NCL Holdings orders another three ships – a total of 17 are on the way

• Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has ordered three more ships across its cruise lines.
• In total, NCL, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas have 17 new ships on the way from now until 2037.
• More ships overall could translate to more ships on Aussie shores.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, who own Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, have added an order for another three ships. The new order involves one new ship for each line.

The ships will arrive between 2036 and 2037 and will be built in Fincantieri shipyard in Italy.

This is particularly significant because across the three cruise lines, they already have a significant number of new ships on the way, and this latest move appears to signal that they don’t plan on slowing down their growth.

From now until 2037, there are 17 new ships set to enter service across the three cruise lines fleets, including eight ships for NCL, five ships for Oceania and four for Regent Seven Seas.

Australia is already seeing some of the benefits of this increased fleet size, with Seven Seas Navigator coming for a winter season in Australia. More ships across the NCL brands could continue to mean more sailings in Australia, with NCL currently only sailing a limited range of itineraries on Aussie shores.

John W. Chidsey, President and Chief Executive Officer of NCLH said: “Together with Fincantieri, a trusted partner for decades, we continue to advance a disciplined approach to fleet growth that builds on the strength of our brands, defines the future of cruising and elevates the guest experience for years to come.

“This agreement secures access to valuable shipyard capacity through the end of 2037, supporting our long-term growth while maintaining financial discipline and driving sustainable shareholder value.”

There were more celebrations at Regent Seven Seas, with a fourth vessel in its Prestige‑Class series, scheduled for delivery in 2036.

It will follow the highly anticipated debut of Seven Seas Prestige in December 2026, with the second and third Prestige‑Class ships entering service in 2030 and 2033. All four vessels will be built at Fincantieri shipyards in Italy.

Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer, said: “It is with great excitement that we announce a fourth Prestige‑Class ship—an investment that underscores our commitment to leading the ultra‑luxury cruise market for the decade ahead and beyond,” said J “When Seven Seas Prestige went on sale in June 2025, we enjoyed the biggest single booking day for the launch of a new ship in our history. We are confident that each ship in this remarkable class will be equally sought‑after, offering guests the most luxurious way to explore the world.”

Seven Seas Prestige will be 40 percent larger than previous Regent ships yet accommodates only 10 percent more guests. At 77,000 tons and carrying just 822 guests with 630 dedicated crew members, the ship offers one of the highest space-to-guest and crew-to-guest ratios in the cruise industry. 

It includes the largest all-inclusive, ultra luxury cruise ship suite: the Skyview Regent Suite.

Seven Seas Prestige has 11 dining experiences with a further brand-new dining venue being revealed at a later date.

The Regent Seven Seas all-included package means unlimited shore excursions in every port of call, gourmet cuisine in a range of specialty and al fresco dining venues, fine wines and spirits, onboard entertainment, Starlink WiFi access, valet laundry service, pre-paid gratuities, and a one-night pre-cruise hotel package for guests in Concierge-level suites and above.

Seven Seas Prestige’s inaugural season will explore the Caribbean and Europe with 13 immersive voyages. Her maiden sailing departs 13 December, 2026, on a festive 14-night transatlantic journey from Barcelona to Miami.

To book a voyage, please visit RSSC.com