Oceania Cruises Names New SVP of Sales

Oceania Cruises has named Brennan Quesnele as its new senior vice president of sales, effective Feb. 24, 2025. He will report directly to Frank A. Del Rio, president of Oceania Cruises, and replaces Nikki Upshaw who departed the company in January.

Quesnele joins Oceania from sister brand Norwegian Cruise Line, where he has held the role of vice president of strategic and national accounts since July 2022. Prior to NCL, Quesnele served in various executive leadership roles within sales, marketing, and product areas at Flight Centre Travel Group.

In his new role, Quesnele will oversee the execution of Oceania’s sales strategies and partner relationships around the world. He is also charged with maximizing growth opportunities across all trade partner sales channels.

The heads of Field Sales, Strategic Accounts, and International Sales – Tricia Wolf, Scott Kluesner, and Jason Worth, respectively – will report into Quesnele.

“I’m delighted to welcome Brennan to the Oceania Cruises family,” said Del Rio. “He’s a fiercely passionate champion of travel advisors and brings the perfect blend of vision, strategy, and relationship management to our sales organization. I’m confident Brennan will make a tremendous impact as we welcome three new ships over the next four years.”

“I can’t wait to begin collaborating with our outstanding sales team, showcasing the Oceania Cruises experience to new-to-brand travel advisors, and engaging with our most ardent and loyal partners to take our relationships to new heights,” said Quesnele.