The talented hooker, from Cockermouth, was told this week he would retain the club captaincy as they look to cement their place back in the top flight.
Lunt was instrumental in Hull KR bouncing back up to Super League at the first attempt and he admitted that being captain makes it even more "special".
Lunt told the club website: “I’m delighted, especially to lead the side in Super League after we got promoted last year.
“The captaincy is something I’m privileged to have and it’s great for my family as well.
“My kids are over the moon that I’ve been made captain again and that makes it extra special.
“It was quite strange really, because I really enjoyed being captain last season, leading the team out and getting involved behind the scenes, but it didn’t really change me as a player.
"I just kept doing what I always do and it paid off.
“I’ve always made it clear how much I love this club and how much playing for Hull Kingston Rovers means to me, so to have the chance to be captain again is a massive honour.”
The former Workington Town number nine earned praise last season for his efforts both on and off the field for Hull KR.
And he was named the club’s Player of the Year as well as the overall Kingstone Press Championship Player of the Year.
Lunt played in last week’s friendly win over London Broncos after returning from a shoulder operation.
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