Oceania Cruises® Eliminates Non‑Commissionable Cruise Fares, Expanding Advisor Earnings on Newly Launched Sailings

Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary‑ and destination‑focused luxury cruise line, today announced it will eliminate Non‑Commissionable Cruise Fares (NCFs) on all newly launched sailings - expanding earning opportunities for travel advisors and reinforcing the brand’s long‑standing commitment to being a trusted, long‑term partner to the travel agency community.

Key Announcement
- Elimination of NCFs: Oceania Cruises® will remove Non‑Commissionable Cruise Fares (NCFs) on all newly launched sailings.
- Scope: Applies to itineraries for Summer 2028, Winter 2028–29, and the 2028 & 2029 Around the World voyages.
- Impact: Travel advisors earn commission on the full cruise fare, not just the commissionable portion.

Strategic Significance
- Advisor-Centric Model: Simplifies compensation, increases transparency, and boosts advisor earnings.
- Industry Differentiation: While NCFs remain common practice, Oceania’s move positions it as a partner of choice for travel advisors.
- Growth Phase: Coincides with expansion, including the order for a fifth Sonata‑class ship.

Leadership Perspective
Nathan Hickman, Chief Sales Officer, emphasized:
> “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.”

📞 Contact
- Hong Kong: [852 800-967609](tel:852800967609)
- Singapore: [+65 31 651 677](tel:+6531651677)

This is a bold structural change—Oceania is essentially betting that empowering advisors directly will fuel long‑term demand and loyalty.