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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. operates a global cruise portfolio through Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Its news commonly covers quarterly results, booking trends, fuel costs, itinerary demand and guidance for the cruise operator’s fleet and brands.
Company updates also include ship introductions and transformations, brand-specific culinary and destination programs, long-duration voyages, private-destination investments and newbuild plans. Recent Oceania Cruises announcements highlight culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruising, while Norwegian Cruise Line updates cover new vessels, Caribbean and Bahamas deployment and resort-style destinations such as Great Stirrup Cay and Harvest Caye.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) announced a seven-month extension of its existing $1 billion liquidity commitment with Apollo Global Management, ensuring additional financial flexibility. The undrawn facility, which extends through March 31, 2023, will not be utilized at this time. CFO Mark A. Kempa emphasized the amendment's importance in navigating current economic uncertainties. Apollo expressed confidence in Norwegian's established brands and the cruise sector's robust consumer demand. This extension supersedes a prior commitment made in November 2021.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) will release its second quarter 2022 financial results on August 9, 2022, at 7:30 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET. Investors can access the call via the company's website, with a replay available for 30 days post-event. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings operates three brands—Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises—with a fleet of 28 ships and nearly 60,000 berths. The company has nine more ships set for delivery by 2027, increasing its capacity significantly.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH) announced that beginning August 1, 2022, it will no longer require pre-cruise COVID-19 testing, aligning with local regulations and industry trends. This change applies to its brands: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Testing will still be required where local regulations mandate it. The company continues to recommend vaccinations and testing before travel. All operations remain under the SailSAFE health program, which will adapt as public health conditions evolve.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced the premiere of the second season of its visual storytelling platform, EMBARK with NCL, featuring the first episode titled "Caribbean Adventures", on June 30, 2022, at 8 p.m. ET. The new season focuses on showcasing the uniqueness of cruising and NCL's premier offerings. Hosted by Zay Harding, the series highlights various destinations, starting with the Caribbean, and includes a sneak peek at the upcoming Norwegian Prima, which will be christened in Reykjavik, Iceland. The first season garnered nearly 3 million views.
Flow Beverage Corp. (OTCQX: FLWBF) has partnered with Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE: NCLH) to become its official water supplier, marking a strategic move into the food service sector. Flow's CEO, Nicholas Reichenbach, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting its importance for growth. Further details regarding the product launch will be disclosed in a forthcoming announcement. Flow aims to reduce environmental impact with 100% recyclable packaging while offering a diversified line of alkaline spring water products.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH) has enhanced its commitment to responsible sourcing and animal welfare in its supply chain. Announced on June 6, 2022, the company introduced new standards focusing on chicken, eggs, pork, and seafood. Targets include sourcing 100% of chicken from GAP-certified suppliers by 2024, cage-free eggs by 2025, gestation crate-free pork by 2025, and certified sustainable seafood by 2025. These initiatives align with the company’s sustainability program, Sail & Sustain, as it aims to positively impact its supply chain.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched its Norwegian's Giving Joy campaign, awarding 100 teachers with free cruises aboard the new ship, Norwegian Prima, debuting in October 2022. Nominations for deserving educators can be submitted until June 3, 2022, with a chance to win up to $25,000 for their schools. The program, recognizing teacher dedication, has awarded 130 teachers and over $185,000 to schools since 2019. The awards ceremony will feature a performance by GRAMMY winner, Kelly Clarkson, on the cruise. Voting and nominations can be done at nclgivingjoy.com.
Oceania Cruises announced the successful launch of its 2024 Collection on May 4, 2022, marking one of its best booking days ever. More than 350 voyages are available, running from October 2023 to December 2024. Notably, all bookings are new cash transactions, without any dilution from Future Cruise Credits. A third of bookings are from first-time guests, with a significant interest in extended travel options. The 35-day Australia circumnavigation cruise for December 21, 2023, is the standout, with over 60% capacity filled in one day.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has successfully returned its entire fleet back to service, completing a significant milestone in its recovery from the pandemic. In Q1 2022, the company reported revenues of $521.9 million, a sharp increase from $3.1 million in 2021, despite a GAAP net loss of $1 billion. Operating cash flow turned slightly positive in March, with occupancy rates improving each month. The company aims to exceed historical Net Yield levels in 2023 and has positive booking trends for the second half of 2022, but the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict led to 60 canceled sailings.