Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings right this moment introduced a brand new management construction to execute on its multibillion-dollar fleet growth for its ultra-premium and luxurious cruise manufacturers. Jason Montague (pictured above, proper) has been appointed Chief Luxurious Officer for NCLH, efficient February 17, 2025, overseeing each Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises. Montague was beforehand president of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
The corporate mentioned that this appointment underscores NCLH’s concentrate on its Charting the Course technique, which incorporates including 5 newbuilds to its upscale manufacturers’ fleets and plans to refurbish practically all their current vessels.
“With over 20 years of experience in luxurious hospitality and a powerful observe file of driving excellence, Jason brings distinctive strategic experience to our firm and to our government group,” mentioned Harry Sommer, president and CEO at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. “Having already led Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises previously, Jason is uniquely positioned to form their future. His unwavering ardour for these manufacturers, coupled along with his monetary acumen, alignment with our company tradition and robust concentrate on executing our Charting the Course technique, make him the best chief for this subsequent section of progress. Jason is able to hit the bottom working from day one, and I’m assured his management will propel our manufacturers ahead, setting new requirements in upscale journey.”
To advance NCLH’s daring imaginative and prescient for the long run, the corporate plans to considerably improve its presence and positioning within the ultra-premium and luxurious markets.
For Oceania Cruises, the model is anticipating three newbuilds by means of 2029, beginning with Allura later this yr. Moreover, the manufacturers’ ships Marina and Riviera will probably be refurbished in 2026 and 2027, respectively. For Regent Seven Seas Cruises, two new vessels will probably be added by means of 2029, along with deliberate enhancements to Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager in 2025 and 2026, respectively.
“I’m deeply honored to as soon as once more lead Regent Seven Seas Cruises and collaborate with Frank in main Oceania Cruises,” mentioned Montague, incoming chief luxurious officer at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. “That is an thrilling time for these two award-winning manufacturers, as we’re able to execute on our dedication to delivering subtle mid-sized, upscale and opulent ships with elegant designs and state-of-the-art choices. Additionally, the fervour and distinctive expertise of group members throughout every model, each shoreside and shipside, are a real inspiration. I’m assured we are going to set new requirements and create unforgettable experiences for our company.”
Earlier than this appointment, Montague served as a Particular Advisor to NCLH for 2 years after main the Regent Seven Seas Cruises model as President and Chief Govt Officer till 2022.
Earlier than that, he served as President and Chief Working Officer for each the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises manufacturers, the place he efficiently oversaw the launch of Sirena for Oceania Cruises and the Seven Seas Explorer for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Earlier than NCLH’s acquisition of Status, Montague was Chief Monetary Officer and Govt Vice President at Status, the place he performed a key position in launching Oceania Cruises, overseeing the acquisition of its preliminary R-class vessels, securing an funding from Apollo World Administration, and buying Regent Seven Seas Cruises. He additionally led the financing and supply of Oceania Cruises’ new ships, Marina and Riviera.
Previous to that, he served as Oceania Cruises’ VP & Treasurer and SVP of Finance. Earlier, he ran a consulting follow targeted on strategic planning for SMEs and was VP of Finance at Alton Leisure Company. Montague holds a B.B.A. in Accounting from the College of Miami.
To offer transition help, Andrea DeMarco, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises will stay in her position by means of March 4, 2025. DeMarco’s management has been instrumental within the success of Regent Seven Seas Cruises over the previous few years.
“We’re grateful to Andrea for her greater than a decade of contribution to the corporate and for setting the muse for Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ continued progress and success. We want her the easiest in her subsequent chapter,” mentioned Harry Sommer, president and CEO at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.