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Company report, norwegian continues to benefit from consumers' appetite for travel.

Coronavirus-induced changes in consumer behavior with regard to travel had altered the economic performance of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, affecting its ability to generate excess economic rents. However, as consumers returned to cruising after the 15-month sailing halt that ended in July 2021, they regained their appetite for travel, bolstered by the value proposition the holiday provides. With ships fully deployed at historical occupancy levels, pricing surpassed prepandemic levels in 2023, and pricing momentum has persisted into 2024. While Norwegian could intermittently see pricing competition in periods of macroeconomic distress, we believe its freestyle offering and attractive itineraries will keep passengers engaged with the brand. On the cost side, while higher oil prices and unfavorable foreign exchange could elevate costs at times, we expect management will focus on extracting further efficiencies as the business continues to scale. Over time, we expect both pricing and costs to normalize at low-single-digit rates.

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Charting New Waters: Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Ambitious Plans For Eight Ships

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd  (NYSE:NCLH) has unveiled a total of eight vessels, representing nearly 25,000 additional berths to be built across three brands.

The company also launched the construction of a multi-ship pier at Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island destination in the Bahamas and its Caribbean port of call. 

The strategy is expected to boost Norwegian Cruise’s product offering, guest experiences, and operational infrastructure.

The new ship orders across all three brands are scheduled for delivery over a ten-year period, between 2026 and 2036.

After the delivery of four Prima-Plus class ships from 2025 through 2028, the cruise operator is expected to take delivery of four approximately 200,000-gross-ton ships, each with a capacity of nearly 5,000 guests, in 2030, 2032, 2034, and 2036.

Oceania Cruises is scheduled to take delivery of two 86,000-gross-ton ships, each with a capacity of 1,450 guests in 2027 and 2029. 

Finally, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is scheduled to take delivery of two 77,000-gross-ton ships, each with a capacity of 850 guests, in 2026 and 2029.

“This strategic new-ship order across all three of our award-winning brands provides for the steady introduction of cutting-edge vessels into our fleet and solidifies our long-term growth,” said President and CEO Harry Sommer.

The company has obtained export credit financing with favorable terms to fund 80% of the contract price of each of the two Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises ships.

The new pier development in the Bahamas is set to begin in summer 2024 and be completed by late 2025 with an investment of about $150 million.

Stifel  analyst Steven Wieczynski reiterated a Buy rating on the shares with a price target of $25.

NCLH now has 13 ships on order over the next 12 years for a combined 41,000 berths, representing about 65% capacity growth, noted the analyst.

With a historically smaller fleet, the company has been building new ships more aggressively versus peers in order to enter/serve certain markets.

Over the next decade this will not only give NCLH the biggest growth story within the cruise industry but will also allow them to continue entering new markets with minimal cannibalization to their fleet, the analyst noted.

Owning cruise stocks when supply growth has been low for an extended period of time, as per the analyst. While the headline of eight ships might make investors panic, the analyst urged them to look at the fine print.

Overall, according to the analyst, the positives surely outweigh the negatives.

Price Action : NCLH shares are trading lower by 2.35% at $18.93 on the last check Tuesday.

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1.What is the shareholder benefit?

$250 Onboard Credit per Stateroom on Sailings of 15 Days or More. $100 Onboard Credit per Stateroom on Sailings of 7 to 14 Days. $50 Onboard Credit per Stateroom on Sailings of 6 Days or Less.

Offer valid for any cruise vacation on Norwegian Cruise Line ® , Oceania Cruises ® or Regent Seven Seas Cruises ® , excluding charter sailings. Additional terms and conditions apply.

2. Who is eligible for this benefit?

This exclusive benefit is reserved solely for shareholders owning a minimum of 100 shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) at the time of sailing.

3. How do I redeem this benefit?

To redeem this exclusive offer, simply complete the Shareholder Benefit Request Form which is available on the Investor Relations website at www.nclhltdinvestor.com and mail or email with accompanying documentation. You will be asked to provide your name, address, email address, telephone number, ship and sailing date along with a photocopy of your shareholder proxy card or photocopy of a current brokerage statement (brokerage account number must be blacked out before submitting) showing proof of ownership of at least 100 shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH). All shareholder benefit requests must be received at least fifteen days prior to sailing date.

Please submit the Shareholder Benefit Request Form along with proof of ownership by mail or email to:

Email: [email protected]

To learn more about Norwegian Cruise Line visit www.ncl.com

Mailing Address: Oceania Cruises Shareholder Benefit Department 7665 Corporate Center Drive Miami, FL 33126

Email: [email protected]

To learn more about Oceania Cruises

visit www.oceaniacruises.com

Mailing Address: Regent Seven Seas Cruises Shareholder Benefit Department 1401 NW 136th Avenue, Suite 101 Sunrise, FL 33323

Email: [email protected]

To learn more about Regent Seven Seas Cruises visit www.rssc.com

4. How often can I use this benefit?

You may request this exclusive benefit every time you cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, or Regent Seven Seas Cruises vacation, excluding any charter sailings. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

5. Can my family or friends sailing with me redeem the benefit too?

This exclusive benefit is only available for the stateroom in which the shareholder (with a minimum of 100 shares) is sailing. Onboard credit is applied on a per stateroom basis, double occupancy. Only one shareholder credit per stateroom/suite on any one sailing. if you are requesting shareholder onboard credit for two or more separate staterooms/ suites and shares are held jointly, a minimum of 100 shares per stateroom/suite booked must be held. Singles paying 200% are entitled to full onboard credit value.

6. Is this benefit transferrable?

No. This benefit is non-transferable. Only the stateroom that the shareholder is occupying will be eligible for the onboard credit.

7. Are there any restrictions?

The Shareholder must own Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) stock at the time of sailing. Benefit is not combinable with any other offer. Shareholders have the option to choose between the shareholder benefit or the other offer. Benefit is non-transferable and not available to employees, agents of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. or it subsidiaries and affiliates, travel agents and tour operators. Onboard credit is calculated in U.S. dollars and is not redeemable for cash. Certificate value credited to onboard account at the time of sailing and may not be used toward onboard service charges or pre-purchased activities. Any unused credit shall be forfeited. Credit is applied on a per stateroom basis; double occupancy. Single guests paying 200% of applicable fare shall receive full value of certificate. Only one shareholder credit per stateroom. Only one credit per shareholder on any one sailing. If you are requesting shareholder onboard credit for two or more separate staterooms and shares are held jointly, a minimum of 100 shares per stateroom booked must be held. Other terms and conditions apply.

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How to Get Onboard Credit for Owning Norwegian Cruise Line Stock

By: Author Carrie Ann Karstunen

Posted on Published: June 15, 2022  - Last updated: July 4, 2022

If you cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line, or another NCL-owned cruise line, you can get free onboard credit on every cruise, just for being a Norwegian stockholder! Here’s how to get your free OBC.

One of my favorite perks of cruising is getting free onboard credit—often abbreviated to OBC— when I book during certain sales. Since I always use a  cruise travel agent , I’ll often get extra onboard credit just for booking through the agency.

OBC is awesome! You can use it for just about anything on the ship—buying souvenirs in the shops, paying for specialty dining, booking shore excursions, and more.

But did you know that you can get even more free onboard credit every time you book a cruise on Norwegian or any other cruise line owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings?

It’s true! If you’re an NCL stockholder, you’re eligible for free onboard credit each time you cruise. As long as you own enough shares and can show proof before each sailing, you’ll get free money to make every cruise even more fun.

What cruise lines offer free onboard credit to Norwegian Cruise Line shareholders?

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. offers free OBC to shareholders on all of their cruise lines. This includes NCL , Regent Seven Seas Cruises , and Oceania Cruises .

Applying for free onboard credit as a Norwegian shareholder

If you own Norwegian Cruise Line stock (or you’re planning on buying some), it’s super-easy to get your free shareholder OBC. Read on to find out how many shares you need to own, how much credit you’ll get for each sailing, and how to let your cruise line know you’re eligible.

How much NCL stock do you have to own to get onboard credit?

You’ll need to own at least 100 shares of stock in Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) at the time of sailing to earn their free onboard credit benefit. The shares need to be held in the name of a booked passenger to earn OBC.

How much onboard credit will I get for my cruise?

The amount of free onboard credit you’ll get per cruise depends on how long your sailing is. See the table below to find out how much OBC you can be awarded on your next cruise.

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How do you let the cruise line know you’re a Norwegian Cruise Line shareholder?

Although so many things are automated these days, you’ll need to let the cruise line know that you’re a shareholder before each and every cruise, so you can have your OBC credited to your account.

Annoying, I know, especially if you take a lot of cruises! But trust me, it only takes five minutes, and you’ll earn between $50 and $250 to spend on your next cruise. Now that’s a nice rate of return!

Six steps to apply for onboard credit as an NCL stockholder:

• Own at least 100 shares of Norwegian Cruise Line stock (NCLH)
• Access the Shareholder Benefit Request Form *
• Print, copy or scan your proof of shares (proxy card or brokerage statement)
• Black out your brokerage account number
• Mail or email the form along with proof of shares to your cruise line
• Check your online cruise planner for the OBC a few weeks before your cruise departs

*NCLH likes to periodically change the location of the Shareholder Benefit Request Form on its Investor Relations website. If the above link is broken, I’ve saved a PDF of the 2022 Norwegian Shareholder Benefit Request Form that you can access instead.

You’ll need to mail or email the completed form with proof of your shares to your specific cruise line at least a few weeks before your sail date.

The cruise lines need to receive all shareholder benefit requests at least fifteen days prior to the sailing date to issue onboard credit.

Proof of shareholder status could include :

• A copy of your shareholder proxy card OR
• A copy of your brokerage statement showing that you own at least 100 shares of NCLH (black out your brokerage account number)

Be sure to also fill out the Shareholder Benefit Request Form completely, including your full name, address, phone number, and email. You’ll also need to provide the ship name, sailing date, and reservation number to ensure you’re credited correctly on your cruise.

Mail or email your form and proof of shares to the cruise line you’ll be sailing on:

Norwegian Cruise Line Shareholder Benefit Department 7665 Corporate Center Drive Miami, FL 33126 Email: [email protected] Oceania Cruises Shareholder Benefit Department 7665 Corporate Center Drive Miami, FL 33126 Email: [email protected]

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Shareholder Benefit Department 8300 NW 33rd Street Suite 100 Miami, FL 33122 Email: [email protected]

What if multiple members of my family are Norwegian shareholders? Do we all get free onboard credit?

Norwegian’s free onboard credit program for shareholders only allows one shareholder per stateroom to use the benefit. So if you have multiple shareholders in the same cabin, only one can get the free OBC.

But if you want to get creative, you can sometimes work around this policy.

Let’s say you’re traveling as a family unit—two parents and your kids who are old enough to stay in a nearby room. Each parent owns at least 100 shares of NCL stock, but you’d like to actually sleep in the same room as your spouse or partner.

Despite the strict rules around one free OBC benefit per cabin, the cruise lines aren’t the bed police! If you book one parent into each of the two rooms, both adults can get the free credit.

Of course, each stateroom key card is assigned to a specific passenger and also acts as ID and your way of making purchases on board. So the logistics can get tricky with this workaround, but many cruisers use this method to double up on OBC.

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What if I hold NCLH shares jointly with another passenger?

If you own Norwegian Cruise Line shares with another passenger in your stateroom, you’re only eligible for one OBC per cruise.

However, if the other passenger is staying in another cabin AND you jointly own at least 200 shares, you’re both eligible to apply for onboard credit.

Can you gift your Norwegian shareholder onboard credit to friends or family sailing with you?

Just like any other cruise onboard credit you might receive in a special sale or via your travel agent, Norwegian shareholder onboard credit isn’t transferable. The cruise line will apply the OBC only to the account that matches the name of the legal shareholder.

But if you want to share your credit with friends or family, you can always use it to buy a gift on board for a friend or loved one. Just remember you need to make the purchase yourself—you can’t give your cruise card to another passenger to use your OBC.

Can you save your NCL shareholder onboard credit for another cruise?

Although it would be nice to be able to save your unused onboard credit to use on a future cruise, your OBC expires at the end of each sailing. So use it before you lose it!

Can you get more than one free OBC benefit if you hold more than 100 shares of Norwegian stock?

If you have several hundred (or more!) shares of Norwegian Cruise Line stock, you’re probably wondering if you can get more free onboard credit for each block of 100 shares you own.

Unfortunately, free onboard credit for NCL shareholders is limited to one credit benefit per person per sailing.

Is anyone excluded from receiving free onboard credit for being an NCL shareholder?

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings employees likely already know that they’re not eligible for onboard credit for owning NCL stock. But some non-employees also aren’t able to take advantage of this program.

If any of these situations apply to you, you also won’t be able to get free OBC as a Norwegian shareholder:

• A travel agent cruising at travel agent rates
• Tour conductors or group leaders cruising at a reduced rate
• Guests sailing on interline, friends & family, or vendor rates
• Anyone sailing on a complimentary basis
• Guests using a cruise credit certificate
• Anyone on a chartered sailing

What can you use your Norwegian shareholder onboard credit for?

Unlike some cruise lines that allow you to use OBC  before  your cruise to pay for packages and services on board, NCL and its subsidiaries only allow you to use onboard credit once you’re physically on the ship.

But, you can use your onboard credit for almost anything you’d normally pay for once you’re on the ship. Here are some examples of how you can use your free shareholder OBC:

• Specialty dining that you book on board
• Shore excursions that you book on board
• Beverages that aren’t covered by a drink package
• Purchases in the onboard shops
• Spa and salon visits
• Experiences like wine tastings, cooking classes, or behind-the-scenes tours

Just remember that some cruise lines will give you a discount if you prebook and prepay for some of these extras  before  you sail. Take that into consideration when deciding how you’ll use your OBC.

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What can you NOT use your NCL shareholder onboard credit for?

There are tons of ways you can use your free onboard credit for owning Norwegian stock on a cruise. However, NCL has a few rules about what you  can’t  use it for. Make sure you know these exclusions before you assume you’re covered (and stuck with an unexpected bill).

• Using shareholder OBC for service charges
• Paying for crew gratuities with shareholder OBC
• Using shareholder OBC for anything that you need to use cash for (like for extra tips, or vending or self-service laundry on some ships).

More resources for your Norwegian cruise

• 25 Norwegian Cruise Tips You Need to Know
• Norwegian’s Free at Sea: The Ultimate Guide
• Your Guide to Norwegian Cruise Line Drink Packages
• Ultimate Guide to NCL’s Great Stirrup Cay

What’s your favorite way to get free onboard credit on a cruise? Have you received OBC for being a Norwegian Cruise Line shareholder? Let me know in the comments below!

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Thursday 1st of December 2022

Hi, I owned 100 shares of NCL stock and contacted NCL about this at least 2 months prior to cruising. I never did receive an OBC from them and they were actually quite rude about it. Gave me the run-around for a while and then sent me a bogus email saying they tried to open the pdf proof that I sent but they couldn't. I sold the stock and figured I learned my lesson. Sure wish they would have honored me being a shareholder.

Friday 2nd of December 2022

Hi Jerry, I'm sorry to hear about your experience with the NCL shareholder benefit. I haven't had that experience with them, but I've heard from other cruisers that sometimes it takes a couple of tries to get it. You mentioned that you already sold your NCL stock, but other readers can benefit from your story. Sending in your proof of shares early and following up usually does the trick. For anyone having trouble with Norwegian honoring the shareholder benefit for a similar reason, I'd advise also pasting the proof of shares into the body of your email, or mailing in hard copies of the form and proof well before your sailing date. If all else fails, try calling Investor Relations at 305-468-2339.

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Thursday 29th of September 2022

Hi, I'm looking into purchasing the stocks to get the Onboard Credit for future cruises. How long do you think this onboard credit offer will last? Do we have to own the stocks at least 60 days before we are eligible to use it?

Friday 30th of September 2022

Hi Karen, I don't see the Norwegian stockholder OBC benefit going away any time soon! It's been offered for many years, and several of NCL's competitors also offer a similar benefit. I would imagine that if it were canceled, a lot of angry stockholders would sell the shares they're holding just for the credit!

To answer your second question, you don't need to own the NCL stock for 60 days (or any other specific length of time) to use it. The cruise line says you need to be a shareholder at the time of sailing, but I've never heard of them actually checking after your OBC is approved. Thanks for the questions!

Tuesday 2nd of August 2022

Thanks for this! I had no idea that this was even a thing. We now own a tiny piece of NCL, and have already had a credit applied to our upcoming cruise.

Hi John, that's awesome! I'm so glad I could tell you all about how to get Norwegian shareholder credit, and that you could make use of it right away. Happy cruising!

Thursday 16th of June 2022

Hi, is there a limit to how many times you can get the onboard credit per year? We have a few cruises booked over the next 12 months, and I hope I can get OBC for all of them. Also can I send in my information for all of the cruises now, or should I wait until it's closer to each sailing date?

Wednesday 30th of November 2022

@Susan, You can use it for each cruise. I have even done back to back cruises and got $100 for each cruise. You must use the credit during that cruise. There is no carryover.

Hi Susan, excellent questions! Norwegian doesn't have a limit to how many times you can get the free shareholder OBC, so you'll be able to apply for it for all of your cruises. As for when you should send in your forms and proof of shares, I personally have never sent them in more than a few months before sailing, but there's nothing in NCL's fine print that says how early you're allowed to send it. I'd say go for it :) Enjoy your cruises!

This major cruise line operator just announced its biggest ship order ever

One of the world’s leading cruise operators unveiled its biggest ship order ever on Monday.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. will take delivery of eight ships between 2026 and 2036 across its three brands. 

Norwegian Cruise Line will welcome four ships in 2030, 2032, 2034 and 2036, each with a capacity of close to 5,000 guests. The additions are subject to financing.

The vessels will follow the line’s previously announced Prima-Plus class vessels.

The upscale Oceania Cruises will take delivery of two 1,450-guest ships in 2027 and 2029, and luxury line Regent Seven Seas Cruises will add two ships in 2026 and 2029, each accommodating 850 passengers.

"This strategic new-ship order across all three of our award-winning brands provides for the steady introduction of cutting-edge vessels into our fleet and solidifies our long-term growth,” Harry Sommer, the company’s president and CEO, said in a news release . “It also allows us to significantly leverage our operating scale, strengthen our commitment to innovation and enhance our ability to offer our guests new products and experiences, all while providing opportunities to enhance the efficiency of our fleet.”

Specifics about the ships’ accommodations and amenities will be announced “in the coming months,” according to the release.

The company will also add a new multi-ship pier at its private Bahamas island, Great Stirrup Cay, scheduled for completion by late 2025. The pier will be able to accommodate two large ships at once.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

A group of cruise passengers stranded off the coast of Africa spent 6 days chasing the ship to get back on

• Eight passengers chased their cruise ship around Africa for six days.
• Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed the passengers re-embarked in Senegal on Tuesday.
• They were stranded in São Tomé and Príncipe and missed a chance to re-embark in Gambia.

A group of passengers left stranded on a small African island after missing a boarding deadline finally managed to rejoin their cruise ship on Tuesday after chasing it for almost a week.

On March 27 a private tour overran, causing eight passengers to miss the Norwegian Dawn's 3 p.m. all-aboard time by over an hour, a spokesperson for Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed via email to Business Insider.

The passengers found themselves stuck on São Tomé and Príncipe , an island nation of some 220,000 people off West Africa, in what the cruise line called a "very unfortunate situation."

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Despite the efforts of São Tomé and Príncipe Coast Guard to ferry the passengers to the ship in tender boats, the group was unable to reboard and had to turn back to land, according to the ABC affiliate WPDE.

The first attempt to get the guests back on the ship occurred on Monday, when they hoped to re-embark at a port in Banjul, Gambia, some 1,800 miles from São Tomé and Príncipe.

However, "adverse weather conditions, as well as tidal restrictions" meant that the ship could not dock safely, a spokesperson for the cruise line said.

As a result, the guests had to chase the ship to Dakar, Senegal — a distance of some 100 miles further — for another attempt to re-embark on Tuesday.

Norwegian said it helped the passengers by facilitating their visas, and would pay them back for the trip from Gambia to Senegal.

Jill Campbell, one of the passengers, told NBC News that she and her husband traveled through seven countries in 48 hours to catch up with the ship.

It wasn't clear exactly what route they took.

The couple had considered not rejoining the ship, believing that Norwegian Cruise Line had fallen short in a '"basic duty of care," Campbell told NBC News.

But, six days after being left behind in São Tomé and Príncipe, the cruise line confirmed the eight passengers, including the Campbells, finally re-embarked in Senegal on Tuesday.

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