Norwegian Cruise Line ex-CEO is selling his Florida mansion for $15.9 million — and it looks strikingly similar to a ship. See inside.

Brittany ChangJan 14, 2024, 18:19 IST

Frank Del Rio, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' former president and CEO, is asking $15.9 million for his beachside vacation home in Vero Beach, Florida.Pat Vidas/ONE Sotheby's International Realty

The former CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is selling his oceanfront home for $15.9 million.
The seven-bedroom Vero Beach, Florida, house has design elements similar to Norwegian's ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' former president and CEO has listed his roughly 6,000-square-foot Vero Beach, Florida, mansion for $15.9 million.

You can probably guess where he wants to spend his newfound free time instead — on cruises, he told The Wall Street Journal.

In June, Frank Del Rio retired from his eight-year run as the head of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, which oversees Oceania, Regent Seven Seas, and Norwegian itself.

Before leading the cruise giant through the COVID-19 pandemic, Del Rio founded premium cruise brand Oceania in 2002.

Fresh into life as a retiree, he's now selling his beachside vacation home to spend more time with his family and — you guessed it — on cruises.

Frank Del Rio worked in the cruise industry for 30 years, eventually leading one of the most recognizable brands in the world.Pat Vidas/ONE Sotheby's International Realty

This new-to-market Vero Beach property is located about two-and-a-half hours from Miami, where Del Rio spends most of his time.

The home is located about a 20-minute drive from Vero Beach Regional Airport.Pat Vidas/ONE Sotheby's International Realty

The couple then poured another approximately $3.5 million into renovations, which included building out a path to the beach.

The Del Rios spent about $6 million on renovations and furniture, the WSJ reported.Pat Vidas/ONE Sotheby's International Realty

The former CEO used to pick the art for his ships.

Some of the art pieces can be purchased separately. Pat Vidas/ONE Sotheby's International Realty

Listed at $15.9 million, the home is pricier than most Vero Beach properties.

The home has luxurious amenities like a saltwater pool.Pat Vidas/ONE Sotheby's International Realty

But most homes in the neighborhood probably aren’t like this seven-bedroom, eight-and-a-half-bathroom mansion.

Many of the bedrooms have views of the Atlantic Ocean.Pat Vidas/ONE Sotheby's International Realty

Inside, the home is lined with wood flooring, a surround-sound system, and custom Italian built-ins, according to One Sotheby's International Realty.

The second-floor balcony has views of the saltwater pool and ocean.Pat Vidas/ONE Sotheby's International Realty

The luxurious home has a large kitchen island that is topped with a crystal quartz countertop and high-end appliances.

The kitchen cabinets are reminiscent of the flooring on many cruise ship pool decks.Pat Vidas/ONE Sotheby's International Realty

Who cares about the home's two offices when the beach has WiFi access? That's where Del Rio preferred to work, he told the WSJ.

The house's next owners can either work from the home office or the beach.Pat Vidas/ONE Sotheby's International Realty

Visitors also get a taste of this luxury in the “guest wing,” which has a laundry room and two bathrooms and bedrooms.

The "guest wing" has its own entrance.Pat Vidas/ONE Sotheby's International Realty

If this property reminds you of a cruise ship, you’re not alone — the home has design elements akin to Norwegian Cruise Line’s vessels, according to Del Rio.

The minimalist beige bathrooms are similar to the ones on the Norwegian Prima.Pat Vidas/ONE Sotheby's International Realty

If this property reminds you of a cruise ship, you’re not alone — the home has design elements akin to Norwegian Cruise Line’s vessels, according to Del Rio.

The former CEO's 30-plus years in the cruise business influenced the design of this home.

Besides Miami, the retiree and his wife also have properties in Colorado and New York.Pat Vidas/ONE Sotheby's International Realty

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Norwegian Cruise Line ex-CEO is selling his Florida mansion for $15.9 million &mdash; and it looks strikingly similar to a ship. See inside.

Fresh into life as a retiree, he's now selling his beachside vacation home to spend more time with his family and — you guessed it — on cruises.

This new-to-market Vero Beach property is located about two-and-a-half hours from Miami, where Del Rio spends most of his time.

The couple then poured another approximately $3.5 million into renovations, which included building out a path to the beach.

The former CEO used to pick the art for his ships.

Listed at $15.9 million, the home is pricier than most Vero Beach properties.

But most homes in the neighborhood probably aren’t like this seven-bedroom, eight-and-a-half-bathroom mansion.

Inside, the home is lined with wood flooring, a surround-sound system, and custom Italian built-ins, according to One Sotheby's International Realty.

The luxurious home has a large kitchen island that is topped with a crystal quartz countertop and high-end appliances.

Who cares about the home's two offices when the beach has WiFi access? That's where Del Rio preferred to work, he told the WSJ.

Visitors also get a taste of this luxury in the “guest wing,” which has a laundry room and two bathrooms and bedrooms.

If this property reminds you of a cruise ship, you’re not alone — the home has design elements akin to Norwegian Cruise Line’s vessels, according to Del Rio.

The former CEO's 30-plus years in the cruise business influenced the design of this home.

Norwegian Cruise Line ex-CEO is selling his Florida mansion for $15.9 million — and it looks strikingly similar to a ship. See inside.