Oceania Cruises News

Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised a syndicate of lenders led by BNP Paribas (“BNPP”), SACE SpA and SIMEST SpA on the financing and delivery of the cruise vessel Norwegian Aqua, owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. group (“NCLH”) and built at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy. Norwegian Aqua is the third of NCLH’s Prima-class vessels and, at approximately 156,000 gt, is the largest vessel to be built at the Marghera shipya...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has announced a new leadership structure to execute on its multibillion-dollar fleet expansion for its ultra-premium and luxury cruise brands. Jason Montague has been appointed Chief Luxury Officer for NCLH, effective February 17, 2025, overseeing both Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises, capitalising on his extensive industry expertise and strong track record previously pioneering these brands. This appointment underscores NCLH’s focus on it...

Oceania Cruises®, the world's major culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, celebrates 15 years of The Culinary Center, the first-ever hands-on cooking school at sea, with an array of new classes for 2025 and beyond.   Announced 15 years ago ahead of the launch of Marina™, the first purpose-built foodie-ship for the line, Oceania Cruises' Culinary Center is now available on four of its elegant ships, Marina, Riviera™, Vista™, and Allura™, its newe...

Oceania Cruises, the world's renowned culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has unveiled the second swathe of its 2026 Collection of Voyages which are available to book from November 13, 2024. Travelers can choose from more than 60 new enticing itineraries, including 17 Grand Voyages, across the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Mediterranean, and Northern Europe, aboard three of Oceania Cruises' smallest ships, Nautica, Regatta, and Sirena, which carry just 670 guests each. Oceania Cruises&rs...

Oceania Cruises®, the culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has revealed its 2026 Collection of Voyages featuring an extraordinary breadth of sailings across Alaska, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and beyond. The 2026 Collection of Voyages features more than 100 enticing itineraries, plus 35 Grand Voyages, offering the most enjoyable means of extended exploration by sea aboard six of the line's ultra-premium, small ships. Onboard culinary team The thoughtfully planned voyage...

Oceania Cruises, the world’s renowned culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has unveiled details of its new culinary venue, the Crêperie, debuting on Allura™, its newest ship launching in July 2025. The Crêperie, located next to Baristas, the line's signature coffee bar, will offer a selection of tempting French crêpes, Bruxelles waffles and bubble waffles, alongside Italian ice cream sundaes, from mid-morning throughout the afternoon. The Crêperie...

Oceania Cruises, the world’s renowned culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is spotlighting a selection of its 2025 Grand Voyages, offering the most elegant way to enjoy extended travel, with bucket list trips to the most incredible locations across the globe. The diverse array of voyages affords guests the chance to discover world wonders such as Borobudur in Indonesia, the world's largest Buddhist monument, or Mount Fuji in Japan, with immersive itineraries on board Oceania Cru...

Oceania Cruises®, the culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is spotlighting an array of new 2025 Europe sailings, ranging from six to 34 days, to whisk guests to the most breathtaking destinations across the continent. The ultra-premium line's elegant boutique ships will set sail on a series of voyages taking in idyllic islands, dramatic fjords, well-loved European resort towns, and bustling cities, putting immersion in local communities and culinary excellence at the heart of each...

Oceania Cruises®, the world's pioneering culinary- and destination-focused cruise line is delighted to announce its new collaboration with the American Cancer Society (ACS), bringing the ACS Relay For Life at Sea program to the cruise line's esteemed guests, crew and team members, fostering a community of support and raising vital funds for cancer research, patient support services, and advocacy efforts. The program was just launched on Oceania Cruises' newest ship, Vista, as well as aboard...

Oceania Cruises, the world’s renowned culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is offering up to 40% off 50 global voyages in its Annual Summer Sale, which runs through August 26. The promotion offers travelers ultimate value along with the chance to explore some of the most sought-after and idyllic parts of the world aboard the line's eight ultra-premium small ships, which are perfectly sized to call on off-the-beaten-path ports, as well as landmark cities across six continents. O...

Oceania Cruises, the pioneer culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has marked an important milestone in the construction of its new 1,200-guest ship, Allura, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, Italy, bordering the famed seaport of Genoa. A landmark moment as the ship moves towards completion, the vessel was floated from the dry-dock and moved to the fitting-out berth to begin outfitting the luxurious, designer-inspired interiors. The ship was blessed by the shipyard's chapl...

Oceania Cruises, the world's pioneering culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has revealed the next chapter in its culinary story as it highlights new Relaxed Yet Refined dining venues aboard its eight small, luxurious ships. New sushi and Indian cuisine offerings at Terrace Café and a revamped poolside lunch menu at Waves Grill are in the spotlight as the line redefines The Finest Cuisine at Sea. Winning specialty restaurants Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises, co...

Oceania Cruises, the culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announces its newest ship Allura will enter service one week earlier than scheduled. Due to join the fleet in summer 2025, her inaugural sailing will now depart Trieste, Italy, on July 18, 2025, cruising six days to Athens, Greece, calling at gems in the Eastern Mediterranean including Rijeka, Croatia; Ravenna, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; and Kotor, Montenegro. The line is also opening for sale a one-of-a-kind four day voyage s...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., “Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings”, “Norwegian”, “NCLH” or the “Company”) will hold its Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange where it will discuss its new comprehensive “Charting the Course” strategy, which includes a refreshed vision; strategic initiatives centred around four pillars encompassing people, product, growth platform and performance; and three-year financial and sustainability...

Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (“CACIB”) as an agent, SACE S.p.A and a syndicate of nine banks on pre and post-delivery loan facilities granted to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) for the acquisition of four cruise vessels currently under construction at Italian shipyard - Fincantieri S.p.A. The loan facilities are backed by the Italian export credit agency - SACE S.p.A.  Decarbonisati...

Opening up the world to a new era of global exploration, Oceania Cruises, the world’s renowned culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, welcomes guests on board its newest ship, Vista, for its highly anticipated inaugural 180-day 2026 Around the World voyage. Having set the standard for extraordinary sailings for over a decade with destination-immersive global journeys, Oceania Cruises sets a new bar with unparalleled comfort and convenience, electing Vista to host this year's circu...

Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente (Genoa) shipyard in Italy is scheduled to take delivery of Thordon’s COMPAC open seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing system for installation to the second ship in Oceania Cruises’ Allura class, which is scheduled to join the Miami-based company’s fleet in 2025. The twin screw Oceania Allura will feature three COMPAC bearings per shaft to fit propeller shaft diameters of 510mm (20.7in). The same scope was supplied to the 67,000gt first...

ABB and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) have signed a long-term partnership agreement to accelerate the decarbonisation and digitalisation of the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) fleet. Targeting increased safety and efficiency, the agreement covers 14 existing ships and a further four vessels due for delivery from 2025 to 2028. The first phase of the partnership includes a 10-year Azipod® propulsion service agreement for the fleet, providing efficient preventive maintenance to support saf...

Oceania Cruises, the world’s renowned culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announced that its 1,250-passenger ship, Marina, will undergo an all-encompassing refurbishment in May 2024. The refurbishment will include the addition of three new dining options: Aquamar Kitchen, the new wellness-focused dining venue, which debuted on Vista this year; an expanded poolside ice cream parlour serving milkshakes and smoothies, plus inventive flavours from artisan ice cream company - Humphr...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Norwegian’), a renowned global cruise company, which operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, has announced its partnership with Global Maritime Forum, a global non-profit organisation committed to shaping the future of global seaborne trade to increase sustainable long-term economic development and human well-being. The new partnership closely aligns with the Company&rsqu...

Oceania Cruises, the culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is offering a captivating array of 100 sailings in the Caribbean and Tahiti in 2024 and 2025, charting lesser-known coastlines and taking travellers to boutique ports and off-the-beaten-track islands thanks to the line's small, luxurious ships. Caribbean season highlights include Castries on the island of St. Lucia; Puerto Limon in Costa Rica; Gatun Lake in Panama; and Colombia's magnificent colonial city of Cartagena. Meanwhi...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (‘NCLH’ or the ‘Company’), a global cruise company that operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, has welcomed cruise industry veteran Patrik Dahlgren as the Company’s new Executive Vice President (EVP), Vessel Operations. Patrik Dahlgren will oversee marine and technical operations, hotel operations, entertainment, cruise programs and security across NCLH’s three brands, repo...

Oceania Cruises, the world’s renowned culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is proud to announce that Chef Alexis Quaretti, Senior Culinary Director has been inducted into the prestigious echelons of the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France. Chef Alexis Quaretti joins Oceania Cruises’ Vice President of Culinary - Eric Barale, who served as Quaretti’s godfather into the programme. As such, Oceania Cruises is the only major cruise line to boast two Master Chefs of France....

Oceania Cruises, the world’s renowned culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has welcomed its newest ship – Vista. Delivered at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Genoa, Italy, Oceania Cruises’ initial Allura Class ship features several firsts in the realms of dining, accommodation and guest experience. This 67,000-tonne, 791-foot-long ship is one of the most anticipated new ships to join the global cruise fleet in 2023. Delivery of new ship - Vista The 1,200-guest Vist...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a global cruise company that operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises launched its revamped climate action strategy along with short- and near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) targets to support the Company’s ambitious pursuit of net zero by 2050. These actions underscore the Company’s robust commitment to decarbonisation as part of its global sustainability program, Sail & Sustain. Key components Key componen...

Oceania Cruises, the culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announced its most extensive, expansive, and immersive series of World and Grand Voyages for 2025. The line reprised its perennially popular Around the World in 180 Days voyage for 2025, albeit in a very unique east-to-west navigation. Seven Grand Voyages Underscoring the increasing popularity of the brand's demand for longer, languid, destination-immersive voyages, Oceania Cruises also introduced a series of seven Grand Voy...

Oceania Cruises, the globally renowned culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has revised its SailSafe Health and Safety protocols to be simpler, easier and offer all travellers an open door to explore the world. Effective from September 3, 2022, for all sailings embarking from that date forward, vaccinated travellers will no longer need to test to embark a sailing and unvaccinated travellers may embark by providing proof of a negative antigen or PCR test, taken no more than 72 hours...

Oceania Cruises., the culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, revealed its 2024 Collection of voyages to Europe, Alaska, Canada, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Africa, South America, the South Pacific, and the Caribbean. The Collection encompasses more than 350 itineraries including over 130 Grand Voyages across seven ships and all seven continents. The itineraries are available to preview online and open for reservations on May 4, 2022. Destination-rich itineraries "Next to our re...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a global cruise company which operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, announces its commitment to pursue net zero emissions by 2050 across its operations and value chain. The Company has also committed to develop short- and near-term greenhouse gas (‘GHG’) reduction targets to support its path to net zero. In addition, the Company has published its first Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (...

Oceania Cruises., the culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announced details of its most ambitious OceaniaNEXT experience elevation initiative to date with the stem-to-stern re-inspiration of the 1,210-guest ships Riviera and Marina, two of the most acclaimed ships in modern history. With the advent of Riviera's and Marina's re-inspiration, Oceania Cruises will, for the first time, field a fleet entirely composed of brand-new or better-than-new ships in every destination across the gl...