Davis Polk advised the underwriters in connection with an SEC-registered offering by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. of 40,000,000 of its ordinary shares that raised approximately $824 million in gross proceeds.

NCLH is a leading global cruise company that operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. With a combined fleet of 28 ships with approximately 59,150 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 490 destinations worldwide. NCLH’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

The Davis Polk capital markets team included partner John B. Meade and associates Yoojin Nairn-Kim and Moses Farzan Nekou. Partner Po Sit and associate Erin van Wesenbeeck provided U.S. tax advice. Partner Jonathan Cooklin and counsel Dominic Foulkes provided U.K. tax advice. Partner Michael Scheinkman provided litigation advice. Members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York and London offices.