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Norwegian Cruise Line has permanently eliminated non-commissionable fares from January 1, 2026, marking a major shift in cruise industry compensation. Travel advisors will now earn commission on the full cruise fare, excluding only mandatory government taxes and fees. The change applies to bookings made from December 26, 2025, for sailings from May 2026 onward. The move is expected to increase advisor earnings significantly and strengthen partnerships across the cruise trade.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Norwegian Cruise Line has permanently eliminated non-commissionable fares from January 1, 2026, marking a major shift in cruise industry compensation. Travel advisors will now earn commission on the full cruise fare, excluding only mandatory government taxes and fees. 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