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August 6 , 2021 NCLH NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HOLDINGS LTD . Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Provides Business Update Great Cruise Comeback Commenced with Norwegian Jade Cruising in the Greek Isles Norwegian Encore to Set Sail to Alaska from Seattle as Company's First Cruise in the United States Since the Global Voyage Suspension in March 2020 Strong Pent - Up Demand Continues Across All Three Brands MIAMI , Aug. 06 , 2021 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. ( NYSE : NCLH ) ( together with NCL Corporation Ltd. , " Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings " , " Norwegian " or the " Company " ) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30 , 2021 and provided a business update . " Last week we reached a historic milestone in our Great Cruise Comeback with the successful commencement of our relaunch with the first ship in our fleet , Norwegian Jade , sailing the Greek Isles . Tomorrow will mark our first cruise in the United States in over 500 days as Norwegian Encore sets sail from Seattle to Alaska , " said Frank Del Rio , president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. " As we recommence operations , we are putting health and safety at the forefront with our robust , science - backed SailSAFETM health and safety program , including our 100 % vaccination policy which applies across all voyages on our three brands . We are ready and eager to welcome guests back onboard and continue to see incredible strength in our booking trends for future cruises . Our team is working tirelessly to execute on our plan to return our full fleet to operation by April 2022 to capitalize on this unparalleled pent - up demand . " Health and Safety The Company is committed to protecting the health and safety of its guests , crew and communities visited and has developed SailSAFE , a robust , science - backed health and safety program which creates multiple layers of protection against COVID - 19 . The SailSAFE health and safety program is informed by expert guidance from the Healthy Sail Panel and the Company's SailSAFE Global Health and Wellness Council . As part of this program , all voyages will operate with fully vaccinated guests and crew in addition to comprehensive SailSAFE protocols , which include universal COVID - 19 testing prior to embarkation . The Company's 100 % vaccination policy applies across all voyages on its three brands as it believes this is the safest way to resume cruising in the current global public health environment . These measures will be continuously evaluated and modified as science and technology evolve . For more information on the Company's SailSAFE health and safety program please visit :