Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) and Fincantieri have announced an agreement to add three new vessels to the group’s cruise ship orderbook. This strategic move extends the company’s delivery pipeline through 2037, locking in valuable shipyard slots amidst tightening global capacity.
The agreement adds one sister ship to the existing orderbooks of each of NCLH’s three major brands:
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Oceania Cruises
While a specific contract price was not disclosed, Fincantieri categorized the deal as “very important,” indicating an aggregate value exceeding €2 billion. This brings NCLH’s total pipeline to 17 new ships, building on the 14 previously ordered from the Italian shipbuilder.
“This agreement secures access to valuable shipyard capacity through the end of 2037, supporting our long-term growth while maintaining financial discipline,” said John Chidsey, recently appointed President and CEO of NCLH.
Brand-Specific Updates”
- Regent Seven Seas: The new order adds a fourth ship to the Prestige class, scheduled for delivery in 2036. The first vessel in this class, Seven Seas Prestige (76,550 GT, 822 passengers), was floated out in December 2025 and is due in Q4 2026.
- Oceania Cruises: The line will receive a fifth ship in its new class, due in 2037. The first of these, Oceania Sonata (86,000 GT, 1,390 passengers), had its keel laid in February and is set for a 2027 debut.
- Norwegian Cruise Line: The brand has ordered a fifth vessel for its upcoming ultra-large class (227,000 GT, 5,000+ passengers), also for delivery in 2037. This class is slated to enter service starting in 2030.