Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises confirm new ship orders

Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has entered into an agreement with Fincantieri for the design and construction of three new ships.

The order includes one ship for Oceania Cruises and one for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, with one to be built as a sister ship to Oceania Sonata (pictured) and one as a sister ship to Seven Seas Prestige. The third vessel is for NCLH brand Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and will be a sister ship to the line’s new-builds order.

All three vessels will be built at Fincantieri’s shipyards in Italy and delivered between 2036 and 2037.

Following the agreement, NCLH now has a total of 17 new-builds on order; with eight for Norwegian Cruise Line, five for Oceania Cruises and four for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. 

John Chidsey, new president and chief executive officer at 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.”

Seven Seas Prestige’s maiden sailing will be a 14-night transatlantic journey from Barcelona to Miami, set to depart on December 13.

Oceania Sonata’s inaugural season will begin in August 2027 and cover a range of European and Caribbean destinations.

The first vessel in NCL’s new class is due to launch in 2030.