Feb 27 (Reuters) - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ( NCLH )

forecast annual profit below Wall Street estimates on

Thursday, signaling that the cruise operator will have to ramp

up its cost-saving efforts amid strong demand from leisure

travelers.

Shares of the Oceania Cruises operator rose 2% before the

bell on the back of the company beating quarterly profit

estimates.

U.S. cruise operators, including Norwegian Cruise, Carnival

, and Royal Caribbean, have experienced a surge

in demand for sea-based vacations since the pandemic, leading to

an increase in itinerary prices.

Norwegian Cruise Line ( NCLH ) said consumer demand was strong

for its offerings across itineraries and brands throughout 2025

and into 2026.

For the quarter ended December 31, the company logged 26

cents in adjusted earnings per share, beating expectations of 11

cents.

Overall revenue of $2.11 billion was in line with

analysts' expectations, according to data compiled by LSEG.

The cruise operator expects an adjusted profit of $2.05 per

share for 2025, compared with analysts' average estimate of

$2.08, according to data compiled by LSEG.