MV Narrative

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
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]