NCL Holdings orders 3 more ships across its brands

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has entered into an agreement with Fincantieri for the design and construction of three new cruise ships. The order includes one ship for each of the company’s three brands – Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises – with one to be built as a sister ship to Oceania Sonata, one as a sister ship to Seven Seas Prestige and one as a sister ship to Norwegian Cruise Line’s new-builds order.

 

All three vessels will be built at Fincantieri’s shipyards in Italy and delivered between 2036 and 2037.

 

Following the agreement, NCLH now has a total of 17 new-builds on order, with eight for Norwegian Cruise Line, five for Oceania Cruises and four for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, with the pipeline support an expected 4% annual growth rate through 2037. 

 

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John Chidsey, President and CEO at NCLH, said: “Together with Fincantieri, a trusted partner for decades, we continue to advance a disciplined approach to fleet growth that builds on the strength of our brands, defines the future of cruising and elevates the guest experience for years to come.

 

“This agreement secures access to valuable shipyard capacity through the end of 2037, supporting our long-term growth while maintaining financial discipline and driving sustainable shareholder value.”

 

The first of eight NCL new-builds to launch, Norwegian Luna will make its maiden voyage in the first quarter of 2026, with Norwegian Aura set to follow in 2027. In 2028, NCL expects to debut its Next Generation ’methanol-ready’ Norwegian Prima Class ship, before launching the first vessel in its new class in 2030.

 

To partner with NCL, email Rebecca Ransom, Business Development Manager Middle East, rransom@ncl.com, call/WhatsApp: +44 7961 300 729; for more information, visit www.ncl.com 

 

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