Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has announced the most comprehensive new build order in its history -- a total of eight new ships for its three brands – Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises.
All told, the order represents 25,000 additional berths over the next decade, with new classes of ships for each of the brands, along with the construction of a multi-ship pier at Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island destination in the Bahamas.
The new ship orders across all three brands are scheduled for delivery over a ten-year period, between 2026 and 2036. Here are the details:
Norwegian Cruise Line: Following the delivery of four Prima-Plus class ships from 2025 through 2028, Norwegian Cruise Line is expected to take delivery of four approximately 200,000-gross-ton ships, each with a capacity of nearly 5,000 guests, in 2030, 2032, 2034 and 2036.
Oceania will welcome new ships in 2027 and 2029. (Photo Credit: Oceania Cruises)
Oceania Cruises: Building on the success of its Allura Class ships, the last one being delivered in 2025, Oceania Cruises is scheduled to take delivery of two 86,000-gross-ton ships, each with a capacity of 1,450 guests in 2027 and 2029.
Regent Seven Seas will launch a new ship class as part of NCLH's largest-ever order. (Photo Credit: Regent Seven Seas Cruises)
Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Following its award-winning Explorer Class ships, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is scheduled to take delivery of two 77,000-gross-ton ships, each with a capacity of 850 guests, in 2026 and 2029. Details regarding the ships’ amenities, staterooms, dining, recreational, efficiency, sustainability and other features will be announced in the coming months.
Pop superstar Katy Perry, godmother of Norwegian Prima, with NCL President and CEO Harry Sommer. (Photo via Norwegian Cruise Line)
"This strategic new-ship order across all three of our award-winning brands provides for the steady introduction of cutting-edge vessels into our fleet and solidifies our long-term growth,” said Harry Sommer, president and CEO of NCLH.
“It also allows us to significantly leverage our operating scale, strengthen our commitment to innovation and enhance our ability to offer our guests new products and experiences, all while providing opportunities to enhance the efficiency of our fleet.”
NCLH says that in partnership with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, each brand will design its new ship class and focus on creating the largest, most efficient, and innovative vessels of their respective fleet. Aligning with the company’s sustainability efforts, the new ship designs are expected to advance the journey towards decarbonization.
"Over the years, our long-standing relationship with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has been rooted in a shared vision for the future of maritime travel, consistently setting new standards for innovation, luxury, sustainability, and guest satisfaction in the cruise industry,” said Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and Managing Director at Fincantieri.
“We are thrilled to work on these new build orders and deliver emblematic cruise ships that will embody our shared legacy of excellence for generations to come.”
PHOTO: Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian Cruise Line's private island. (photo via Norwegian Cruise Line)
New Pier Development at Great Stirrup Cay: The new pier development at Great Stirrup Cay is slated to break ground in summer 2024 and be completed by late 2025 with an investment of approximately US$150 million.
The new pier will be constructed to simultaneously accommodate two large vessels of current and future ship classes. The pier development will enhance the guest experience on Great Stirrup Cay, and along with Harvest Caye, the company’s private island in Belize, continue to provide guests with popular private destinations in the Eastern and Western Caribbean.
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