The Malaysian-owned cruiseship company said Prestige, which runs Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas, is the market leader in the “upscale” cruise sector.
NCL will pay an extra amount of up to $50m to Prestige shareholders depending on certain performance targets in 2015.
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, but is expected to close in the fourth quarter.
NCL is financing the move with existing cash, new and existing debt and 20.3m