Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has appointed travel industry veteran Marc Kazlauskas as President of Norwegian Cruise Line, effective 19 January 2026.
Kazlauskas joins the company with more than 30 years’ senior leadership experience across sales, operations and innovation in the global travel sector.
He most recently served as CEO of Avoya Travel, one of the largest travel companies in the US and a leading travel platform and host agency. Prior to that, he held senior roles including President of FROSCH and Managing Director of Chase Travel Group, a JPMorgan Chase company, where he led large global teams, managed multi-billion-dollar operations and oversaw key partnerships across airlines, tour operators and cruise lines.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings president and CEO Harry Sommer said the appointment comes at a pivotal time for the brand.
“Marc is a proven leader with deep commercial expertise and an unwavering commitment to the guest experience,” Sommer said. “His appointment comes as we continue to see healthy demand for cruise, execute on our newbuild program and make significant progress on major initiatives, including enhancements to our private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay. Marc will be instrumental in further advancing the brand’s long-term performance and growth.”
Kazlauskas said he was looking forward to building on Norwegian’s current momentum.
“I am honoured to join Norwegian Cruise Line at such an exciting moment,” he said. “The momentum already underway sets NCL up for continued success, and I look forward to building on the company’s strong performance alongside its incredible team.
“With robust booking trends, the upcoming debut of Norwegian Luna, a strong pipeline of newbuilds through 2036 and major enhancements to Great Stirrup Cay, the company is well positioned for future success.”
Earlier in his career, Kazlauskas held leadership roles at Insight Vacations, where he oversaw US operations and delivered triple-digit revenue and profit growth, and at Tauck World Discovery, where he led worldwide sales. He began his travel industry career at Orient Cruise Line, previously part of the Norwegian Cruise Line portfolio.
He is also a former board member of Signature Travel Network and has served on advisory boards for major global airlines and travel companies.
Kazlauskas said he was grateful for his time at Avoya Travel and the colleagues who shaped his career, as he prepares to take on the next chapter with Norwegian Cruise Line.
