MIAMI — Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) is sailing full steam ahead with an order for four new cruise ships.

First announced in April 2024, the Letter of Intent signed with Fincantieri has now been transformed into a firm order for four new cruise ships, the largest ever for the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) brand at approximately 226,000 tons. With over 5,100 berths, the ships will be able to accommodate over 8,300 people, including crew. They will also include sustainability features.

The ships will be built at the Fincantieri Monfalcone shipyard in Italy, with the first vessel to be delivered in 2030. The other ships will follow in 2032, 2034 and 2036.

Fincantieri has already built two ships for the NCL brand – Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva. Norwegian Aqua, the first ship of NCL’s Prima Plus class, will be delivered in the coming months. Three other ships are in various stages of design and construction.

The order for the four new cruise ships is subject to financing and other terms and conditions.