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Charting the changes in expedition cruise: how to sell in 2026 and beyond
Whether you’re switching on to selling expedition cruise or are looking to enhance your existing sales, this is where to learn everything you need to know about the sector heading into 2026. What are the trends to tap into? How are customer expectations and behaviours changing? What are the key expedition cruise milestones in 2026 and beyond?

  • Chair: Charlotte Cullinan, content writer, TTG Media
  • Akvile Marozaite, CEO, Expedition Cruise Network
  • Mark Walter, director of sales Northern Europe, HX Expeditions


Trgeting tales: experts’ sales secrets
What type of customer is best suited to an expedition cruise? And how should you go about pitching and selecting their perfect far-flung adventure? Expert sellers share their tips for making a successful sale.

  • Chair: Madeleine Barber, head of partner content, TTG Media
  • Sarah Meadowcroft, managing director, Global Travel & Cruise
  • Lee Trowbridge, Your Holiday co-owner, Not Just Travel 

 

A beginner’s guide to expedition cruise
This one’s for the newbies and agents requiring a refresher. How does expedition cruise differ from ocean and river cruise? What do you as an agent need to do differently when selling this sector? And what are the myths that need busting?

  • Bernie Carter, Atlas Ocean Voyages


From poles to paradise: what awaits beyond the ship
From the polar regions to warm-weather expedition cruise destinations, learn about the range of different activities and adventures clients can have when they step off the ship.

  • Bethany Brown, business development sales support, AE Expeditions

 

 

A word about wildlife: what, where and when?
Wildlife encounters are a core element within expedition cruise itineraries, but how do you know when and where the best experiences take place? This session will break it down so you can get it spot on, every time.

  • Jason Flesher, director of discovery operations, Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours 

 


Exploring with purpose: how is citizen science driving positive change?
How can an expedition cruise drive positive change? Learn all about the citizen science projects adventurers can get onboard with when they choose to sail to the world’s most wild and remote places.

Dr Emily Baxter, science and education manager, HX Expeditions 
 

AE Expeditions training

Aranui Cruises

 Atlas Ocean Voyages

 

HX Expeditions

 

Scenic Discovery Yachts

 

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