Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) operates as a leading global cruise company with a portfolio of three distinct brands serving premium leisure travelers. The company's website is located at https://www.nclhltd.com. From the company’s description.
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What Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings does
In the company’s own words
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) operates as a leading global cruise company with a portfolio of three distinct brands serving premium leisure travelers. The company's website is located at https://www.nclhltd.com.
The company operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, each targeting specific customer segments within the upscale travel market. Norwegian Cruise Line caters to a broad range of travelers with diverse onboard amenities including multiple dining venues, entertainment options, and accommodations ranging from studio staterooms to luxury suites. Oceania Cruises emphasizes destination-focused itineraries and award-winning onboard dining experiences. Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers an all-inclusive luxury experience featuring unlimited shore excursions, premium beverages, specialty dining, and complimentary gratuities.
As of December 31, 2025, the company operates a fleet of 34 ships with approximately 71,400 berths. The company has committed to significant fleet expansion, with 17 additional ships on order scheduled for delivery between 2026 and 2037, including Prima Class, Sonata Class, and Prestige Class vessels. The company also operates two private destinations: Great Stirrup Cay in The Bahamas and Harvest Caye in Belize.
Revenue derives from two primary sources: passenger ticket revenue and onboard and other revenue. Ticket prices vary based on itinerary, voyage length, stateroom category, and seasonal timing. Onboard revenue includes casino operations, specialty dining, shore excursions, retail, spa services, and communication services, with certain concessions managed through third-party partners.
The company serves approximately 700 ports worldwide across diverse destinations including Europe, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Alaska, and Hawaii. The business model emphasizes yield optimization, operational excellence, and disciplined capacity growth. The company's target demographic consists of seasoned travelers and premium families seeking upscale cruise experiences, a customer base historically demonstrating resilience during economic downturns and strong repeat booking patterns.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings was formed in 2011, with its initial public offering completed in 2013. The company acquired Prestige Cruises International in 2014, which operates the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.
Company details
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry (SIC)
- Transportation & Utilities
- Headquarters
- MIAMI, FL
- Fiscal year end
- December
- CIK
- 1513761
- SIC
- 4400
Financial performance, year by year
Fiscal 2013–2025 · USDThe full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for each of these years — every figure traceable to its filing — is on the Financials tab with a free account.
Who owns Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings — and what changed
Funds as of 2026Q2 · superinvestors as of 2026-06-30
Superinvestors in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings · what they did last quarter
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Largest fund holders · Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’s weight in each
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