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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.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH) confirmed a newbuild order with Fincantieri for a third Prestige‑Class ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, scheduled for delivery in 2033. This follows Seven Seas Prestige debut in 2026 and a second Prestige ship in 2030, reflecting continued luxury‑segment expansion.

The Prestige class is Regent’s first new ship class in 10 years; the design is 40% larger than prior Regent ships while increasing guest capacity by 10%. Seven Seas Prestige measures 77,000 tons, carries 822 guests and 630 crew, and features 11 dining venues and 12 suite categories including the Skyview Regent Suite.

Oceania Cruises (NCLH) will operate its first-ever full winter Mediterranean season aboard Oceania Allura with a collection of 17 sailings in winter 2027-28. Voyages range from 9 to 26 days and span Barcelona to Istanbul, offering extended days in port, overnight stays, and seasonal experiences such as Christmas markets, North African souks, and winter coastal scenery.

Highlighted sailings include a 10-day Trieste→Barcelona departing Nov 7, 2027, a 14-day Barcelona→Rome departing Dec 20, 2027 (holiday markets, Tangier on Dec 25), and a 9-day Istanbul→Rome departing Feb 19, 2028 with an overnight in Istanbul. Onboard programming features the Culinary Center, Artist Loft workshops, and LYNC Digital Center classes.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) launched its Black Friday sale on Nov. 5, 2025, offering 50% off all cruises plus the return of the guest-favorite Free at Sea™ package. The limited-time offer applies across all itineraries and ships, including the new Norwegian Aqua and soon-to-debut Norwegian Luna.

The enhanced Free at Sea package is advertised as valuing over $2,000 and for a standard seven-night sailing includes unlimited open bar with premium spirits, 150 high-speed internet minutes, three specialty dining meals for two guests, and a $50 shore excursion credit for the first guest. Over 650 select sailings also feature kids sail free options.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH) reported record third quarter 2025 results and raised full‑year adjusted EPS guidance on Nov. 4, 2025. Key metrics: Q3 revenue $2.9B (+5% YoY), GAAP net income $419.3M, Adjusted EBITDA $1.019B (+9%), and Adjusted EPS $1.20 (+17%). The company completed capital transactions reducing fully diluted shares by ~38.1M (~7.5%), eliminated secured notes, extended maturities and kept net leverage essentially neutral. Full‑year guidance reaffirmed: Adjusted EBITDA ~$2.72B, Adjusted EPS $2.10, and net yield and cost sensitivities disclosed.