Jason Leppert

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Cruise Editor at TravelAge West

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Virtuoso’s New Vice President of Global Cruise Shares Current and Future Trends

6 days ago | travelagewest.com | Jason Leppert

International luxury and experiential travel agency network Virtuoso has appointed Lori Sheller as its new vice president of global cruise. Prior to joining, her experience extended to leadership positions at MSC Cruises and Swan Hellenic, as well as EBG, Tourico Holidays/Hotelbeds Group and Online Vacation Center. From her home base of Parkland, Florida, Sheller will report to Una O’Leary, Virtuoso’s vice president of global partnerships.
All About Viva Cruises

1 week ago | travelagewest.com | Jason Leppert

While sailing on Viva Cruises for the first time, I had the chance to sit down with Andrea Kruse, the river cruise line’s co-founder and effervescent CEO. We discussed the brand’s history, its differentiators and what’s on the horizon for the Viva fleet. Here’s what travel advisors should know. How was the Viva Cruises brand started, and where does it fit into the cruise market today? Viva was founded by our owner, Scylla, and myself, in 2018.
New Ship Preview: Oceania Cruises’ Oceania Sonata (and Oceania Arietta)

1 week ago | travelagewest.com | Jason Leppert

Reflecting an update on how Oceania Cruises is naming its ships moving forward, with the upscale line’s name now baked in, the upcoming Oceania Sonata will launch in summer 2027, followed by Oceania Arietta at a currently undisclosed time. “Oceania Sonata heralds the dawn of a new era in luxury cruising,” said Jason Montague, chief luxury officer of Oceania Cruises. “We are proud to continue our legacy of innovation alongside Fincantieri, our ship-building partner for close to 20 years.
Ship Preview: Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas | TravelAge West

3 weeks ago | travelagewest.com | Jason Leppert

Royal Caribbean International is beginning to release details on its second Icon-class ship, Star of the Seas
Q&A: Why Jason Montague Is Returning as Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania and Regent

3 weeks ago | travelagewest.com | Jason Leppert

From 2014 to 2016, Jason Montague was president and chief operating officer of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Then until 2022, he focused exclusively on Regent as president and CEO. Now he’s back to serve as chief luxury officer of Oceania and Regent, sister brands of parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
How Is the Cruise Industry Faring in 2025?

3 weeks ago | travelagewest.com | Jason Leppert

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Checking In With Erin Douglas, MSC Cruises’ New SVP of Trade Sales in the U.S.

4 weeks ago | travelagewest.com | Jason Leppert

MSC Cruises just made a big splash in the North American market when it launched its largest-ever ship, MSC World America, sailing from Miami. To gain further insight into the new ship’s significance in the market, we chatted with the line’s newly appointed senior vice president of trade sales in the U.S., Erin Douglas, who previously served as vice president of strategic partnerships.
Meet Secret Atlas, Which Offers ‘Expedition Micro Cruises’ to the Poles

1 month ago | travelagewest.com | Jason Leppert

Founded in 2019, Secret Atlas is operated “by explorers, for explorers,” and offers what it calls “expedition micro cruises” to polar regions. These are intimate journeys — in the Arctic, just 12 guests are on a sailing; in Antarctica, only 48 guests are onboard. Together, Secret Atlas’ founders have more than three decades of experience navigating the polar regions.
Floating Islands, AI Crew and City-Size Vessels: What Cruising Could Look Like in 2055

1 month ago | cruisecritic.com | Jason Leppert

Three decades ago, if you said that in 30 years' time cruise ships would have bumper cars, go-kart race tracks and even roller coasters, people would have said you’re crazy. But here we are, and all those attractions have indeed been willed into reality. Here we take a look at our crystal ball to predict what the next 30 years of cruising could look like.
New Ship Preview: Orient Express Corinthian and Orient Express Olympian

1 month ago | travelagewest.com | Jason Leppert

After much anticipation, the veil has been lifted on Orient Express Sailing Yachts, which mark the luxury brand’s foray into ocean cruising. Unsurprisingly, the revealed ship renderings are gorgeous. Originally referred to as Silenseas (seemingly the ship series name), these vessels now have official titles: Orient Express Corinthian, launching in 2026, and Orient Express Olympian, launching in 2027. Editor’s Note: This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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