As of early 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) continues to manage a significant debt load carried over from the pandemic era. Recent financial reports for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, showed a total debt of approximately $14.5 billion. While the company has seen strong revenue growth and record bookings in 2025, its debt-to-equity ratio remains high, currently sitting at around 662%. Of this total, roughly $11.78 billion is classified as long-term debt. Investors monitor the "interest coverage ratio" closely, which stands at about 2.3, indicating that the company is generating enough earnings to cover its interest payments but has limited room for error. Management's primary focus in 2026 remains "de-leveraging"—using its strong operating cash flow to pay down high-interest loans—to improve the company's overall financial health and eventually return to a state where it can consider shareholder dividends.