Oceania appoints Brennan Quesnele as senior VP, sales

Oceania Cruises has appointed Brennan Quesnele as the brand’s new senior vice president of sales, effective Feb. 24, 2025.

Quesnele will report directly to Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises.

Quesnele joins Oceania Cruises from its sister brand, Norwegian Cruise Line, where he held the role of Vice President of Strategic and National Accounts since July 2022. Prior to Norwegian Cruise Line, Quesnele served in various executive leadership roles within the sales, marketing, and product areas at Flight Centre Travel Group.

Quesnele will oversee the execution of Oceania Cruises’ sales strategies and partner relationships around the globe and will be charged with maximizing growth opportunities across all trade partner sales channels as the brand heads into a period of unprecedented growth.

“I’m delighted to welcome Brennan to the Oceania Cruises family. 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,” said Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises.

“Joining Oceania Cruises, a world-class brand that I am so deeply passionate about, both personally and professionally, is humbling. 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.