Agents will automatically gain Pioneers status by making at least one booking during the brand’s inaugural year of operation. They will then be invited to join a complimentary “educational insider first look” sailing between 17 July 2023 and 31 May 2024, and will be able to bring a guest. The line will launch its first ship, Explora I, from Southampton on 17 July. 

Those with Pioneers status will also have access to Explora Journeys’ Travel Advisor Fares for personal travel. 

The brand also offers referral benefits for those referring other travel advisors to Explora Journeys, including a bonus commission on all new bookings made by the referred travel advisor in 2023.

Chief sales officer Chris Austin said: "Our travel advisor community is the heart and soul of our industry, and from day one, we have been bold in creating industry-first initiatives to support not only our success but also theirs. We are sincerely grateful to our Pioneers and proud to equip them with the right tools to support the growth of their business and our mutual success.”

Pioneers can also offer clients 10% savings on the next five sailings the agent books, departing in 2023, and 5% savings on the next five booked and departing in 2024 and beyond. Onboard credit offers are also available. 

Agents will be notified of their Pioneer status and should reach out to their business relationship lead or head of sales for more information.