Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Extends Fleet Expansion with Three New Ships Through 2037

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced a major expansion of its long-term fleet strategy, confirming orders for three additional cruise ships that will extend its shipbuilding program through 2037. The agreement strengthens the company’s partnership with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and reflects the broader cruise industry trend of securing future shipyard capacity years in advance.

Three Brands, Three New Ships

The newly confirmed ships will be distributed across the group’s three cruise brands:

• Norwegian Cruise Line
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises
• Oceania Cruises

These additions bring the company’s total number of ships on order to 17, with deliveries now scheduled through 2037. While financial details were not publicly disclosed, the shipbuilder categorized the agreement as a “very important” order—indicating a contract value exceeding €2 billion.

According to company leadership, the agreement ensures access to limited shipyard capacity while supporting disciplined, long-term growth and modernization plans.

Brand-by-Brand Expansion Plans

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent’s highly anticipated Prestige Class will debut with Seven Seas Prestige, scheduled for delivery in late 2026.

• 76,550 gross tons
• 257 meters (843 feet)
• Capacity for 822 guests

A second vessel is planned for 2030, a third for 2033, and now a fourth ship has been added for delivery in 2036—expanding the luxury line’s future footprint significantly.

Oceania Cruises

Oceania’s next-generation ships are also progressing steadily. The keel has already been laid for Oceania Sonata, expected in 2027.

• 86,000 gross tons
• Capacity for 1,390 guests

Additional sister ships are scheduled for 2029, 2032, 2035, and now a fifth vessel will arrive in 2037—marking steady expansion in the upper-premium segment.

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian is preparing for its most ambitious growth phase yet. The line is developing a new class of ultra-large ships (227,000 gross tons) designed to accommodate over 5,000 passengers each.

Deliveries are planned for:

• 2030
• 2032
• 2034
• 2036
• 2037 (newly added)

In the near term, Norwegian Luna (156,000 gross tons; 3,565 passengers) is expected to enter service soon, followed by enlarged sister ships in 2027 and 2028.

Fleet Modernization Underway

Across its three brands, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings currently operates 34 ships with more than 71,000 berths. Alongside newbuild investments, the company is modernizing its existing fleet.

Notably:

• Norwegian Sky (built 1999) will go on charter to Cordelia Cruises in India later this year.
• Norwegian Sun (built 2001) is expected to follow in 2027.

This balanced approach—combining expansion with selective redeployment—positions the company for long-term growth while refreshing its global fleet.

What This Means for the Cruise Industry

The announcement highlights a broader industry shift: major cruise operators are locking in shipyard capacity years in advance to meet anticipated demand and replace aging tonnage. With limited construction slots available at leading shipyards, long-term agreements have become essential for maintaining competitive positioning.

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