CruiseGuests were high on Deck 9’s introduction of the all-inclusive Simply More offer to Thai cruise market.

What’s Simply More for Oceania Cruises is greater value for agents

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Deck 9’s Soraya Kosadat and Rangsivipa Chindahporn, together with Oceania Cruises' Jason Worth and Constance Seck unveiling the Simply More offer to the Thai market.
Deck 9’s Soraya Kosadat and Rangsivipa Chindahporn, together with Oceania Cruises' Jason Worth and Constance Seck unveiling the Simply More offer to the Thai market. Photo Credit: Xinyi Liang-Pholsena

Oceania Cruises' key APAC executives recently visited Bangkok to unveil its latest Simply More programme to guests and media in Thailand, an up-and-coming market in Asia for the upper premium cruise line.

Vice president of international sales Jason Worth and director of sales for Asia Constance Seck, together with preferred travel agency and cruise specialist Deck 9, shared more about Simply More’s all-encompassing service through Worth’s introduction of Oceania Cruises, a product presentation by Deck 9, alongside sharing from Thai celebrity cruiser Onchuma “Fay” Durongdej, who shared her first-hand account of sailing with Oceania Cruises.

“Since the launch of Simply More in July last year, guests and travel partners love simply more because it's simple and adds more value,” said Worth, telling Travel Weekly Asia the key benefits the programme has brought for travel advisors. “It's easy to explain to new people who haven't sailed with us, so you don't have to teach them. If you know about the offer, you can just talk about the product, which is a nice change.”

With Simply More, cruisers will be able to enjoy dining in various specialty restaurants aboard Oceania ships, alongside an extensive selection of premium champagnes, wines, and beverages during meals. Additionally, guests also receive complimentary WiFi and shore excursion credit, which increases with the length of sailing, Worth added.

A sought-after amenity for Asian cruisers is Simply More’s complimentary WiFi, which now enables two log-ins instead of one, making the offer more value for money.

Soraya Kosadat, general manager of Deck 9, highlighted the significant impact of onboard WiFi amenities. For couples on cruise vacations, individual Internet access allows seamless connectivity. Additionally, Starlink's advancements enable cruisers to conduct virtual meetings and stay connected with family via Zoom while aboard Oceania ships.

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