NCL To Buy New Cruise Ship

Norwegian cruise operator NCL Holding has finalized financing for the construction of a new 2,012 passenger cruise liner similar to the recently delivered Norwegian Sky. NCL announced in May an agreement of intent with Lloyd Werft to build the vessel for $351 million, with options for another vessel worth $334 million. The agreement was conditional in financing. NCL said the new ship was to be delivered on Aug. 31, 2001.