UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM

10-Q

(Mark One)

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 333-128780

NCL CORPORATION LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Bermuda		20-0470163
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

7665 Corporate Center Drive, Miami, Florida 33126		33126
(Address of principal executive offices)		(zip code)

(305) 436-4000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
N/A	N/A	N/A

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☐ No ⌧

(Note: The registrant is a voluntary filer of reports required to be filed under Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ⌧ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ☐	Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ⌧	Smaller reporting company ☐
Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ⌧

There were 31,164,004 ordinary shares outstanding as of October 31, 2024.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements	3

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	24

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	38

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	39

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	40

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	40
Item 5.	Other Information	40
Item 6.	Exhibits	40

SIGNATURES		42

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

NCL Corporation Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Revenue
Passenger ticket	$	1,944,921	$	1,733,594	$	5,006,811	$	4,420,909
Onboard and other		861,657		802,443		2,363,474		2,142,559
Total revenue		2,806,578		2,536,037		7,370,285		6,563,468
Cruise operating expense
Commissions, transportation and other		564,614		546,026		1,501,863		1,462,565
Onboard and other		211,753		188,694		515,496		470,271
Payroll and related		337,430		323,862		1,012,289		936,237
Fuel		164,934		170,893		537,632		530,003
Food		78,096		87,839		239,850		271,575
Other		182,112		165,432		573,987		476,123
Total cruise operating expense		1,538,939		1,482,746		4,381,117		4,146,774
Other operating expense
Marketing, general and administrative		357,963		325,285		1,073,282		1,012,560
Depreciation and amortization		218,428		204,608		663,762		596,513
Total other operating expense		576,391		529,893		1,737,044		1,609,073
Operating income		691,248		523,398		1,252,124		807,621
Non-operating income (expense)
Interest expense, net		(200,667)		(208,957)		(653,850)		(609,954)
Other income (expense), net		(58,190)		291,203		107,684		(76,007)
Total non-operating income (expense)		(258,857)		82,246		(546,166)		(685,961)
Net income before income taxes		432,391		605,644		705,958		121,660
Income tax benefit (expense)		(6,916)		(8,309)		(9,466)		1,055
Net income	$	425,475	$	597,335	$	696,492	$	122,715

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NCL Corporation Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Net income	$	425,475	$	597,335	$	696,492	$	122,715
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Shipboard Retirement Plan		94		63		283		191
Cash flow hedges:
Net unrealized gain (loss)		(56,078)		57,885		(7,668)		34,833
Amount realized and reclassified into earnings		2,630		(6,563)		(3,853)		(13,890)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		(53,354)		51,385		(11,238)		21,134
Total comprehensive income	$	372,121	$	648,720	$	685,254	$	143,849

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NCL Corporation Ltd.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share data)


	September 30,		December 31,
	2024		2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	326,579	$	396,473
Accounts receivable, net		200,841		280,271
Inventories		145,056		157,646
Prepaid expenses and other assets		499,711		472,816
Total current assets		1,172,187		1,307,206
Property and equipment, net		16,743,936		16,433,292
Goodwill		135,764		98,134
Trade names		500,525		500,525
Other long-term assets		1,226,545		1,147,891
Total assets	$	19,778,957	$	19,487,048
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	1,203,470	$	1,598,177
Current portion of exchangeable notes		521,145		210,375
Accounts payable		172,937		174,338
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		1,067,300		1,058,573
Due to NCLH		61,213		63,389
Advance ticket sales		3,144,586		3,060,666
Total current liabilities		6,170,651		6,165,518
Long-term debt		10,150,477		10,271,259
Exchangeable notes		1,543,440		2,054,142
Other long-term liabilities		860,415		839,335
Total liabilities		18,724,983		19,330,254
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Shareholders’ equity:
Preference shares (Series A-1: $1,000 par value; 1,853,444 shares authorized at September 30, 2024 and 2,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2023; 0 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; Series A-3: $1,000 par value; 999,990 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; Series A-4: $1,000 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; and Series A-5: $1,000 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023)		—		—
Ordinary shares ($0.0012 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 31,164,004 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and 48,333,330 shares authorized; 39,497,334 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023)		37		47
Additional paid-in capital		8,886,362		8,674,426
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(521,389)		(510,151)
Accumulated deficit		(7,311,036)		(8,007,528)
Total shareholders’ equity		1,053,974		156,794
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	19,778,957	$	19,487,048

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NCL Corporation Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)


	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2024		2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$	696,492	$	122,715
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense		808,770		729,761
(Gain) loss on derivatives		(122,509)		80,407
Loss on extinguishment of debt		29,267		2,801
Provision for bad debts and inventory obsolescence		3,668		3,640
Gain on involuntary conversion of assets		(4,605)		(4,583)
Share-based compensation expense		65,570		96,254
Net foreign currency adjustments on euro-denominated debt		6,811		(2,027)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net		72,341		80,064
Inventories		12,160		(18,120)
Prepaid expenses and other assets		27,347		432,594
Accounts payable		(8,388)		(60,971)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		(25,040)		(139,140)
Advance ticket sales		90,859		419,420
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,652,743		1,742,815
Cash flows from investing activities
Additions to property and equipment, net		(967,516)		(2,102,698)
Cash paid on settlement of derivatives		—		(118,610)
Acquisition, net of cash acquired		(27,322)		—
Other		9,164		14,678
Net cash used in investing activities		(985,674)		(2,206,630)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayments of long-term debt		(1,268,605)		(2,629,681)
Proceeds from long-term debt		688,901		2,989,183
Due to NCLH, net		(2,176)		9,225
Net share settlement of restricted share units		(22,058)		(25,271)
Early redemption premium		(19,166)		—
Deferred financing fees		(113,859)		(145,051)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(736,963)		198,405
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(69,894)		(265,410)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		396,473		941,026
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	326,579	$	675,616

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NCL Corporation Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)


	Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
					Accumulated
			Additional		Other				Total
	Ordinary		Paid-in		Comprehensive		Accumulated		Shareholders’
	Shares		Capital		Income (Loss)		Deficit		Equity
Balance, June 30, 2024	$	146,603	$	8,719,177	$	(468,035)	$	(7,736,511)	$	661,234
Share-based compensation		—		20,638		—		—		20,638
Net share settlement of restricted share units		—		(19)		—		—		(19)
Share repurchase and cancellation		(146,566)		146,566		—		—		—
Other comprehensive loss, net		—		—		(53,354)		—		(53,354)
Net income		—		—		—		425,475		425,475
Balance, September 30, 2024	$	37	$	8,886,362	$	(521,389)	$	(7,311,036)	$	1,053,974

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
					Accumulated
			Additional		Other				Total
	Ordinary		Paid-in		Comprehensive		Accumulated		Shareholders’
	Shares		Capital		Income (Loss)		Deficit		Equity
Balance, December 31, 2023	$	47	$	8,674,426	$	(510,151)	$	(8,007,528)	$	156,794
Share-based compensation		—		65,570		—		—		65,570
Net share settlement of restricted share units		—		(22,058)		—		—		(22,058)
Contribution from NCLH		146,556		21,858		—		—		168,414
Share repurchase and cancellation		(146,566)		146,566		—		—		—
Other comprehensive loss, net		—		—		(11,238)		—		(11,238)
Net income		—		—		—		696,492		696,492
Balance, September 30, 2024	$	37	$	8,886,362	$	(521,389)	$	(7,311,036)	$	1,053,974

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NCL Corporation Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) - Continued

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)


	Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
					Accumulated
			Additional		Other				Total
	Ordinary		Paid-in		Comprehensive		Accumulated		Shareholders’
	Shares		Capital		Income (Loss)		Deficit		Equity (Deficit)
Balance, June 30, 2023	$	37	$	8,629,815	$	(509,043)	$	(8,359,410)	$	(238,601)
Share-based compensation		—		23,563		—		—		23,563
Net share settlement of restricted share units		—		(49)		—		—		(49)
Contribution from NCLH		10		(1)		—		—		9
Other comprehensive income, net		—		—		51,385		—		51,385
Net income		—		—		—		597,335		597,335
Balance, September 30, 2023	$	47	$	8,653,328	$	(457,658)	$	(7,762,075)	$	433,642

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
					Accumulated
			Additional		Other				Total
	Ordinary		Paid-in		Comprehensive		Accumulated		Shareholders’
	Shares		Capital		Income (Loss)		Deficit		Equity
Balance, December 31, 2022	$	37	$	8,582,346	$	(478,792)	$	(7,884,790)	$	218,801
Share-based compensation		—		96,254		—		—		96,254
Net share settlement of restricted share units		—		(25,271)		—		—		(25,271)
Contribution from NCLH		10		(1)		—		—		9
Other comprehensive income, net		—		—		21,134		—		21,134
Net income		—		—		—		122,715		122,715
Balance, September 30, 2023	$	47	$	8,653,328	$	(457,658)	$	(7,762,075)	$	433,642

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NCL Corporation Ltd.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, references in this report to (i) the “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to NCLC (as defined below) and its subsidiaries, (ii) “NCLC” refers to NCL Corporation Ltd., (iii) “NCLH” refers to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., (iv) “Norwegian Cruise Line” or “Norwegian” refers to the Norwegian Cruise Line brand and its predecessors, (v) “Oceania Cruises” refers to the Oceania Cruises brand and (vi) “Regent” refers to the Regent Seven Seas Cruises brand.

References to the “U.S.” are to the United States of America, and “dollar(s)” or “$” are to U.S. dollars, the “U.K.” are to the United Kingdom and “euro(s)” or “€” are to the official currency of the Eurozone. We refer you to “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations— Terminology” for the capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined throughout these notes to consolidated financial statements.

1. Description of Business and Organization

We are a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. As of September 30, 2024, we had 32 ships with approximately 66,400 Berths. The Company expects to add thirteen additional ships to our fleet from 2025 through 2036.

We have four Prima Class Ships on order with currently scheduled delivery dates from 2025 through 2028. We have one Allura Class Ship on order for delivery in 2025. We also have orders for three new classes of ships: four Oceania Cruises ships with deliveries currently scheduled from 2027 through 2031, two Prestige Class Ships with deliveries currently scheduled in 2026 and 2029 and four Norwegian Cruise Line ships with deliveries currently scheduled from 2030 through 2036. The orders for two of the new class of Oceania Cruises ships currently scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031 are expected to be cancelled.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Liquidity

As of September 30, 2024, we had liquidity of approximately $2.4 billion, including cash and cash equivalents of $326.6 million, borrowings available under our $1.2 billion undrawn Revolving Loan Facility, a €200 million commitment that can be used for future newbuild payments and a $650 million undrawn commitment of senior unsecured notes issuable by NCLC less related fees (see Note 8 – “Long-Term Debt” for further information regarding our commitments). We believe that we have sufficient liquidity to fund our obligations and expect to remain in compliance with our financial covenants for at least the next twelve months from the issuance of these financial statements.

We will continue to pursue various opportunities to refinance future debt maturities to reduce interest expense and/or to extend the maturity dates associated with our existing indebtedness and obtain relevant financial covenant amendments or waivers, if needed.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and, in our opinion, contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented.

Our operations are seasonal and results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire fiscal year. Historically, demand for cruises has been strongest during the Northern Hemisphere’s summer months. The interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, which are included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2024.

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Foreign Currency

The majority of our transactions are settled in U.S. dollars. We remeasure assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. The resulting gains or losses are recognized in our consolidated statements of operations within other income (expense), net. We recognized a loss of $32.1 million and a gain of $15.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and losses of $16.5 million and $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, related to remeasurement of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. Remeasurements of foreign currency related to operating activities are recognized within changes in operating assets and liabilities in the consolidated statement of cash flows.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

The amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discounts are included in depreciation and amortization expense in the consolidated statements of cash flows; however, for purposes of the consolidated statements of operations they are included in interest expense, net.

Accounts Receivable, Net

Accounts receivable, net included $4.9 million and $20.1 million due from credit card processors as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which aims to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. ASU 2023-07 includes additional disclosures on an interim and annual basis and requires that the disclosures be applied to public entities that have a single reportable segment. These provisions are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods after December 15, 2024. ASU 2023-07 shall be applied retrospectively unless it is impracticable to do so. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2023-07 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements other than the expanded footnote disclosure.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires improvements to income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information as well as certain other amendments to improve the effectiveness of income tax disclosures. The amendments in this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024 and should be applied on a prospective basis. We are evaluating the impact of ASU 2023-09 on our notes to the consolidated financial statements.

3. Acquisition

On April 25, 2024, Norwegian acquired 100% of the voting equity interest of Independent Maritime Advisors Ltd. (“IMA”), a consulting company specializing in project management for newbuilds and vessel conversions for $37.5 million, which consisted primarily of cash and also included deferred consideration and the settlement of a pre-existing relationship. Norwegian acquired IMA to bring newbuild project management and supervision in-house and optimize the overall capital outflow for newbuild expenditures, which generates synergies that create goodwill.

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The preliminary purchase price was allocated as follows (in thousands):


Assets, other than goodwill	$	4,302
Goodwill		37,630
Liabilities		(9,088)
Total consideration allocated, net of $4.7 million of cash acquired	$	32,844

As of September 30, 2024, the measurement period pertaining to the acquisition remains open and is subject to further adjustment. The acquisition includes deferred consideration, which is currently considered probable of payment in full; however, if new information arises, a change in consideration could impact our goodwill or liabilities. The acquisition of IMA does not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

4. Revenue Recognition

Disaggregation of Revenue

Revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors in various geographical regions. Revenues by destination were as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
North America	$	1,315,224	$	1,234,852	$	4,052,094	$	3,817,082
Europe		1,439,473		1,284,421		2,519,770		2,245,868
Asia-Pacific		50,294		15,972		565,823		311,524
Other		1,587		792		232,598		188,994
Total revenue	$	2,806,578	$	2,536,037	$	7,370,285	$	6,563,468

North America includes the U.S., the Caribbean, Canada and Mexico. Europe includes the Baltic region, Canary Islands and Mediterranean. Asia-Pacific includes Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Other includes all other international territories.

Segment Reporting and Geographic Concentration

We have concluded that our business has a single reportable segment.

Although we sell cruises on an international basis, our passenger ticket revenue is primarily attributed to U.S.-sourced guests who make reservations through the U.S. Revenue attributable to U.S.-sourced guests has approximated 84-87% of total revenue over the preceding three fiscal years. No other individual country’s revenues exceed 10% in any given period.

Contract Balances

Receivables from customers are included within accounts receivable, net. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our receivables from customers were $107.0 million and $126.4 million, respectively, primarily related to in-transit credit card receivables.

Future cruise credits that have been issued as face value reimbursement for cancelled bookings due to COVID-19 are approximately $63.2 million. The future cruise credits are not contracts, and therefore, guests who elected this option are excluded from our contract liability balance; however, the credit for the original amount paid is included in advance ticket sales.

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Our contract liabilities are included within advance ticket sales. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our contract liabilities were $2.2 billion. Of the amounts included within contract liabilities as of September 30, 2024, approximately 40% were refundable in accordance with our cancellation policies. Of the deposits included within advance ticket sales, the majority are refundable in accordance with our cancellation policies and it is uncertain to what extent guests may request refunds. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, $2.1 billion of revenue recognized was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period.

5. Leases

Operating lease balances were as follows (in thousands):


	Balance Sheet location	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Operating leases
Right-of-use assets	Other long-term assets	$	764,481	$	753,652
Current operating lease liabilities	Accrued expenses and other liabilities		27,939		23,226
Non-current operating lease liabilities	Other long-term liabilities		652,489		644,646

6. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was as follows (in thousands):


	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
						Change
	Accumulated		Change			Related to
	Other		Related to			Shipboard
	Comprehensive		Cash Flow			Retirement
	Income (Loss)		Hedges			Plan
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period	$	(510,151)	$	(509,171)		$	(980)
Current period other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(7,668)		(7,668)			—
Amounts reclassified into earnings		(3,570)		(3,853)	(1)		283	(2)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period	$	(521,389)	$	(520,692)	(3)	$	(697)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was as follows (in thousands):


	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
						Change
	Accumulated		Change			Related to
	Other		Related to			Shipboard
	Comprehensive		Cash Flow			Retirement
	Income (Loss)		Hedges			Plan
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at beginning of period	$	(478,792)	$	(481,225)		$	2,433
Current period other comprehensive income before reclassifications		34,833		34,833			—
Amounts reclassified into earnings		(13,699)		(13,890)	(1)		191	(2)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at end of period	$	(457,658)	$	(460,282)		$	2,624

(1)	We refer you to Note 9— “Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives” for the affected line items in the consolidated statements of operations.

(2)	Amortization of prior-service cost and actuarial loss reclassified to other income (expense), net.

(3)	Includes $43.9 million of losses expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months.

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7.Property and Equipment, Net

Property and equipment, net increased $310.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 primarily due to ships under construction.

8. Long-Term Debt

In February 2024, NCLC and the purchasers named therein (collectively, the “Commitment Parties”) entered into a third amended and restated commitment letter (the “third amended commitment letter”), which became effective in March 2024. The third amended commitment letter amended and restated the commitment letter dated February 22, 2023 and extended the commitments thereunder through March 2025. Pursuant to the third amended commitment letter, the Commitment Parties have agreed to purchase from NCLC an aggregate principal amount of $650 million of senior unsecured notes due five years after the issue date (the “Commitment Notes”) at NCLC’s option. If issued, the Commitment Notes will be subject to an issue fee of 0.50% and will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to (A) the greater of (i) the interest rate of the 7.75% senior notes due 2029 (“2029 Unsecured Notes”) and (ii) the then-current secondary trading yield applicable to the 2029 Unsecured Notes plus (B) 200 basis points. The Commitment Notes are subject to a one-time structuring fee of 0.50% and a quarterly commitment fee of 0.75% for so long as the commitments with respect to the Commitment Notes are outstanding.

In connection with the execution of the third amended commitment letter, NCLC agreed to repurchase all of the outstanding $250 million aggregate principal amount of 9.75% senior secured notes due 2028 (the “2028 Secured Notes”) at a negotiated premium plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon. In March 2024, in connection with the settlement of the repurchase, the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the 2028 Secured Notes was cancelled while also releasing the related collateral. The loss on extinguishment was $29.0 million, recognized in interest expense, net.

In November 2023, we executed an agreement for a commitment of €200 million in connection with financial support for our newbuilds, which became available in April 2024. The commitment if drawn will pay interest quarterly at a rate per annum based on an applicable margin plus Euribor 3-months. The commitment may be drawn at any time and is payable within 364 days, but no later than July 15, 2025. Any amount repaid prior to July 15, 2025 may be drawn again.

In September 2024, NCLC issued $315.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.250% senior unsecured notes due March 1, 2030 (the “2030 Notes”). NCLC may, at its option, redeem the 2030 Notes, in whole or in part, (i) prior to March 1, 2027 (the “First Call Date”), at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2030 Notes to be redeemed plus an applicable “make-whole” amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional amounts, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, and (ii) on or after the First Call Date, at the redemption prices set forth in the 2030 Notes indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional amounts, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date. In addition, at any time and from time to time prior to the First Call Date, NCLC may redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2030 Notes with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 106.250% of the principal amount of the 2030 Notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date, so long as at least 60% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2030 Notes issued remains outstanding following such redemption. The 2030 Notes pay interest at 6.250% per annum, semiannually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year, to holders of record at the close of business on the immediately preceding February 15 and August 15, respectively. The 2030 Notes indenture contains covenants that limit the ability of NCLC and its restricted subsidiaries to, among other things: (i) grant or assume certain liens; (ii) enter into sale leaseback transactions; and (iii) consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of their assets.

The net proceeds for the 2030 Notes, after deducting the initial purchasers’ discount but before deducting estimated fees and expenses, together with cash on hand, were used to redeem $315.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 3.625% senior notes due 2024, including to pay any accrued and unpaid interest thereon.

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Exchangeable Notes

The exchangeable notes are convertible into redeemable preference shares of NCLC. Upon conversion, the preference shares are immediately and automatically exchanged, for each $1,000 principal amount of exchangeable notes, into a certain number of NCLH’s ordinary shares based on the applicable exchange rate. Upon NCLH’s receipt of the NCLC preference shares, each preference share will be immediately re-designated into an ordinary share of NCLC of par value $1,000 per share and then subdivided into 833,333 ordinary shares of NCLC of par value $0.0012 per share (the “re-designation”). After the re-designation, the NCLC ordinary shares issued will rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares of NCLC held by NCLH having the rights and being subject to the restrictions set out in NCLC's bye-laws. During the six months eneded June 30, 2024, 146,556 series A-1 preference shares were issued and subsequently re-designated and subdivided, as a result of which NCLH held an additional 122,129,951,148 ordinary shares in the capital of NCLC. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, all 122,138,284,478 of the ordinary shares of NCLC that were previously issued and outstanding as a result of the re-designation of ordinary shares from preference shares were repurchased for nominal consideration and cancelled.

The following is a summary of NCLC’s exchangeable notes as of September 30, 2024 (in thousands):


			Unamortized Debt
			Discount,
	Principal		including Deferred		Net Carrying		Fair Value
	Amount		Financing Fees		Amount		Amount		Leveling
2025 Exchangeable Notes (1)	$	449,990	$	(36,738)	$	413,252	$	551,310	Level 2
2027 1.125% Exchangeable Notes		1,150,000		(130,669)		1,019,331		1,114,166	Level 2
2027 2.5% Exchangeable Notes		473,175		(55,096)		418,079		469,877	Level 2

(1)	We expect that the holders of the 2025 Exchangeable Notes will exchange their 2025 Exchangeable Notes for NCLH ordinary shares.

The following is a summary of NCLC’s exchangeable notes as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands):


			Unamortized Debt
			Discount,
	Principal		including Deferred		Net Carrying		Fair Value
	Amount		Financing Fees		Amount		Amount		Leveling
2024 Exchangeable Notes	$	146,601	$	(8,672)	$	137,929	$	217,790	Level 2
2025 Exchangeable Notes		449,990		(65,811)		384,179		572,567	Level 2
2027 1.125% Exchangeable Notes		1,150,000		(167,939)		982,061		1,068,431	Level 2
2027 2.5% Exchangeable Notes		473,175		(70,405)		402,770		453,784	Level 2

The following provides a summary of the interest expense of NCLC’s exchangeable notes (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Coupon interest	$	12,238	$	14,438	$	39,983	$	43,313
Amortization of discount and deferred financing fees		28,178		30,827		90,233		88,374
Total	$	40,416	$	45,265	$	130,216	$	131,687

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As of September 30, 2024, the effective interest rate is 15.89%, 6.28% and 7.88% for the 2025 Exchangeable Notes, 2027 1.125% Exchangeable Notes and 2027 2.5% Exchangeable Notes, respectively.

Debt Repayments

The following are scheduled principal repayments on our long-term debt including exchangeable notes, which can be settled in NCLH ordinary shares, and finance lease obligations as of September 30, 2024 (in thousands):


Year	Amount
Remainder of 2024	$	580,337
2025		1,324,480
2026		2,243,781
2027		3,308,071
2028		1,719,541
2029		1,934,831
Thereafter		2,600,722
Total	$	13,711,763

Debt Covenants

As of September 30, 2024, we were in compliance with all of our debt covenants. If we do not continue to remain in compliance with our covenants, we would have to seek additional amendments to or waivers of our covenants. However, no assurances can be made that such amendments or waivers would be approved by our lenders. Generally, if an event of default under any debt agreement occurs, then pursuant to cross default and/or cross acceleration clauses, substantially all of our outstanding debt and derivative contract payables could become due, and all debt and derivative contracts could be terminated, which would have a material adverse impact on our operations and liquidity.

9. Fair Value Measurements and Derivatives

Fair value is defined as the price at which an orderly transaction to sell an asset or to transfer a liability would take place between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions (that is, an exit price at the measurement date from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or owes the liability).

Derivatives are generally recorded at fair value. Contracts that are designated as normal purchases and normal sales are not recorded at fair value. The normal purchases and normal sales exception requires, among other things, physical delivery in quantities expected to be used or sold over a reasonable period in the normal course of business. All of our allowance purchase agreements related to the European Union’s Emissions Trading System meet the criteria specified for this exception.

Fair Value Hierarchy

The following hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value should maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available:

Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible at the measurement dates.

Level 2 Significant other observable inputs that are used by market participants in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources.

Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs we believe market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available.

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Derivatives

We are exposed to market risk attributable to changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and fuel prices. We attempt to minimize these risks through a combination of our normal operating and financing activities and through the use of derivatives. We assess whether derivatives used in hedging transactions are “highly effective” in offsetting changes in the cash flow of our hedged forecasted transactions. We use critical terms match or regression analysis for hedge relationships and high effectiveness is achieved when a statistically valid relationship reflects a high degree of offset and correlation between the fair values of the derivative and the hedged forecasted transaction. Cash flows from the derivatives are classified in the same category as the cash flows from the underlying hedged transaction. If it is determined that the hedged forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring, then the amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is released to earnings. There are no amounts excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness, and there are no credit-risk-related contingent features in our derivative agreements. We monitor concentrations of credit risk associated with financial and other institutions with which we conduct significant business. Credit risk, including but not limited to counterparty non-performance under derivatives, is not considered significant, as we primarily conduct business with large, well-established financial institutions with which we have established relationships, and which have credit risks acceptable to us, or the credit risk is spread out among many creditors. We do not anticipate non-performance by any of our significant counterparties.

As of September 30, 2024, we had fuel swaps, which are used to mitigate the financial impact of volatility of fuel prices pertaining to approximately 846 thousand metric tons of our projected fuel purchases, maturing through December 31, 2026.

As of September 30, 2024, we had fuel swaps pertaining to approximately 4 thousand metric tons of our projected fuel purchases which were not designated as cash flow hedges maturing through February 28, 2025.

As of September 30, 2024, we had conversion options embedded in our exchangeable notes. The notional amounts of our outstanding options as of September 30, 2024 were 24.0 million, 34.1 million and 13.7 million NCLH ordinary shares for the 2025 Exchangeable Notes, 2027 1.125% Exchangeable Notes and 2027 2.5% Exchangeable Notes, respectively.

The derivatives measured at fair value and the respective location in the consolidated balance sheets include the following (in thousands):


		Assets				Liabilities
		September 30,		December 31,		September 30,		December 31,
	Balance Sheet Location	2024		2023		2024		2023
Derivative Contracts Designated as Hedging Instruments

Fuel contracts
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	299	$	4,309	$	25,394	$	11,247
	Other long-term liabilities		475		137		9,827		8,932
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments		$	774	$	4,446	$	35,221	$	20,179

Derivative Contracts Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

Fuel contracts
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	—	$	141	$	458	$	1,031
	Other long-term liabilities		—		—		—		280
Debt conversion options
	Current portion of exchangeable notes		—		—		105,284		71,710
	Exchangeable notes		—		—		108,639		285,868
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments		$	—	$	141	$	214,381	$	358,889
Total derivatives		$	774	$	4,587	$	249,602	$	379,068

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The fair values of swap and forward contracts are determined based on inputs that are readily available in public markets or can be derived from information available in publicly quoted markets. The Company determines the value of options and collars utilizing option pricing models based on inputs that are either readily available in public markets or can be derived from information available in publicly quoted markets. The option pricing models used by the Company are industry standard models for valuing options and are used by the broker/dealer community. The inputs to the option pricing models are the option strike prices, underlying prices, risk-free rates of interest, time to expiration, and both historical and implied volatilities. The fair values of option contracts consider both the intrinsic value and any remaining time value associated with those derivatives that have not yet settled. The Company also considers counterparty credit risk and its own credit risk in its determination of all estimated fair values.

Our derivatives and financial instruments were categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, and we had no derivatives or financial instruments categorized as Level 1 or Level 3. Our derivative contracts include rights of offset with our counterparties. We have elected to net certain assets and liabilities within counterparties when the rights of offset exist. We are not required to post cash collateral related to our derivative instruments.

The following table discloses the gross and net amounts recognized within assets and liabilities (in thousands):


			Gross				Gross
	Gross		Amounts		Total Net		Amounts
September 30, 2024	Amounts		Offset		Amounts		Not Offset		Net Amounts
Liabilities	$	249,602	$	(774)	$	248,828	$	(213,923)	$	34,905


			Gross				Gross
	Gross		Amounts		Total Net		Amounts
December 31, 2023	Amounts		Offset		Amounts		Not Offset		Net Amounts
Liabilities	$	379,068	$	(4,587)	$	374,481	$	(357,578)	$	16,903

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The effects of cash flow hedge accounting on accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows (in thousands):


					Location of Gain
					(Loss) Reclassified
					from Accumulated	Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified
	Amount of Gain (Loss)				Other Comprehensive	from Accumulated Other
	Recognized in Other				Income (Loss) into	Comprehensive Income
Derivatives	Comprehensive Loss				Income (Expense)	(Loss) into Income (Expense)
	Three Months		Three Months			Three Months		Three Months
	Ended		Ended			Ended		Ended
	September 30, 2024		September 30, 2023			September 30, 2024		September 30, 2023
Fuel contracts	$	(56,615)	$	74,710	Fuel	$	1,440	$	9,540
Fuel contracts		—		—	Other income (expense), net		49		417
Foreign currency contracts		537		(16,825)	Depreciation and amortization		(4,119)		(3,394)
Total gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive loss	$	(56,078)	$	57,885		$	(2,630)	$	6,563


					Location of Gain
					(Loss) Reclassified
					from Accumulated	Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified
	Amount of Gain (Loss)				Other Comprehensive	from Accumulated Other
	Recognized in Other				Income (Loss) into	Comprehensive Income
Derivatives	Comprehensive Loss				Income (Expense)	(Loss) into Income (Expense)
	Nine Months		Nine Months			Nine Months		Nine Months
	Ended		Ended			Ended		Ended
	September 30, 2024		September 30, 2023			September 30, 2024		September 30, 2023
Fuel contracts	$	(8,327)	$	33,640	Fuel	$	14,855	$	22,709
Fuel contracts		—		—	Other income (expense), net		1,356		74
Foreign currency contracts		659		1,193	Depreciation and amortization		(12,358)		(8,893)
Total gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive loss	$	(7,668)	$	34,833		$	3,853	$	13,890

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The effects of cash flow hedge accounting on the consolidated statements of operations include the following (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended September 30, 2024						Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
			Depreciation						Depreciation
			and		Other Income				and		Other Income
	Fuel		Amortization		(Expense), net		Fuel		Amortization		(Expense), net
Total amounts of income and expense line items presented in the consolidated statements of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded	$	164,934	$	218,428	$	(58,190)	$	170,893	$	204,608	$	291,203

Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into income (expense)
Fuel contracts		1,440		—		—		9,540		—		—
Foreign currency contracts		—		(4,119)		—		—		(3,394)		—

Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into income (expense) as a result that a forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring
Fuel contracts		—		—		49		—		—		417


	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
			Depreciation						Depreciation
			and		Other Income				and		Other Income
	Fuel		Amortization		(Expense), net		Fuel		Amortization		(Expense), net
Total amounts of income and expense line items presented in the consolidated statements of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded	$	537,632	$	663,762	$	107,684	$	530,003	$	596,513	$	(76,007)

Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into income (expense)
Fuel contracts		14,855		—		—		22,709		—		—
Foreign currency contracts		—		(12,358)		—		—		(8,893)		—

Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into income (expense) as a result that a forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring
Fuel contracts		—		—		1,356		—		—		74

The effects of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on the consolidated statements of operations include the following (in thousands):


		Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
	Location of Gain (Loss)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Fuel contracts	Other income (expense), net	$	(401)	$	1,369	$	1,785	$	522
Debt conversion options	Other income (expense), net		(24,044)		279,143		121,797		(71,069)

Long-Term Debt

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the fair value of our long-term debt, including the current portion, was $13.2 billion and $13.5 billion, respectively, which was $0.5 billion and $1.0 billion lower, respectively, than the

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carrying values, excluding deferred financing costs. The difference between the fair value and carrying value of our long-term debt is due to our fixed and variable rate debt obligations carrying interest rates that are above or below market rates at the measurement dates. The fair value of our long-term revolving and term loan facilities was calculated based on estimated rates for the same or similar instruments with similar terms and remaining maturities. The fair value of our exchangeable notes considers observable risk-free rates; credit spreads of the same or similar instruments; and share prices, tenors, and historical and implied volatilities which are sourced from observable market data. The inputs are considered to be Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Market risk associated with our long-term variable rate debt is the potential increase in interest expense from an increase in interest rates or from an increase in share values.

Other

The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets of all other financial assets and liabilities approximate fair value.

10. Employee Benefits and Compensation Plans

In January 2013, NCLH adopted the 2013 Performance Incentive Plan, which as amended and restated through 2023 (the “Restated 2013 Plan”), provided for a maximum aggregate limit of 42,009,006 NCLH ordinary shares that could have been delivered pursuant to all awards granted under the plan. In June 2024, NCLH’s shareholders approved a further amendment and restatement of the Restated 2013 Plan to increase the number of NCLH ordinary shares that may be delivered by 3,000,000, resulting in an increase in the maximum aggregate limit to 45,009,006 NCLH ordinary shares.

Restricted Share Unit Awards

In March 2024, NCLH granted 4.5 million time-based restricted share unit awards to our employees, which primarily vest in substantially equal installments over three years. Additionally, in March 2024, NCLH granted 0.9 million performance-based restricted share units to certain members of our management team, which vest upon the achievement of certain pre-established performance targets established through 2026 and the satisfaction of an additional time-based vesting requirement that generally requires continued employment through March 1, 2027.

The following is a summary of NCLH restricted share unit activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:


	Number of	Weighted-		Number of	Weighted-
	Time-Based	Average Grant		Performance-	Average Grant
	Awards	Date Fair Value		Based Awards	Date Fair Value
Non-vested as of January 1, 2024	9,083,120	$	17.39	2,140,134	$	19.41
Granted	4,673,132		19.25	945,040		19.29
Vested	(4,308,167)		18.85	(334,888)		31.78
Forfeited or expired	(433,687)		17.27	(147,636)		16.69
Non-vested as of September 30, 2024	9,014,398		17.67	2,602,650		17.93

Share Option Awards

The following table sets forth a summary of option activity under NCLH’s Restated 2013 Plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:


							Weighted-
	Number of Share Option Awards		Weighted-Average Exercise Price				Average	Aggregate
	Time-	Performance-	Time-		Performance-		Contractual	Intrinsic
	Based	Based	Based		Based		Term	Value
	Awards	Awards	Awards		Awards		(years)	(in thousands)
Outstanding as of January 1, 2024	3,524,856	114,583	$	52.98	$	59.43	1.26	$	—
Forfeited and cancelled	(1,057,038)	(114,583)		50.93		59.43
Outstanding as of September 30, 2024	2,467,818	—		53.85		—	0.79		—

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The compensation expense recognized for share-based compensation for the periods presented include the following (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Payroll and related expense	$	4,855	$	4,592	$	14,546	$	13,925
Marketing, general and administrative expense		15,783		18,971		51,024		82,329
Total share-based compensation expense	$	20,638	$	23,563	$	65,570	$	96,254

11. Commitments and Contingencies

Ship Construction Contracts

For the Norwegian brand, we have four Prima Class Ships on order, each ranging from approximately 156,000 to 169,000 Gross Tons with 3,550 to 3,850 Berths, with currently scheduled delivery dates from 2025 through 2028. For the Norwegian brand, we also have an order for four additional ships, each at approximately 225,000 Gross Tons and 5,200 Berths, with currently scheduled delivery dates from 2030 through 2036. For the Oceania Cruises brand, we have an order for one additional Allura Class Ship to be delivered in 2025, which will be approximately 68,000 Gross Tons and 1,250 Berths. For the Oceania Cruises brand, we also have an order for four additional ships (which includes two ships on order, which are currently scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031, but are expected to be cancelled), each at approximately 86,000 Gross Tons and 1,450 Berths, with currently scheduled delivery dates from 2027 through 2031. For the Regent Seven Seas Cruises brand, we have an order for two Prestige Class Ships, each at approximately 77,000 Gross Tons and 850 Berths, with currently scheduled delivery dates in 2026 and 2029. The impacts of initiatives to improve environmental sustainability and modifications the Company plans to make to its newbuilds and/or other macroeconomic conditions and events have resulted in delays in expected ship deliveries. These and other impacts could result in additional delays in ship deliveries in the future, which may be prolonged.

The combined contract prices, including amendments and change orders, of the 13 ships on order for delivery as of September 30, 2024 (which excludes two ships on order for Oceania Cruises, which are currently scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031, but are expected to be cancelled) was approximately €17.5 billion, or $19.5 billion based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of September 30, 2024. If the two ships on order for Oceania Cruises are cancelled, there will be incremental corresponding adjustments to the purchase price of other applicable newbuilds not to exceed €51 million. For ships on order, excluding the two ships on order for Oceania Cruises that are expected to be cancelled and the four additional ships on order for Norwegian Cruise Line with currently scheduled delivery from 2030 to 2036, we have obtained export credit financing which is expected to fund approximately 80% of the contract price of each ship as well as related financing premiums, subject to certain conditions. We do not anticipate any contractual breaches or cancellations to occur, except as noted above. However, if any such events were to occur, it could result in, among other things, the forfeiture of prior deposits or payments made by us and potential claims and impairment losses which may materially impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Our minimum annual payments for non-cancelable ship construction contracts, which exclude two contracts with options to cancel, are as follows (in thousands):


Year	Amount
Remainder of 2024	$	54,517
2025		2,271,345
2026		2,278,009
2027		2,356,110
2028		2,179,454
2029		1,009,655
Thereafter		8,513,710
Total minimum annual payments	$	18,662,800

The above presentation reflects the current delivery dates; however, certain delivery dates may be delayed at the option of the builder, which would result in additional fees.

Litigation

Investigations

In March 2020, the Florida Attorney General announced an investigation related to the Company’s marketing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the announcement of the investigation by the Florida Attorney General, we received notifications from other attorneys general and governmental agencies that they are conducting similar investigations. The Company is cooperating with these ongoing investigations, the outcomes of which cannot be predicted at this time.

Helms-Burton Act

On August 27, 2019, a lawsuit was filed against Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida under Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Solidarity (Libertad) Act of 1996, also known as the Helms-Burton Act. The complaint, filed by Havana Docks Corporation (the “Havana Docks Matter”), alleges it holds an interest in the Havana Cruise Port Terminal, which was expropriated by the Cuban Government. The complaint further alleges that the Company “trafficked” in the property by embarking and disembarking passengers at the facility, as well as profiting from the Cuban Government’s possession of the property. The plaintiff seeks all available statutory remedies, including the value of the expropriated property, plus interest, treble damages, attorneys’ fees and costs. After various motions challenging the sufficiency of plaintiff’s complaint were resolved and voluminous discovery was completed, both sides filed motions for summary judgment. On March 21, 2022, the court issued an order granting plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment on the issue of liability and denying the Company’s cross-motion for summary judgment. The court scheduled a trial on determination of damages only for November 2022. The plaintiff elected to seek what the court ruled to be its baseline statutory damage amount, which was the amount of the certified claim plus interest, trebled and with attorneys’ fees. Given this, there was no fact issue to be tried, and the matter was removed from the trial calendar. On December 30, 2022, the court entered a final judgment of approximately $112.9 million and, on January 23, 2023, the Company filed a notice of appeal from that judgment. On April 12, 2023, the Company posted a sufficient supersedeas bond with the court to prevent any efforts by the plaintiff to collect on the judgment pending the appeal. On June 30, 2023, the Company filed its opening appellate brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. On September 29, 2023, the plaintiff filed its answering brief responding to the Company’s opening brief in the Eleventh Circuit. On May 17, 2024, the Eleventh Circuit heard oral argument on the matter. On October 22, 2024, the Eleventh Circuit reversed the trial court. We believe that the likelihood of loss related to this matter is reasonably possible but not probable at this time; therefore, no liability has been recorded.

Other

In the normal course of our business, various other claims and lawsuits have been filed or are pending against us. Most of these claims and lawsuits are covered by insurance and, accordingly, the maximum amount of our liability is typically limited to our deductible amount. Nonetheless, the ultimate outcome of these claims and lawsuits that are not covered by

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insurance cannot be determined at this time. We have evaluated our overall exposure with respect to all of our threatened and pending litigation and, to the extent required, we have accrued amounts for all estimable probable losses associated with our deemed exposure. We are currently unable to estimate any other potential losses beyond those accrued, as discovery is not complete nor is adequate information available to estimate such range of loss or potential recovery. However, based on our current knowledge, we do not believe that the aggregate amount or range of reasonably possible losses with respect to these matters will be material to our consolidated results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. We intend to vigorously defend our legal position on all claims and, to the extent necessary, seek recovery.

Other Contingencies

The Company also has agreements with its credit card processors that govern approximately $2.9 billion in advance ticket sales at September 30, 2024 that have been received by the Company relating to future voyages. These agreements allow the credit card processors to require under certain circumstances, including the existence of a material adverse change, excessive chargebacks and other triggering events, that the Company maintain a reserve which would be satisfied by posting collateral. Although the agreements vary, these requirements may generally be satisfied either through a percentage of customer payments withheld or providing cash funds directly to the card processor. Any cash reserve or collateral requested could be increased or decreased. As of September 30, 2024, we had cash reserves of approximately $4.9 million with credit card processors recognized in accounts receivable, net. The $31.5 million previously recognized in other long-term assets was returned to the Company during the three months ended September 30 2024. We may be required to pledge additional collateral and/or post additional cash reserves or take other actions in the future that may adversely affect our liquidity.

12. Other Income (Expense), Net

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, other income (expense), net was expense of $58.2 million primarily related to losses on foreign currency remeasurements and our exchangeable notes. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, other income (expense), net was income of $107.7 million and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, other income (expense), net was income of $291.2 million and expense $76.0 million, respectively, primarily due to net gains and losses on our exchangeable notes.

13. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we had non-cash investing activities consisting of changes in accruals related to property and equipment of $6.6 million and $57.0 million, respectively.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements, estimates or projections contained in this report are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained, or incorporated by reference, in this report, including, without limitation, our expectations regarding our future financial position, including our liquidity requirements and future capital expenditures, plans, prospects, actions taken or strategies being considered with respect to our liquidity position, including with respect to refinancing, amending the terms of, or extending the maturity of our indebtedness, our ability to comply with covenants under our debt agreements, expectations regarding our exchangeable notes, valuation and appraisals of our assets, expectations regarding our deferred tax assets, expected fleet additions and cancellations, including expected timing thereof, our expectations regarding the impact of macroeconomic conditions and recent global events, and expectations relating to our sustainability program and decarbonization efforts may be forward-looking statements. Many, but not all, of these statements can be found by looking for words like “expect,” “anticipate,” “goal,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “will,” “may,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “intend,” “future” and similar words. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of:

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adverse general economic factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of interest rates, inflation, unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence;

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implementing precautions in coordination with regulators and global public health authorities to protect the health, safety and security of guests, crew and the communities we visit and to comply with related regulatory restrictions;

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our indebtedness and restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that require us to maintain minimum levels of liquidity and be in compliance with maintenance covenants and otherwise limit our flexibility in operating our business, including the significant portion of assets that are collateral under these agreements;

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our ability to work with lenders and others or otherwise pursue options to defer, renegotiate, refinance or restructure our existing debt profile, near-term debt amortization, newbuild related payments and other obligations and to work with credit card processors to satisfy current or potential future demands for collateral on cash advanced from customers relating to future cruises;

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our need for additional financing or financing to optimize our balance sheet, which may not be available on favorable terms, or at all, and our outstanding exchangeable notes and any future financing which may be dilutive to existing shareholders;

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the unavailability of ports of call;

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future increases in the price of, or major changes, disruptions or reduction in, commercial airline services;

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changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate, including new regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions;

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the accuracy of any appraisals of our assets;

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our success in controlling operating expenses and capital expenditures;

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trends in, or changes to, future bookings and our ability to take future reservations and receive deposits related thereto;

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adverse events impacting the security of travel, or customer perceptions of the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine or the Israel-Hamas war, or threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events;

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public health crises and their effect on the ability or desire of people to travel (including on cruises);

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adverse incidents involving cruise ships;

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our ability to maintain and strengthen our brand;

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breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology systems and other networks or our actual or perceived failure to comply with requirements regarding data privacy and protection;

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changes in fuel prices and the type of fuel we are permitted to use and/or other cruise operating costs;

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mechanical malfunctions and repairs, delays in our shipbuilding program, maintenance and refurbishments and the consolidation of qualified shipyard facilities;

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the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally;

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our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel or employee relations issues;

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impacts related to climate change and our ability to achieve our climate-related or other sustainability goals;

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our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage;

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pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions;

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volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees;

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any further impairment of our trademarks, trade names or goodwill;

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our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services for certain ships and certain other services;

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fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;

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our expansion into new markets and investments in new markets and land-based destination projects;

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overcapacity in key markets or globally; and

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other factors set forth under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on February 28, 2024 (“Annual Report on Form 10-K”).

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The above examples are not exhaustive and new risks emerge from time to time. There may be additional risks that we currently consider immaterial or which are unknown. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections regarding our present and future business strategies and the environment in which we expect to operate in the future. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements included in this report, which speak only as of the date made. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement was based, except as required by law.

Solely for convenience, certain trademark and service marks referred to in this report appear without the ® or ™ symbols, but those references are not intended to indicate, in any way, that we will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, our rights to these trademarks and service marks.

Terminology

This report includes certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Adjusted Gross Margin, Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost, Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income. Definitions of these non- GAAP financial measures are included below. For further information about our non-GAAP financial measures including detailed adjustments made in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, we refer you to “Results of Operations” below.

Unless otherwise indicated in this report, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

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2024 Exchangeable Notes. On May 8, 2020, pursuant to an indenture among NCLC, as issuer, NCLH, as guarantor, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, NCLC issued $862.5 million aggregate principal amount of exchangeable senior notes due 2024.

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2025 Exchangeable Notes. On July 21, 2020, pursuant to an indenture among NCLC, as issuer, NCLH, as guarantor, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, NCLC issued $450.0 million aggregate principal amount of exchangeable senior notes due 2025.

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2027 1.125% Exchangeable Notes. On November 19, 2021, pursuant to an indenture among NCLC, as issuer, NCLH, as guarantor, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, NCLC issued $1,150.0 million aggregate principal amount of exchangeable senior notes due 2027.

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2027 2.5% Exchangeable Notes. On February 15, 2022, pursuant to an indenture among NCLC, as issuer, NCLH, as guarantor, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, NCLC issued $473.2 million aggregate principal amount of exchangeable senior notes due 2027.

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Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA adjusted for other income (expense), net and other supplemental adjustments.

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Adjusted Gross Margin. Gross margin adjusted for payroll and related, fuel, food, other and ship depreciation. Gross margin is calculated pursuant to GAAP as total revenue less total cruise operating expense and ship depreciation.

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Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel adjusted for supplemental adjustments.

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Adjusted Net Income. Net income adjusted for supplemental adjustments.

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Allura Class Ships. Oceania Cruises’ Vista and Oceania Cruises’ Allura.

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Berths. Double occupancy capacity per cabin (single occupancy per studio cabin) even though many cabins can accommodate three or more passengers.

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Capacity Days. Berths available for sale multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period for ships in service.

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Dry-dock. A process whereby a ship is positioned in a large basin where all of the fresh/sea water is pumped out in order to carry out cleaning and repairs of those parts of a ship which are below the water line.

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EBITDA. Earnings before interest, taxes, and depreciation and amortization.

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GAAP. Generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.

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Gross Cruise Cost. The sum of total cruise operating expense and marketing, general and administrative expense.

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Gross Tons. A unit of enclosed passenger space on a cruise ship, such that one gross ton equals 100 cubic feet or 2.831 cubic meters.

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Net Cruise Cost. Gross Cruise Cost less commissions, transportation and other expense and onboard and other expense.

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Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Net Cruise Cost less fuel expense.

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Net Yield. Adjusted Gross Margin per Capacity Day.

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Occupancy or Occupancy Percentage. The ratio of Passenger Cruise Days to Capacity Days. A percentage greater than 100% indicates that three or more passengers occupied some cabins.

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Passenger Cruise Days. The number of passengers carried for the period, multiplied by the number of days in their respective cruises.

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Prestige Class Ships. Regent’s Seven Seas Prestige and one additional ship on order.

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Prima Class Ships. Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Viva, Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Luna and two additional ships on order.

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Revolving Loan Facility. $1.2 billion senior secured revolving credit facility.

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SEC. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Shipboard Retirement Plan. An unfunded defined benefit pension plan for certain crew members which computes benefits based on years of service, subject to certain requirements.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as Adjusted Gross Margin, Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost, Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income, to enable us to analyze our performance. See “Terminology” for the definitions of these and other non-GAAP financial measures. We utilize Adjusted Gross Margin and Net Yield to manage our business on a day-to-day basis because they reflect revenue earned net of certain direct variable costs. We also utilize Net Cruise Cost and Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel to manage our business on a day-to-day basis. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income,

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we believe changes in Adjusted Gross Margin, Net Yield, Net Cruise Cost and Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel to be the most relevant indicators of our performance.

We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate as a supplemental financial measure as it is used by management to assess operating performance. We also believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful measure in determining our performance as it reflects certain operating drivers of our business, such as sales growth, operating costs, marketing, general and administrative expense and other operating income and expense. In addition, management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a performance measure for our incentive compensation. Adjusted EBITDA is not a defined term under GAAP nor is it intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or a measure comparable to net income, as it does not take into account certain requirements such as capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments and tax payments and it includes other supplemental adjustments.

In addition, Adjusted Net Income is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes certain amounts and is used to supplement GAAP net income. We use Adjusted Net Income as a key performance measure of our earnings performance. We believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to this non-GAAP financial measure in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods. This non-GAAP financial measure also facilitates management’s internal comparison to our historical performance. The amounts excluded in the presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure may vary from period to period; accordingly, our presentation of Adjusted Net Income may not be indicative of future adjustments or results.

You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment used in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures and the reasons we consider our non-GAAP financial measures appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating our non-GAAP financial measures, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in our presentation. Our non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our presentation of our non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other companies. Please see a historical reconciliation of these measures to the most comparable GAAP measure presented in our consolidated financial statements below in the “Results of Operations” section.

Financial Presentation

We categorize revenue from our cruise and cruise-related activities as either “passenger ticket” revenue or “onboard and other” revenue. Passenger ticket revenue and onboard and other revenue vary according to product offering, the size of the ship in operation, the length of cruises operated and the markets in which the ship operates. Our revenue is seasonal based on demand for cruises, which has historically been strongest during the Northern Hemisphere’s summer months. Passenger ticket revenue primarily consists of revenue for accommodations, meals in certain restaurants on the ship, certain onboard entertainment, government taxes, fees and port expenses and includes revenue for service charges and air and land transportation to and from the ship to the extent guests purchase these items from us. Onboard and other revenue primarily consists of revenue from casino, beverage sales, shore excursions, specialty dining, retail sales, spa services and Wi-Fi services. Our onboard revenue is derived from onboard activities we perform directly or that are performed by independent concessionaires, from which we receive a share of their revenue.

Our cruise operating expense is classified as follows:

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Commissions, transportation and other primarily consists of direct costs associated with passenger ticket revenue. These costs include travel advisor commissions, air and land transportation expenses, related credit card fees, certain government taxes, fees and port expenses and the costs associated with shore excursions and hotel accommodations included as part of the overall cruise purchase price.

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Onboard and other primarily consists of direct costs incurred in connection with onboard and other revenue, including casino, beverage sales and shore excursions.

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Payroll and related consists of the cost of wages, benefits and logistics for shipboard employees and costs of certain inventory items, including food, for a third party that provides crew and other hotel services for certain ships.

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Fuel includes fuel costs, the impact of certain fuel hedges and fuel delivery costs.

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Food consists of food costs for passengers and crew on certain ships.

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Other consists of repairs and maintenance (including Dry-dock costs), ship insurance and other ship expenses.

Critical Accounting Policies

For a discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates, see “Critical Accounting Policies” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” We have made no significant changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Financing Transactions and Newbuild Orders

In February 2024, NCLC and the Commitment Parties entered into the third amended commitment letter, which became effective in March 2024. Pursuant to the third amended commitment letter, the Commitment Parties have agreed to purchase from NCLC an aggregate principal amount of $650 million of senior unsecured notes due five years after the issue date at NCLC’s option, which option is available through March 2025. In connection with the execution of the third amended commitment letter, NCLC agreed to repurchase all of the outstanding $250 million aggregate principal amount of 9.75% senior secured notes due 2028 at a negotiated premium plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon. See Note 8 – “Long-Term Debt” for more information.

In April 2024, we obtained export credit financing for 80% of the contract price of two new Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship orders and two new Oceania Cruises ship orders as well as related premiums. Contemporaneously, the ship orders became effective. The Norwegian brand also placed a four-ship order, for which the shipbuilding contracts and financing are still being finalized. We refer you to “—Liquidity and Capital Resources— Future Capital Commitments” and “—Liquidity and Capital Resources— Material Cash Requirements” for details regarding our newbuild orders.

Additionally, in April 2024, a €200 million commitment became available that can be used for future newbuild payments. See Note 8 – “Long-Term Debt” for more information.

In September 2024, NCLC issued $315.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.250% senior notes due 2030. The net proceeds, after deducting the initial purchasers’ discount but before deducting estimated fees and expenses, together with cash on hand, were used to redeem $315.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 3.625% senior notes due 2024, including to pay any accrued and unpaid interest thereon. See Note 8 – “Long-Term Debt” for more information.

Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance

The Company maintains a full valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets mainly in the U.S. and Bermuda jurisdictions. Given our current earnings, anticipated future earnings and outlook of the cruise industry as a whole, we believe there is a reasonable possibility that within the next 12 months, sufficient positive evidence may become available to allow us to reach a conclusion that a portion or all of our U.S. valuation allowance would no longer be required. A release of the valuation allowance would result in recognition of certain deferred tax assets and a decrease in income tax expense in the period the release is recorded. However, the timing and amount of the valuation allowance release, if any, are unknown as this is subject to change on the basis of the level of profitability that we are able to actually achieve in future periods.

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Update on Bookings

The Company continues to experience strong consumer demand as the majority of new bookings have shifted to 2025 sailings. As a result, the Company remains at the upper range of its optimal booked position on a 12-month forward basis.

Margin Enhancement Initiative

During 2024, we continued to see progress from our ongoing margin enhancement initiative. The Company continues to prioritize identifying and evaluating a variety of initiatives to improve its cost structure and margin profile, while preserving its brand equity and optimal guest satisfaction levels. However, global macroeconomic events have created volatility and disruptions in the past that have adversely impacted our costs and they may do so again in the future. Furthermore, we are exposed to fluctuations in the euro exchange rate for certain portions of ship construction contracts that have not been hedged. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.

Climate Change

We believe the increasing focus on climate change, including the Company’s targets for greenhouse gas reductions, and evolving regulatory requirements will materially impact our future capital expenditures and results of operations. We have set interim targets to guide us on our path to net zero and provide more details about them in our annual Sail & Sustain Report (which does not constitute a part of, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into, this Report). We expect to incur significant expenses related to these regulatory requirements and commitments, which may include expenses related to greenhouse gas emissions reduction initiatives, including modifications to our ships, and will include the purchase of emissions allowances, among other things. We have changed and may continue to be required to change certain operating procedures, for example slowing the speed of our ships, to meet regulatory requirements, which could adversely impact our operations. We are also evaluating the effects of global climate change related requirements, which are still evolving, including our ability to mitigate certain future expenses through initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; consequently, the full impact to the Company is not yet known. Additionally, our ships, port facilities, corporate offices and island destinations have in the past and may again be adversely affected by an increase in the frequency and intensity of adverse weather conditions caused by climate change. For example, certain ports have become temporarily unavailable to us due to hurricane damage and other destinations have either considered or implemented restrictions on cruise operations due to environmental concerns. Refer to “Impacts related to climate change may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations” in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information.

Quarterly Overview

Three months ended September 30, 2024 (“2024”) compared to three months ended September 30, 2023 (“2023”)

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Total revenue increased 10.7% to $2.8 billion compared to $2.5 billion.

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Net income was $425.5 million compared to $597.3 million.

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Operating income was $691.2 million compared to $523.4 million.

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Gross margin increased 23.4% to $1.1 billion compared to $862.7 million. Adjusted Gross Margin increased 12.7% to $2.0 billion compared to $1.8 billion.

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Adjusted Net Income was $497.0 million in 2024, which included $71.5 million of adjustments primarily related to our debt conversion options. Adjusted Net Income was $370.6 million in 2023, which included $(226.7) million of adjustments primarily related to our debt conversion options.

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Adjusted EBITDA improved 23.8% to $931.0 million compared to $752.1 million.

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We refer you to our “Results of Operations” below for a calculation of Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth selected statistical information:


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Passengers carried	812,529		740,658		2,261,006		2,067,653
Passenger Cruise Days	6,521,610		6,176,403		18,711,554		17,455,259
Capacity Days	6,033,707		5,820,448		17,611,107		16,749,283
Occupancy Percentage	108.1	%	106.1	%	106.2	%	104.2	%

Adjusted Gross Margin and Net Yield were calculated as follows (in thousands, except Capacity Days and Yield data):


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Total revenue	$	2,806,578	$	2,536,037	$	7,370,285	$	6,563,468
Less:
Total cruise operating expense		1,538,939		1,482,746		4,381,117		4,146,774
Ship depreciation		202,994		190,549		617,439		555,617
Gross margin		1,064,645		862,742		2,371,729		1,861,077
Ship depreciation		202,994		190,549		617,439		555,617
Payroll and related		337,430		323,862		1,012,289		936,237
Fuel		164,934		170,893		537,632		530,003
Food		78,096		87,839		239,850		271,575
Other		182,112		165,432		573,987		476,123
Adjusted Gross Margin	$	2,030,211	$	1,801,317	$	5,352,926	$	4,630,632
Capacity Days		6,033,707		5,820,448		17,611,107		16,749,283
Gross margin per Capacity Day	$	176.45	$	148.23	$	134.67	$	111.11
Net Yield	$	336.48	$	309.48	$	303.95	$	276.47

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Gross Cruise Cost, Net Cruise Cost, Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel and Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel were calculated as follows (in thousands, except Capacity Days and per Capacity Day data):


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Total cruise operating expense	$	1,538,939	$	1,482,746	$	4,381,117	$	4,146,774
Marketing, general and administrative expense		357,963		325,285		1,073,282		1,012,560
Gross Cruise Cost		1,896,902		1,808,031		5,454,399		5,159,334
Less:
Commissions, transportation and other expense		564,614		546,026		1,501,863		1,462,565
Onboard and other expense		211,753		188,694		515,496		470,271
Net Cruise Cost		1,120,535		1,073,311		3,437,040		3,226,498
Less: Fuel expense		164,934		170,893		537,632		530,003
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel		955,601		902,418		2,899,408		2,696,495
Less Other Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Non-cash deferred compensation (1)		719		578		2,156		1,734
Non-cash share-based compensation (2)		20,638		23,563		65,570		96,254
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel	$	934,244	$	878,277	$	2,831,682	$	2,598,507
Capacity Days		6,033,707		5,820,448		17,611,107		16,749,283
Gross Cruise Cost per Capacity Day	$	314.38	$	310.63	$	309.71	$	308.03
Net Cruise Cost per Capacity Day	$	185.71	$	184.40	$	195.16	$	192.63
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day	$	158.38	$	155.04	$	164.64	$	160.99
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day	$	154.84	$	150.90	$	160.79	$	155.14

(1)	Non-cash deferred compensation expenses related to the crew pension plan and other crew expenses, which are included in payroll and related expense.

(2)	Non-cash share-based compensation expenses related to equity awards, which are included in marketing, general and administrative expense and payroll and related expense.

Adjusted Net Income was calculated as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Net income	$	425,475	$	597,335	$	696,492	$	122,715
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Non-cash deferred compensation (1)		1,232		1,009		3,697		3,029
Non-cash share-based compensation (2)		20,638		23,563		65,570		96,254
Extinguishment and modification of debt (3)		175		1		29,267		3,154
Debt conversion option, discount and expenses (4)		49,464		(251,287)		(40,302)		150,903
Adjusted Net Income	$	496,984	$	370,621	$	754,724	$	376,055

(1)	Non-cash deferred compensation expenses related to the crew pension plan and other crew expenses, which are included in payroll and related expense and other income (expense), net.

(2)	Non-cash share-based compensation expenses related to equity awards, which are included in marketing, general and administrative expense and payroll and related expense.

(3)	Losses on extinguishment of debt and modification of debt are included in interest expense, net.

(4)	Consists of non-cash gains and losses related to our debt conversion options, which are recognized in other income (expense), net. Also includes the related debt discount, which is amortized to interest expense, net.

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EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA were calculated as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Net income	$	425,475	$	597,335	$	696,492	$	122,715
Interest expense, net		200,667		208,957		653,850		609,954
Income tax (benefit) expense		6,916		8,309		9,466		(1,055)
Depreciation and amortization expense		218,428		204,608		663,762		596,513
EBITDA		851,486		1,019,209		2,023,570		1,328,127
Other (income) expense, net (1)		58,190		(291,203)		(107,684)		76,007
Other Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Non-cash deferred compensation (2)		719		578		2,156		1,734
Non-cash share-based compensation (3)		20,638		23,563		65,570		96,254
Adjusted EBITDA	$	931,033	$	752,147	$	1,983,612	$	1,502,122

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For the three months ended September 30, 2024, primarily consists of losses on foreign currency remeasurements and conversion options on our exchangeable notes. For 2023 and the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily consists of net gains or losses from conversion options on our exchangeable notes.

(2)	Non-cash deferred compensation expenses related to the crew pension plan and other crew expenses, which are included in payroll and related expense.

(3)	Non-cash share-based compensation expenses related to equity awards, which are included in marketing, general and administrative expense and payroll and related expense.

Three months ended September 30, 2024 (“2024”) compared to three months ended September 30, 2023 (“2023”)

Revenue

Total revenue increased to $2.8 billion in 2024 compared to $2.5 billion in 2023 primarily due to an increase in Capacity Days and an increase in passenger ticket pricing and onboard spending. The increase in Capacity Days was primarily related to the delivery of two new ships in the second half of 2023.

Expense

Total cruise operating expense increased 3.8% and Gross Cruise Cost increased 4.9% in 2024 compared to 2023 primarily related to the delivery of two new ships in the second half of 2023 partially offset by a reduction in air costs largely due to changes in itinerary mix. Total other operating expense increased 8.8% in 2024 compared to 2023 primarily related to an increase in depreciation expense from the delivery of two new ships in the second half of 2023 and variable compensation due to strong performance of the business.

Interest expense, net was $200.7 million in 2024 compared to $209.0 million in 2023.

Other income (expense), net was expense of $58.2 million in 2024 compared to income of $291.2 million in 2023. In 2024, the expense primarily relates to losses on foreign currency remeasurments and also includes losses from conversion options on our exchangeable notes. In 2023, the income primarily relates to gains from conversion options on our exchangeable notes.

Nine months ended September 30, 2024 (“2024”) compared to nine months ended September 30, 2023 (“2023”)

Revenue

Total revenue increased to $7.4 billion in 2024 compared to $6.6 billion in 2023 primarily due to an increase in Capacity Days and an increase in passenger ticket pricing and onboard spending. The increase in Capacity Days was primarily related to the delivery of three new ships in 2023 partially offset by increased Dry-dock days in 2024.

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Expense

Total cruise operating expense increased 5.7% and Gross Cruise Cost increased 5.7% in 2024 compared to 2023 primarily related to the delivery of three new ships in 2023 partially offset by a reduction in air costs largely due to changes in itinerary mix. Total other operating expense increased 8.0% in 2024 compared to 2023 primarily related to an increase in depreciation expense from the delivery of three new ships in 2023, variable compensation due to strong performance of the business and general and administrative costs related to consulting projects.

Interest expense, net was $653.9 million in 2024 compared to $610.0 million in 2023. The increase in interest expense reflects higher losses in 2024 from extinguishment of debt and debt modification costs, which were $29.3 million in 2024 compared to $3.2 million in 2023. Excluding these losses, interest expense increased primarily as a result of higher debt outstanding with the delivery of three ships in 2023, partially offset by lower rates.

Other income (expense), net was income of $107.7 million in 2024 compared to expense of $76.0 million in 2023. The income and expense primarily relate to net gains and losses from conversion options on our exchangeable notes.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

General

As of September 30, 2024, our liquidity was approximately $2.4 billion, including cash and cash equivalents of $326.6 million and borrowings available under our $1.2 billion fully undrawn Revolving Loan Facility, €200 million commitment that can be used for future newbuild payments and $650 million undrawn commitment less related fees. Our primary ongoing liquidity requirements are to finance working capital, capital expenditures and debt service.

Additionally, in April 2024, a €200 million commitment became available that can be used for future newbuild payments.

See Note 8 – “Long-Term Debt” for further details about the above financing transactions.

Based on our liquidity estimates and our current resources, we have concluded we have sufficient liquidity to satisfy our obligations for at least the next 12 months. There can be no assurance that the accuracy of the assumptions used to estimate our liquidity requirements will be correct, and our ability to be predictive is uncertain due to the dynamic nature of the current operating environment, including any current macroeconomic events and conditions such as inflation, rising fuel prices and higher interest rates. Within the next twelve months, we will pursue other refinancings in order to reduce interest expense and/or extend debt maturities. The remaining $250.0 million of the $565.0 million 3.625% senior unsecured notes due in December 2024 will be paid at maturity. We expect the holders of the 2025 Exchangeable Notes maturing in August 2025 will exchange their 2025 Exchangeable Notes for NCLH ordinary shares. There is no assurance that cash flows from operations and additional financings will be available in the future to fund our future obligations. Beyond the next 12 months, we will pursue refinancings and other balance sheet optimization transactions in order to reduce interest expense and/or extend debt maturities. Refer to Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for further details regarding risks and uncertainties that may cause our results to differ from our expectations.

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At September 30, 2024, we were in compliance with all of our debt covenants. If we do not continue to remain in compliance with our covenants, we would have to seek additional amendments to or waivers of the covenants. However, no assurances can be made that such amendments or waivers would be approved by our lenders. Generally, if an event of default under any debt agreement occurs, then pursuant to cross default and/or cross acceleration clauses, substantially all of our outstanding debt and derivative contract payables could become due, and all debt and derivative contracts could be terminated, which would have a material adverse impact to our operations and liquidity.

Our Moody’s long-term issuer rating is B2, our senior secured rating is B1 and our senior unsecured rating is Caa1. Our S&P Global issuer credit rating is B+, our issue-level rating on our $1.2 billion Revolving Loan Facility, $600 million 8.375% senior secured notes due 2028 and $790 million 8.125% senior secured notes due 2029 is BB, our issue-level rating on our other senior secured notes is BB- and our senior unsecured rating is B. If our credit ratings were to be downgraded as has occurred in the past, or general market conditions were to ascribe higher risk to our rating levels, our industry, or us, our access to capital and the cost of any debt or equity financing will be negatively impacted. We also have capacity to incur additional indebtedness under our debt agreements and may issue additional ordinary shares from time to time, subject to our authorized number of ordinary shares. However, there is no guarantee that debt or equity financings will be available in the future to fund our obligations, or that they will be available on terms consistent with our expectations.

As of September 30, 2024, we had advance ticket sales of $3.3 billion, including the long-term portion, which included approximately $63.2 million of future cruise credits that have been issued as face value reimbursement for cancelled bookings due to COVID-19. We also have agreements with our credit card processors that, as of September 30, 2024, governed approximately $2.9 billion in advance ticket sales that had been received by the Company relating to future voyages. These agreements allow the credit card processors to require under certain circumstances, including the existence of a material adverse change, excessive chargebacks and other triggering events, that the Company maintain a reserve which would be satisfied by posting collateral. Although the agreements vary, these requirements may generally be satisfied either through a percentage of customer payments withheld or providing cash funds directly to the card processor. Any cash reserve or collateral requested could be increased or decreased. As of September 30, 2024, we had cash collateral reserves of approximately $4.9 million with credit card processors recognized in accounts receivable, net. The $31.5 million previously recognized in other long-term assets was returned to the Company during the three months ended September 30, 2024. We may be required to pledge additional collateral and/or post additional cash reserves or take other actions in the future that may adversely affect our liquidity.

Sources and Uses of Cash

In this section, references to “2024” refer to the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and references to “2023” refer to the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.7 billion in 2024 and 2023. The net cash provided by operating activities included net income and timing differences in cash receipts and payments relating to operating assets and liabilities. Advance ticket sales increased by $90.9 million in 2024 and by $419.4 million in 2023. The net cash provided by operating activities includes the return of $500 million cash collateral from one credit card processor in 2023.

Net cash used in investing activities was $985.7 million in 2024 and $2.2 billion in 2023. The net cash used in investing activities was primarily related to newbuild payments and ship improvements in 2024. The net cash used in investing activities was primarily related to newbuild payments in 2023.

Net cash used in financing activities was $737.0 million in 2024 primarily due to repayments of newbuild loans, our 2028 Secured Notes, and a portion of the 3.625% senior notes due 2024 partially offset by the proceeds from newbuild loan facilities and the 2030 Notes. Net cash provided by financing activities was $198.4 million in 2023 primarily due to newbuild loans and $850 million from our various note offerings, partially offset by debt repayments and a net decrease in our Revolving Loan Facility balance.

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Future Capital Commitments

Future capital commitments consist of contracted commitments, including ship construction contracts. Anticipated expenditures related to ship construction contracts were $0.1 billion for the remainder of 2024 and $2.5 billion and $2.5 billion for the years ending December 31, 2025 and 2026, respectively, reflecting delays in certain scheduled ship delivery dates. The Company has export credit financing in place for the anticipated expenditures related to ship construction contracts of $43.6 million for the remainder of 2024 and $1.7 billion and $1.6 billion for the years ending December 31, 2025 and 2026, respectively. Anticipated non-newbuild capital expenditures for the remainder of 2024 are approximately $0.1 billion. Future expected capital expenditures will significantly increase our depreciation and amortization expense.

Newbuilds

The following chart discloses details about our newbuild program. The impacts of initiatives to improve environmental sustainability and modifications the Company plans to make to its newbuilds and/or other macroeconomic conditions and events have resulted in delays in expected ship deliveries. These and other impacts could result in additional delays in ship deliveries in the future, which may be prolonged. Expected delivery dates for our most recently announced newbuilds are preliminary and subject to change.


Year	Brand	Class	Ship Name	Gross Tons⁽¹⁾	Berths⁽¹⁾	Status
2025	Norwegian Cruise Line	Next Generation Prima Class	Norwegian Aqua	~156,000	~3,550	Contract effective / financed⁽⁴⁾
2025	Oceania Cruises	Allura Class	Allura	~68,000	~1,250	Contract effective / financed⁽⁴⁾
2026	Norwegian Cruise Line	Next Generation Prima Class	Norwegian Luna	~156,000	~3,550	Contract effective / financed⁽⁴⁾
2026	Regent Seven Seas	Prestige Class	Seven Seas Prestige	~77,000	~850	Contract effective / financed⁽⁴⁾
2027	Norwegian Cruise Line	Next Gen "Methanol-Ready⁽²⁾"Prima Class	To come	~169,000	~3,850	Contract effective / financed⁽⁴⁾
2027	Oceania Cruises	New Class	To come	~86,000	~1,450	Contract effective / financed⁽⁴⁾
2028	Norwegian Cruise Line	Next Gen "Methanol-Ready⁽²⁾"Prima Class	To come	~169,000	~3,850	Contract effective / financed⁽⁴⁾
Expected 2029⁽³⁾	Oceania Cruises	New Class	To come	~86,000	~1,450	Contract effective / financed⁽⁴⁾
2029⁽⁶⁾	Regent Seven Seas	Prestige Class	To come	~77,000	~850	Contract effective / financed⁽⁴⁾
2030	Norwegian Cruise Line	New Class	To come	~225,000	~5,200	Memorandum of agreement effective. Financing is being negotiated. ⁽⁵⁾
2030⁽⁶⁾	Oceania Cruises	New Class	—	~86,000	~1,450	Contract effective, but not financed. Order expected to be cancelled.⁽⁵⁾
2031⁽⁶⁾	Oceania Cruises	New Class	—	~86,000	~1,450	Contract effective, but not financed. Order expected to be cancelled.⁽⁵⁾
2032	Norwegian Cruise Line	New Class	To come	~225,000	~5,200	Memorandum of agreement effective. Financing is being negotiated. ⁽⁵⁾
2034	Norwegian Cruise Line	New Class	To come	~225,000	~5,200	Memorandum of agreement effective. Financing is being negotiated. ⁽⁵⁾
2036	Norwegian Cruise Line	New Class	To come	~225,000	~5,200	Memorandum of agreement effective. Financing is being negotiated. ⁽⁵⁾

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(1)	Berths and gross tons are preliminary and subject to change as we approach delivery.

(2)	Designs for the final two Prima Class ships have been lengthened and reconfigured to accommodate the use of green methanol as a future fuel source. Additional modifications will be needed to fully enable the use of green methanol.

(3)	Delivery for the second Oceania Cruises ship is contractually scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028, but may be delayed to 2029, which would result in additional fees.

(4)	We have obtained export credit financing which is expected to fund approximately 80% of the contract price of each ship as well as related financing premiums, subject to certain conditions.

(5)	We have the option to cancel the effective two-ship order for Oceania Cruises. The shipbuilding contracts related to the four-ship order for Norwegian Cruise Line are still being finalized.

(6)	Delivery dates may be delayed at the option of the builder, which would result in additional fees.

The combined contract prices, including amendments and change orders, of the 13 ships on order for delivery (which excludes the two ships on order for Oceania Cruises, which are currently scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031, but are expected to be cancelled) was approximately €17.5 billion, or $19.5 billion based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of September 30, 2024. If the two ships on order for Oceania Cruises are cancelled, there will be incremental corresponding adjustments to the purchase price of other applicable newbuilds not to exceed €51 million. We do not anticipate any contractual breaches or cancellations to occur, except as noted above. However, if any such events were to occur, it could result in, among other things, the forfeiture of prior deposits or payments made by us and potential claims and impairment losses which may materially impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Capitalized interest for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $17.2 million and $13.4 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $40.5 million and $44.7 million, respectively, primarily associated with the construction of our newbuild ships.

Material Cash Requirements

As of September 30, 2024, our material cash requirements for debt and ship construction (which excludes the two ships on order for Oceania Cruises that are expected to be cancelled) were as follows (in thousands):


	Remainder of
	2024		2025		2026		2027		2028		2029		Thereafter		Total
Long-term debt (1)	$	651,111	$	1,916,421	$	2,736,755	$	3,688,817	$	1,995,850	$	2,095,601	$	2,841,738	$	15,926,293
Ship construction contracts (2)		54,517		2,271,345		2,278,009		2,356,110		2,179,454		1,009,655		8,513,710		18,662,800
Total	$	705,628	$	4,187,766	$	5,014,764	$	6,044,927	$	4,175,304	$	3,105,256	$	11,355,448	$	34,589,093

(1)	Includes principal as well as estimated interest payments with Term SOFR held constant as of September 30, 2024. Includes exchangeable notes which can be settled in NCLH ordinary shares. Excludes the impact of any future possible refinancings and undrawn export-credit backed facilities.

(2)

Ship construction contracts are for our newbuild ships based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of September 30, 2024. We have committed undrawn export-credit backed facilities of approximately $9.0 billion which funds approximately 80% of our ship construction contracts, with the exception of the two ships on order for Oceania Cruises that are expected to be cancelled and the four additional ships on order for Norwegian Cruise Line with currently scheduled delivery from 2030 to 2036. The above presentation reflects the current delivery dates; however, certain delivery dates may be delayed at the option of the builder.

Funding Sources

Certain of our debt agreements contain covenants that, among other things, require us to maintain a minimum level of liquidity, as well as limit our net funded debt-to-capital ratio and maintain certain other ratios. Substantially all of our ships are pledged as collateral for certain of our debt. We believe we were in compliance with our covenants as of September 30, 2024.

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In addition, our existing debt agreements restrict, and any of our future debt arrangements may restrict, among other things, the ability of NCLC to make distributions and/or pay dividends to NCLH and NCLH’s ability to pay cash dividends to its shareholders. NCLH is a holding company and depends upon its subsidiaries for their ability to pay distributions to finance any dividend or pay any other obligations of NCLH. However, we do not believe that these restrictions have had or are expected to have an impact on our ability to meet any cash obligations.

We believe our cash on hand, the availability under the Revolving Loan Facility and undrawn commitments less related fees, expected future operating cash inflows and our ability to issue debt securities or additional equity securities, will be sufficient to fund operations, debt payment requirements, capital expenditures and maintain compliance with covenants under our debt agreements over the next 12-month period. Refer to “—Liquidity and Capital Resources—General” for further information regarding liquidity.

Other

Certain service providers may require collateral in the normal course of our business. The amount of collateral may change based on certain terms and conditions.

As a routine part of our business, depending on market conditions, exchange rates, pricing and our strategy for growth, we regularly consider opportunities to enter into contracts for the building of additional ships. We may also consider the sale of ships, potential acquisitions and strategic alliances. If any of these transactions were to occur, they may be financed through the incurrence of additional permitted indebtedness, through cash flows from operations, or through the issuance of debt, equity or equity-related securities.

We refer you to “—Liquidity and Capital Resources—General” for information regarding collateral provided to our credit card processors.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

General

Interest Rate Risk

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, 95% of our debt was fixed and 5% was variable. Based on our September 30, 2024 outstanding variable rate debt balance, a one percentage point increase in annual Term SOFR interest rates would increase our annual interest expense by approximately $6.2 million excluding the effects of capitalization of interest.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

As of September 30, 2024, future ship construction obligations aggregated €16.8 billion, or $18.7 billion based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of September 30, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, the ship construction obligations aggregated €5.4 billion, or $6.0 billion, based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of December 31, 2023. The change from December 31, 2023 to September 30, 2024 was primarily due to the eight new effective newbuild agreements, which excludes the two ships on order for Oceania Cruises, which are currently scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031, but are expected to be cancelled. We estimate that a 10% change in the euro as of September 30, 2024 would result in a $1.9 billion change in the U.S. dollar value of the foreign currency denominated remaining payments.

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Fuel Price Risk

Our exposure to market risk for changes in fuel prices relates to the forecasted purchases of fuel on our ships. Fuel expense, as a percentage of our total cruise operating expense, was 10.7% and 11.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 12.3% and 12.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We use fuel derivative agreements to mitigate the financial impact of fluctuations in fuel prices and as of September 30, 2024, we had hedged approximately 51%, 51% and 16% of our remaining 2024, 2025 and 2026 projected metric tons of fuel purchases, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, we had hedged approximately 53% and 21% of our 2024 and 2025 projected metric tons of fuel purchases, respectively. The percentage of fuel purchases hedged changed between December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024 primarily due to additional fuel swaps.

We estimate that a 10% increase in our weighted-average fuel price would increase our anticipated 2024 fuel expense by $16.4 million. This increase would be offset by an increase in the fair value of all our fuel swap agreements of $8.1 million. Fair value of our derivative contracts is derived using valuation models that utilize the income valuation approach. These valuation models take into account the contract terms such as maturity, as well as other inputs such as fuel types, fuel curves, creditworthiness of the counterparty and the Company, as well as other data points.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management has evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as of September 30, 2024. There are inherent limitations in the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives. Based upon management’s evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2024 to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and that it is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system will be met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there is only the reasonable assurance that our controls will succeed in achieving their goals under all potential future conditions.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Our threshold for disclosing material environmental legal proceedings involving a governmental authority where potential monetary sanctions are involved is $1 million.

See the section titled “Litigation” in “Item 1—Financial Statements—Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 11 Commitments and Contingencies” in Part I of this quarterly report for information about legal proceedings.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

We refer you to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of the risk factors that affect our business and financial results. We caution you that the risk factors discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, elsewhere in this report or other SEC filings, could cause future results to differ materially from those stated in any forward-looking statements. You should not interpret the disclosure of a risk to imply that the risk has not already materialized. The impact of macroeconomic conditions and global conflicts have also had the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in the “Risk Factors” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, such as those relating to our need to generate sufficient cash flows to service our indebtedness, and our ability to comply with the covenants contained in the agreements that govern our indebtedness.

There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 5. Other Information

10b5-1 Trading Arrangements

Not applicable.

Item 6. Exhibits




4.1		Indenture, dated September 17, 2024, between NCL Corporation Ltd., as issuer, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee with respect to $315.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.250% Senior Notes due 2030 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on September 17, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))

31.1*		Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

31.2*		Certification of the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

32.1**		Certifications of the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code


101*		The following unaudited consolidated financial statements from NCL Corporation Ltd.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024, formatted in Inline XBRL:

		(i) the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023;

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		(ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023;

		(iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023;

		(iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023;

		(v) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023; and

		(vi) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

104*		The cover page from NCL Corporation Ltd.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, formatted in Inline XBRL and included in the interactive data files submitted as Exhibit 101.

*Filed herewith.

** Furnished herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


	NCL CORPORATION LTD.
	(Registrant)

	By:	/s/ HARRY SOMMER
	Name:	Harry Sommer
	Title:	President and Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)

	By:	/s/ MARK A. KEMPA
	Name:	Mark A. Kempa
	Title:	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

Dated: November 7, 2024