Norwegian Luna Slowed by Technical Issue, Great Stirrup Cay Call Cancelled
If you are on the October 17 Norwegian Luna sailing, expect a sea day on October 23 instead of Great Stirrup Cay. If you are booked on the October 24 departure from Miami, watch for NCL's updates, since the article says the impact on that voyage is unclear. NCL says it will advise impacted guests as news becomes available, so check your email and the NCL app. If you want a gesture for the lost port, ask guest services directly, as the article reports none has been announced.
My read is that NCL has little room to maneuver here: the ship is running slowly, so dropping the final stop, Great Stirrup Cay on October 23, is the simplest cut. The twist is that Norwegian Luna is the newest ship in the fleet, in service only since March 2026, and it is already limping home. NCL stresses that the safety of the vessel is not affected, but the cause comes from guests, who cite engine issues, and a Reddit photo of the starboard Azipod. NCL has not named one. The real risk is the next sailing: the article says it is unclear what repairs are needed or whether the October 24 departure from Miami is affected. Passengers lose a private-island day, and one guest complains that no onboard credit has been mentioned. I would not assume compensation is coming. If I were booked on October 24, I would watch for NCL's notice, and I would ask about a gesture rather than wait for one.