Is Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

NCLH: Is Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Halal?

Not Halal

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

NYSEConsumer CyclicalUS

$19.83

-1.99%

About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a cruise company in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. The company operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. It offers itineraries ranging from three days to a 180-days calling on various locations, including destinations in Scandinavia, Russia, the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Alaska, Canada and New England, Hawaii, Asia, Tahiti and the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Africa, India, South America, the Panama Canal, and the Caribbean. As of December 31, 2021, the company had 28 ships with approximately 59,150 berths. It distributes its products through retail/travel advisor and onboard cruise sales channels, as well as meetings, incentives, and charters. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. was founded in 1966 and is based in Miami, Florida.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Travel Services

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jun 14, 2026
F

Non-Compliant

Fails Shariah screening

0Score

Business Activity Screen

Passed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

Peripheral exposure (still halal, purify this share)
3.0%

Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.

  • •Travel Services: estimated 3.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)

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Financial Ratio Screen

Failed

Financial ratios must be below AAOIFI thresholds

Debt / Market Cap153.9% / 30.0%

Compliance History

  1. Not Halalnow

    since Jun 2026

  2. Halal

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Screened: Jun 14, 2026Fiscal: Q1 2026Source: EDGAR

Financial Overview

Market Cap

9.1B

Price

$19.83

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Industry

Travel Services

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) halal to invest in?
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. get a F compliance rating?
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 153.9% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 2.4% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 0.00% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.'s Shariah verdict?
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Jun 14, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.