Norwegian Cruise Line’s profit up 33% in Q3

Norwegian Cruise Line’s profit up 33% in Q3

By Tom Stieghorst
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings said it earned $170.9 million in the third quarter, up from $128.4 million a year earlier.

Revenue grew 18% to $797.8 million, up from $674.4 million.

“Improved ticket pricing and onboard spend, along with better-than-expected results from business-improvement initiatives drove incremental earnings in the quarter,” CEO Kevin Sheehan said in a prepared statement.

Norwegian forecast that it will earn between $276 million and $286 million for the year.

The company has scheduled a conference call to discuss the results at 10 a.m. Oct. 29.

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Miami Dolphins cheerleaders to christen Norwegian Getaway

Miami Dolphins cheerleaders to christen Norwegian Getaway

By Tom Stieghorst
MiamiDolphinCheerleaders-NCLSouth Florida’s version of the Rockettes? That would be the Miami Dolphins cheerleading squad.

Norwegian Cruise Line announced that the cheerleaders for the NFL franchise will be godmothers of the Norwegian Getaway when the ship debuts in February.

Getaway is designed to sail year-round from Miami and be iconic of all things from South Florida. It has Latin restaurants, and a Miami artist designed the hull art.

As part of the package, Norwegian becomes the official cruise line of the Miami Dolphins and Sun Life Stadium, where the football team plays home games.

Previously, Norwegian picked Radio City Music Hall troupe The Rockettes to be godmothers of the New York-themed Norwegian Breakaway, which debuted earlier this year.