---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-23-055027"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NCLH"
cik: "0001513761"
company_name: "Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd."
filed_at: "2023-05-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-16T03:21:08.727903+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# NCLH secures ~€1.7B additional debt to enlarge four Prima-class ships and add methanol capability

## Summary
- Amended six credit facilities to add ~€1.7B in total commitments for ship preparation and modifications.
- Last four Prima-class vessels (Leonardo Three to Six) to see gross tonnage increase of 10-20% vs Norwegian Prima and Viva.
- Leonardo Five and Six modifications include future methanol fuel capability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Financing also covers Explorer III and O Class Plus Two newbuilds; amendments effective April 28, 2023.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-23-055027
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NCLH
- cik: 0001513761
- company_name: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
- filed_at: 2023-05-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1513761/000110465923055027/0001104659-23-055027-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1513761/000110465923055027/tm2312962d1_8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Material Agreements
  Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. amended Leonardo Six Amendment Agreement with Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Bank, as SACE agent, and HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited valued at approximately €1.7 billion (effective 2023-04-06).
  - Action: amendment
  - Agreement: credit facility
  - Counterparty: Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Bank, as SACE agent, and HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited
  - Value: approximately €1.7 billion
  - Effective: 2023-04-06
  source text: NCLC entered into an amendment and restatement agreement (the “Leonardo Six Amendment Agreement”), dated as of April 6, 2023
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1513761/000110465923055027/0001104659-23-055027-index.htm
- Material Agreements
  Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. amended Leonardo Five Amendment Agreement with Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Bank, as SACE agent, and HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited valued at approximately €1.7 billion (effective 2023-04-06).
  - Action: amendment
  - Agreement: credit facility
  - Counterparty: Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, BNP Paribas Bank, as SACE agent, and HSBC Corporate Trustee Company (UK) Limited
  - Value: approximately €1.7 billion
  - Effective: 2023-04-06
  source text: NCLC entered into an amendment and restatement agreement (the “Leonardo Five Amendment Agreement”), dated as of April 6, 2023
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1513761/000110465923055027/0001104659-23-055027-index.htm
- Material Agreements
  Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. amended Leonardo Four Amendment Agreement with KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A. valued at approximately €1.7 billion (effective 2023-04-06).
  - Action: amendment
  - Agreement: credit facility
  - Counterparty: KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., HSBC Bank PLC and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A.
  - Value: approximately €1.7 billion
  - Effective: 2023-04-06
  source text: NCLC entered into an amendment and restatement agreement (the “Leonardo Four Amendment Agreement”), dated as of April 6, 2023
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1513761/000110465923055027/0001104659-23-055027-index.htm
- Material Agreements
  Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. amended Leonardo Three Amendment Agreement with HSBC Bank PLC, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A. valued at approximately €1.7 billion (effective 2023-04-06).
  - Action: amendment
  - Agreement: credit facility
  - Counterparty: HSBC Bank PLC, BNP Paribas Fortis S.A./N.V., KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.P.A.
  - Value: approximately €1.7 billion
  - Effective: 2023-04-06
  source text: NCLC entered into an amendment and restatement agreement (the “Leonardo Three Amendment Agreement”), dated as of April 6, 2023
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1513761/000110465923055027/0001104659-23-055027-index.htm

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