Virtual Expedition Cruise Week: Master the Experience. Understand the Product. Sell with Confidence.
Whether you are new to expedition cruising or looking to deepen your expertise, this immersive virtual event is designed to meet you where you are. Advisors will hear directly from the industry’s leading expedition brands, gaining firsthand insight into their products, unique experiences, and proven strategies to successfully sell to clients. You will explore the differences between expedition travel in polar and tropical regions, helping you better match the right experience to the right traveler. Walk away with the confidence, knowledge, and practical tools needed to grow your expedition cruise sales and elevate your client recommendations.
Virtual Expedition Cruise Week Educational Overview
Sponsored Educational Presentations from:
- Aurora Expeditions: Why Ship Size Matters on an Expedition Cruise
- HX Expeditions: Discover More with HX Expeditions: The Perfect Balance of Expedition Cruising
- National Geographic - Lindblad Expeditions: Pioneer’s In Expedition Travel<
- Polar Latitudes Expeditions: Arctic to Antarctica and Everywhere in Between
- Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours: Discover Scenic Ocean: The World’s First Discovery Yachts
- Silversea Expeditions: Redefining the Antarctica Fly-Cruise Journey
- Viking: Coming soon!
Panel Discussions:
- A Day in the Life: What to Expect On-board an Expedition Cruise
- Beyond the Ice: Exploring Expedition Cruising in Warm Weather
- Science, Stewardship, and the Sea: The Impact of Expedition Cruising
- Women Leading the Way: Voices of the Expedition Industry
- From Insight to Action: Your Expedition Sales Game Plan
ASTA Educational Presentations:
- Marketing: Leverage Your Digital Marketing to Grow Sales
- ASTA VTA: We’ve Been Solving the Wrong Problem: The Missing Standard Holding the Travel Advisor Profession Back
- Fireside Chat with Craig Moylan
Expedition week prizes
Aurora
- Sail with Aurora Expeditions Next Summer! One lucky winner will win (1) cabin, based on double occupancy on an Aurora Expedition departing between April 2027 and September 2027. Recipient will be able to choose preferred itinerary from a list of sailings based on availability including 2027 Arctic and Europe departures. A list of available departure will be provided to the recipient no later than December 1, 2026. Complimentary cabin is not transferrable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Standard inclusions as per the itinerary are included. Exclusions such as airfare, gratuities, and insurance are not included.
HX Expeditions
- One berth (2 pax) on an Alaska Expedition Cruise with HX Expeditions. This prize is valid in 2027 on our 10-day Alaska’s Inside Passage: Fjords of the Great Land voyage.
National Geographic - Lindblad Expeditions
- Complimentary Cruise Galápagos: Aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II, Islander II, or Gemini
Polar Latitudes Expeditions
- Polar Latitudes Expedition Voyage for 2 up to 9 days
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours
- (1) $300 gift card winner
Silversea Expeditions
- Choice of one (1) Voyage
- Silver Endeavor - March 25, 2027 - 23 Days
- Silver Endeavor - April 14, 2027 - 18 Days
- Silver Endeavor - April 17, 2027 - 14 Days
- Up to Double Occupancy Only. Lead-in suite category only, no upgrades available. Non-transferable. International Air and travel insurance not included.
Viking
- (1) Winner - Any 8-13 Day Expedition Voyage in 2026 or 2027 for 2 people.
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Virtual Week Dates and Times
July 14-16: 10:30am - 12:00pm & 2:30pm - 4:00pm
July 17: 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Price
ASTA Members $29
Non-Members $59
ASTA Verified Travel Advisors (VTAs): Free Registration with code VTAEXPLORE
Includes:
- Access to 7 live General Sessions & dozens of sales resources from Expedition Cruise Line Partners.
- On-Demand Access to all sessions and digital resources for one-year after event.
- Connections to Expedition Cruise Line Executives and BDMs
- Chances to win Educational Journey Opportunities with our Expedition Cruise Line Partners
Event Sponsors: