If you blinked, you might have missed one of the biggest corporate shake-ups in the cruise industry in years. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) — the parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania, and Regent — abruptly replaced CEO Harry Sommer with John Chidsey, effective immediately. And before Chidsey had…

The future of the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings fleet just got even bigger. In a major announcement today, the parent company confirmed it has added three additional ships to its construction pipeline, ensuring steady growth across all three of its brands well into the next decade. With this latest agreement,…

If you’re heading out on a Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) vacation, you’re likely looking forward to the Freestyle style of cruising they pioneered - no rigid schedules, no forced formal nights, and definitely no tuxedos required. But as of February 2026, NCL has adjusted its dress code. While relaxed is…

Norwegian Cruise Line has started rolling out the first round of upgrades at Great Stirrup Cay, and while what’s open now is nice, it’s pretty clear this is just step one of a much bigger plan. The biggest change you’ll notice right away is the new Great Life Lagoon. This…

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), the parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, just delivered a major blow to solo cruisers. The company is reversing course on its plan to expand solo accommodations across its fleet. After promoting itself as a champion for solo…

If you’ve ever spent a day on Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay, you know it’s the perfect place to kick back with a frozen drink in one hand as you work on a tan to make your friends back home jealous. But if you’ve got a cruise…

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, has officially arrived at her new home in PortMiami for her first winter season in the Caribbean. After her inauguration, she spent time sailing to Bermuda from New York City but now calls Miami home through April 2026, offering seven-day roundtrip cruises to…

One of the coolest things about cruising is that no two voyages are ever quite the same. Sure, the ship may sail the same itinerary week after week, but every so often, the whole vibe changes completely. That’s because cruise lines often charter their ships to private groups who buy…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is undertaking a massive expansion of its private island, Great Stirrup Cay, in the Bahamas, the latest cruise line to enter the race to redefine the private island experience for its guests. With a multi-phase development plan, NCL is investing heavily to introduce new attractions, and…

Cruise lines are investing heavily in their private island and destination experiences in the Bahamas and Caribbean as cruisers are growing tired of stops at places such as Nassau, and are looking for more resort-style experiences that offer a day of relaxation rather than high pressure from local mechants and…