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Oceania Cruises marks 15 years of The Culinary Center, the world's first hands-on cooking school at sea, introducing new classes for 2025. The center, available on four ships - Marina, Riviera, Vista, and the upcoming Allura, features over 60 classes in custom-built teaching kitchens. New course offerings spotlight cuisines from the Pacific Northwest, Polynesia, and Australia.

Led by Chef Kathryn Kelly, Director of Culinary Enrichment, the program includes Culinary Discovery Tours in over 40 destinations worldwide. The center's 11 Chef Instructors bring diverse expertise from prestigious institutions like The Culinary Institute of America and Le Cordon Bleu. New 2025 classes include Culinary Northwest Passage, Down Under Abundance, It's a Dessert Party, South Seas Salt Life, and Snow Days Brunch.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced Emmy Award-winning actor Eric Stonestreet as the godfather of their newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, launching in April 2025. The ship will feature first-at-sea experiences including the world's first hybrid waterslide and rollercoaster, a clay sauna, and NCL's first Thai restaurant. The vessel will offer seven-day Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral, followed by Bermuda voyages from New York City and Eastern Caribbean routes from Miami. As part of the Prima Plus Class, Norwegian Aqua will include the Aqua Slidecoaster, a high-tech digital sports complex, and NCL's first Three-Bedroom Duplex suites within The Haven.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled over 400 new voyages for its fall-winter 2026/27 season during its Black Friday Sale, offering 50% off all published sailings. The new deployment includes sailings across 11 regions from 20 departure ports, visiting nearly 100 destinations in 38 countries. The company introduced its More At Sea™ promotion, featuring enhanced amenities like 45% more premium spirit brands and additional specialty dining options. The deployment highlights include expanded Caribbean voyages from 10 U.S. ports, Mexican Riviera adventures from Los Angeles, Asian itineraries from multiple ports, and Australian wine region cruises. NCL's newest vessels, including Norwegian Prima, Viva, Aqua, and Luna, will offer weekend turnarounds with visits to private destinations.

Oceania Cruises has launched its Best-Ever Black Friday Sale, offering up to a four-category stateroom upgrade and additional amenities worth up to $5,500 per stateroom. The promotion runs from November 15 to December 10, 2024, covering over 90 global voyages in 2025 and 2026. Guests can choose between a premium drink package, shipboard credit up to $1,000, or free/reduced airfare. The offer includes destinations like Alaska, Tahiti, Africa, Nordic regions, and European cities. All bookings include complimentary specialty dining, unlimited Starlink WiFi, gratuities, and laundry services.

Oceania Cruises has unveiled over 60 new itineraries for 2026, available for booking from November 13, 2024. The voyages span the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Mediterranean, and Northern Europe, aboard three 670-guest ships: Nautica, Regatta, and Sirena.

Highlights include a seven-day Caribbean cruise from Miami and a 69-day journey from Istanbul to Singapore. The ships' small size allows access to exclusive ports like Tortola, Bozcaada, Maputo, and Karlskrona. They also spend 30-50% more time in each port compared to premium lines, offering extensive shore excursions.

Oceania Cruises emphasizes luxury with personalized service, plush accommodations, and gourmet dining. Amenities include free specialty coffees, Starlink WiFi, fitness classes, and more, ensuring a value-packed experience.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported strong Q3 2024 results with record revenue of $2.8 billion, up 11% year-over-year. GAAP net income increased 37% to $474.9 million, with EPS rising 34% to $0.95. Adjusted EBITDA grew 24% to a record $931.0 million. The company raised its full-year guidance for the fourth time, projecting Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $2.425 billion and Adjusted EPS of $1.65. Strong demand across all brands and itineraries led to Net Yield growth of 8.7%. Total debt stood at $13.4 billion with Net Leverage at 5.58x, showing a ~1.75x reduction from December 2023.

Oceania Cruises announces partnership with travel expert Samantha Brown to host a special 10-day Mediterranean voyage aboard their newest ship, Allura. The journey, departing August 5, 2025, from Monte Carlo to Athens, will feature exclusive events including travel talks, cocktail receptions, and Chef's Market Dinners.

The 1,200-guest vessel will visit Mediterranean destinations including Florence, Rome, Santorini, and Antalya. Guests can enjoy small-group shore excursions, from vineyard tours on Mount Vesuvius to exploring authentic Rhodes villages. The cruise includes Oceania's 'Your World Included' amenities featuring complimentary dining, unlimited WiFi, in-room service, and group fitness classes.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled new onboard experiences for its upcoming Prima Plus Class ships, Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Luna, set to launch in April 2025 and 2026. The ships will feature the brand-new Aqua and Luna Game Zone, an evolution of NCL's Galaxy Pavilion and arcade venues, offering virtual reality experiences and retro arcade games. Other highlights include:

- Bull's Eye Bar: A complimentary interactive dart game experience with a full-service bar
- Tee Time: An expanded 12-hole interactive minigolf across two decks
- Enhanced Mandara Spa and Salon with new services like clay sauna and IV drip therapy
- Redesigned Pulse Fitness Center with state-of-the-art equipment and classes

Norwegian Aqua will sail Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral and Miami, while Norwegian Luna will offer Caribbean cruises from Miami starting April 2026.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH) has announced a time change for its third quarter 2024 financial results release. The company will now release its results on Thursday, October 31 at approximately 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with a conference call and webcast scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. This adjustment aims to minimize conflicts with other industry earnings announcements. The date and webcasting information remain unchanged.

The conference call will be accessible via the company's Investor Relations website, with a replay available for 30 days following the call. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings operates three cruise brands: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The company currently has a fleet of 32 ships with approximately 66,500 berths and plans to add 13 additional ships by 2036, increasing its capacity by about 41,000 berths.