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NCLH places largest new-build order in its history

Cruise
Harry Kemble
8 April 2024

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced its largest new-build order in its history, representing almost 25,000 additional berths across eight ships.

Norwegian Encore debuts at Icy Strait Point, Alaska

Norwegian Encore is currently the largest vessel in the NCLH fleet (Credit: NCL)

Each of NCLH’s brands – including Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises – will expand their fleets in partnership with Italian shipbuilding firm Fincantieri. 


All of the vessels will be bigger than their respective brand’s current ships. The new ship orders are slated for delivery over a 10-year period between 2026 and 2036. 


Norwegian Cruise Line is expected to take delivery of four 200,000-gross-ton ships, each capable of carrying up to 5,000 passengers, in 2030, 2032, 2034 and 2036.