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Phoenix Reisen buys Oceania's Insignia, which will sail as Alvara from November 2027

German operator Phoenix Reisen is adding the 700-guest Insignia, built in 1998 and now sailing for Oceania Cruises, to its fleet; terms were not disclosed. The ship goes to Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven in September 2027 for Phoenix's turquoise livery and changes on board, starts sailing as Alvara that November and will be named in Hamburg on 26 November 2027. Online bookings open on 23 October.

“It is exceptionally well-maintained, in excellent technical condition and is already equipped for shore power.”Benjamin Krumpen, managing director, Phoenix Reisen

Source: Cruise Industry News ↗ · 22 Oct

⚓ Hamburg Oceania Cruises Phoenix Reisen Insignia Alvara

Business

All three NCLH brands will run reservations on Versonix's Seaware

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is extending its use of the Seaware reservation platform from Versonix: Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises will adopt it, and Norwegian Cruise Line will move to the latest version. Versonix describes Seaware as the base for reservations, inventory, pricing and distribution. Atlas Ocean Voyages, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and StarDream Cruises have also adopted it recently.

Source: Cruise Industry News ↗ · 22 Oct

Norwegian Cruise Line Oceania Cruises Regent Seven Seas