The new construction represents approximately 25,000 new beds at sea. In addition, the shipping company will build a multi-ship dock on Great Stirrup Cay, the company's private island destination in the Bahamas, the company said in a press release.
New cargo orders across the three brands are scheduled to be delivered over a ten-year period, between 2026 and 2036.
After delivering four Prima-Plus class ships from 2025 to 2028, Danish Cruise Line is expected to take delivery of approximately four ships. 200,000 gross ton ships, each with a capacity of approximately 5,000 guests, in 2030, 2032, 2034 and 2036, are financeable.
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“This strategic order of new ships across our three award-winning brands ensures a seamless introduction of flagship ships into our fleet and fuels our long-term growth. It also allows us to significantly leverage the scale of our operations, strengthening our commitment to innovation,” said Harry Sommer, President and CEO of the company. and enhancing our ability to offer new products and experiences to our guests, all while providing opportunities to improve the efficiency of our fleet,” said Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., according to Cruise industry news.
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“We are equally excited to add a new jetty at Great Stirrup Cay to support our growing capacity in the Caribbean and more ships calling on the island, improving our guests’ experience and providing seamless, reliable access to our private island year-round,” Sommer says.
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The new ships will be designed and built in cooperation with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.
– Over the years, our long-standing relationship with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has been rooted in a shared vision for the future of cruise travel, which continually sets new standards for innovation, luxury, sustainability and guest satisfaction in the cruise industry, says Peroberto. Folghero, CEO of Fincantieri.
According to Chief Financial Officer Mark A. Kemba of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, these strategic investments are expected to secure the company's growth trajectory, significantly increase its earnings profile and increase shareholder values far into the future.
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