Norwegian Cruise Line shares fell greater than 10% on Tuesday after the corporate posted wider losses than anticipated and supplied tender steering for the yr, regardless of persistent journey demand.

The cruise firm reported fourth quarter losses of $1.04 per share, greater than analysts’ estimates of 85 cents.

Norwegian can be projecting full-year earnings per share of 70 cents in 2023, effectively under expectations of $1.04. The steering comes as the corporate struggles to cut back the prices and debt weighing down the enterprise. Norwegian had $13.6 billion in debt as of Dec. 31.

As Norwegian tries to climb again to profitability, it did not provide a lot confidence for the primary half of 2023.

CEO Frank Del Rio stated the corporate’s first 2023 quarter “would be the highest value quarter,” however added that the second half shall be higher. Norwegian is projecting losses of 45 cents per share within the first quarter, 10 cents greater than Wall Road had anticipated.

Norwegian stated its prices proceed to rise, exacerbated by inflation, even because it returns extra ships to service. Del Rio didn’t rule out an fairness increase to handle debt, however he stated it would not be “prudent to subject extra fairness to de-lever the corporate,” although “there’s quite a lot of work to do.”

Robust demand is giving the corporate hope it could trip out the difficulties.

“We have seen very, very sturdy report – close to report reserving ranges courting again to November,” stated Del Rio. “So we merely do not see a weakening client.”

Norwegian has lagged behind its opponents, though others are nonetheless posting losses because the trade battles greater gasoline costs and rates of interest.

Royal Caribbean noticed its inventory soar after posting narrower than anticipated fourth quarter losses and bookings earlier in February. Morgan Stanley had upgraded the rival firm in January, naming it the “superior cruise operator” popping out of the pandemic.

–CNBC’s Seema Mody contributed to this report.