Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd. wants to sell $300 million in senior unsecured notes to international investors through a private offering, the company announced today.

The subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is proposing to issue the notes, which mature in 2018. Proceeds from the offering would be used with the company’s existing revolving credit facilities to redeem its $450 million 11.75 percent senior secured notes maturing in 2016.