Expedition cruise

Trade can earn up to £1,200 in commission when they sell expedition cruise, new data suggests

The expedition cruise operators which responded to Expedition Cruise Network's latest Insights Report confirm 90% of bookings are priced at £6,000

Seabourn ops chief predicts expedition cruise market will 'level out' despite strong demand

'The industry has reached, not necessarily a saturation level, but a level where no one is building more ships at this point,' said vice-president of operations and planning Robin West

Line to celebrate 130th anniversary with two-night fam trip next year

HX Expeditions first told TTG about plans to host hundreds of agents on 'a statement fam' in May 2025

Small ships, big nature experiences: how to sell the Galapagos Islands with Metropolitan Touring

With more than 70 years of experience, Metropolitan Touring has unparalleled knowledge of this enchanting Ecuadorian archipelago, promising an unforgettable adventure for your clients. Here’s what makes it a top choice…

'From £15,000 expeditions to £50,000 family adventures, this is how I sell Silversea sailings'

Stewart Travel’s Donna Bicker reveals why Silversea remains the go-to choice for her discerning clients

Celestyal's Danielle Radford joins Hurtigruten as new UK account manager

Radford will work with the line's UK sales team to grow key accounts, bolster trade engagement and develop new partnerships with agents and operators

HX promotes Nathaniel Sherborne as top team shake-up continues

Sherborne moves into senior sales and commercial post overseeing broader range of markets

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions hires Karen Hollands to increase support for agents

Hollands will serve as the main point of contact for all trade partners and will report into Danielle Bates, the line's head of UK sales

JTA Travel Group hires former SeaDream Yacht Club's UK sales chief Mark Schmitt to 'strengthen its cruise position'

Mark Schmitt joins JTA Travel Group with a travel industry career spanning more than 20 years including roles at AmaWaterways, Fred Olsen Travel, Tradewind Voyages

Viking's UK sales chief makes play for 'land tour customers' as line names 100th ship

Speaking to TTG, Viking head of sales Neil Barclay hailed the contribution travel agents had made to the Scandinavian's 'continued success'

Operators confirmed for TTG Expedition Cruise Fest

AE Expeditions and Scenic are among the expedition cruise operators set to take to travel agents’ screens during TTG Expedition Cruise Fest 24-28 November

Is this the ultimate Galapagos expedition?

Visit TTG's Expedition Cruise Selling Guide to become an expert on Metropolitan Touring

AE Expeditions recruits Cunard regional sales manager James Atherton as new BDM

Atherton, who started his career in cruise handling baggage at Southampton docks, has also worked in P&O Cruises trade sales team

'New-to-cruise – let's go!': agents told market ripe for new business, plus nine other Advantage cruise conference highlights

Is now the time for agents to grow their cruise customer databases? Why a cruise holiday can give customers peace of mind financially? And why if staff are loyal to agencies and cruise lines then customers will keep coming back for more?

'We're always trying to think outside the box': Advantage to trial new one-to-one meetings concept for cruise members

Advantage is hopeful its Cruise One-to-Ones trial will help members – either new-to-cruise agents or 'seasoned retailers' – to build their knowledge

Some governments want to 'move away' from allowing helicopters to fly in Antarctica

'I can tell you there is a strong movement within the Antarctic Treaty Parties to move away from helicopters,' John McKeon tells TTG

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Solo travellers, Svalbard rules and the industry's 'twisted stepchild', plus seven other expedition cruise talking points

Does Svalbard still deliver as a destination? Why are regulations on the rise and how do cruise lines feel about this trend? Everything we learned from Expedition Cruise Network's second conference

Cruise: Expedition, ocean or river – which pays the most commission?

TTG quizzed more than 100 travel agents to identify what they need from suppliers to sell cruise confidently, and where they are increasing their focus in this ever-expanding sector

Ponant promotes 'robust' solos offer and launches new yachting brand to enhance offering to luxury clients

Starting late 2026, the French cruise line will operate 22 ships including new catamaran – Spirit of Ponant II – which will carry up to 10 passengers

'I couldn't photograph the polar bear with my phone, but I didn't care'

A Svalbard circumnavigation onboard a small ship still delivers the quintessential Arctic cruise experience – despite stricter environmental regulations

Everything you need to know about French Polynesia specialist Aranui Cruises

Discover everything you need to know about Aranui Cruises, with a chance to win a €1,000 cruise voucher and a deluxe French food hamper

Clia UK chief Andy Harmer: Nearly a third of passengers are new to cruise – here's how agents can capitalise on this

In our diverse market, customers require clear insight and need agents to offer genuine expertise. They want to feel reassured their holiday is being planned by someone who understands the ships, the destinations and the differences between the lines. In short, knowledge has become a crucial currency.

AE Expeditions sales chief vows to crack ship visit 'issue' ahead of agent overnights next year

Andrew Turner said agents enjoyed the two recent overnight ship visits in Scotland before highlighting how these educationals still had their limitations