Fincantieri has received a major order from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) for three new cruise ships received. A new building is planned for each. Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas CruisesAccording to the company, deliveries are... for 2036 and 2037 planned; all units are to be built in Italian Fincantieri shipyards. The contract value is classified as "very important". and is subject – as is common in the industry – to financing and other conditions.
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One new ship per brand – and a clear leap in size for Norwegian.
According to Fincantieri, all three ships are Sister ships among the most recent new builds that Fincantieri has completed for the three NCLH brands. NCLH specifies: The Oceania newbuild is intended to be a sister ship to Oceania Sonata to be created, the Regent new building as a sister to Seven Seas Prestige; the Norwegian ship follows the brand's already announced newbuild series.
In short: The key data
- Norwegian Cruise Line: approx. 227.000 GT, over 5.000 beds (Next-generation new building)
- Oceania Cruises: approx. 86.000 GT, around 1.390 beds
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises: approx. 77.000 GT, around 822 beds (Ultra-luxury segment)
- Construction & Schedule: Italian Fincantieri shipyards, Delivery 2036–2037
Focus on technology, comfort – and sustainability features
Fincantieri emphasizes that the new buildings should technological innovation, high Comfort and Environmental and sustainability characteristics connect. CEO Pierroberto Folgiero speaks of a milestone that further strengthens the long-term collaboration with NCLH and brings Fincantieri to High occupancy in 2037 secure – linked to investments in capacity, digitalization and sustainable shipbuilding.
Context: NCLH extends new construction pipeline until 2037
NCLH also classifies the agreement as a strategic step: The agreement secures early Shipyard capacity until the end of 2037 and support the long-term fleet plan of all three brands. Furthermore, corporate communications mention a A total of 17 ship orders until 2037 and an expected Growth path The discussion covered the period from 2026 to 2037. Details regarding the names, routes, and onboard concepts of the three ships now ordered have not yet been released.
Sources: Fincantieri and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, press releases dated February 16, 2026.
