The shipbuilder didn’t provide a value for the order, placed by Norwegian Cruise Line, but a person familiar with the deal said the contract is valued around $9.3 billion.

Norwegian Line Holdings (NCL) and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri said on Wednesday they had agreed a deal for four new cruise liners, which a source close to the matter said was worth around 9 billion euros ($9.

The ships will be the largest built for Ncl. Deliveries from the Monfalcone shipyards will take place between 2030 and 2036

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has confirmed a mega four-ship order with shipbuilder Fincantieri which is reportedly worth more than $9 billion. NCLH finalized the deal after signing a letter of intent in April 2024.

An order by Norwegian Line Holdings with Italy's Fincantieri for four new cruise ships is worth around 9 billion euros ($9.34 billion), a source close to the matter said on Wednesday.

Fincantieri announced in a press release that its Letter of Intent with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, first disclosed on April 8, 2024, has been finalized into a firm order for four new cruise ships for the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) brand.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has confirmed an order for four new ships. The shipbuilder Fincantieri announced the letter of intent signed by the line on April 8, 2024, has been converted into a firm order for construction. Subject to financing and other customary conditions, the order represents a contract valued at over €2 billion.

Italian shipmaker Fincantieri locked up its largest ever order for cruise liners, agreeing to build four new vessels for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. for about €9 billion ($9.4 billion).