Azalea Group

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Azalea Group
AzaleaGroupLogo.png
Staff
CEOSTthecat
Cylian
FounderSTthecat
AirplaneNiner
Additional Information
FoundedMay 27, 2021
HeadquartersNew Singapore (proposed)

Azalea Group is a cruise operator, currently the MRT's biggest cruise company, with the most number of brands in the portfolio which include five cruise ship lines. It was formed on May 27, 2021 after Azalea and NCL agreed to merge their operations.

Current operations

Azalea Group consists of six cruise line brands, one cruise line development brand and one shipbuilding company, operating a combined total of 10 cruise ships.

The following subsidiaries have full executive control by Azalea Group in their portfolio:

Azalea Nansei-Gunto

Azalea Mokupuni

Brands and ships

Azalea Cruises

Azalea Cruises was founded on April 21, 2021 by STthecat to compete with previous rival Nansei Cruise Lines and Royal Nanseisian International. The company became the second to enter the cruise ship market with the commencement of operations on May 9th that year, with the MS Azalea Arctic. Azalea Cruises became one of the founding members of Azalea Group on May 27, 2021, and became the flagship and principal subsidiary of the holding company.

Azalea Cruises ships

Horizon River Cruises

Horizon River Cruises was founded on December 30, 2021 as a result of Nansei Ferry Lines’ rebranding, concurrently with AirplaneNiner’s resignation as co-CEO of Azalea Group. Horizon River Cruises now focuses mainly on offering river cruises in ports where Azalea Group cruises call at.

Horizon River Cruises ships

  • Horizon Ruby
  • Horizon Scarlet
  • Horizon Rose
  • Horizon Discovery (future)
  • Horizon Journey (future)

Kagawa Cruises

Kagawa Cruises ships

Mokupuni Cruises

Mokupuni Cruises was founded on June 10, 2021 as an Azalea Group subsidiary for older cruise ships to go to. Mokupuni Cruises is the first cruise line to be formed after Azalea Group's incorporation.

Mokupuni Cruises ships

Nansei Cruise Lines

Nansei Cruise Lines was founded on April 15, 2021 by AirplaneNiner, becoming the MRT's first cruise ship line to be successful with the launch of Lake Pearl on April 25th. NCL became one of the founding members of Azalea Group on May 27, 2021.

Nansei Cruise Lines ships

Zee Village

Zee Village was founded on October 16, 2021 as an alternative to the formal cruise experiences on Azalea and NCL, aiming to provide freedom and flexibility on board.

Zee Village ships