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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.

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 two complimentary logins per stateroom, with options to purchase additional logins and streaming upgrades.

This enhancement is part of Oceania's Your World Included™ brand promise, which features comprehensive amenities including world-class dining at specialty restaurants, complimentary beverages, in-room dining, laundry services, group fitness classes, and shipboard gratuities. The Starlink system, utilizing advanced low earth orbit satellites, aims to improve internet capacity, speed, and reliability for guests during their voyages.

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.