Frank Del Rio Jr. is stepping down as President of Oceania Cruises, the last of the Del Rio family involved with cruise line it helped found.
Del Rio Jr joined the company in 2003, then left but rejoined in 2022 as chief sales and marketing officer where he later took over as president from Howard Sherman.
The move comes just a month after it was announced that Oceania’s former leader, Jason Montague, would return to parent company, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, as its newly appointed Chief Luxury Officer.
Alongside the Del Rio family, Montague played a key role in the formation of Oceania in 2003 and held a variety of senior roles with the line. Montague said he wished the best for Del Rio Jr in his next professional chapter.
“Both Frank and his father, our company’s founder, have left an enduring legacy on Oceania Cruises and the broader industry,” Montague said in a statement.
“I want to personally thank Frank for his outstanding stewardship of the brand, positioning it for an incredibly bright future, and for assembling an exceptional leadership team.”
The new role sees Montague head up NCLH premium brand, Oceania, as well as its luxury sister marque Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC).
The leadership change means there will be no member of the Del Rio family involved with cruise line it helped found.
Oceania and RSSC will have five new ships join their respective fleets by 2029, beginning with the former brand’s newest vessel Allura, later this year.
Featured image: Frank Del Rio Jr.
