Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings confirms order for three more ships

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 award-winning 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 ships 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. 

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John Chidsey, president and chief executive officer 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.”

Seven Seas Prestige’s maiden sailing will be a 14-night transatlantic journey from Barcelona to Miami, set to depart on December 13.

Oceania Sonata’s inaugural season will begin in August 2027 and cover a range of European and Caribbean destinations.

The first vessel in NCL’s new class is due to launch in 2030.