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 Storylines' private residence ship MV Narrative
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| 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. It will be launched in 2027 from Croatia.
The vessel consists of 530 residences and various amenities. It is designed to sail to six continents, allowing residents to use their units as temporary or permanent homes. Units range from one to four bedrooms, most with balconies, and are available in coastal or contemporary interior designs. The ship features twenty restaurants and bars, a microbrewery, three pools, a bowling alley, fitness and medical facilities, and other amenities. A youth education program is also provided for children on board. All-inclusive fees, which cover, housekeeping, gratuities, laundry service, meals, and Wi-Fi are mandatory.
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). The contract with Brodosplit Shipyard was renewed in March 2024, with the ship's design completed in preparation for construction.
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