Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is going ahead with orders for two more vessels worth a combined EUR 1.6bn ($1.86bn) at Fincantieri in Italy.

The Project Leonardo Class ships will be the fifth and sixth in a series inked last year.

Delivery will take place in 2026 and 2027.

“These orders extend our disciplined and measured newbuild programme and strong growth trajectory well into the future and will further drive long-term returns for our shareholders,” said Frank Del Rio, president and CEO of NCL.