Oceania Cruises has announced it will eliminate Non‑Commissionable Cruise Fares (NCFs) on all newly launched sailings.
The culinary‑ and destination‑focused luxury cruise line's move comes just months after industry giant Norwegian Cruise Line did away with controversial NCFs.
The change is effective with the launch of new itineraries spanning the 2028 summer and 2028-2029 winter seasons and 2028 and 2029 Around the World voyages. New season launches are set to open for sale this May and June.
"Travel advisors are central to Oceania Cruises’ growth strategy—today and long into the future. Eliminating the Non‑Commissionable Cruise Fare increases advisor earning potential on every booking and reflects our commitment to building the most advisor‑centric commercial model in luxury cruising," Oceania Cruises Chief Sales Officer Nathan Hickman said in a statement.
"This change is about recognizing the value travel advisors deliver and ensuring they share more directly in the growth they help create," he added. "When our advisors succeed, Oceania Cruises succeeds—and that philosophy will continue to guide how we invest in our partnerships."
The important change comes as Oceania Cruises enters its next phase of growth. The cruise line will soon welcome a fifth ship in its Sonata‑class fleet and expand capacity to meet increased demand.
Oceania Cruises said it "continues to deepen its investment in travel advisors as the cornerstone of its commercial strategy."
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