OCEANIA CRUISES
OVERVIEW
Oceania Cruises is a cruise line based in Miami, Florida, that operates six ships on worldwide itineraries. The line is known for its high crew-to-guest ratio, resulting in high-touch, attentive service. It typically offers cruises that last between 10 and 14 days, but is also known for Grand Voyages and World Cruises lasting up to 218 days. Since September 2014, Oceania Cruises has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, which also owns Norwegian Cruise Line and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Oceania Cruises promises “exquisitely crafted cuisine, curated travel experiences and small-ship luxury.” Wine and martini tastings and educational presentations are offered on the line's smaller Regatta, Nautica, Sirena and Insignia ships, which carry up to 684 guests. Cooking demonstrations and art classes take place aboard the larger Marina and Riviera ships, which can carry up to 1,250 guests. Cuisine is a big part of the experience, with numerous open-seating dining venues on each ship – including the Grand Dining Room, which serves French fare at lunchtime from a menu created by master chef Jacques Pépin.
Oceania's shore experiences are just as varied as its sailings: passengers can sign up for activities ranging from glacier adventures in Alaska to to vineyard hopping in Greece. Should your clients wish to extend their time on shore, Oceania offers pre- or post-cruise land tours, which include most lodging, dining and transportation costs.
DESTINATIONS VISITED
Oceania sails around the world, with trips spanning Europe, Alaska, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, New England-Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Tahiti and the South Pacific. Cruises range in length from seven to more than 200 days. Oceania’s smaller ships can cruise into off-the-beaten path ports, among the 450 destinations they visit around the world.
OCEANIA CRUISES TRAVEL ADVISOR CENTER
In a private section of the Oceania Cruises website you’ll find the Oceania Cruises Travel Advisor Center, packed with sales and marketing tools. You can use the online dashboard to make bookings and access the latest promotional offers. You can learn with the Oceania Cruises University educational platform and training courses, and you can enhance your marketing with branded assets and tools to help close the sale. The Travel Advisor Center also enables you to connect with the Oceania sales team and become a part of the Oceania Insider community.
OCEANIA CRUISES AGENT TRAINING
The ‘Sales Tips & Training’ section of the Oceania Travel Advisor Center supplies agents with business-building tools, including access to its training program and reservation tools. It also provides an overview of Oceania’s special offers and programs -- including OLife Choice and the Oceania Cruises Amenity Partnership Program (OCAPP) -- as well as details on its competitive group program.
AGENT RATES & FAMS
In the ‘Travel Advisor Benefits’ section of the Oceania Travel Advisor Center, travel partners can discover details about its competitive commission program, Reduced Rate Travel and the Cruise Connoisseur Club -- Oceania’s recognition program for high-performing travel agencies.
LOCAL AGENT SUPPORT
The Travel Advisor Center also enables you to connect with the Oceania sales team and become a part of the Oceania Insider community. By signing up for Oceania’s Trade Insider e-newsletter, advisors can get the inside story on Oceania’s current special offers and promotions and keep up to date with the latest news about ships, itineraries and product enhancements. Sign up here.
A full list of regional sales managers and account executives across the U.S. and Canada can be found here. Contact information for members of Oceania’s Charters, Meetings & Incentive team can be found here.
AGENT MARKETING TOOLS
Oceania’s marketing portal at the Oceania Travel Advisor Center allows you to quickly find and customize content using downloadable flyers, advertisements, emails and much more. It features print and digital templates for easy customizations, graphics such as logos and maps, and a comprehensive image and video library.