Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Waiver of Lock-Up Restriction

MIAMI, June 20, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq:NCLH) (the "Company") today announced that UBS Securities LLC and Barclays Capital Inc., bookrunners and the representatives of the underwriters for the Company's initial public offering in January 2013, are waiving lock-up restrictions with respect to ordinary shares of the Company held by the shareholders, officers and directors of the Company who executed lock-up agreements in connection with the initial public offering. The waiver will take effect on June 24, 2013, and the ordinary shares may be sold on or after such date, subject to applicable securities law restrictions.

This press release is not an offer for sale of the securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction where such offer is prohibited, and such securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

About Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 46-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which revolutionized the industry by giving guests more freedom and flexibility. Today, Norwegian Cruise Line invites guests to "Cruise Like a Norwegian" on one of 12 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, visit www.ncl.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Norwegiancruiseline, Pin us on Pinterest, watch us on YouTube, or contact us in the U.S. and Canada at 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784).

CONTACT: Investor Relations Contact
         Andrea DeMarco
         (305) 468-2463
         InvestorRelations@ncl.com

         Media Contact
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         (305) 436-4799
         PublicRelations@ncl.com

Released June 20, 2013