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.

Signature Media’s masthead magazine title, Signature Luxury Travel & Style (SLTS), has revealed the finalists and winners of its annual ‘Best of’ Cruise Awards, making their return in 2022 after the COVID-induced global cruise pause.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ Chief Financial Officer, Mark Kempa, has called for the cruise industry to use the post-pandemic cruise rebound to raise pricing to be more competitive with land-based holidays.

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.

Norwegian Cruise Line accepted delivery of its newest ship, Norwegian Prima, on 29 July 2022 in Marghera, Venice at the Fincantieri shipyard.This handover milestone marks the arrival of the first ship in NCL’s Prima Class which consists of six new ships delivered through 2027. It was also the maiden ship Fincantieri has constructed for NCL as part of a US$4 billion deal. NCL’s most recent ships, until now, have been constructed by Meyer Werft.

Norwegian Cruise Line has made changes to the territories of its Business Development Managers, reflecting the ongoing growth of consumer confidence in cruise while optimising support for valued trade partners.

Norwegian Cruise Line has begun the six-month countdown to the Australasian debut of the all-new Norwegian Spirit for her inaugural local sailing season.

Norwegian Cruise Line has shelved the first two sailings for its new ship Norwegian Viva scheduled for June 2023.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd has expanded its commitment to responsible sourcing practices including the legal, ethical and humane treatment of animals within its supply chain. In support of the Company’s global sustainability program, Sail & Sustain, the Company strengthened its efforts with new standards and goals to promote animal welfare and sustainable sourcing across four key areas: chicken, eggs, pork and seafood.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has released details surrounding its elevated spa and fitness offerings for its highly-anticipated Prima Class vessels – Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva. The first two of six ships will feature the cruise industry’s first charcoal sauna at sea as well as a two-storey cascading indoor spa waterfall. NCL has also incorporated several guest favourites including thermal experiences and hot-stone loungers.

This week LATTE chats with Eamonn Ferrin, Vice President International Business for Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) to gain his insight on the Australian cruise market and trends.

Frank Del Rio Jr, the son of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings President and CEO sharing the same name, has been appointed Chief Sales & Marketing Officer of Oceania Cruises.