Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is planning the next phase of its fleet expansion, including the launch of new ships for each of its three cruise brands.
The company announced that it had signed a contract with an Italian shipbuilder. Fincantieri For design and construction three new cruise ships1 each Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The vessel is scheduled to be delivered between: 2036 and 2037.
This order is part of the company’s long-term fleet development strategy and secures additional shipyard capacity as it continues to expand its cruise brand.
Three ships for three cruise brands
Each new ship is linked to a previously announced ship class.
ship oceania cruise Planned to be built as a sister ship Oceania SonataOne of the line’s upcoming luxury ships. that Regent Seven Seas Cruise The ship will be the sister ship to the following ships: Seven Seas PrestigeThis is the brand’s next-generation ultra-luxury ship currently under development.
that norwegian cruise lines The ship will be built as a sister ship to the previously announced Norwegian Cruise Line newbuild order.
All three ships are scheduled to be built. Fincantieri Shipyard, ItalyIt continues the long-standing partnership between the cruise company and the Italian construction company.
“Together with Fincantieri, a trusted partner for decades, we continue to advance a disciplined approach to fleet growth that builds on the strengths of the brand, defines the future of cruising and enhances the guest experience for years to come,” he said. John W. ChizzyPresident and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
Long-Term Cruise Growth Plan
With this agreement, the shipyard’s production capacity will be secured by the end of the year. 2037 Supports the company’s long-term growth pipeline.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings said the structure of the deal allows it to maintain financial discipline while continuing to expand its fleet. The company expects to finance the majority of the vessel’s costs through: Export Credit Agency Financing Once the vessel is delivered.
Under this agreement, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will now 17 ships on order Across three cruise brands
That pipeline includes: 8 Norwegian Cruise Line ships planned by 2037, 5 ships for Oceania cruises by 2037and Four ships from Regent Seven Seas Cruises scheduled through 2036.
