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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Nov 4, 2025.

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Sep 30, 2025 · Filed Nov 4, 2025

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-04.

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

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-04.

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

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 90 previous paragraphs and 95 current paragraphs.

52 unchanged; 34 reworded; 7 added; 3 removed; 1 previous and 2 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 92 previous and 90 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

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Current report

In September 2025, NCLC issued approximately $1.4 billion of 2030 0.750% Exchangeable Notes, $1.2 billion of 2031 Notes, and $850.0 million of 2033 Notes. Additionally, in September 2025, the Company completed the September Equity Offering with certain institutional investors of 3,313,868 ordinary shares at a price of $24.53 per share. The net

Current report

proceeds from these transactions, together with cash on hand, were used to (i) complete the Repurchases of a portion of the 2027 1.125% Exchangeable Notes and 2027 2.50% Exchangeable Notes, (ii) complete the Tender Offer or redeem all of the 2026 Notes, 2027 Notes and 2029 Notes and (iii) pay related accrued and unpaid interest, transaction premiums, fees and expenses. The collateral of the Revolving Loan Facility was also modified.

Current report

The Company continues to experience healthy consumer demand across its portfolio of three brands for the balance of 2025 and into 2026, with strong demand for its Caribbean sailings. As a result, the Company remains well positioned within its optimal range for its forward 12-month booked position.

Current report

Our strategic cost optimization efforts are driving a disciplined, company-wide focus on identifying efficiencies and optimizing costs across the organization. These initiatives are designed to deliver sustainable savings without compromising the guest experience or the quality of our offerings. Beyond the financial impact, this effort represents an evolution in our culture, embedding cost awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement into the way we operate.

Current report

Nine months ended September 30, 2025 (“2025”) compared to nine months ended September 30, 2024 (“2024”)

Current report

In September 2025, NCLC issued approximately $1.4 billion of 2030 0.750% Exchangeable Notes, $1.2 billion of 2031 Notes, and $850.0 million of 2033 Notes. Additionally, in September 2025, the Company completed the September Equity Offering with certain institutional investors of 3,313,868 ordinary shares at a price of $24.53 per share. The net proceeds from these transactions, together with cash on hand, were used to (i) complete the Repurchases of a portion of the 2027 1.125% Exchangeable Notes and 2027 2.50% Exchangeable Notes, (ii) complete the Tender Offer or redeem all of the 2026 Notes, 2027 Notes and 2029 Notes and (iii) pay related accrued and unpaid interest, transaction premiums, fees and expenses. The collateral of the Revolving Loan Facility was also modified.
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Previous report

The Company had strong bookings in the quarter with bookings now ahead of historical levels in recent months, reflecting a strong rebound in demand following early-April softness for third-quarter long-haul, extended European itineraries. As a result, the Company remains well positioned within its optimal range for its forward 12-month booked position.

Previous report

Six months ended June 30, 2025 (“2025”) compared to six months ended June 30, 2024 (“2024”)
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Previous wording

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 results of operations, 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 and valuation allowances, 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:

Current wording

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 results of operations, 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 and valuation allowances, expected fleet additions, 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:

Previous wording

manage our business on a day-to-day basis. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income (loss), 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.

Current wording

manage our business on a day-to-day basis. In measuring our ability to control costs in a manner that positively impacts net income, 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.

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In addition, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures that exclude certain amounts and are used to supplement GAAP net income (loss) and EPS. We use Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS as key performance measures of our earnings performance. We believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparison to our historical performance. In addition, management uses Adjusted EPS as a performance measure for our incentive compensation. The amounts excluded in the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures may vary from period to period; accordingly, our presentation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS may not be indicative of future adjustments or results. For example, for the three months ended June 30 2025, we incurred $68.4 million related to losses on extinguishment and modification of debt. We included this as an adjustment in the reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income since the expenses are not representative of our day-to-day operations; however, this adjustment did not occur and is not included in the comparative period presented within this report. In 2025, we took on two newbuilds that have euro-denominated debt, that is currently unhedged, and we expect to take delivery of ships that have euro-denominated debt in the future. Due to the significant increase in our euro-denominated debt in 2025 and the fact that a substantial portion of our debt is in dollars, we have included the related net foreign currency remeasurement losses as a supplemental adjustment in our calculation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS. To ensure comparability, we have retrospectively applied this adjustment to the corresponding periods in 2024, using a consistent methodology. The quantitative impact of these adjustments is presented in the accompanying reconciliation tables within this report. Non-GAAP diluted weighted-average shares are calculated using the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of restricted share units and options and the if-converted method to calculate the effect of convertible instruments. This is the same methodology that is used when calculating GAAP diluted weighted-average shares. However, the determination of whether the shares are dilutive or anti-dilutive is made independently on a GAAP and non-GAAP net income (loss) basis, and therefore, the number of diluted weighted-average shares outstanding for GAAP and non-GAAP may be different.

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In addition, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures that exclude certain amounts and are used to supplement GAAP net income and EPS. We use Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS as key performance measures of our earnings performance. We believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparison to our historical performance. In addition, management uses Adjusted EPS as a performance measure for our incentive compensation. The amounts excluded in the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures may vary from period to period; accordingly, our presentation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS may not be indicative of future adjustments or results. In 2025, we took on two newbuilds that have euro-denominated debt, that is primarily unhedged, and we expect to take delivery of ships that have euro-denominated debt in the future. Due to the significant increase in our euro-denominated debt in 2025 and the fact that a substantial portion of our debt is in dollars, we have included the related net foreign currency remeasurement losses as a supplemental adjustment in our calculation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS. To ensure comparability, we have retrospectively applied this adjustment to the corresponding periods in 2024, using a consistent methodology. The quantitative impact of these adjustments is presented in the accompanying reconciliation tables within this report. Non-GAAP diluted weighted-average shares are calculated using the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of restricted share units and options and the if-converted method to calculate the effect of convertible instruments. This is the same methodology that is used when calculating GAAP diluted weighted-average shares. However, the determination of whether the shares are dilutive or anti-dilutive is made independently on a GAAP and non-GAAP net income basis, and therefore, the number of diluted weighted-average shares outstanding for GAAP and non-GAAP may be different.

Previous wording

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.

Current wording

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

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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.

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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.

Previous wording

In April 2025, Holders exchanged $353.9 million of 2025 Exchangeable Notes for 0.875% 2030 Exchangeable Notes and an aggregate Cash Payment of $64.0 million, plus accrued and unpaid interest on the 2025 Exchangeable Notes that were exchanged to, but excluding, the closing date of the Exchange. Additionally, in April 2025, the Company completed an Equity Offering of 3,358,098 ordinary shares to the Holders at a price of $19.06 per share. The Company used the net proceeds from the Equity Offering, together with cash on hand, to make the Cash Payment.

Current wording

In April 2025, Holders exchanged $353.9 million of 2025 Exchangeable Notes for 2030 0.875% Exchangeable Notes and an aggregate Cash Payment of $64.0 million, plus accrued and unpaid interest on the 2025 Exchangeable Notes that were exchanged to, but excluding, the closing date of the Exchange. Additionally, in April 2025, the Company completed April Equity Offerings of 3,358,098 ordinary shares to the Holders at a price of $19.06 per share. The Company used the net proceeds from the April Equity Offerings, together with cash on hand, to make the Cash Payment.

Previous wording

In June 2025, NCLC amended the Seventh ARCA to increase the aggregate amount of the lenders’ commitments under the Revolving Loan Facility from $1.7 billion to approximately $2.5 billion. The collateral of the Revolving Loan Facility and the 8.125% senior secured notes due 2029 were also modified.

Current wording

In June 2025, NCLC amended the Seventh ARCA to increase the aggregate amount of the lenders’ commitments under the Revolving Loan Facility from $1.7 billion to approximately $2.5 billion.

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Our cost savings initiatives continue to deliver tangible results, positioning us well to cushion macroeconomic pressures. While there may be potential pressures on revenue, we believe these can be effectively offset by the continued execution of our cost savings initiatives. Our focus remains on managing the business for the long-term, balancing disciplined pricing and cost control with guest experience and strategic investments for the future. However, global macroeconomic events have created volatility and disruptions in the past that have adversely impacted our Company, 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, euro-denominated debt and various exchange rates for customer deposits that have not been hedged. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and “Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” below for additional information.

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Our cost savings initiatives continue to deliver tangible results, which we believe position us well to cushion macroeconomic pressures. While there may be pressures on revenue, we believe these can be effectively offset by the continued execution of our cost optimization efforts. Our focus remains on managing the business for the long term, balancing disciplined pricing and cost control with guest experience and strategic investments for the future. However, global macroeconomic events have created volatility and disruptions in the past that have adversely impacted our Company, 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, euro-denominated debt and various exchange rates for customer deposits that have not been hedged. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and “Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” below for additional information.

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We believe the increasing focus on climate change, including the Company’s targets for greenhouse gas (“GHG”) 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 GHG emissions and provide more details about such targets 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 have and will include expenses related to GHG emissions reduction initiatives, including modifications to our ships, and have and will include the purchase of emissions allowances and alternative fuels, 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 GHG 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.

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We believe the increasing focus on climate change, including the Company’s targets for greenhouse gas (“GHG”) 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 GHG emissions and provide more details about such targets 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 have and will include expenses related to GHG emissions reduction initiatives, including modifications to our ships, and have and will include the purchase of emissions allowances and alternative fuels, 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 GHG emissions; consequently, the full impact to the Company is not yet known. Additionally, our ships, port facilities, corporate offices and island destinations have in

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Total revenue increased to $2.5 billion in 2025 compared to $2.4 billion in 2024 primarily due to an increase in Capacity Days related to the delivery of Norwegian Aqua in March 2025.

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Total revenue increased to $2.9 billion in 2025 compared to $2.8 billion in 2024 primarily due to an increase in Capacity Days related to the delivery of Norwegian Aqua in March 2025 and Oceania Allura in July 2025.

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Total cruise operating expense increased 0.1% primarily due to the delivery of Norwegian Aqua in March 2025 offset primarily by a reduction in air costs largely due to changes in itinerary mix. Gross Cruise Cost increased 2.3% and total other operating expense increased 10.5% in 2025 compared to 2024 primarily related to an increase in marketing, general and administrative expense from higher advertising and promotions.

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Total cruise operating expense increased 1.0% primarily due to the delivery of Norwegian Aqua in March 2025 and Oceania Allura in July 2025 offset primarily by a reduction in air costs largely due to changes in itinerary mix. Total other operating expense increased 10.0% in 2025 compared to 2024 primarily related to an increase in marketing, general and administrative expense from higher advertising and promotions.

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Interest expense, net was $454.7 million in 2025 compared to $396.6 million in 2024. The change in interest expense reflects higher losses in 2025 from extinguishment of debt and debt modification costs, which were $118.0 million in 2025 compared to $29.0 million in 2024. Excluding these losses, interest expense decreased primarily as a result of lower rates and lower average debt balances.

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Interest expense, net was $328.8 million in 2025 compared to $175.2 million in 2024. The change in interest expense reflects losses in 2025 from extinguishment of debt and debt modification costs, which were $154.5 million. Excluding these losses, the impact from an increase in debt in 2025 was offset by a reduction in average rates.

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Other income (expense), net was expense of $156.4 million in 2025 compared to income of $1.9 million in 2024. The income and expense primarily related to net gains and losses from foreign currency remeasurements of our euro-denominated debt.

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Other income (expense), net was income of $13.0 million in 2025 compared to expense of $34.1 million in 2024. The income and expense primarily related to net gains and losses from foreign currency remeasurements.

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Total revenue was $4.6 billion in both 2025 and 2024. The increase in Capacity Days related to the delivery of Norwegian Aqua in March 2025 was offset by an increased number of Berths in Dry-dock in 2025 as larger ships were in Dry-dock.

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Total revenue was $7.6 billion in 2025 and $7.4 billion in 2024. The increase in Capacity Days related to the delivery of Norwegian Aqua in March 2025 and Oceania Allura in July 2025 was offset by an increased number of Berths in Dry-dock in 2025 as larger ships were in Dry-dock.

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Total cruise operating expense decreased 2.9% primarily related to a reduction in air costs largely due to changes in itinerary mix and fuel cost offset by the delivery of Norwegian Aqua in March 2025. Gross Cruise Cost decreased 0.4% in 2025 compared to 2024 primarily due to the change in costs described above and an increase in marketing, general and administrative expense. Total other operating expense increased 8.4% in 2025 compared to 2024 primarily related to an increase in marketing, general and administrative expense from higher advertising and promotions.

Current wording

Total cruise operating expense decreased 1.5% primarily related to a reduction in air costs largely due to changes in itinerary mix and fuel cost offset by the delivery of Norwegian Aqua in March 2025 and Oceania Allura in July 2025. Total other operating expense increased 8.9% in 2025 compared to 2024 primarily related to an increase in marketing, general and administrative expense from higher advertising and promotions.

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Interest expense, net was $236.8 million in 2025 compared to $178.5 million in 2024. The change in interest expense reflects losses in 2025 from extinguishment of debt and debt modification costs, which were $68.4 million. Excluding these losses, interest expense decreased primarily as a result of lower rates, partially offset by higher debt outstanding with the delivery of Norwegian Aqua.

Current wording

Interest expense, net was $783.5 million in 2025 compared to $571.9 million in 2024. The change in interest expense reflects higher losses in 2025 from extinguishment of debt and debt modification costs, which were $272.5 million in 2025 compared to $29.2 million in 2024. Excluding these losses, interest expense decreased primarily as a result of lower average rates, partially offset by higher debt outstanding in connection with the delivery of ships.

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Other income (expense), net was expense of $180.9 million in 2025 compared to income of $20.0 million in 2024. The income and expense primarily related to net gains and losses from foreign currency remeasurements of our euro-denominated debt.

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Other income (expense), net was expense of $167.9 million in 2025 compared to $14.1 million in 2024. The expense primarily related to net gains and losses from foreign currency remeasurements.

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As of June 30, 2025, our liquidity was approximately $2.4 billion, including cash and cash equivalents of $184.0 million, $2.0 billion available under our Revolving Loan Facility and €200 million commitment that could be used for future newbuild payments which was available through July 2025. Our primary ongoing liquidity requirements are to finance working capital, capital expenditures and debt service.

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As of September 30, 2025, our liquidity was approximately $1.8 billion, including cash and cash equivalents of $166.8 million and $1.6 billion available under our Revolving Loan Facility. Our primary ongoing liquidity requirements are to finance working capital, capital expenditures and debt service.

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In January 2025, the full amount of outstanding borrowings under the Breakaway one loan, Breakaway two loan, Marina newbuild loan and Riviera newbuild loan, plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, was repaid with funds drawn from the Revolving Loan Facility, and the related collateral was also released. NCLC also issued $1.8 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.750% senior unsecured notes due 2032. The net proceeds, together with cash on hand, were used to redeem $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.375% senior secured notes due 2028 and $1.2 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2026, together with any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and to pay any related transaction premiums, fees and expenses. Concurrently, the Revolving Loan Facility was increased from $1.2 billion to $1.7 billion with the maturity date extended to 2030.

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from the Revolving Loan Facility, and the related collateral was also released. NCLC also issued $1.8 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.750% senior unsecured notes due 2032. The net proceeds, together with cash on hand, were used to redeem $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.375% senior secured notes due 2028 and $1.2 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2026, together with any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and to pay any related transaction premiums, fees and expenses. Concurrently, the Revolving Loan Facility was increased from $1.2 billion to $1.7 billion with the maturity date extended to 2030.

Previous wording

In April 2025, Holders exchanged $353.9 million of 2025 Exchangeable Notes for 0.875% 2030 Exchangeable Notes and an aggregate Cash Payment of $64.0 million, plus accrued and unpaid interest on the 2025 Exchangeable Notes that were exchanged to, but excluding, the closing date of the Exchange. Additionally, in April 2025, the Company completed an Equity Offering of 3,358,098 ordinary shares to the Holders at a price of $19.06 per share. The Company used the net proceeds from the Equity Offering, together with cash on hand, to make the Cash Payment.

Current wording

In April 2025, Holders exchanged $353.9 million of 2025 Exchangeable Notes for 2030 0.875% Exchangeable Notes and an aggregate Cash Payment of $64.0 million, plus accrued and unpaid interest on the 2025 Exchangeable Notes that were exchanged to, but excluding, the closing date of the Exchange. Additionally, in April 2025, the Company completed April Equity Offerings of 3,358,098 ordinary shares to the Holders at a price of $19.06 per share. The Company used the net proceeds from the April Equity Offerings, together with cash on hand, to make the Cash Payment.

Previous wording

In June 2025, NCLC amended the Seventh ARCA to increase the aggregate amount of the lenders’ commitments under the Revolving Loan Facility from $1.7 billion to approximately $2.5 billion. The collateral of the Revolving Loan Facility and the 8.125% senior secured notes due 2029 were also modified.

Current wording

In June 2025, NCLC amended the Seventh ARCA to increase the aggregate amount of the lenders’ commitments under the Revolving Loan Facility from $1.7 billion to approximately $2.5 billion.

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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, tariff increases and trade wars, rising fuel prices and higher interest rates. Within the next twelve months, we may optimize our liquidity or pursue other refinancings in order to reduce interest expense and/or extend debt maturities. The remaining $225.0 million of the 5.875% senior unsecured notes due in March 2026 will be paid at maturity unless

Current wording

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, tariff increases and trade wars, rising fuel prices and higher interest rates. Within the next twelve months, we may optimize our liquidity or pursue other refinancings in order to reduce interest expense and/or extend debt maturities. 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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Our Moody’s long-term issuer rating is B1, our senior secured rating is Ba3 and our senior unsecured rating is B3. Our S&P Global issuer credit rating is B+, our issue-level rating on our Revolving Loan Facility 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.

Current wording

Our Moody’s long-term issuer rating is B1 and our senior unsecured rating is B3. Our S&P Global issuer credit rating is B+, our issue-level rating on our Revolving Loan Facility 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.

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As of June 30, 2025, we had advance ticket sales of $4.0 billion, including the long-term portion. We also have agreements with our credit card processors that, as of June 30, 2025, governed approximately $3.6 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. 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.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025, we had advance ticket sales of $3.3 billion, including the long-term portion. We also have agreements with our credit card processors that, as of September 30, 2025, 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. 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.

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In this section, references to “2025” refer to the six months ended June 30, 2025 and references to “2024” refer to the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Current wording

In this section, references to “2025” refer to the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and references to “2024” refer to the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Previous wording

Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.4 billion in 2025 and $1.5 billion in 2024. The net cash provided by operating activities included net income (losses) and timing differences in cash receipts and payments relating to operating assets and liabilities. Advance ticket sales increased by $708.1 million in 2025 and by $742.4 million in 2024.

Current wording

Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.6 billion in 2025 and $1.7 billion in 2024. 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 $13.9 million in 2025 and by $90.9 million in 2024.

Previous wording

Net cash used in investing activities was $1.9 billion in 2025 and $620.9 million in 2024. The net cash used in investing activities was primarily related to the delivery of Norwegian Aqua in 2025. The net cash used in investing activities was primarily related to newbuild payments and ship improvements in 2024.

Current wording

Net cash used in investing activities was $2.8 billion in 2025 and $985.7 million in 2024. The net cash used in investing activities was primarily related to the delivery of Norwegian Aqua and Oceania Allura in 2025. The net cash used in investing activities was primarily related to newbuild payments and ship improvements in 2024.

Previous wording

Net cash provided by financing activities was $467.2 million in 2025 primarily due to newbuild loans related to the delivery of Norwegian Aqua partially offset by payments on our Revolving Loan Facility and other newbuild loan facilities. Net cash used in financing activities was $665.5 million in 2024 primarily due to repayments of newbuild loans and our 9.75% senior secured notes due 2028 partially offset by the proceeds from newbuild loan facilities.

Current wording

Net cash provided by financing activities was $1.2 billion in 2025 primarily due to newbuild loans related to the delivery of Norwegian Aqua and Oceania Allura, net receipts from our Revolving Loan Facility and the impact of various note refinancings. Net cash used in financing activities was $734.8 million in 2024 primarily due to repayments of newbuild loans, our 9.75% senior secured notes due 2028 and a portion of the 3.625% senior unsecured notes due 2024 partially offset by the proceeds from newbuild loan facilities and the 6.250% senior unsecured notes due 2030.

Previous wording

Future capital commitments consist of contracted commitments, including ship construction contracts. Anticipated expenditures related to ship construction contracts and growth, which includes private island developments and enhancements and other strategic growth initiatives, were $1.2 billion for the remainder of 2025 and $2.7 billion for the years ending December 31, 2026 and 2027. The Company has export credit financing in place for the anticipated expenditures related to ship construction contracts of $0.7 billion for the remainder of 2025 and $1.6 billion and $2.0 billion for the years ending December 31, 2026 and 2027, respectively. Anticipated other non-newbuild capital expenditures for the remainder of 2025 are approximately $0.2 billion. Future expected capital expenditures will significantly increase our depreciation and amortization expense.

Current wording

Future capital commitments consist of contracted commitments, including ship construction contracts. Anticipated expenditures related to ship construction contracts and growth, which includes private island developments and enhancements and other strategic growth initiatives, were $0.4 billion for the remainder of 2025 and $2.7 billion for the years ending December 31, 2026 and 2027. The Company has export credit financing in place for the anticipated expenditures related to ship construction contracts of $49.5 million for the remainder of 2025 and $1.6 billion and $2.0 billion for the years ending December 31, 2026 and 2027, respectively. Anticipated other non-newbuild capital expenditures for the remainder of 2025 are approximately $0.1 billion. Future expected capital expenditures will significantly increase our depreciation and amortization expense.

Previous wording

The combined contract prices, including amendments and change orders, of the 13 ships on order for delivery (which excludes Oceania Allura and includes the two additional Sonata Class Ships on order for delivery as of July 2025) was approximately €18.4 billion, or $21.7 billion based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of June 30, 2025. We do not anticipate any contractual breaches or cancellations to occur. 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.

Current wording

The combined contract prices, including amendments and change orders, of the 13 ships on order for delivery was approximately €18.4 billion, or $21.6 billion based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of September 30, 2025. We do not anticipate any contractual breaches or cancellations to occur. 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.

Previous wording

Capitalized interest for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was $21.4 million and $13.2 million, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was $43.9 million and $23.3 million, respectively, primarily associated with the construction of our newbuild ships.

Current wording

Capitalized interest for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was $21.6 million and $17.2 million, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was $65.5 million and $40.5 million, respectively, primarily associated with the construction of our newbuild ships.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025, our material cash requirements for debt and ship construction (which excludes the two Sonata Class Ships on order for Oceania Cruises that we previously had the option to cancel as of June 30, 2025) were as follows (in thousands):

Current wording

As of September 30, 2025, our material cash requirements for debt and ship construction were as follows (in thousands):

Previous wording

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. The net book value of our ships pledged as collateral for certain of our debt is approximately $16 billion. We believe we were in compliance with our covenants as of June 30, 2025.

Current wording

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. The net book value of our ships pledged as collateral for certain of our debt is approximately $14 billion. We believe we were in compliance with our covenants as of September 30, 2025.

Previous wording

Additionally, we consider opportunities for the sale of ships and long-term charters with purchase options. For example, the Company recently executed long-term charter agreements, each inclusive of purchase options, for Norwegian Sky and Seven Seas Navigator beginning in 2026 and Norwegian Sun and Insignia beginning in 2027. We are currently contemplating additional long-term charters with a purchase option for a nominal value at the end of the lease period. These types of agreements are being pursued as part of our ship disposal strategy for certain older vessels in our fleet.

Current wording

Additionally, we consider opportunities for the sale of ships and long-term charters with purchase options. For example, the Company recently executed long-term charter agreements, each inclusive of purchase options, for Norwegian Sky beginning in 2026 and Norwegian Sun beginning in 2027. We are currently contemplating additional long-term charters with a purchase option for a nominal value at the end of the lease period. These types of agreements are being pursued as part of our ship disposal strategy for certain older vessels in our fleet.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

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.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

In January 2025, the full amount of outstanding borrowings under the Breakaway one loan, Breakaway two loan, Marina newbuild loan and Riviera newbuild loan, plus any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, was repaid with funds drawn
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

refinanced. 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.