Management's explanation of the reported results — what drove revenue, margins, and cash flow — from the annual 10-K filing (Item 7, MD&A).
The text below is reproduced verbatim from NCLH’s SEC filing. See also NCLH’s supply chain and financial statements.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Financial Presentation The following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, and should be read in conjunction with the disclosures we make concerning risks and other factors that may affect our business and operating results. You should read this information in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in this Annual Report. See also “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements” immediately prior to Part I, Item 1 in this Annual Report. 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: ● 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. ● Onboard and other primarily consists of direct costs incurred in connection with onboard and other revenue, including casino, beverage sales and shore excursions. ● 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. ● Fuel includes fuel costs, the impact of certain fuel hedges and fuel delivery costs. ● Food consists of food costs for passengers and crew on certain ships. ● Other consists of repairs and maintenance (including Dry-dock costs), ship insurance and other ship expenses. Critical Accounting Policies Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. We rely on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances to make these estimates and judgments. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. We believe that the following critical accounting policies reflect the significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. These critical accounting policies, which are presented in detail in our notes to our audited consolidated financial statements, relate to ship accounting and asset impairment. 48 Table of Contents Ship Accounting Ships represent our most significant assets, and we record them at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of ships is computed on a straight-line basis over the weighted average useful lives of primarily 30 years after a 15% reduction for the estimated residual value of the ship. Our residual value is established based on our long-term estimates of the expected remaining future benefit at the end of the ships’ weighted average useful lives. In 2022 and 2023, the Company took delivery of Norwegian’s first Prima Class Ship and Oceania Cruises’ first Allura Class Ship, respectively. Based on the design, structure and technological advancements made to these new classes of ships and the analyses of their major components, which is generally performed upon the introduction of a new class of ship, we have assigned the Prima Class Ships and Allura Class Ships a weighted-average useful life of 35 years with a residual value of 10%. Ship improvement costs that we believe add value to our ships are capitalized to the ship and depreciated over the shorter of the improvements’ estimated useful lives or the remaining useful life of the ship. When we record the retirement of a ship component included within the ship’s cost basis, we estimate the net book value of the component being retired and remove it from the ship’s cost basis. Repairs and maintenance activities are charged to expense as incurred. We account for Dry-dock costs under the direct expense method which requires us to expense all Dry-dock costs as incurred. We determine the weighted average useful lives of our ships based primarily on our estimates of the costs and useful lives of the ships’ major component systems on the date of acquisition, such as cabins, main diesels, main electric, superstructure and hull, and their related proportional weighting to the ship as a whole. The useful lives of components of new ships and ship improvements are estimated based on the economic lives of the new components. In addition, to determine the useful lives of the major components of new ships and ship improvements, we consider the impact of the historical useful lives of similar assets, manufacturer recommended lives, planned maintenance programs and anticipated changes in technological conditions. Given the large and complex nature of our ships, our accounting estimates related to ships and determinations of ship improvement costs to be capitalized require judgment and are uncertain. Should certain factors or circumstances cause us to revise our estimate of ship service lives or projected residual values, depreciation expense could be materially lower or higher. If circumstances cause us to change our assumptions in making determinations as to whether ship improvements should be capitalized, the amounts we expense each year as repairs and maintenance costs could increase, partially offset by a decrease in depreciation expense. If we reduced our estimated weighted average ship service life by one year, depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 would have increased by $20.5 million. In addition, if our ships were estimated to have no residual value, depreciation expense for the same period would have increased by $89.7 million. We believe our estimates for ship accounting are reasonable and our methods are consistently applied. We believe that depreciation expense is based on a rational and systematic method to allocate our ships’ costs to the periods that benefit from the ships’ usage. Asset Impairment We review our long-lived assets, principally ships, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Assets are grouped and evaluated at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets. For ship impairment analyses, the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of other assets and liabilities is each individual ship. We consider historical performance and future estimated results in our evaluation of potential impairment and then compare the carrying amount of the asset to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows, we measure the amount of the impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value. We estimate fair value based on the best information available utilizing estimates, judgments and projections as necessary. Our estimate of fair value is generally measured by discounting expected future cash flows at discount rates commensurate with the associated risk. We evaluate goodwill and trade names for impairment annually or more frequently when an event occurs or circumstances change that indicates the carrying value of a reporting unit may not be recoverable. For our evaluation of goodwill, we use a qualitative assessment which allows us to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is 49 Table of Contents more likely than not (i.e., more than 50%) that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. For trade names we also provide a qualitative assessment to determine if there is any indication of impairment. In order to make this evaluation, we consider whether any of the following factors or conditions exist: ● Changes in general macroeconomic conditions, such as a deterioration in general economic conditions; limitations on accessing capital; fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; or other developments in equity and credit markets; ● Changes in industry and market conditions such as a deterioration in the environment in which an entity operates; an increased competitive environment; a decline in market-dependent multiples or metrics (in both absolute terms and relative to peers); a change in the market for an entity’s products or services; or a regulatory or political development; ● Changes in cost factors that have a negative effect on earnings and cash flows; ● Decline in overall financial performance (for both actual and expected performance); ● Entity and reporting unit specific negative events such as changes in management, key personnel, strategy, or customers; litigation; or a change in the composition or carrying amount of net assets; and ● Decline in share price (in both absolute terms and relative to peers). It is at our discretion whether to perform the qualitative test and we may bypass the qualitative test in any period and proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test. We may also, at our discretion, resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period. We believe our estimates and judgments with respect to our long-lived assets, principally ships, goodwill, trade names and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are reasonable. Nonetheless, if there was a material change in assumptions used in the determination of such fair values or if there is a material change in the conditions or circumstances that influence such assets, we could be required to record an impairment charge. If a material change occurred or the result of the qualitative assessment indicated it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of the asset is less than its carrying value, we would conduct a quantitative assessment comparing the fair value to its carrying value. We have concluded that our business has three reporting units. Each brand, Oceania Cruises, Regent and Norwegian, constitutes a business for which discrete financial information is available and management regularly reviews the operating results and, therefore, each brand is considered an operating segment. For our annual impairment evaluation, we performed a qualitative assessment for the Norwegian and Regent reporting units and for each brand’s trade names. As of December 31, 2024, there was $135.8 million of goodwill for the Regent and Norwegian reporting units. Trade names were $500.5 million as of December 31, 2024. As of October 1, 2024, our annual impairment reviews support the carrying values of these assets. See Note 2 – “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” for more information. 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, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS, to enable us to analyze our performance. See “Terms Used in this Annual Report” 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 it reflects 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 50 Table of Contents positively impacts our 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. 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 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. For example, for the year ended December 31, 2024, we had a benefit of $161.9 million related to the reversal of the majority of our U.S. deferred tax asset valuation allowance. We included this as an adjustment in the reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income since the benefit is not representative of our day-to-day operations, and this adjustment did not occur and is not included in the comparative period presented within this Annual Report. 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. 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 and we do not expect to extend. 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 9 – “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 were finalized in February 2025 and financing is 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 9 – “Long-Term Debt” for more information. 51 Table of Contents In September 2024, NCLC issued $315.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.250% senior unsecured notes due 2030. The net proceeds, together with cash on hand, were used to redeem $315.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 3.625% senior unsecured notes due 2024, including to pay any accrued and unpaid interest thereon. See Note 9 – “Long-Term Debt” for more information. 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. 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 and the collateral of the Revolving Loan Facility and the 8.125% senior secured notes due 2029 were modified. See Note 9 – “Long-Term Debt” for more information. Update on Bookings The Company continues to experience strong consumer demand for its offerings across itineraries and brands throughout 2025 and into 2026. 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 improvements in operating costs 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 and various exchange rates for customer deposits that have not been hedged. See “Item 1A—Risk Factors” in our Annual Report 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 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, among other things. During 2024, we spent $47.7 million on capital expenditures for projects that are intended to reduce carbon emissions from our existing fleet. 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. During 2024, we recognized $19.3 million of expense related to compliance with the E.U. ETS, a portion of which was collected directly from passengers through revenue. 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” for further information. 52 Table of Contents Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance and Income Tax Expense The Company continues to maintain a full valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets in the Bermuda jurisdiction, which has a balance of $547.8 million as of December 31, 2024, primarily related to a 3-year cumulative loss. Although the Pillar 2 rules became effective in Bermuda as of January 1, 2025, the Company does not expect to have a material change in its income tax expense for 2025. Additionally, the Company previously provided a full valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets in the U.S. jurisdiction. As discussed in Note 12 – “Income Taxes” to our financial statements, during the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company released $161.9 million of the valuation allowance related to its U.S. net deferred tax assets, resulting in a non-cash benefit to income tax expense. In determining the need for a valuation allowance, the Company considers both the positive and negative evidence including its ability to forecast future operating results, historical tax losses and its ability to utilize deferred tax assets within the requisite carryforward periods. After weighing all of the evidence, the Company determined that the positive evidence outweighed the negative evidence and concluded that it is more likely than not that the majority of the U.S. net deferred tax assets will be realized. The positive evidence considered by the Company includes continuous improvement in its operating results and profitability, implementation of certain tax planning actions, its projections showing sufficient utilization of tax attributes within their requisite carryforward periods, the non recurring nature of the losses tied to the suspension of sailings due to COVID-19 and not having a history of expiration of tax attributes. The negative evidence considered includes that the Company has been in a three-year cumulative book loss position for the past four years. The Company continues to maintain a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets for which it concluded it is more likely than not they will not be realized. The Company will continue to evaluate all relevant positive and negative evidence in monitoring the realizability of its deferred tax assets and determining the appropriate timing for the recognition of any additional valuation allowance reversal. The ultimate realization of the Company’s deferred tax assets is dependent upon a number of uncertainties including future taxable income of the appropriate character during the requisite carryforward periods. Executive Overview Total revenue increased 10.9% to $9.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $8.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023. Capacity Days increased by 3.5%. For the year ended December 31, 2024, we had net income and diluted EPS of $910.3 million and $1.89, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2023, we had net income and diluted EPS of $166.2 million and $0.39, respectively. Operating income increased to $1.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $930.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. We had Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS of $937.5 million and $1.82, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2024, including $(36.0) million of adjustments primarily consisting of the reversal of a valuation allowance partially offset by share-based compensation, compared to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS of $298.0 million and $0.70, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023. Adjusted EBITDA increased 31.7% to $2.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $1.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023. We refer you to our “Results of Operations” below for a calculation of Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA. Results of Operations The discussion below compares the results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024 to the year ended December 31, 2023. You should read this discussion in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report. For a comparison of the Company’s results of operations for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 to the year ended December 31, 2022, see “Item 7—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2024. 53 Table of Contents We reported total revenue, total cruise operating expense, operating income and net income as follows (in thousands, except per share data): Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Total revenue $ 9,479,651 $ 8,549,924 Total cruise operating expense $ 5,688,696 $ 5,468,587 Operating income $ 1,465,906 $ 930,911 Net income $ 910,257 $ 166,178 EPS: Basic $ 2.09 $ 0.39 Diluted $ 1.89 $ 0.39 The following table sets forth operating data as a percentage of total revenue: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Revenue Passenger ticket 67.7 % 67.3 % Onboard and other 32.3 % 32.7 % Total revenue 100.0 % 100.0 % Cruise operating expense Commissions, transportation and other 20.2 % 22.0 % Onboard and other 7.0 % 7.0 % Payroll and related 14.2 % 14.8 % Fuel 7.4 % 8.4 % Food 3.3 % 4.2 % Other 7.9 % 7.6 % Total cruise operating expense 60.0 % 64.0 % Other operating expense Marketing, general and administrative 15.1 % 15.7 % Depreciation and amortization 9.4 % 9.4 % Total other operating expense 24.5 % 25.1 % Operating income 15.5 % 10.9 % Non-operating income (expense) Interest expense, net (7.9) % (8.5) % Other income (expense), net 0.6 % (0.5) % Total non-operating income (expense) (7.3) % (9.0) % Net income before income taxes 8.2 % 1.9 % Income tax benefit 1.4 % — % Net income 9.6 % 1.9 % The following table sets forth selected statistical information: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Passengers carried 2,926,794 2,716,546 Passenger Cruise Days 24,593,331 23,311,672 Capacity Days 23,445,397 22,652,588 Occupancy Percentage 104.9 % 102.9 % 54 Table of Contents Adjusted Gross Margin and Net Yield were calculated as follows (in thousands except Capacity Days and per Capacity Day data): Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Total revenue $ 9,479,651 $ 8,549,924 Less: Total cruise operating expense 5,688,696 5,468,587 Ship depreciation 825,493 753,629 Gross Margin 2,965,462 2,327,708 Ship depreciation 825,493 753,629 Payroll and related 1,344,718 1,262,119 Fuel 698,050 716,833 Food 312,992 358,310 Other 753,940 648,142 Adjusted Gross Margin $ 6,900,655 $ 6,066,741 Capacity Days 23,445,397 22,652,588 Gross Margin per Capacity Day $ 126.48 $ 102.76 Net Yield $ 294.33 $ 267.82 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): Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Total cruise operating expense $ 5,688,696 $ 5,468,587 Marketing, general and administrative expense 1,434,807 1,341,858 Gross Cruise Cost 7,123,503 6,810,445 Less: Commissions, transportation and other expense 1,917,443 1,883,279 Onboard and other expense 661,553 599,904 Net Cruise Cost 4,544,507 4,327,262 Less: Fuel expense 698,050 716,833 Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel 3,846,457 3,610,429 Less Other Non-GAAP Adjustments: Non-cash deferred compensation (1) 2,875 2,312 Non-cash share-based compensation (2) 91,781 118,940 Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel $ 3,751,801 $ 3,489,177 Capacity Days 23,445,397 22,652,588 Gross Cruise Cost per Capacity Day $ 303.83 $ 300.65 Net Cruise Cost per Capacity Day $ 193.83 $ 191.03 Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day $ 164.06 $ 159.38 Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day $ 160.02 $ 154.03 (1) Non-cash deferred compensation expenses related to the crew pension plan, 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. 55 Table of Contents Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS were calculated as follows (in thousands, except share and per share data): Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Net income $ 910,257 $ 166,178 Effect of dilutive securities - exchangeable notes 63,308 — Net income and assumed conversion of exchangeable notes 973,565 166,178 Non-GAAP Adjustments: Non-cash deferred compensation (1) 4,930 4,039 Non-cash share-based compensation (2) 91,781 118,940 Extinguishment and modification of debt (3) 29,175 8,822 Reversal of U.S. deferred tax asset valuation allowance (4) (161,926) — Adjusted Net Income $ 937,525 $ 297,979 Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding - Net income and Adjusted Net Income 515,030,548 427,400,849 Diluted EPS $ 1.89 $ 0.39 Adjusted EPS $ 1.82 $ 0.70 (1) Non-cash deferred compensation expenses related to the crew pension plan are included in payroll and related expense and other income (expense), net. (2) Non-cash share-based compensation expenses related to equity awards are included in marketing, general and administrative expense and payroll and related expense. (3) Losses on extinguishments and modifications of debt are primarily included in interest expense, net. (4) Non-cash income tax benefit related to the reversal of a valuation allowance on our U.S. deferred tax assets. The deferred tax assets accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic and a portion of the valuation allowance was released related to the deferred tax assets that more likely than not will be realized in the future. We consider this adjustment to be non-recurring as it originated as a result of losses incurred during the pandemic. Future income tax expense is not expected to change materially as a result of the reversal. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA were calculated as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Net income $ 910,257 $ 166,178 Interest expense, net 747,223 727,531 Income tax benefit (137,350) (3,002) Depreciation and amortization expense 890,242 808,568 EBITDA 2,410,372 1,699,275 Other (income) expense, net (1) (54,224) 40,204 Other Non-GAAP Adjustments: Non-cash deferred compensation (2) 2,875 2,312 Non-cash share-based compensation (3) 91,781 118,940 Adjusted EBITDA $ 2,450,804 $ 1,860,731 (1) Primarily consists of gains and losses, net of foreign currency remeasurements. (2) Non-cash deferred compensation expenses related to the crew pension plan are included in payroll and related expense. (3) Non-cash share-based compensation expenses related to equity awards are included in marketing, general and administrative expense and payroll and related expense. 56 Table of Contents Year Ended December 31, 2024 (“2024”) Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023 (“2023”) Revenue Total revenue increased 10.9% to $9.5 billion in 2024 compared to $8.5 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 three new ships in 2023 partially offset by increased Dry-dock days in 2024. Expense Total cruise operating expense increased 4.0% 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 8.1% in 2024 compared to 2023 primarily related to an increase in depreciation expense from the delivery of three new ships in 2023 and variable compensation due to strong financial performance of the business. Interest expense, net was $747.2 million in 2024 compared to $727.5 million in 2023. The increase in 2024 primarily reflects higher losses from extinguishment of debt and debt modification costs, which were $29.2 million in 2024 and $8.8 million in 2023. Other income (expense), net was income of $54.2 million in 2024 compared to expense of $40.2 million in 2023 primarily related to net gains and losses on foreign currency remeasurements. Income tax benefit was $137.4 million in 2024 compared to $3.0 million in 2023. The increase in the benefit was due to the reversal of the majority of our valuation allowance for the U.S. deferred tax assets in 2024. Liquidity and Capital Resources General As of December 31, 2024, our liquidity of approximately $2.0 billion consisted of cash and cash equivalents of $190.8 million, borrowings available of $955.0 million under our Revolving Loan Facility, a €200 million commitment that can be used for future newbuild payments and a $650 million undrawn commitment less related fees. Our primary ongoing liquidity requirements are to finance working capital, capital expenditures and debt service. As of December 31, 2024, we had a working capital deficit of $4.8 billion. This deficit included $3.1 billion of advance ticket sales, which represents the total revenue we collected in advance of sailing dates and accordingly are substantially more like deferred revenue balances rather than actual current cash liabilities. Our business model, along with our liquidity and undrawn export-credit backed facilities , allows us to operate with a working capital deficit and still meet our operating, investing and financing needs. 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 and we do not expect to extend. 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. Additionally, in April 2024, a €200 million commitment became available that can be used for future newbuild payments. In September 2024, NCLC issued $315.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.250% senior unsecured notes due 2030. The net proceeds, together with cash on hand, were used to redeem $315.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 3.625% senior unsecured notes due 2024, including to pay any accrued and unpaid interest thereon. 57 Table of Contents 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. 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, and the collateral of the Revolving Loan Facility and the 8.125% senior secured notes due 2029 were modified. Refer to Note 9 – “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 may pursue additional refinancings in order to reduce interest expense and/or extend debt maturities. We expect the holders of the 2025 Exchangeable Notes maturing in August 2025 will exchange their 2025 Exchangeable Notes for NCLH ordinary shares if not refinanced prior to maturity. 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” for further details regarding risks and uncertainties that may cause our results to differ from our expectations. At December 31, 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 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 $1.7 billion 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. As of December 31, 2024, we had advance ticket sales of $3.2 billion, including the long-term portion. We also have agreements with our credit card processors that, as of December 31, 2024, governed approximately $2.8 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 December 31, 2024, we had cash collateral reserves of approximately $0.8 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 year ended December 31, 2024. 58 Table of Contents 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 year ended December 31, 2024, references to 2023 refer to the year ended December 31, 2023. Net cash provided by operating activities was $2.0 billion in 2024 and 2023. Net cash provided by operating activities included net income and the timing differences in cash receipts and payments relating to operating assets and liabilities. The net cash provided by operating activities in 2024 included net income of $910.3 million and an increase in advance ticket sales of $35.7 million. The net cash provided by operating activities in 2023 included net income of $166.2 million, the return of $500 million cash collateral from one credit card processor and an increase in advance ticket sales of $503.7 million. Net cash used in investing activities was $1.2 billion in 2024, primarily related to newbuild payments and ship improvements. Net cash used in investing activities was $2.9 billion in 2023, primarily related to three new ship deliveries and newbuild payments. Net cash used in financing activities was $1.0 billion in 2024, primarily due to repayments of newbuild loans, our 2028 Secured Notes and 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 $346.9 million in 2023, primarily due to newbuild loans and $1.6 billion from our various note offerings, partially offset by debt repayments and a net decrease in our Revolving Loan Facility balance. For the Company’s cash flow activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, see “Item 7—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2024. Future Capital Commitments Future capital commitments consist of contracted commitments, including ship construction contracts. Anticipated expenditures related to ship construction contracts and growth are $2.5 billion, $2.4 billion and $2.4 billion for the years ending December 31, 2025, 2026 and 2027, respectively. We have export-credit backed financing in place for the anticipated expenditures related to ship construction contracts of $1.5 billion, $1.5 billion and $1.8 billion for the years ending December 31, 2025, 2026 and 2027, respectively. Anticipated other non-newbuild capital expenditures are $0.6 billion for the year ending December 31, 2025. 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 Prima Class Norwegian Aqua ~156,000 ~3,550 Contract effective / financed (4) 59 Table of Contents 2025 Oceania Cruises Allura Class Allura ~68,000 ~1,200 Contract effective / financed (4) 2026 Norwegian Cruise Line 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 ~5,150 Contract effective / financing is being negotiated. 2030 (6) Oceania Cruises New Class — ~86,000 ~1,450 Contract effective, but not financed. Option to cancel. (5) 2031 (6) Oceania Cruises New Class — ~86,000 ~1,450 Contract effective, but not financed. Option to cancel. (5) 2032 Norwegian Cruise Line New Class To come ~225,000 ~5,150 Contract effective / financing is being negotiated. 2034 Norwegian Cruise Line New Class To come ~225,000 ~5,150 Contract effective / financing is being negotiated. 2036 Norwegian Cruise Line New Class To come ~225,000 ~5,150 Contract effective / financing is being negotiated. (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 backed 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. (6) Delivery dates may be delayed at the option of the builder, which would result in additional fees. As of December 31, 2024, 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, that we have the option to cancel) was approximately €17.5 billion, or $18.1 billion based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of December 31, 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. 60 Table of Contents Capitalized interest for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $59.9 million and $56.4 million, respectively, primarily associated with the construction of our newbuild ships. Material Cash Requirements As of December 31, 2024, our material cash requirements for debt and ship construction were as follows (in thousands): 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Thereafter Total Long-term debt (1) $ 1,918,880 $ 2,982,925 $ 3,692,748 $ 1,999,528 $ 2,099,075 $ 2,865,499 $ 15,558,655 Ship construction contracts (2) 2,110,819 2,135,541 2,174,827 2,011,679 938,839 7,916,565 17,288,270 Total $ 4,029,699 $ 5,118,466 $ 5,867,575 $ 4,011,207 $ 3,037,914 $ 10,782,064 $ 32,846,925 (1) Includes principal as well as estimated interest payments with Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) held constant as of December 31, 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. Subsequent to December 31, 2024, we completed various financing transactions, including the repayment 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 using funds from our Revolving Loan Facility and NCLC redeemed $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 from the net proceeds of $1.8 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.750% senior unsecured notes due 2032, together with cash on hand. See Note 9 – “Long-Term Debt” for further information. (2) Ship construction contracts are for our 13 non-cancelable newbuild ships based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2024, we have committed undrawn export-credit backed facilities of $8.6 billion which funds approximately 80% of our ship construction contracts, with the exception of the two ships on order for Oceania Cruises that we have the option to cancel 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. For other operational commitments for lease and port obligations we refer you to Note 6 – “Leases” and Note 13 – “Commitments and Contingencies,” respectively, for further information. 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. Approximately $15.6 billion of our assets were pledged as collateral for certain of our debt as of December 31, 2024. We believe we were in compliance with our covenants as of December 31, 2024. In addition, our existing debt agreements restrict, and any of our future debt arrangements may restrict, among other things, the ability of our subsidiaries, including 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 it 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, borrowings available under our Revolving Loan Facility, 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. 61 Table of Contents 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. We refer you to “—Liquidity and Capital Resources—General” for information regarding collateral provided to our credit card processors. 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, 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. Additionally, we similarly consider opportunities for the sale of ships and long-term charters with purchase options. For example, we are currently contemplating a long-term charter for residences at sea 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. Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk General 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. The financial impacts of these derivative instruments are primarily offset by corresponding changes in the underlying exposures being hedged. We achieve this by closely matching the notional, term and conditions of the derivatives with the underlying risk being hedged. We do not hold or issue derivatives for trading or other speculative purposes. Derivative positions are monitored using techniques including market valuations and sensitivity analyses. Interest Rate Risk As of December 31, 2024, 94% of our debt was fixed and 6% was variable. As of December 31, 2023, 95% of our debt was fixed and 5% was variable. The change in our fixed rate percentage from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024 was primarily due to the addition of variable rate debt and the extinguishment of certain fixed rate debt with variable rate debt. Based on our December 31, 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 $7.8 million excluding the effects of capitalization of interest. Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk As of December 31, 2024, we had foreign currency derivatives to hedge the exposure to volatility in foreign currency exchange rates related to our ship construction contracts denominated in euros. These derivatives hedge the foreign currency exchange rate risk on a portion of the payments on our ship construction contracts. As of December 31, 2024, the payments not hedged aggregated €16.0 billion, or $16.6 billion based on the euro/U.S. dollar exchange rate as of December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, the payments not hedged 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 December 31, 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, that we have the option to cancel. We estimate that a 10% change in the euro as of December 31, 2024 would result in a $1.7 billion change in the U.S. dollar value of the foreign currency denominated remaining payments. 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 12.3% for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 62 Table of Contents 13.1% for the year ended December 31, 2023. We use fuel derivative agreements to mitigate the financial impact of fluctuations in fuel prices and as of December 31, 2024, we had hedged approximately 56% and 21% of our 2025 and 2026 projected metric tons of fuel purchases, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, we had hedged approximately 21% of our 2025 projected metric tons of fuel purchases. Additional fuel swaps were executed between December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024 to lower our fuel price risk. We estimate that a 10% increase in our weighted-average fuel price would increase our anticipated 2025 fuel expense by $65.1 million. This increase would be partially offset by an increase in the fair value of our fuel swap agreements of $34.7 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 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Our Consolidated Financial Statements are included beginning on page F-1 of this report. Item 9. Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure None. Item 9A. 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 Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e), as of December 31, 2024. There are inherent limitations to 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 December 31, 2024, to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act 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. Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the 2013 Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO Framework”). Based on this evaluation under the COSO Framework, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2024. The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited the financial statements included in this Annual Report, as stated in their report, which is included on page F-1. Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 63 Table of Contents 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. Item 9B. Other Information 10b5-1 Trading Arrangements During the three months ended December 31, 2024, n o n e of our directors or officers subject to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 adopted or terminated any “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” (in each case, as defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K). Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections Not applicable. 64 Table of Contents PART III Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance Except for information concerning executive officers (called for by Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K), which is included in Part I of this Annual Report, and except as disclosed below with respect to our Code of Ethical Business Conduct, the information required under Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 in connection with our 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. Code of Ethical Business Conduct We have adopted a Code of Ethical Business Conduct that applies to all of our employees, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller and persons performing similar functions, and our directors. This document is posted on our website at https://www.nclhltd.com/investors . We intend to disclose waivers from, and amendments to, our Code of Ethical Business Conduct that apply to our directors and executive officers, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officers or controller and persons performing similar functions, by posting such information on our website https://www.nclhltd.com/investors to the extent required by applicable rules of the SEC and the NYSE. None of the websites referenced in this Annual Report or the information contained therein is incorporated herein by reference. Item 11. Executive Compensation The information required under Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 in connection with our 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters The information required under Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 in connection with our 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence The information required under Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 in connection with our 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services The information required under Item 14 is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 in connection with our 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. 65 Table of Contents PART IV Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules (1) Financial Statements Our Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data and are included beginning on page F-1 of this report. (2) Financial Statement Schedule Schedule II: Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the three years ended December 31, 2024 are included on page 81. (3) Exhibits The exhibits listed below are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Annual Report. INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit 3.1 Memorandum of Association of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to amendment no. 5 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s registration statement on Form S-1 filed on January 8, 2013 (File No. 333-175579)) 3.2 Memorandum of Increase of Share Capital of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on May 21, 2021 (File No. 001-35784)) 3.3 Amended and Restated Bye-Laws of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., effective as of June 13, 2019 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on June 14, 2019 (File No. 001-35784)) 4.1 Indenture, dated July 21, 2020, by and among NCL Corporation Ltd., as issuer, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., as guarantor, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, with respect to the 5.375% exchangeable senior notes due 2025 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on July 21, 2020 (File No. 001-35784)) 4.2 Indenture, dated December 18, 2020, by and among NCL Corporation Ltd., as issuer, the guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, principal paying agent, transfer agent and registrar, with respect to the 5.875% senior notes due 2026 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on December 18, 2020 (File No. 001-35784)) 4.3 Indenture, dated March 3, 2021, by and among NCL Finance, Ltd., as issuer, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, the other guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, principal paying agent, transfer agent and registrar, with respect to the 6.125% senior notes due 2028 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on March 3, 2021 (File No. 001-35784)) 4.4 Indenture, dated November 19, 2021, by and among NCL Corporation Ltd., as issuer, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., as guarantor, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, with respect to 1.125% exchangeable senior notes due 2027 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on November 19, 2021 (File No. 001-35784)) 66 Table of Contents 4.5 Indenture, dated February 18, 2022, by and among NCL Corporation Ltd., as issuer, the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, principal paying agent, transfer agent, registrar and security agent, with respect to 5.875% senior secured notes due 2027 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on February 22, 2022 (File No. 001-35784)) 4.6 Indenture, dated February 18, 2022, by and between NCL Corporation Ltd., as issuer, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, principal paying agent, transfer agent and registrar, with respect to 7.750% senior unsecured notes due 2029 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on February 22, 2022 (File No. 001-35784)) 4.7 Indenture, dated February 15, 2022, by and among NCL Corporation Ltd., as issuer, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., as guarantor, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, with respect to 2.50% exchangeable senior notes due 2027 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on February 22, 2022 (File No. 001-35784)) 4.8 Indenture, dated October 18, 2023, by and among NCL Corporation Ltd., as issuer, the guarantors party thereto, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, principal paying agent, transfer agent and registrar, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as security agent, with respect to 8.125% Senior Secured Notes Due 2029 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on October 19, 2023 (File No. 001-35784)) 4.9 Supplemental Indenture, dated January 22, 2025, by and among NCL Corporation Ltd., as issuer, the guarantors party thereto, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, principal paying agent, transfer agent and registrar, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as security agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on January 22, 2025 (File No. 001-35784)) 4.10 Indenture, dated September 17, 2024, between NCL Corporation Ltd., as issuer, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, with respect to 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)) 4.11 Indenture, dated January 22, 2025, between NCL Corporation Ltd., as issuer, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, with respect to 6.750% Senior Notes Due 2032 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on January 22, 2025 (File No. 001-35784)) 4.12 Form of Certificate of Ordinary Shares (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to amendment no. 5 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s registration statement on Form S-1 filed on January 8, 2013 (File No. 333-175579)) 4.13 Description of Securities of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.16 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024) (File No. 001-35784)) 9.1 Deed of Trust, dated January 24, 2013, by and between Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. and State House Trust Company Limited (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 9.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on January 30, 2013 (File No. 001-35784)) 10.1 Fourth Supplemental Agreement, dated June 15, 2023, to Breakaway Three Credit Agreement, dated October 12, 2012, by and among Breakaway Three, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as 67 Table of Contents guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, the lenders party thereto and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as facility agent, Hermes agent, bookrunner, initial mandated lead arranger, collateral agent and CIRR agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))#† 10.2 Fifth Supplemental Agreement, dated October 23, 2023, to Breakaway Three Credit Agreement, dated October 12, 2012, by and among Breakaway Three, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., as charterer, the lenders party thereto and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as facility agent, Hermes agent, bookrunner, initial mandated lead arranger, collateral agent and CIRR agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.3 Sixth Supplemental Agreement, dated November 30, 2023, to Breakaway Three Credit Agreement, dated October 12, 2012, by and among Breakaway Three, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., as charterer, the lenders party thereto and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as facility agent, Hermes agent, bookrunner, initial mandated lead arranger, collateral agent and CIRR agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.4** Seventh Supplemental Agreement, dated January 31, 2025, to Breakaway Three Credit Agreement, dated October 12, 2012, by and among Breakaway Three, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., as charterer, the lenders party thereto and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as facility agent, Hermes agent, bookrunner, initial mandated lead arranger, collateral agent and CIRR agent# 10.5 Fifth Supplemental Agreement, dated June 15, 2023, to Breakaway Four Credit Agreement, dated October 12, 2012, by and among Breakaway Four, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, the lenders party thereto and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as facility agent, Hermes agent, bookrunner, initial mandated lead arranger, collateral agent and CIRR agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))#† 10.6 Sixth Supplemental Agreement, dated October 23, 2023, to Breakaway Four Credit Agreement, dated October 12, 2012, by and among Breakaway Four, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., as charterer, the lenders party thereto and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as facility agent, Hermes agent, bookrunner, initial mandated lead arranger, collateral agent and CIRR agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.7 Seventh Supplemental Agreement, dated November 30, 2023, to Breakaway Four Credit Agreement, dated October 12, 2012, by and among Breakaway Four, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., as charterer, the lenders party thereto and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as facility agent, Hermes agent, bookrunner, initial mandated lead arranger, collateral agent and CIRR agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.8** Eighth Supplemental Agreement, dated January 31, 2025, to Breakaway Four Credit Agreement, dated October 12, 2012, by and among Breakaway Four, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., as charterer, the lenders party thereto and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as facility agent, Hermes agent, bookrunner, initial mandated lead arranger, collateral agent and CIRR agent# 68 Table of Contents 10.9 Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated January 22, 2025, by and among NCL Corporation Ltd., as borrower, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and as collateral agent, and the joint bookrunners and arrangers and co-documentation agents named thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on January 22, 2025 (File No. 001-35784))#† 10.10 Fifth Supplemental Agreement, dated June 15, 2023, to Seahawk One Credit Agreement, dated July 14, 2014, by and among Seahawk One, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, the lenders party thereto and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as facility agent, Hermes agent, bookrunner, initial mandated lead arranger, collateral agent and CIRR Agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))#† 10.11 Sixth Supplemental Agreement, dated October 23, 2023, to Seahawk One Credit Agreement, dated July 14, 2014, by and among Seahawk One, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., as charterer, the lenders party thereto and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as facility agent, Hermes agent, bookrunner, initial mandated lead arranger, collateral agent and CIRR Agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.12 Seventh Supplemental Agreement, dated November 30, 2023, to Seahawk One Credit Agreement, dated July 14, 2014, by and among Seahawk One, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., as charterer, the lenders party thereto and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as facility agent, Hermes agent, bookrunner, initial mandated lead arranger, collateral agent and CIRR Agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.13** Eighth Supplemental Agreement, dated January 31, 2025, to Seahawk One Credit Agreement, dated July 14, 2014, by and among Seahawk One, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., as charterer, the lenders party thereto and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as facility agent, Hermes agent, bookrunner, initial mandated lead arranger, collateral agent and CIRR Agent# 10.14 Sixth Supplemental Agreement, dated June 15, 2023, to Seahawk Two Credit Agreement, dated July 14, 2014, by and among Seahawk Two, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, the lenders party thereto and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as facility agent, Hermes agent, bookrunner, initial mandated lead arranger, collateral agent and CIRR Agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))#† 10.15 Seventh Supplemental Agreement, dated October 23, 2023, to Seahawk Two Credit Agreement, dated July 14, 2014, by and among Seahawk Two, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., as charterer, the lenders party thereto and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as facility agent, Hermes agent, bookrunner, initial mandated lead arranger, collateral agent and CIRR Agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.16 Eighth Supplemental Agreement, dated November 30, 2023, to Seahawk Two Credit Agreement, dated July 14, 2014, by and among Seahawk Two, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., as charterer, the lenders 69 Table of Contents party thereto and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as facility agent, Hermes agent, bookrunner, initial mandated lead arranger, collateral agent and CIRR Agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.17** Ninth Supplemental Agreement, dated January 31, 2025, to Seahawk Two Credit Agreement, dated July 14, 2014, by and among Seahawk Two, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., as charterer, the lenders party thereto and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as facility agent, Hermes agent, bookrunner, initial mandated lead arranger, collateral agent and CIRR Agent# 10.18 Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2023, among Explorer New Build, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Seven Seas Cruises S. de R.L., as charterer and shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Société Générale, and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as joint mandated lead arrangers, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as agent, SACE agent and security trustee, which amends and restates the Loan Agreement, originally dated as of July 31, 2013 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-Q filed on August 8, 2023 (File No. 001-35784)) #† 10.19 Amendment Agreement, dated October 24, 2023 and effective as of November 9, 2023, among Explorer New Build, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Seven Seas Cruises S. de R.L., as charterer and shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Société Générale, and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as joint mandated lead arrangers, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as agent, SACE agent and security trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784)) 10.20 Supplemental Agreement, dated November 30, 2023, among Explorer New Build, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Seven Seas Cruises Ltd., as charterer and shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Société Générale and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as joint mandated lead arrangers, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as agent, SACE agent and security trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.21** Supplemental Agreement, dated January 31, 2025, among Explorer New Build, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Seven Seas Cruises Ltd., as shareholder and charterer, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., as the holding, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as agent 10.22 Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2023, among Explorer II New Build, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Seven Seas Cruises S. de R.L., as charterer and shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Société Générale, HSBC Bank PLC, and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as joint mandated lead arrangers, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as agent, SACE agent and security trustee, which amends and restates the Loan Agreement, originally dated as of March 30, 2016 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-Q filed on August 8, 2023 (File No. 001-35784)) #† 10.23 Amendment Agreement, dated October 24, 2023 and effective as of November 9, 2023, among Explorer II New Build, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Seven Seas Cruises S. de R.L., as charterer and shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Société Générale, HSBC Bank PLC, and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as joint mandated lead arrangers, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment 70 Table of Contents Bank, as agent, SACE agent and security trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784)) 10.24 Supplemental Agreement, dated November 30, 2023, among Explorer II New Build, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Seven Seas Cruises Ltd., as charterer and shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Société Générale, HSBC Bank PLC, and KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, as joint mandated lead arrangers, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as agent, SACE agent and security trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.25** Supplemental Agreement, dated January 31, 2025, among Explorer II New Build, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Seven Seas Cruises Ltd., as shareholder and charterer, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., as the holding, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as agent 10.26 Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2023, among Leonardo One, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., as joint mandated lead arrangers, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as agent, SACE agent and security trustee, which amends and restates the Loan Agreement, originally dated as of April 12, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-Q filed on August 8, 2023 (File No. 001-35784)) #† 10.27 Supplemental Agreement, dated October 23, 2023, among Leonardo One, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., as charterer, the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., as mandated lead arrangers, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as agent, SACE agent and security trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784)) 10.28 Supplemental Agreement, dated November 30, 2023, among Leonardo One, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., as charterer, the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., as mandated lead arrangers, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as agent, SACE agent and security trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.29** Supplemental Agreement, dated January 31, 2025, among Leonardo One, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., as the holding, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., as charterer, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as agent 10.30 Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2023, among Leonardo Two, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., as joint mandated lead arrangers, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as agent, SACE agent and security trustee, which amends and restates the Loan Agreement, originally dated as of April 12, 71 Table of Contents 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-Q filed on August 8, 2023 (File No. 001-35784)) #† 10.31 Supplemental Agreement, dated October 23, 2023, among Leonardo Two, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., as charterer, the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., as mandated lead arrangers, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as agent, SACE agent and security trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784)) 10.32 Supplemental Agreement, dated November 30, 2023, among Leonardo Two, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., as charterer, the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., as mandated lead arrangers, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as agent, SACE agent and security trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.33** Supplemental Agreement, dated January 31, 2025, among Leonardo Two, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., as the holding, NCL (Bahamas) Ltd., as charterer, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as agent 10.34 Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated as of April 6, 2023 and effective as of April 28, 2023, among Leonardo Three, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, HSBC Bank PLC, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., as joint mandated lead arrangers, and BNP Paribas S.A. as agent, SACE agent and security trustee, which amends and restates the Loan Agreement, originally dated as of April 12, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on May 2, 2023 (File No. 001-35784)) #† 10.35 Supplemental Agreement, dated November 30, 2023, among Leonardo Three, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, HSBC Bank PLC, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., as joint mandated lead arrangers, and BNP Paribas S.A., as agent, SACE agent and security trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.36** Supplemental Agreement, dated January 31, 2025, among Leonardo Three, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., as the holding, and BNP Paribas S.A., as facility agent# 10.37 Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated as of April 6, 2023 and effective as of April 28, 2023, among Leonardo Four, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., as joint mandated lead arrangers, and BNP Paribas S.A. as agent, SACE agent and security trustee, which amends and restates the Loan Agreement, originally dated as of April 12, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on May 2, 2023 (File No. 001-35784)) #† 72 Table of Contents 10.38 Supplemental Agreement, dated November 30, 2023, among Leonardo Four, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, HSBC Bank PLC, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., as joint mandated lead arrangers, and BNP Paribas S.A., as agent, SACE agent and security trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.41 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.39** Supplemental Agreement, dated January 31, 2025, among Leonardo Four, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., as the holding, and BNP Paribas S.A., as facility agent# 10.40 Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated as of April 6, 2023 and effective as of April 28, 2023, among Leonardo Five, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., Banco Santander, S.A. and Société Générale, as joint mandated lead arrangers, BNP Paribas, as facility agent, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as SACE agent, and HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited, as security trustee, which amends and restates the Loan Agreement, originally dated as of December 19, 2018 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on May 2, 2023 (File No. 001-35784)) #† 10.41 Supplemental Agreement, dated November 30, 2023, among Leonardo Five, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., Banco Santander, S.A. and Société Générale, as joint mandated lead arrangers, BNP Paribas S.A., as facility agent, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as SACE agent, and HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited, as security trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.43 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.42** Supplemental Agreement, dated January 31, 2025, among Leonardo Five, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd, as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., as the holding, and BNP Paribas S.A., as facility agent# 10.43 Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated as of April 6, 2023 and effective as of April 28, 2023, among Leonardo Six, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., Banco Santander, S.A. and Société Générale, as joint mandated lead arrangers, BNP Paribas, as facility agent, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as SACE agent, and HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited, as security trustee, which amends and restates the Loan Agreement, originally dated as of December 19, 2018 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on May 2, 2023 (File No. 001-35784)) #† 10.44 Supplemental Agreement, dated November 30, 2023, among Leonardo Six, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., Banco Santander, S.A. and Société Générale, as joint mandated lead arrangers, BNP Paribas S.A., as facility agent, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as SACE agent, and HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited, as security trustee (incorporated herein by reference to 73 Table of Contents Exhibit 10.45 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.45** Supplemental Agreement, dated January 31, 2025, among Leonardo Six, Ltd., as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, NCL International, Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., as the holding, and BNP Paribas S.A., as facility agent# 10.46 Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated as of April 6, 2023 and effective as of April 28, 2023, among Explorer III New Build, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Seven Seas Cruises S. de R.L., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., Banco Santander, S.A. and Société Générale., as joint mandated lead arrangers, BNP Paribas, as facility agent, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as SACE agent, and HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited, as security trustee, which amends and restates the Loan Agreement, originally dated as of December 19, 2018 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on May 2, 2023 (File No. 001-35784)) #† 10.47 Amendment Agreement, dated October 24, 2023 (as modified by a side letter dated November 9, 2023 and a side letter dated November 13, 2023, and as partially effective as of November 9, 2023 and fully effective as of November 16, 2023), among Explorer III New Build, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Seven Seas Cruises S. de R.L., as member and shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., Banco Santander, S.A. and Société Générale, as joint mandated lead arrangers, BNP Paribas S.A., as facility agent, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as SACE agent, and HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited, as security trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.47 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.48 Side Letter, dated November 9, 2023, by and between BNP Paribas S.A., as facility agent, and Explorer III New Build, LLC, as borrower (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.48 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784)) 10.49 Second Side Letter, dated November 13, 2023, by and between BNP Paribas S.A., as facility agent, and Explorer III New Build, LLC, as borrower (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.49 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784)) 10.50 Supplemental Agreement, dated November 30, 2023, among Explorer III New Build, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Seven Seas Cruises Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., Banco Santander, S.A. and Société Générale, as joint mandated lead arrangers, BNP Paribas S.A., as facility agent, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as SACE agent, and HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited, as security trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.50 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.51** Supplemental Agreement, dated January 31, 2025, among Explorer III New Build, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Seven Seas Cruises Ltd., as shareholder and charterer, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., as the holding, and BNP Paribas S.A., as facility agent 10.52 Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2023, among O Class Plus One, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Oceania Cruises S. de R.L., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and 74 Table of Contents Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., Banco Santander, S.A. and Société Générale., as joint mandated lead arrangers, BNP Paribas, as facility agent, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as SACE agent, and HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited, as security trustee, which amends and restates the Loan Agreement, originally dated as of December 19, 2018 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-Q filed on August 8, 2023 (File No. 001-35784)) #† 10.53 Amendment Agreement, dated October 25, 2023 and effective as of November 9, 2023, among O Class Plus One, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Oceania Cruises S. de R.L., as member and shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., Banco Santander, S.A. and Société Générale, as joint mandated lead arrangers, BNP Paribas S.A., as facility agent, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as SACE agent, and HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited, as security trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.52 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784)) 10.54 Supplemental Agreement, dated November 30, 2023, among O Class Plus One, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Oceania Cruises Ltd., as shareholder and charterer, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., Banco Santander, S.A. and Société Générale, as joint mandated lead arrangers, BNP Paribas S.A., as facility agent, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as SACE agent, and HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited, as security trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.53 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.55** Supplemental Agreement, dated January 31, 2025, among O Class Plus One, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Oceania Cruises Ltd., as shareholder and charterer, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., as the holding, and BNP Paribas S.A., as facility agent 10.56 Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated as of April 6, 2023 and effective as of April 28, 2023, among O Class Plus Two, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Oceania Cruises S. de R.L., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., Banco Santander, S.A. and Société Générale., as joint mandated lead arrangers, BNP Paribas S.A., as facility agent, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as SACE agent, and HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited, as security trustee, which amends and restates the Loan Agreement, originally dated as of December 19, 2018 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on May 2, 2023 (File No. 001-35784)) #† 10.57 Amendment Agreement, dated October 24, 2023 and effective as of November 9, 2023, among O Class Plus Two, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Oceania Cruises S. de R.L., as member and shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., Banco Santander, S.A. and Société Générale, as joint mandated lead arrangers, BNP Paribas S.A., as facility agent, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as SACE agent, and HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited, as security trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.55 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.58 Supplemental Agreement, dated November 30, 2023, among O Class Plus Two, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Oceania Cruises Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line 75 Table of Contents Holdings Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC, KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., Banco Santander, S.A. and Société Générale, as joint mandated lead arrangers, BNP Paribas S.A., as facility agent, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as SACE agent, and HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited, as security trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.56 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.59** Supplemental Agreement, dated January 31, 2025, among O Class Plus Two, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, Oceania Cruises Ltd., as shareholder, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., as the holding, and BNP Paribas S.A., as facility agent# 10.60 Third Amended and Restated Commitment Letter, dated as of February 23, 2024 and effective as of March 11, 2024, among NCL Corporation Ltd. and the purchasers named therein (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on March 12, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))† 10.61 SACE Facility Agreement, dated April 4, 2024, among Oceania Next I, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, the lenders party thereto, Banco Santander, S.A., BNP Paribas, Caixabank S.A., Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, KFW Ipex-Bank GMBH, as joint mandated lead arrangers, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as facility agent, ECA agent and security agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on April 8, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.62 SACE Facility Agreement, dated April 4, 2024, among Oceania Next II, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, the lenders party thereto, Banco Santander, S.A., BNP Paribas, Caixabank S.A., Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, HSBC Bank PLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., London Branch, KFW Ipex-Bank GMBH, as joint mandated lead arrangers, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as facility agent, ECA agent and security agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on April 8, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.63 SACE Facility Agreement, dated April 4, 2024, among DaVinci One, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, the lenders party thereto, Banco Santander, S.A., BNP Paribas, Caixabank S.A., Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., Citibank, N.A. London Branch, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, KFW Ipex-Bank GMBH, as joint mandated lead arrangers, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as facility agent, ECA agent and security agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on April 8, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.64 SACE Facility Agreement, dated April 4, 2024, among DaVinci Two, LLC, as borrower, NCL Corporation Ltd., as guarantor, the lenders party thereto, Banco Santander, S.A., BNP Paribas, Caixabank S.A., Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A., Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, HSBC Bank PLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., London Branch, KFW Ipex-Bank GMBH, as joint mandated lead arrangers, and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as facility agent, ECA agent and security agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on April 8, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))# 10.65 Amended and Restated Regent Trademark License Agreement, dated February 21, 2011, by and between Regent Hospitality Worldwide, LLC and Seven Seas Cruises, S. DE R.L. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Prestige Cruises International, Inc.’s Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1 filed on March 24, 2014 (File No. 333-193479)) 76 Table of Contents 10.66 Employment Agreement by and between NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. and Mark Kempa, entered into on July 17, 2023 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on July 21, 2023 (File No. 001-35784))* 10.67 Transition, Release and Consulting Agreement by and between NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. and Frank J. Del Rio, entered into on March 15, 2023 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on March 20, 2023 (File No. 001-35784))* 10.68 Employment Agreement by and between NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. and Harry Sommer, entered into on March 15, 2023 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on March 20, 2023 (File No. 001-35784))* 10.69 Employment Agreement by and between NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. and David Herrera, entered into on March 15, 2023 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on March 20, 2023 (File No. 001-35784))* 10.70 Employment Agreement by and between NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. and Daniel S. Farkas, effective as of July 17, 2023 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.68 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s annual report on Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))* 10.71 Employment Agreement by and between NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. and Patrik Dahlgren, effective as of June 12, 2023 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.69 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s annual report on Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))* 10.72** Employment Agreement by and between Prestige Cruise Services LLC and Jason Montague, effective as of December 31, 2024 10.73 Form of Indemnification Agreement by and between Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. and each of its directors, executive officers and certain other officers (effective July 14, 2020) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-Q filed on August 10, 2020 (File No. 001-35784))* 10.74 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Amended and Restated 2013 Performance Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 8-K filed on June 14, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))† 10.75 Form of Notice of Grant of Option and Terms and Conditions of Option (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-Q filed on May 8, 2013 (File No. 001-35784)) 10.76** Directors’ Compensation Policy (effective January 1, 2025)† 10.77 Form of Director Restricted Share Unit Award Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.62 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 29, 2016 (File No. 001-35784)) 10.78 Form of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Performance-based Restricted Share Unit Award Agreement (2022) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.59 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on March 1, 2022 (File No. 001-35784))* 10.79 Form of Restricted Cash Retention Agreement (2022) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.60 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on March 1, 2022 (File No. 001-35784))* 10.80 Form of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Performance-based Restricted Share Unit Award Agreement (2023) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.87 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s annual report on Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))* 77 Table of Contents 10.81 Form of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Time-based Restricted Share Unit Award Agreement (2024) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-Q filed on May 7, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))† 10.82 Form of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Performance-based Restricted Share Unit Award Agreement (2024) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-Q filed on May 7, 2024 (File No. 001-35784))† 19 ** Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Insider Trading Policy 21.1** List of Subsidiaries of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. 23.1** Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent registered public accounting firm 24.1** Power of Attorney (included on Signatures page of this Annual Report on Form 10-K) 31.1** Certification of the Annual Report Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by the President and Chief Executive Officer 31.2** Certification of the Annual Report Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 32.1*** Certification of the Annual Report Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer 97.1 Policy Regarding the Recovery of Certain Compensation Payments (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 97.1 to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Form 10-K filed on February 28, 2024 (File No. 001-35784)) 101** The following materials from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Statements of Operations of NCLH for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) of NCLH for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022; (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets of NCLH as of December 31, 2024 and 2023; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows of NCLH for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022; (v) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity of NCLH for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022; (vi) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements; and (vii) Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts. 104** The cover page from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, formatted in Inline XBRL and included in the interactive data files submitted as Exhibit 101. # Certain portions of this document that constitute confidential information have been redacted in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(10). 78 Table of Contents † Agreement restates previous versions of agreement. * Management contract or compensatory plan. ** Filed herewith. *** Furnished herewith. Item 16. Form 10-K Summary None. 79 Table of Contents SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Miami, Florida, on February 27, 2025. NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HOLDINGS LTD. By: /s/ Harry Sommer Name: Harry Sommer Title: President and Chief Executive Officer POWER OF ATTORNEY Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Harry Sommer, Mark A. Kempa, Daniel S. Farkas and Faye L. Ashby, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the SEC, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact and agents or their substitute or substitutes may lawfully so or cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated. Signature Title Date /s/ Harry Sommer Director, President and Chief Executive Officer February 27, 2025 Harry Sommer (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ Mark A. Kempa Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer February 27, 2025 Mark A. Kempa (Principal Financial Officer) /s/ Faye L. Ashby Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer February 27, 2025 Faye L. Ashby (Principal Accounting Officer) /s/ José E. Cil Director February 27, 2025 José E. Cil /s/ Harry C. Curtis Director February 27, 2025 Harry C. Curtis /s/ David M. Abrams Director February 27, 2025 David M. Abrams /s/ Stella David Director and Chairperson February 27, 2025 Stella David /s/ John Chidsey Director February 27, 2025 John Chidsey /s/ Mary E. Landry Director February 27, 2025 Mary E. Landry /s/ Zillah Byng-Thorne Director February 27, 2025 Zillah Byng-Thorne 80 Table of Contents Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (in thousands) Additions Charged to Charged to Balance costs and other Balance Description December 31, 2021 expenses (a) accounts Deductions (b) December 31, 2022 Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets $ 87,849 $ 52,219 $ — $ ( 335 ) $ 139,733 Charged to Charged to Balance costs and other Balance Description December 31, 2022 expenses (a) accounts Deductions (b) December 31, 2023 Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets $ 139,733 $ 561,693 $ — $ ( 6,661 ) $ 694,765 Charged to Charged to Balance costs and other Balance Description December 31, 2023 expenses (a) accounts Deductions (b) December 31, 2024 Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets $ 694,765 $ 28,421 $ — $ ( 164,496 ) $ 558,690 (a) Amount relates to recognition of valuation allowances on net U.S. and Bermuda deferred tax assets. (b) Amount relates to (i) utilization of deferred tax assets and (ii) reversal of valuation allowances. 81 Table of Contents Index to Consolidated Financial Statements Page Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 238 ) F-1 Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 F-3 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 F-4 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 F-5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 F-6 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 F-7 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements F-8 82 Table of Contents