Norwegian Cruise Line to Charter Four Ships Starting 2026, Expands Global Partnerships
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 07 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Charter Agreements: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has signed long-term charter agreements for four vessels, including two ships from Norwegian Cruise Line to be operated by Cordelia Cruises in India, starting in 2026 and 2027.
Fleet Expansion Plans: The company is planning to expand its fleet with 12 new ships scheduled for delivery through 2036 across its brands, while its shares have recently seen a decline of 1.98%.
Analyst Views on NCLH
Wall Street analysts forecast NCLH stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for NCLH is 26.77 USD with a low forecast of 20.00 USD and a high forecast of 40.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
13 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 20.820
Low
20.00
Averages
26.77
High
40.00
Current: 20.820
Low
20.00
Averages
26.77
High
40.00
About NCLH
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is a global cruise company. The Company operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With a combined fleet of 32 ships and over 66,500 berths, it offers itineraries to over 700 destinations worldwide. Its brands offer itineraries to worldwide destinations, including Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa, Canada, Bermuda, Caribbean, Alaska and Hawaii. All its brands offer an assortment of features, amenities and activities, including a variety of accommodations, multiple dining venues, bars and lounges, spa, casino and retail shopping areas and numerous entertainment choices. All brands also offer a selection of shore excursions at each port of call, as well as air transportation and hotel packages for stays before or after a voyage. Norwegian’s ships cater to a variety of travelers with up to 20 dining options. Oceania Cruises offers onboard dining, with multiple open-seating dining venues.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
