Key Takeaways:
- Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ship, Norwegian Luna, will debut in March with a new entertainment lineup featuring multigenerational appeal.
- The lineup includes shows and experiences designed for families with younger audiences, as well as high-energy music tribute shows for older cruisers.
- New entertainment experiences include "HIKO: Innovation Meets Wonder," a futuristic production featuring acrobatics and 3D mapping, and "Sea of Discovery! An Under-the-Sea Festival," an interactive festival experience for kids.
- Norwegian Luna will also feature shows and parties for adults, including a classic rock tribute show and "ELTON: A Celebration of Elton John," a glittering production created in partnership with Elton John’s Rocket Entertainment Group.
- The cruise line is focusing on interactive and immersive entertainment, with a goal of creating experiences that the entire family can enjoy together.
Introduction to Norwegian Luna’s Entertainment
As the March debut of Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ship, Norwegian Luna, approaches, the cruise line’s creative studios in Tampa, Florida are busy rehearsing, building costumes, and gearing up for the premiere of an all-new entertainment lineup. Norwegian Luna represents the next evolution of Norwegian Cruise Line’s original entertainment, with bespoke productions that set the cruise line apart. The new ship’s entertainment will take Norwegian’s entertainment to new heights, with magnetic shows and interactive experiences that will appeal to a wider range of audiences than ever before.
Multigenerational Appeal
Norwegian Luna’s entertainment lineup is designed to have multigenerational appeal, with something for everyone. The lineup includes new entertainment experiences aimed at younger audiences, as well as the cruise line’s signature style of high-energy music tribute shows that older cruisers love. According to NCLH Vice President of Entertainment Production Bryan White, the cruise line’s guests have asked for shows and experiences that have easy-to-follow narratives, recognizable music, and big visual spectacle. In response, Norwegian Luna will offer a range of experiences, including "HIKO: Innovation Meets Wonder," a futuristic production featuring acrobatics and 3D mapping, and "Sea of Discovery! An Under-the-Sea Festival," an interactive festival experience for kids.
Entertainment for Families
Families with tweens and teens will be mesmerized by "HIKO: Innovation Meets Wonder," which features cutting-edge 3D mapping, multi-sensory video projection, and a fully original score. The show is part of a larger effort to create experiences that the entire family can enjoy together. For families with younger kids, Norwegian Luna will debut "Sea of Discovery! An Under-the-Sea Festival," a whimsical interactive festival experience featuring glow games inspired by nostalgic field day activities. The festival will also include a meet and greet with the lead character from "HIKO," where kids can get up close and personal with the character.
Entertainment for Adults
While Norwegian Luna’s entertainment lineup is designed to have multigenerational appeal, the cruise line is also continuing to level up its shows and parties for adults. The new entertainment lineup will build upon the success of Norwegian’s original, concert-style tribute shows that loyal passengers love. In addition to a new classic rock tribute show celebrating the music of The Eagles, Norwegian Luna will immerse passengers in the music and spirit of superstar musician Elton John with its headline entertainment, "ELTON: A Celebration of Elton John." Created in partnership with Elton John’s Rocket Entertainment Group, the show will bring to life the songs, stories, stylings, and electricity of the iconic entertainer in a glittering production that can only be seen on Norwegian Luna.
Interactive and Immersive Entertainment
Norwegian Luna’s entertainment lineup is focused on interactive and immersive entertainment, with a goal of creating experiences that the entire family can enjoy together. According to Bryan White, the cruise line wants to create shows and experiences that are easy to follow, recognizable, and visually spectacular. The lineup includes a range of interactive experiences, including character pop-ups, a new family program, and "LunaTique," a bold new pop circus party experience exclusively for passengers 21 and older. With its focus on interactive and immersive entertainment, Norwegian Luna is set to offer a unique and memorable experience for cruisers of all ages.
