Marc Kazlauskas. Photography: Marc Kazlauskas Norwegian Cruise Line appoints Marc Kazlauskas as president.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today announced the appointment of travel industry executive Marc Kazlauskas as president of Norwegian Cruise Line (hereinafter: Norwegian), effective January 19, 2026. Kazlauskas brings more than 30 years of experience in senior leadership roles across sales, operations, and innovation in the global travel industry.
Most recently, he served as CEO of Avoya Travel, one of the largest travel companies in the United States and a leading travel platform. Prior to that, he served as President of FROSCH and CEO of Chase Travel Group (a JPMorgan Chase company), one of the world's largest travel companies, with sales of over $11 billion and a global reach. In his roles, he led large teams, managed multi-billion-dollar business operations, and oversaw strategic partnerships with airlines, tour operators, and cruise lines.
He is known for his ability to drive commercial performance, improve customer experience, and lead organizational renewal processes, capabilities that align perfectly with Norwegian's focus on goals such as accurate pricing, operational efficiency, and upgrading the guest experience.
Harry Sommer, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings: “Marc has spent more than three decades shaping the travel industry, including leading Avoya Travel and executive roles at FROSCH and Chase Travel Group, a company of JP Morgan. His appointment comes at a pivotal time for the Norwegian Cruise Line brand 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.”
Marc Kazlauskas: “I am honored to join Norwegian Cruise Line at such an exciting moment. 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, as well as the company’s strong pipeline of newbuilds through 2036 and major enhancements to Great Stirrup Cay, the company is well positioned for future success. As I step into this new role, I’m deeply grateful for my time at Avoya Travel and the remarkable people who’ve helped shape my journey leading to this exciting next chapter.”
Prior to his roles at Avoya and FROSCH/Chase Travel Group, Kazlauskas held executive positions at Insight Vacations, where he led the company's U.S. operations and achieved hundreds of percent growth in revenue and profit. He also held leadership roles at Tauck World Discovery, where he led global sales. He began his career in the cruise industry with Orient Cruise Line, formerly part of the Norwegian Cruise Line Group. He also served on the board of directors of Signature Travel Network and on advisory boards of leading global airlines and travel companies.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a leading operator of the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, operates a fleet of 34 ships with more than 71,000 berths and offers cruises to approximately 700 destinations worldwide. By 2036, the company expects to add 14 additional ships, increasing its capacity to more than 39,200 berths