TravelMole
Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line places new ship order

Thursday, 16 February 20173 min read

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has placed an order for four new 3,300-passenger ships.

The company has appointed Fincantieri S.P.A. to construct the next generation of ships for its Norwegian Cruise Line brand.

One ship will be delivered each year between 2022-2025 and there is an option for two more ships in 2026 and 2027.

The four 140,000 gross ton ships will each cost around €800m.

Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings said: "This new class of ships will continue Norwegian Cruise Line brand’s legacy of introducing meaningful innovation to the cruise industry."