Oceania Cruises’ compelling new high-end ship, Vista, sits in a league of its own, suggests the cruise brand’s Head of Sales, Nikki F Upshaw.

Top-level executives at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH) and Oceania Cruises have flagged their shock at the rate of rebound in cruise bookings following the pandemic.

Oceania Cruises is preparing to scrap its long-standing ‘OLife’ promotion as the upper-premium cruise line looks to streamline its offering to guests. Frank A Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises, announced the move onboard Vista on Sunday morning during a travel partner and media update.

Oceania Cruises is evaluating the rollout of paying commissions to travel advisors on non-commissionable fares (NCFs), following the lead of sister brand, Norwegian Cruise Line.

Frank J. Del Rio, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd, is retiring after three decades in the cruise industry.

A week after the announcement of the early-retirement of Steve Odell as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific for Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises, LATTE spoke with the cruise veteran about his decision, career highs, passing on the baton, and what he plans to do next.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings CEO Frank Del Rio has highlighted the importance of his cruise company’s premium pricing structure during a recent presentation to investors.

Oceania Cruises’ Co-Founder and current President and CEO, Bob Binder, will stand down from the role effective 1 January 2022.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ship, Norwegian Prima, will feature both a tri-level theatre and three-storey go-cart track when the 3,215 guest ship launches in 2022.

Oceania Cruises has revealed an 18 voyage itinerary program for the debut season of its newest ship, Vista, commencing in April 2023.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) Ltd, whose brands include Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, has reported ongoing strong pent-up demand for cruising across all brands as the company prepared to relaunch its first cruise in the US in over 500 days.

Executive Vice Presidents of Sales and Marketing for Regent Sevens Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises are departing the respective cruise brands, owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, at the end of this month.