The 16th annual Clia Conference, which Clia claims is the largest travel agent event of its kind in Europe, will include ship visits, conference sessions, an industry trade fair and a celebratory evening event. 

Agent delegates will be able to choose two ships to visit over days two and three of the conference from a selection of six.

These include Cunard’s Queen Anne, Silversea’s Silver Dawn and Princess Cruises’ Sky Princess on day two, while on the final day, agents can visit MSC Virtuosa, P&O Cruises’ Iona or Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis.

Queen Anne is one of four ships appearing at the conference for the first time. 

Conference registration will open shortly and details of the conference theme and keynote speakers will follow in the coming months.

Andy Harmer, Clia UK and Ireland managing director, said: “Our 2024 conference will be our biggest yet, with more ships, an extended land programme on offer, as well as the optional training day for agents just starting out on their cruise sales journey. 

“As holidays at sea continue to flourish, we’re excited to confirm our popular conference mainstays will again take place, including the trade fair and celebratory evening event.

"The first-hand insight agents gain from ship visits is unbeatable, while the networking opportunities on offer over the event will be invaluable. We can’t wait to welcome partners from across the trade once again."

An optional “New to Selling Cruise Day” on 22 May has also been added. The in-person session will combine industry and product training for agents who are new to cruise.