The Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) has launched its Expedition Cruise Academy – a new training platform for travel trade professionals looking to deepen their expertise and knowledge of the expedition cruise industry.
Launching on 2nd April 2025, the new travel training platform will offer two forms of membership: free and premium, and will complement the current series of webinars, face-to-face events and insight guides.
Free training will offer access to courses on ECN’s cruise members. The main advantage of these taster courses on ECN suppliers is that each course follows the same clear format.
Agents can expect a comprehensive overview of the expedition cruise operator, details of its fleet – complete with downloadable fleet sheets – key destinations, unique selling points, and available trade resources.
They will learn about a specific operator and provide travel advisors with the information on how to take their learning further using expedition cruise operator’s own online resources.
ECN’s smaller expedition cruise operator members, who do not have their own existing online training platforms, the ECN supplier course is a great way to introduce their brand to a wider travel trade community.
In addition to supplier courses, premium members will benefit from expertly crafted content that explores the wider expedition cruise industry in greater depth.
Topics covered will include destination training, expedition cruising jargon and how it compares to other forms of travel, and guidance on matching the right ship and operator to the right client.
The easy-to-use platform will offer an overview of the sector with access to online courses, selling guides, downloadable fleet sheets, brand USPs, insight reports and priority access for fam trips and exclusive events and member benefits*.
Each training section will conclude with a short quiz and downloadable certificate upon completion.
Akvile Marozaite, CEO & Co-Founder of Expedition Cruise Network said: “We are incredibly excited to launch The Expedition Cruise Academy, our brand-new platform showcasing the most dynamic tourism industry.
“There is nothing like this comprehensive hub on expedition cruise in the market today and it not only offers key insights into the industry but provides a key training path for travel advisors to become professional experts in expedition cruising.
“We are committed to being the number one provider for agents looking to grow their knowledge in this everchanging industry.
“Our monthly webinars and website resources have already helped hundreds of travel advisors to deepen their expertise in selling expedition cruising and we are delighted that we can evolve our training products to appeal to an even wider audience.”
Earlier this year, ECN announced the Expedition Cruise Network Conference 2025, to be held at Glaziers Hall on Tuesday 30 September & Wednesday 1 October 2025.
The conference attracts a diverse range of expedition cruise operators including household names as well as niche operators.
Already over 21 exhibitor cruise lines and more than 100 buyers have signed up, creating a perfect place for travel trade professionals, both experienced and new, to connect with existing suppliers, make new connections and learn about diverse destinations and onboard experiences.
To sign up to the training platform, please see www.expeditioncruiseacademy.com
To register your interest for the Expedition Cruise Network Conference, please see https://www.expeditioncruisenetwork.com/conference/
*Membership dependant
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