Frank Medina has departed Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings after more than ten years with the company, marking the end of a significant chapter in its regional leadership.

Crew Center has received sad news coming from the Norwegian Breakaway, where a crew member has passed away.

Several crew members confirmed to Crew Center that the crew member who passed away was a 40-year-old Filipino national working as a waiter. He died yesterday while the ship was in operation. The crew member leaves behind a wife and two young children, making the loss even more heartbreaking for those who knew him both professionally and personally. Out of respect for his family and friends, his name will not be released.

Norwegian Cruise Line has officially welcomed a spectacular new addition to its fleet with the delivery of Norwegian Luna. The handover ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Marghera, Italy where executives from both the shipbuilder and Norwegian Cruise Line gathered to celebrate the completion of the impressive new vessel.

A former senior executive at Norwegian Cruise Line has been arrested following an international investigation into an alleged fraud scheme that cost the company more than $2 million.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) is under serious pressure after activist investor Elliott Investment Management revealed it has built a stake of more than 10% in the company, making it one of Norwegian’s biggest shareholders, reported Cruise Industry News. And Elliott isn’t staying quiet. They’re calling for major leadership and board changes.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has signed an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct three new cruise ships, one each for Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has announced a major leadership change, appointing former Burger King CEO John W. Chidsey as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.

Chidsey replaces Harry Sommer, who is stepping down from both his executive role and his position on the company’s board with immediate effect. The move signals a strategic shift as the cruise giant looks to strengthen financial discipline and operational performance.

The cruise ship Norwegian Prima drifted away from the pier at Port Canaveral, Florida, on January 18, 2026, after several mooring lines snapped during strong winds.

Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the name and first details of its fifth Prima Class newbuild, announcing that the ship will be called Norwegian Aura and will become the largest vessel in the NCL fleet when it enters service in 2027. Bookings are now open, with the first sailings scheduled to begin in May 2027.