Norwegian Cruise Line is kicking off 2026 with a fresh face at the top. The company has officially named Marc Kazlauskas as its new President, taking over the helm on January 19, 2026.

Kazlauskas isn’t new to travel. In fact, he’s been in the industry for more than 30 years, holding big leadership roles at places like Avoya Travel, FROSCH, and Chase Travel Group. He knows the cruise world, the tour world and basically, he’s been everywhere guests book their vacations.

The Port of Philadelphia has officially started construction on the long-awaited PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, a project that will transform the city into a new home port for Norwegian Cruise Line.

The new terminal, located within the SouthPort Marine Terminal complex, marks Philadelphia’s first step toward becoming a regular departure point for Caribbean, Canada/New England, and Bermuda sailings. The facility is being developed at the historic former Hog Island Dock Terminal.

NCL's newest ship Norwegian Luna, has officially started its sea trials in the Adriatic Sea. On Sunday, the second ship Prima Plus Class vessel sailed out from Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard near Venice, beginning one of the final and most important steps before delivery.

A man was pulled from the water on Sunday after accidentally falling between the Norwegian Encore and the dock at Nassau Cruise Port. The incident was captured in videos circulating on social media and quickly drew the attention of onlookers.

The incident happened after the ship arrived in Nassau on November 16, during its current 7-day Caribbean itinerary out of Miami.

Fincantieri has announced a new contract to construct an ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), further deepening its partnership with one of the cruise industry’s leading groups.

The new vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2033 and will be the third ship in Regent’s new Prestige Class, following the debut of Seven Seas Prestige in 2026 and her sister ship, slated for 2030.

Norwegian Cruise Line is shaking up its beverage policies at Great Stirrup Cay. Starting March 1, 2026, guests will no longer be able to use their shipboard beverage packages on the island—a perk many cruisers have come to expect as part of their all-inclusive experience.

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced changes to both guest and crew Internet packages, introducing a new distinction between Basic Wi-Fi and Streaming Wi-Fi plans. The adjustment takes effect immediately across the fleet starting with the next embarkations.

Norwegian Cruise Line has replaced its monthly unlimited Starlink internet package for crew members with a new weekly plan capped at 24.5 GB.

The cost remains unchanged at $28 per week or $4 per day, but the switch allows crew to purchase access in seven-day increments rather than committing to a full month.

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Pacific coast on Wednesday triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, activating emergency protocols for cruise ships in Hawaii, Alaska, and along the U.S. West Coast. Among the vessels impacted was Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America, which was forced to depart Hilo, Hawaii, ahead of schedule—leaving some passengers behind amid the chaos.

In a ceremonial handover at the Sestri Ponente shipyard, Fincantieri officially delivered Oceania Allura, the latest addition to the Oceania Cruises fleet. The 68,000-gross-ton vessel is the second in the Allura class, following the delivery of sister ship Oceania Vista in 2023, and further underscores Oceania’s position in the premium cruise segment.