Norwegian Cruise Line's first quarter as a public company sees revenue improvements


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NCL sees this as their its year to lose. An aggressive expansion in New York, multiple new ships, entertainment products aimed at both Disney and Carnival, and a faltering rival add up to opportunity.

In its first quarter as a publicly traded company, Norwegian Cruise Line saw revenues grow thanks to higher ticket prices and increased onboard spending.

One-time expenses related to the company's initial public offering in January and prepayment of debt left the Miami-based cruise operator with a net loss of $96.4 million. But excluding those expenses, adjusted net income for