MV Narrative
Planned luxury residential ocean liner project
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MV Narrative is a planned residential cruise ship that will be owned by the Miami-based company Storylines.[1][2][3][4] It is anticipated to be launched in 2027 from Croatia.[3][5][6]
 Storylines' private residence ship MV Narrative | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Narrative |
| Operator | Storylines Global Inc. |
| Port of registry | Nassau, Bahamas |
| Route | Worldwide |
| Ordered | August 2022 |
| 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 |
The vessel's design 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 is expected to feature 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 slated to be provided for children on board.[3] All-inclusive fees, which cover housekeeping, gratuities, laundry service, meals, and Wi-Fi, are expected to be mandatory.[3][9]
Construction
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 progressing in preparation for construction.[12][13]
