By The Hotel Review | Friday 6 March 2026
Some reorganisations happen behind the scenes, with cold memos and soulless organisational charts. And then there are those that truly change the face of an industry. What Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises have just announced belongs to the latter category. From Miami, the two most desirable names in premium cruising have redefined their global governance with an ambition that far exceeds a mere managerial reshuffle. It is a declaration of war on the luxury ceiling.
For this is what the figures tell us, and they never lie: in January 2026, Oceania Cruises recorded an absolutely record-breaking opening sales day for its future vessel, the Oceania Sonata™. At the same time, Regent Seven Seas Cruises notched up the most successful booking month in its entire history. In a thriving luxury cruise market, these two aren’t just moving forward. They’re soaring.
Jason Montague: The Man Holding Both Empires
Appointed Chief Luxury Officer in February 2025, Jason Montague is the silent architect of this dual maritime royalty. He retains the strategic reins of both brands, oversees the long-term direction, and, from Miami, orchestrates what many in the industry already consider the most exquisite symphony of luxury at sea. He is not merely an executive. He is a couturier of travel.
« This strengthened organisation will enable us to accelerate our development strategy while further supporting our network of travel advisors, who play a key role in our success in the luxury and ultra-luxury cruise segments. » , Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer
Under his leadership, the new organisation now places Wesley D’Silva in the presidency of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a title that resonates like a throne. A trusted associate, D’Silva will report directly to Montague. A dynamic duo. A prestigious pairing. The kind of partnership that makes booking sheets quiver.
Nathan Hickman & Shawn Tubman: The New Masters of Commercial Play
This reshuffle doesn’t stop at the top. Nathan Hickman takes over commercial leadership of Oceania Cruises as Chief Sales Officer, reporting directly to Jason Montague. Shawn Tubman, meanwhile, becomes Chief Sales Officer of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, alongside Wesley D’Silva. Two men. Two brands. One obsession: to push figures even higher than their ships’ panoramic decks.
Under their guidance, a constellation of talent deploys its strengths across the globe:
- 🇬🇧 Paul Beale · VP UK & Ireland Sales
- 🌍 Gabriella Fonzo · Central Europe, Middle East & Africa
- 🌏 Lisa Pile · VP & General Manager APAC
- 🌎 Frank Medina · VP LATAM & Brazil
- 🇺🇸 Brennan Quesnele · SVP North America, Oceania Cruises
- 🇺🇸 Jerod Evans · VP North America Sales, Regent
- 📊 Melaine Diaz · VP Sales Strategy & Trade Marketing, Regent
The Seven Seas Prestige: The Vessel Set to Rewrite the Rules
If you were to remember just one thing from this announcement, let it be this: Regent Seven Seas Cruises is preparing to launch the Seven Seas Prestige® · the first vessel in an entirely new class, and the first in over a decade. 40% larger than its predecessors. Suites designed to redefine what ‘ultra-luxury’ means. Gastronomic, architectural, and cultural experiences that are yet unmatched at sea. Three more vessels of the same class will follow in 2030, 2033, and 2036.
On the Oceania side, five Sonata-class vessels are expected between 2027 and 2037. This is not merely a fleet. It is an armada of excellence.
Steve Odell: The Year’s Most Glamorous Retirement
Do not weep for Steve Odell. One of the most respected and celebrated sales professionals in the luxury travel industry is not disappearing into the mists of a silent retirement. He is becoming an Ambassador for both brands · a golden elevation, a role tailor-made for someone whose address book is probably worth more than a Regent Suite penthouse. Some depart. He soars.
What This Means For You, The Discerning Traveller
If you have hesitated to embark on a luxury cruise, know that this reshuffle is not insignificant. It heralds a massive acceleration of the two companies’ ambitions · more ships, more rare ports of call, more internationally supported travel advisors. Between Oceania’s legendary gastronomy, The Finest Cuisine at Sea®, over 600 ports in 100 countries, and Regent’s sovereign all-inclusive experience, where excursions, business class flights, and champagne are included as standard, the choice promises to be delightfully challenging.
Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises don’t sell cruises. They sell the world as it should always be experienced.
📍 Oceania Cruises® & Regent Seven Seas Cruises®
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