Speculation: Royal Caribbean may spin off a new cruise brand

jacketwatch · February 15, 2014

Seems like a good idea. If there is a market for this and there must be otherwise RCO would not be doing this I wonder if other cruise lines will jump in. CCL has so many lines but what about NCL? They are a stand alone line and are not bolstered by their cargo business line MSC. I do ownder how NCL as a stand alone stays in business sometimes.

Swath · February 16, 2014

Seems like a good idea. If there is a market for this and there must be otherwise RCO would not be doing this I wonder if other cruise lines will jump in. CCL has so many lines but what about NCL? They are a stand alone line and are not bolstered by their cargo business line MSC. I do ownder how NCL as a stand alone stays in business sometimes.

NCL is Owned by Genting Group 43.4% is a Malaysian Multinational having Gaming/Resorts Interests, Owner of Star Cruises in Asia as well as holdings in Power Gereration, And Apollo Global Management (AGM) Owns: Oceania Cruises (Oceania),Regent Seven Seas Cruises {Regent/RSSC}, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) 32.5%

AN Equity Firm Owns the Oth. 10.8% (NCL)

Edited February 16, 2014 by Swath

DebbieandJerry · February 18, 2014

I would LOVE this. I prefer the smaller ships and often wondered what would happen to them now that the mega-ship seems to be taking over the market.

Latin America would fit my bill, if the price was right. An Asian cruise would have to have incredible air opportunities.

jacketwatch · February 23, 2014

Same here. LA and Asia is on our wish list.

WeCruiseToo · March 7, 2014

I think a new line would be like their existing Spanish and French lines – not marketed in North America, food and entertainment geared to a local client base (Asia or Latin America), likely little or no English used on board. Someone from the US could go if they wanted to, but it would take a little effort.