NCLH Continues to Dispose of Oceania Cruise Ships

As part of an ongoing fleet modernization for the cruise lines of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, and specifically Oceania Cruises, the line announced the departure of another of its original cruise ships. The Insignia (30,277 gross tons) becomes the third of the line’s original ships scheduled to depart, while the fourth ship is undergoing an upgrade for a new offering.

Germany’s Phoenix Reisen will take over the Insignia, which was built in 1998, and rename the vessel Alvara, for a November 2027 introduction. Oceania confirmed that the ship is expected to leave its fleet in September 2027, requiring the line to cancel eight published cruises.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has discussed a strategy it calls a move to align the Oceania fleet with its luxury positioning. NCLH CEO John Chidsey told investors it is a “deliberate portfolio action … that better supports the brand’s positioning and long-term return profile.”

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