The Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Oceania Cruise and Regent Seven Seas Cruises parent has seen "very strong" demand so far in 2023, according to a recent trading update covering the fourth quarter and full year to 31 December 2022.
The company entered the year with a cumulative booked position of approximately 62% for 2023, in line with previously outlined expectations and within the firm’s optimal 60% to 65% range, and at higher prices than 2019 at a similar point in time.
Booking volumes have accelerated in recent months buoyed by strong wave season demand, NCLH said, with its brands achieving several booking records in recent months.