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Oceania Cruises announces a major culinary enhancement for its newest ship Allura, launching in July 2025. The Grand Dining Room will feature over 270 new recipes across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.

Key highlights include a new Signature Eggs Benedict section for breakfast, French bistro-inspired lunch options at La Brasserie, and reimagined dinner classics like Beef Wellington and chermoula butter-roasted Maine lobster. The 1,200-guest vessel will maintain a high crew-to-guest ratio with 800 crew members, including one chef for every 10 guests.

The ship offers always-included amenities such as specialty dining venues, unlimited Starlink WiFi, complimentary beverages, group fitness classes, and laundry services. Allura features the most spacious standard staterooms at sea (291 square feet) and various enrichment programs including art classes and culinary experiences.

Oceania Cruises announces the addition of its signature French restaurant, Jacques, to its newest ship Allura, launching in July 2025. The restaurant, named after renowned chef Jacques Pépin, will also be introduced to Vista, Allura's sister ship, in October 2025.

The restaurant will feature beloved dishes alongside new offerings, including duck with Grand Marnier-infused orange sauce and veal medallion with morel sauce. Executive Culinary Directors Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale will work with Chef Pépin to enhance the menu while maintaining popular classics. The dining experience will be elevated with tableside service for dishes like beef tartare and new crockery to reinforce the authentic Parisian bistro atmosphere.

As part of Oceania's Your World Included brand promise, dining at Jacques and other specialty restaurants comes at no additional charge, along with complimentary amenities such as unlimited Starlink WiFi, in-room dining, and gratuities.

NCL , a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH), has announced the pricing of $1,800 million in 6.750% senior notes due 2032. The private offering is expected to close on January 22, 2025.

The company plans to use the net proceeds, along with cash on hand, to redeem $1,200 million of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2026 and $600 million of 8.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2028, including associated premiums, fees, and expenses. The redemption is contingent upon completing the Notes Offering.

The Notes are being offered exclusively to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and non-U.S. investors under Regulation S, and will not be registered under the Securities Act.

NCL (NCLH) has announced a proposed private offering of $1.8 billion in senior notes due 2032. The company plans to use the proceeds, along with cash on hand, to redeem $1.2 billion of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2026 and $600 million of 8.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2028, including associated premiums, fees, and expenses.

The Notes will be offered exclusively to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and non-U.S. investors under Regulation S. The redemption of existing notes is contingent upon the completion of this new Notes Offering.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has appointed Jason Montague as Chief Luxury Officer, effective February 17, 2025, to oversee both Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises. This appointment is part of NCLH's 'Charting the Course' strategy, which includes a multibillion-dollar fleet expansion for its ultra-premium and luxury brands.

The expansion plan includes adding five newbuilds through 2029: three for Oceania Cruises (starting with Allura) and two for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Additionally, comprehensive refurbishments are planned for several vessels, including Marina, Riviera, Seven Seas Mariner, and Seven Seas Voyager.

Montague, who previously served as President and CEO of Regent Seven Seas Cruises until 2022, brings over 20 years of luxury hospitality expertise. Frank A. Del Rio will continue as President of Oceania Cruises, reporting to Montague, while Andrea DeMarco, current President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will step down on March 4, 2025.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced Emmy Award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet as its new brand ambassador and star of its latest 'Experience More' advertising campaign. The campaign features 30 and 15-second spots showcasing Stonestreet experiencing various onboard activities, from spa treatments to racing on the world's only racetracks at sea.

As part of NCL's new brand positioning, the company introduced the upgraded 'More At Sea™' package, offering enhanced benefits including unlimited open bar with premium beverages, specialty dining credits, and improved Wi-Fi powered by Starlink. The package also includes $50 shore excursion credits and free airfare for second guests, with third and fourth guests sailing free on select cruises.

Stonestreet, best known for his role in 'Modern Family,' will also serve as godfather to NCL's newest vessel, Norwegian Aqua. The campaign will be distributed across social media, digital platforms, television, and other mediums throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) has announced significant updates for two of its ships, Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway, scheduled for early 2025. The renovations include the introduction of 'Silver Screen Bistro,' the world's first immersive cinema and dining venue at sea (exclusive to Norwegian Breakaway), and 'Horizon Park,' a new outdoor recreational space on both ships.

The updates include expanded dining venues like Cagney's Steakhouse and Teppanyaki, plus enhanced accommodations in The Haven by Norwegian®. Norwegian Bliss will add 26 new staterooms, while both ships will receive expanded premium dining options including Palomar seafood restaurant. The renovations will begin January 17, 2025 for Norwegian Bliss and February 19, 2025 for Norwegian Breakaway, followed by Caribbean and European itineraries respectively.

Oceania Cruises announces its New Year Sale offering enhanced value on over 100 global voyages in 2025-2026. From December 11, 2024, through January 31, 2025, bookings will include up to a four-category stateroom upgrade plus choice of one amenity: free/reduced air, premium drinks package, or shipboard credit up to $1,000 per stateroom. The offer covers 105 sailings (79 in 2025, 26 in 2026) with added value up to $5,700.

The sale features voyages ranging from 6 to 30 days across destinations including Mediterranean, South America, Alaska, Caribbean, Northern Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. All cruises include the Your World Included™ amenities: complimentary specialty dining, unlimited Starlink WiFi, shipboard gratuities, and additional perks.

Oceania Cruises has completed the installation of Starlink satellite internet across its entire fleet of eight luxury ships, offering high-speed, unlimited WiFi included in the cruise fare. The service provides enhanced connectivity through advanced low earth orbit satellites, improving capacity, speed, and reliability of onboard internet.

This upgrade is part of Oceania's Your World Included™ brand promise, which provides complimentary amenities including unlimited WiFi (one login per stateroom), specialty dining, beverages, in-room dining, laundry services, group fitness classes, and shipboard gratuities. Additional logins and streaming upgrades are available for purchase.