Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri have announced three additional cruise ship orders, extending the group’s construction program through 2037. The move reflects a broader industry trend, as major cruise operators secure limited shipyard capacity for long-term fleet growth and renewal.
The new agreement adds one vessel each for the group’s three brands — Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Oceania Cruises. Financial details were not disclosed, but Fincantieri classified the contract as a “very important” order under its cruise segment, indicating a total value exceeding €2 billion.
Before this announcement, the public parent company already had 14 cruise ships on order, all to be built by Fincantieri, with deliveries scheduled through 2035. The expanded orderbook now includes:
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a fourth vessel for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, scheduled for delivery in 2036;
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a fifth vessel for Oceania Cruises, planned for 2037;
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a fifth ship in Norwegian Cruise Line’s new class, also scheduled for delivery in 2037.
NCLH President and CEO John Chidsey said the agreement secures valuable shipyard capacity through the end of 2037 while supporting the company’s long-term growth strategy and financial discipline.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is currently preparing to launch the first ship in its new Prestige class, Seven Seas Prestige, a 76,550 GT vessel measuring 257 meters in length and accommodating 822 passengers. The ship is expected to enter service in 2026, with additional sister ships scheduled for 2030 and 2033.
For Oceania Cruises, construction is underway on a new generation of vessels, starting with Oceania Sonata (86,000 GT), designed for 1,390 passengers and scheduled for delivery in 2027. Additional ships are planned for 2029, 2032, and 2035.
Meanwhile, Norwegian Cruise Line is advancing plans for a new class of ultra-large cruise ships of around 227,000 gross tons, each capable of carrying more than 5,000 passengers. Deliveries are planned from 2030 onward, with additional vessels scheduled for 2032, 2034, 2036, and now 2037. Among upcoming ships is Norwegian Luna, alongside larger vessels in the Norwegian Aura class.
Across its three brands, the group currently operates 34 cruise ships with more than 71,000 berths. Fleet modernization is also continuing, with Norwegian Sky set to be chartered to India-based Cordelia Cruises later this year, followed by Norwegian Sun in 2027.
