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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) generates a steady flow of news across its three cruise brands: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Company announcements cover topics such as new ship deliveries, fleet expansion, destination development, leadership changes and brand-specific product updates.
Recent Norwegian Cruise Line news has highlighted enhancements to Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas. Releases describe the opening of Great Life Lagoon, a 1.4‑acre heated pool area with a beach-style entrance, family splash features, swim-up bars, private cabanas and the adults-only Vibe Shore Club. Additional updates include Splash Harbor for children, a new welcome center and a tram system designed to make it easier for guests to move around the island. The company has also announced plans for Great Tides Waterpark, with 19 waterslides, a dynamic river, a large kids’ splash zone and an area called Cliffside Cove.
Oceania Cruises news often focuses on luxury product developments and culinary initiatives. Recent releases have described Oceania Sonata, the first ship in the Sonata Class, including expanded suite categories and redesigned accommodations, as well as new restaurants such as La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France and Nikkei Kitchen. Oceania has also publicized the christening of Oceania Allura and the launch of an immersive digital Art Experience on board, featuring works from international artists and interactive digital content.
At the corporate level, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ news includes leadership appointments, such as the naming of a new president for Norwegian Cruise Line, and strategic moves like confirming a third Prestige-Class ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Investors and cruise watchers following NCLH news can expect updates on deployment plans, newbuild schedules, destination projects and capital markets activity as disclosed through press releases and SEC filings.
For users tracking NCLH, this news feed offers a consolidated view of brand announcements, product launches, deployment changes and corporate developments in one place.
Oceania Cruises will deploy the reinspired 1,250-guest Riviera to Alaska for May–September 2025 sailings, positioning the ship as a culinary-focused small-ship option that visits both iconic and lesser-known ports.
Itineraries run 7–12 days from Seattle, Vancouver, and Whittier with shore programs such as a 4-day Discover Denali land extension, onboard naturalists, a youth program for ages 5–12, seven gourmet restaurants, The Culinary Center classes, and food-focused excursions across Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Homer and more.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) opened major upgrades at Great Stirrup Cay on Jan 7, 2026, including the new Great Life Lagoon, a 1.4-acre heated pool area with private cabanas, two swim-up bars and a kids splash pad.
The island enhancements add a new Vibe Shore Club adults-only area, a Welcome Center, tram access, and a new pier. Norwegian also confirmed the Great Tides Waterpark will debut summer 2026 with 19 waterslides, an ~800-foot river and a 9,000 sq ft kids splash zone.
Operationally, 17 NCL ships will call at Great Stirrup Cay in 2026, with the company saying it expects to welcome over one million guests to the island that year.
Oceania Cruises (NYSE:NCLH) announced it will transition to an adults-only policy effective January 7, 2026, accepting only guests aged 18+ for all new reservations for future voyages. Existing bookings made before January 7, 2026 that include travelers under 18 will be fully honored.
The company cites guest research and feedback showing demand for a serene, sophisticated onboard atmosphere and says the change aligns with its brand promise to deliver unhurried, discovery-focused luxury travel.
Oceania Cruises (NCLH) unveiled redesigned suite accommodations for Oceania Sonata, the first Sonata Class ship debuting August 2027. The 86,000-gross-ton ship will carry 1,390 guests with 855 crew and dedicate 33% of accommodations to suites. Key suite counts include 4 Owner's Suites (>2,500 sq ft), 8 Vista Suites (1,500–1,900+ sq ft), 16 Oceania Suites (1,000–1,400+ sq ft), 50 Horizon Suites (>600 sq ft), 63 Penthouse and 82 Penthouse Deluxe suites. All suites feature butler service and select in-suite illy coffee machines. Itineraries viewable Jan 21, 2026; sales open Jan 28, 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) unveiled its winter 2027/28 deployment spanning over 370 voyages to 144 destinations across 47 countries, with sailings from Sept 2027 through Apr 2028 and departures beginning Feb 1, 2026. The season emphasizes longer stays — an average port time of 9.5 hours, 71 late departures and 70 overnight stays — and homeports including San Juan, Miami, Port Canaveral, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Galveston, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Sydney and Auckland.
The company also brings back its enhanced Free at Sea Plus package at $49.99 per person per day, adding unlimited Starbucks, unlimited streaming Wi-Fi, wine and champagne selections, bottled water, 50% off extra specialty dining cover charges and unlimited open bar at Great Stirrup Cay; bookings open Dec 18, 2025 for sailings from Feb 1, 2026 forward.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH) named Marc Kazlauskas as President of Norwegian Cruise Line, effective Jan. 19, 2026. Kazlauskas has more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across sales, operations and innovation in travel. His prior roles include CEO of Avoya Travel and President/Managing Director roles at FROSCH and Chase Travel Group, where he led multi‑billion‑dollar operations (noted as $11 billion in sales at Chase Travel Group). Management and company statements highlight current robust booking trends, the upcoming debut of Norwegian Luna, a pipeline of newbuilds through 2036, and enhancements to the private island Great Stirrup Cay.
Oceania Cruises (NCLH) unveiled two new culinary concepts—La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France and Nikkei Kitchen—to debut aboard Oceania Sonata, the first Sonata Class ship launching in August 2027. La Table will be an 18-seat, reservations-only fine-dining venue launched with the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France seal and will reprise the Dom Pérignon six-course experience. Nikkei Kitchen will offer a capacity-controlled, always-included evening experience featuring 12 Nikkei dishes developed with Chef Gustavo Sugay. Chefs Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale, both MCF members, led culinary development. Oceania Sonata will carry 1,390 guests (first of four ships) with 30% suites and ten signature dining experiences.
Oceania Cruises (NYSE:NCLH) unveiled Oceania Sonata, the first ship in its new Sonata Class, scheduled to debut in August 2027. The vessel is the first of four Sonata Class ships and will accommodate 1,390 guests with approximately 86,000 gross registered tons and a crew of 855. The ship will feature 30% suites, two new suite categories plus reimagined Owner's Suites, private verandas on every stateroom, and ten culinary venues including signature restaurants Jacques, Red Ginger, Polo Grill and Toscana.
Built by Fincantieri, Oceania Sonata emphasizes expanded spaces, luxury accommodations, and an enhanced food-and-beverage program; additional details and exclusive dining reveals will follow in coming months.
Oceania Cruises (NCLH) christened its newest ship, Oceania Allura, in Miami on November 14, 2025, with Food & Wine Best New Chefs alumni serving as godparents.
The ceremony included a pierside Champagne bottle breaking, remarks from Chief Luxury Officer Jason Montague and Chief Commercial Officer Nathan Hickman, and a three-day celebratory round-trip Miami voyage. Oceania Allura is the line's eighth ship, 791 feet (241 m) long, more than 67,000 tons, with 1,200 guests at double occupancy and standard staterooms of more than 290 sq ft.
Inaugural sailings visit over 92 destinations on 7- to 34-day voyages; culinary features include 12 dining venues, the Grand Dining Room with 270 new recipes, a new Crêperie, and the restored Jacques restaurant in collaboration with Chef Jacques Pépin.
Oceania Cruises (NCLH) launches an immersive digital Art Experience aboard its newest ship, Oceania Allura, beginning November 13, 2025. The exhibition spans Decks 5 and 6 and features nearly 30 artworks from 14 artists across 7 countries, including Roberto Matta and Judy Pfaff.
Guests access the experience via a custom website on mobile devices and scan QR codes around the ship to view intimate films produced by CONDUCTR that explore each artist's process. The collection centers on the Grand Lounge and Martinis bar, offers a suggested digital route plus freeform exploration, and includes a select range of exclusive prints available for purchase on board.