Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has appointed travel industry veteran Marc Kazlauskas as president of Norwegian Cruise Line, effective January 19, 2026. He joins the company with more than 30 years of experience in senior management positions in sales, operations, and innovation within the global travel industry.
Kazlauskas most recently served as CEO of Avoya Travel, one of the largest travel companies in the United States and a leading platform and host agency. Prior to that, he was president of FROSCH and CEO of Chase Travel Group, a JP Morgan Chase company and one of the world’s largest travel companies, with over $11 billion in sales and a global presence. There, he led large teams, managed multimillion-dollar operations, and oversaw key partnerships with airlines, tour operators, and cruise lines. His track record demonstrates a strong ability to drive business performance, enhance the customer experience, and lead major modernization initiatives, in line with Norwegian’s ongoing focus on maintaining disciplined pricing, improving operational efficiency, and elevating guest offerings.
“Marc is a proven leader with deep commercial experience and an unwavering commitment to the guest experience,” said Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. “His appointment comes at a pivotal time for the Norwegian Cruise Line brand as we continue to see strong cruise demand, advance our new-ship building program, and make significant progress on key initiatives, including enhancements to our private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay. Marc will be instrumental in driving the brand’s continued long-term performance and growth.”.
“It is an honor to join Norwegian Cruise Line at such an exciting time,” said Marc Kazlauskas, incoming president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “The momentum already underway positions NCL for continued success, and I look forward to building on the company’s strong performance alongside its outstanding team. With strong booking trends, the upcoming debut of Norwegian Luna, a robust pipeline of new ships planned through 2036, and significant upgrades planned for Great Stirrup Cay, the company is very well positioned for the future. As I assume this new role, I am deeply grateful for my time at Avoya Travel and for the exceptional people who have been part of my journey to this new chapter.”.
Prior to joining Avoya and FROSCH/Chase Travel Group, Kazlauskas held senior management positions at Insight Vacations, where he oversaw US operations and achieved triple-digit revenue and profit growth, and at Tauck World Discovery, where he led global sales. He began his career in the travel industry at Orient Cruise Line, formerly part of the Norwegian Cruise Line portfolio. He has also served on the board of directors of Signature Travel Network and on advisory boards for major airlines and international travel companies.
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