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Norwegian Cruise Line Orders Three Ships for €2 Billion

2/17/2026

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Inc. (NCLH) and Fincantieri S.p.A. signed an agreement to order three ships—one for each brand: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises—with deliveries in 2036–2037 and valued over €2 billion.
The deal brings NCLH to 17 newbuilds on order and supports a 4% CAGR through 2037.
This is NCLH's first newbuild order under Chief Executive Officer John Chidsey.
Fincantieri's CEO emphasized the strengthened partnership.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Inc. (NCLH) and Fincantieri S.p.A. signed an agreement to order three ships—one for each brand: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises—with deliveries in 2036–2037 and valued over €2 billion.
The deal brings NCLH to 17 newbuilds on order and supports a 4% CAGR through 2037.
This is NCLH's first newbuild order under Chief Executive Officer John Chidsey.
Fincantieri's CEO emphasized the strengthened partnership.