# Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

> Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is a Miami-based global cruise operator whose three brands cover contemporary cruising, culinary- and destination-led luxury, and all-inclusive ultra-luxury. Its fleet carries roughly three million guests a year, turning ships into bundled hotels, restaurants, theaters and transportation while earning revenue from both cruise fares and purchases made before and during each voyage.

- **Founded:** 2011
- **Headquarters:** Miami, United States
- **Founders:** Knut Kloster (Co-founder of predecessor Norwegian Caribbean Line), Ted Arison (Co-founder of predecessor Norwegian Caribbean Line)
- **Team size:** More than 44,500 team members globally
- **Products:** Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Great Stirrup Cay, Harvest Caye
- **Notable:** Predecessor Norwegian Caribbean Line introduced scheduled weekly Caribbean cruising in 1966., Purchased Great Stirrup Cay in 1977, becoming the first cruise line to offer a private out-island experience., Introduced Freestyle Cruising in 2000, removing assigned dining times and formal dress requirements from the core product.

## Products & services

- **Norwegian Cruise Line** — Contemporary global cruises built around flexible dining, entertainment and dress, including the Free at Sea package and private-destination calls.
- **Oceania Cruises** — Small-ship luxury voyages centered on cuisine and destination-rich itineraries.
- **Regent Seven Seas Cruises** — All-inclusive ultra-luxury cruising on smaller ships, with many fares bundling excursions, dining, beverages, Wi-Fi and other trip components.
- **Great Stirrup Cay** — Norwegian's private-island destination in the Bahamas, being expanded with a multi-ship pier and additional guest amenities.
- **Harvest Caye** — A resort-style private destination in Belize used by Norwegian Cruise Line itineraries.
- **Shore excursions, air and land packages** — Pre- and post-cruise hotels, airfare, destination excursions and selected land programs that extend the core voyage.

## Achievements

- Predecessor Norwegian Caribbean Line introduced scheduled weekly Caribbean cruising in 1966.
- Purchased Great Stirrup Cay in 1977, becoming the first cruise line to offer a private out-island experience.
- Introduced Freestyle Cruising in 2000, removing assigned dining times and formal dress requirements from the core product.
- Completed a successful IPO in 2013 and acquired Prestige Cruises International for $3.025 billion in 2014, adding Oceania and Regent.
- Reached $9.83 billion in revenue in 2025, with $1.56 billion in operating income.
- Built a current portfolio of 35 ships, about 75,000 berths and approximately 700 destinations, according to the company’s 2026 overview.
- Established an orderbook of 17 new ships scheduled through 2037 after the 2026 Fincantieri agreement.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Reported first-quarter revenue of $2.3 billion, up 10% year over year, driven by increased capacity days.
- **2026-03** — Christened Norwegian Luna in Miami, adding the second Prima Plus Class ship to Norwegian Cruise Line.
- **2026-03** — Refreshed the board with five directors under a cooperation agreement with Elliott Investment Management.
- **2026-02** — Appointed John W. Chidsey president and chief executive officer.
- **2026-01** — Norwegian Cruise Line revived its “It's Different Out Here” platform in a campaign created with Arnold Worldwide.
- **2026-01** — Expanded its Fincantieri agreement by three ships, taking the announced newbuild orderbook to 17 deliveries through 2037.

## Links

- Website: https://www.nclhltd.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/norwegian-cruise-line-holdings
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/CruiseNorwegian
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NorwegianCruiseLine
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/norwegiancruiseline/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorwegianBrasil
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@norwegiancruiseline

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Last updated: 2026-08-12