while the ship is docked in port can be a great way to save some money, and also avoid some of the crowds that may be filtering through this space on a busy sea day!
Barber Shop
The Barber Shop on Luna allows Gents to have their treatment conducted in a much more intimate environment than the salon next door. It’s directly next door to the salon, but it’s a closed-off space with only two chairs inside, so it’ll be much quieter in here, especially on a busy day at sea!
Fitness Center
The fitness center, or the onboard gym, is found at the very front of the ship on deck 16. Due to this location, you’re going to find some absolutely incredible views looking out over the front of the ship, and also out to either side - there’s a huge amount of glass in here, really encouraging you to look beyond the room itself.
Whether you’re hoping to do some exercise to fight off those ‘cruise calories’, or you’re looking to maintain your routine from back home while you’re on vacation, I’m confident you’ll find what you’re looking for in here.
There’s a wide variety of both strength and cardio equipment, and there’s also a small open studio space for stretching, too!
Ryde Spinning Studio
If you enjoy spin classes, or if you’d like to try one for the first time while you’re on your cruise, then the Ryde Spinning Studio will probably be ideal for you.
In here, you’ll find a bespoke studio designed specifically for spin classes - isn’t it great to see something of this quality on a cruise ship?! To view the availability of spin classes during your cruise, just speak to the onboard team once you get onto the ship - you’ll have to sign up to these, so aim to board the ship knowing what your rough availability is before classes book out!
Deck 15
Thermal Suite
Are you ready to be impressed? Ok, let’s leave the upper deck of the spa behind and go down the spiral staircase to deck 15. This is where you’ll find the Thermal Suite onboard Luna, and it’s quite the space!
I’ve spent time in lots of thermal areas at spa complexes on land that have been smaller than this - I still can’t really believe that this is on a cruise ship!
In the main part of the space, you’ve got a network of pools arranged in a long rectangle, with the staircase that we descended down at the far end. At the other end, there are heated loungers and a relaxation space, which are perfect to unwind before or after you go for a dip in the water.
At the side of the thermal suite, there’s a corridor with the various steam rooms and saunas, all of which are a really good size! There’s even an ice room in here, so don’t worry about overheating and not being able to cool down…!!
I did view this facility while the ship was docked, and so it was beautifully quiet. I didn’t then use the thermal suite during the cruise, so I can’t comment on how busy it gets. It is expensive to access this space, and so I would assume that this would limit the number of people booking into it during the average cruise…
Relaxation Room
If you enjoy relaxing on a heated lounger or a padded day bed while looking out to sea, then you’re going to want to know about this relaxation room.
This facility is part of the wider thermal suite complex, so you’re going to need to purchase an access pass to use it, but isn’t it gorgeous?
Note: if you’d like to experience this space on your cruise but you don’t want to spend the full cost to do so, why not consider booking in during a port day? Lots of people don’t realise it, but this is often one of the best ways to save some money at the spa when you cruise. While your fellow cruisers are ashore exploring, why not think about spending the morning of the afternoon at the spa, allowing you a few hours to see the port, and then also a few hours to enjoy the ship when it’s quieter (and cheaper!) to do so?
Deck 16
The Haven Entrance
If you’re cruising in a suite within The Haven, then you’ll have access to a number of facilities that are closed-off to the rest of the ship. This includes a bar, a restaurant, and also outdoor decks that the general cruising public onboard won’t have access to.
I won’t be showing you the facilities inside The Haven during this photo tour, due to the fact that I didn’t cruise within this category while I was onboard, and was therefore unable to access.
Most of the Haven’s facilities are found on Deck 16, but you’ll find that multiple of the decks are closed off at the back by entrances like the below, as the suites are located on the decks below these facilities.
The Haven onboard Norwegian Luna, © Fraser at Sea
Deck 17
Observation Lounge
Interested in somewhere peaceful and quiet, with good views out to sea, or across the port that you’re docked in? If so, then you’ll want to make a note of the Observation Lounge!
You’ll find this venue at the front of the ship up on deck 17. It has wrap-around glass windows all around, which offer you some awesome uninterrupted views of whatever’s outside. That’s a general theme with this ship - there seem to be so many venues with huge volumes of glass!
Complimentary snacks are served in here during the day, along with complimentary water, ice, tea and coffee, making it a great place to retreat to with your book.
A ‘top tip’ that I would give you for this area is that it was reliably the coolest place on the whole ship during my cruise. If you’re seeking an air conditioned environment, then this might be what you’re looking for… You can thank me later!
Luna Game Zone
Are you travelling with youngsters, or with adults who would enjoy having a go at the arcade games while you’re cruising? The Luna Game Zone is a very impressive arcade facility, offering a really wide range of games.
Believe it or not, they even have a small bowling alley in here!
You can either choose to ‘pay as you go’ on each of the machines, or you can purchase an unlimited use pass for any machine with a green or white light from the onboard casino team. If you opt for the ‘pay as you go’ option, then all you’ll need to do is scan your cabin key each time you’d like to activate a game - there’s no need to ever carry cash on here!
Waves Pool and Bar
Luna’s main pool is called the Waves Pool, and you’ll find it on deck 17. This is one of the most popular outdoor areas on the ship, so don’t be expecting to get in the pool to swim lengths for exercise purposes, unless you’re planning to be out there at a really early hour while everyone else is inside enjoying their breakfast, or in the evening during the dinner service.
The pool area plays host to lots of entertainment throughout the day, particularly during a sea day, and there are also themed party nights that take place up here in the evening. Check your daily schedule - you might just be surprised with what’s scheduled for this space during your cruise!
Note: if you’re travelling with young children, complimentary life vests are available at this pool.
Surfside Cafe & Grill
The Surfside Cafe & Grill are the names given to both the onboard buffet and also the burger bar. Both of these venues are open throughout the day, so you don’t need to walk far from the main pool deck area to satisfy any hunger cravings that you might be experiencing!
You’ll find the buffet onboard Norwegian Luna is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, dinner and late night snacks, so you’re not going to have to go long before the next service opens!
Palomar
Palomar is among my favourite venues on the entire ship. It’s a Mediterranean inspired restaurant, and it offers both dishes ‘from the sea’ and also ‘from the land’. I’ll construct a full review soon of this venue, so stay tuned.
Palomar’s in a relatively quiet part of the ship, sharing a corridor with just Sukhothai (which we’ll cover next). As these are both speciality restaurants (in other words, they come with an additional cover charge), there isn’t a huge amount of traffic in this corridor. That makes it a really relaxed environment in here, as you’ve left the crowds behind.
If you’re planning to dine here during the daylight hours (in other words, before sunset), I’d massively recommend that you specifically request a table by the window - just look at those views - aren’t they unbelievable?!
Sukothai
Sukothai is the onboard Thai restaurant, and it’s right across the hall from Palomar. In here, you can expect all of your Thai favourites including Chicken Satay to start, and Pad Thai as a main.
My advice regarding trying to secure a window seat if you’re dining before sunset also applies in here - the views from the tables directly beside the window really are awesome. If you’re dining ‘after dark’, it really doesn’t matter where you sit - there won’t be a view out there, anyway!
You can either choose to dine at the tables in here, or you can opt for a bar stool. This option allows you to look into the food preparation area, which is always interesting viewing!
I really enjoyed Sukothai, and do feel that it’s a shame it’s not available on more NCL ships. Time will tell if this dining option gets rolled out further, I guess…
VIBE Beach Club
Are you seeking a more private environment to relax in while you’re on the ship? Well, if that’s the case, then the VIBE Beach Club might be exactly what you’re looking for!
This is a closed-off sun deck which is reserved exclusively for those who wish to purchase a pass. You’ll be able to purchase a pass that unlocks unlimited access for the duration of your cruise, and also a pass that allows you access for just one day if you’d prefer. To add - the latter is only an option if there’s availability, but on some cruises the cruise-long passes will cause the day passes to be unavailable!
The location of this deck does mean that those using the facilities above can look directly down onto it, but I don’t think that would be much of an issue for most people. The loungers in here are much more comfortable than what you’d have available out on the main deck (unless you secure a day bed on the promenade deck, of course!), so if that’s important to you, then you’ll perhaps want to book a pass to VIBE.
Deck 18
Kids’ Aqua Park
If you’re cruising with young children, then you’ll be keen to know about the Kids’ Aqua Park! You’ll find this facility at the front of the ship on deck 18, meaning that it’s removed from the main pool area.
In here, there are a few small water slides, and lots of water jets and fountains to keep your little ones busy and cool. There isn’t any deep water in here, and it’s designed as more of a ‘splash zone’, which could be important to be aware of.
If you would like to be in the main swimming pool with your children, then you’re more than welcome to use a life vest, which is available free of charge from the rack poolside down on deck 17 at the Waves Pool.
Tee Time
‘Tee Time’ is Luna’s crazy golf course, and you’ll find it up on both decks 18 and 19.
In all honesty, I think this is the best crazy golf outfit that I’ve seen on any cruise ship, and probably also one of the best I’ve seen from on land, too. It’s all digital, so your golf ball is programmed to you as a player at the registration stage.
When you arrive at each hole, each player places their ball on the starting circle when they’re ready to go, and the course digitally registers their score. It’s very clever! To get started, just head to the ‘Tee Time’ vending machines that you’ll find up within this section - it’s really quick and easy.
‘Tee time’ isn’t included in your cruise fare - it comes at an additional charge of $5pp. Personally, I felt that was good value, but I am surprised that NCL are charging for facilities like this and not things like the aqua coaster. It feels as though a game of mini golf could probably be an ‘included’ item (in my opinion, anyway), especially when the whole process is digital so crew members aren’t required to facilitate.
The Drop
If you’d like to try out Luna’s drop-slide, then make sure ‘The Drop’ features on your vacation checklist. This slide features a drop-floor, which means that you stand on the floor, and it then falls away from you to start the ride. Don’t worry too much - there’s a speaker system inside the capsule that counts down from five, so you’ll know when the floor’s going to drop.
It’s certainly a thrill, and it’ll send you from deck 18 all the way down to deck 8. Remember to keep your eyes open as you descend - there’s an entirely see-through section of the slide, which offers you a completely unique perspective of your surroundings!
Would you be brave enough to try this one, or will you wait at the top for your friend to come back afterwards?
‘The Drop’ onboard Norwegian Luna, © Fraser at Sea
The Stadium
The Stadium is an open-air venue that houses lots of the more traditional games that you would expect to find on a cruise ship, along with some interesting additions.
Think things like table tennis, shuffleboard, table football, and then add things like beer pong (don’t worry - beer not included!), and you’ll have a rough idea of what to expect from this space.
Everything within this area is free of charge to use, so it’s a great place to bring the family without the fear or building up a huge bill!
Bullseye Bar
The Bullseye Bar is at the back of the ship on deck 17, and it’s a darts bar! Here, you can grab your favourite drink from the bar and then head to one of the digital dart boards at either side to begin the game.
Note: this venue isn’t open all day, and does have set opening hours. I guess that makes sense though - if it was available for free play all day, there would be loose darts on the cruise ship - that’s not what anybody needs!
Aqua Slidecoaster
If you’ve seen any marketing for Norwegian Luna, I’m confident that you’ll already have come across the Aqua Slidecoaster - it’s one of the most famous attractions on this ship. The Aqua Slidecoaster is the huge double-waterslide that’s suspended over the top deck spaces of the ship - it really is quite spectacular to see in person!
It’s the world’s first hybrid waterslide and rollercoaster, and in all honesty… it’s absolutely fantastic!
If there’s any part of you that’s considering not trying this attraction during your cruise, please think again - it’s not as scary as it might look (except the initial launch - it’s pretty hair-raising…), and you’ll be super proud of yourself afterwards!
A word of warning: there’s a camera that takes both a photo and a video of you on the slide, so remember to SMILE! You can then visit the Photo Gallery afterwards to get a free download of both the photo and the video sent to your email address!
Moon Climber
The Moon Climber is a multi-level assault course that’s positioned high above the rest of the ship. In here, you’ll find a labyrinth to navigate through, in addition to slides to move down and obstacles to climb!
There’s even an interactive lighting feature, which allows you to challenge teams to see who can win by having the most lights illuminated at the end of a defined time period.
If you’d like to know more, just stop by the Moon Climber entrance during your cruise - it’s included in your cruise fare, so won’t cost you a cent extra!
Pickleball Court
This one doesn’t need an explanation - the Pickleball Court is found right next to the entrance to the Moon Climber. You can’t reserve this, so if it’s available… it’s yours!
Horizon Park
Horizon Park is a venue that’s relatively new to NCL ships. Here, you can find plenty of space to lounge and relax away from the more crowded sun decks, and you can also find some traditional cruise ship games (like corn hole, or baggo!) that don’t feature at The Stadium, which we visited earlier in this photo tour.
My favourite thing about the location of Horizon Park on Luna is the views that you get off of both sides of the ship. It’s positioned high above the other decks, so you’re able to look directly off toward the horizon on each side, or across the port that the ship is docked in at the time.
Glow Court
The Glow Court is the final facility on our tour today. It’s at the very top of the ship on deck 20, and it’s a sports court with a twist. Sure, you can use this space to ‘shoot some hoops’ as you could with any sports court in the world, but you can also use it to take part in a variety of unique interactive games.
All you need to do it scan your cabin key on the computer at the entrance, and then you’ll be able to set up whichever game you’d like to play. Most games have a 15-minute time allocation, so it’s worth keeping this in mind. If there are people waiting to use the court next, you’ll be asked to come back later to allow them to also have a go.
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