| Storylines' private residence ship MV Narrative | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Narrative |
| Operator | Storylines Global Inc. |
| Port of registry | Nassau, Bahamas |
| Route | Worldwide |
| Builder | Brodosplit Shipyard - Split, Croatia |
| Yard number | 570 |
| In service | 2027 |
| Status | Design phase |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Residential cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 78,513 GT |
| Length | 233.6 m (766 ft 5 in) |
| Beam | 30 m (98 ft 5 in) |
| Decks | 16 |
| Installed power | Liquefied natural gas (LNG) Hybrid |
| Speed | 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph) |
| Capacity | 1,475 |
| Crew | 450 |
MV Narrative is a residential cruise ship built and owned by the Miami-based shipbuilding company Storylines. [1] [2] [3] [4] It will be launched in 2027 from Croatia. [3] [5] [6]
The vessel consists of 530 residences and various amenities. [3] [1] [7] It is designed to sail to six continents, allowing residents to use their units as temporary or permanent homes. [3] [1] Units range from one to four bedrooms, most with balconies, and are available in coastal or contemporary interior designs. [3] [1] The ship features twenty restaurants and bars, a microbrewery, three pools, a bowling alley, fitness and medical facilities, and other amenities. [8] [1] A youth education program is also provided for children on board. [3] All-inclusive fees, which cover, housekeeping, gratuities, laundry service, meals, and Wi-Fi are mandatory. [3] [9]
Storylines signed a construction contract with Brodosplit Shipyard in Split, Croatia, to build MV Narrative, which will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). [10] [11] The contract with Brodosplit Shipyard was renewed in March 2024, with the ship's design completed in preparation for construction. [12] [13]