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Dec 31, 2023
Norwegian Cruise Line Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported strong financial results driven by solid revenue performance and lower Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel.
Key Takeaways
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported a net loss of $(106.5) million for Q4 2023, with an EPS of $(0.25). However, the company's Adjusted EBITDA was approximately $359.6 million, driven by solid revenue performance and lower Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel. Occupancy reached 99.2% despite cancellations and redirections due to the conflict in Israel and the Red Sea.
Occupancy was 99.2% for the fourth quarter of 2023.
Total revenue per Passenger Cruise Day up approximately 21%, with capacity growth of 17% compared to 2019.
Gross margin per Capacity Day was approximately $79 in the quarter.
Adjusted Net Cruise Costs excluding Fuel per Capacity Day in the fourth quarter of 2023 was approximately $151.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Forward Guidance
The Company expects Net Yield growth to be strong at approximately 5.4% on a Constant Currency basis compared to 2023. Full year Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day is expected to be approximately $159.
Positive Outlook
- Exceptional demand for Norwegian Cruise Line.
- Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises also experiencing strong demand.
- Net Yield growth to be strong at approximately 5.4% on a Constant Currency basis compared to 2023.
Challenges Ahead
- Voyages redeployed due to the conflicts in the Middle East and Red Sea.
- Full year Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Capacity Day is expected to be approximately $159, increasing approximately 3.4% in Constant Currency.
- Approximately 325 basis points impact of increased Dry-dock days and related costs in the year.