Expedition Cruise Network

04/08/2026

Two Antarctica departures with limited availability

Looking for an authentic Antarctic expedition for your clients? 60 South still have limited availability on two upcoming departures:

🛥️ Hans Hansson
21 December 2026 – 3 January 2027

⛵ Ocean Tramp
11 – 24 February 2027

Why travel with 60 South?
- Small groups for a more flexible expedition experience
- Highly experienced expedition leaders and crew
- Long-range expedition Zodiacs for extended exploration
- Daily shore landings and Zodiac cruises (weather permitting)
- Included activities e.g. kayaking, camping and snowshoeing (where available and conditions permit)
- Fly & Fly itineraries, maximizing clients' time in Antarctica
- A genuine expedition approach, adapting each day to wildlife, weather and ice conditions

📩 Contact 60-South for availability, pricing and travel advisor rates

03/08/2026

When clients hear “expedition cruise”, do they immediately picture Antarctica, icebergs and a very warm coat?

Expedition cruising can also mean tropical wildlife, remote islands, fascinating cultures and exploring some of the world’s least-visited coastlines from sea level.

Here are four assumptions that warm-water expeditions can challenge:

🌎 **“Expedition cruising is only about the polar regions.”**
The expedition map also includes the Galápagos, Indonesia, Polynesia and many other extraordinary warm-water destinations.

🥾 **“It is only for extremely adventurous travellers.”**
Curiosity matters far more than physical endurance. Many itineraries offer different activity levels and ways to experience each destination.

🏝️ **“My favourite warm-weather destinations are best explored on land.”**
Many clients simply do not realise that places they already know and love can be experienced from sea level—revealing a completely different perspective.

🚤 **“Travelling by sea means seeing less.”**
Small expedition ships can reach hidden bays, remote islands, coastal communities and wildlife-rich areas that may be difficult—or impossible—to access from land.

During Day 1 of the ECN Conference, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, Silversea, Scenic and Swan Hellenic will help us look beyond the familiar polar narrative in **Selling the World’s Most Exciting Warm-Water Expeditions**.

Through a series of focused presentations, they will introduce some of the remarkable destinations, experiences and client opportunities within this exciting part of expedition cruising.

Which of these assumptions do you encounter most often?

📷 credits: National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, Coral Expeditions, Swan Hellenic, Aqua Expeditions

31/07/2026

🎉 ECN is happy to welcome Oyikil Travel to our network as an associate member!

"Our primary purpose [in joining ECN] is to expand our network within the expedition cruise community. Building on our existing relationships and industry partnerships, we would like to connect with other expedition cruise operators, specialist travel trade partners, and colleagues.

We believe the expedition cruise sector has significant potential for growth, particularly by fostering greater knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and mutual understanding among all the players involved."

🔗 http://oyikiltravel.com/

28/07/2026

📣 Calling all travel advisors!

Ahead of the official launch of our new ECN Advisor Pulse next week, we’re inviting travel advisors to be among the first to complete the survey.

We want to better understand what you’re selling, what your clients are asking for and what could help you generate more expedition cruise bookings. It should take around five minutes, and your feedback will help shape future ECN education, events and member activity.

As a little thank you, the 1st, 15th and 30th travel advisors to complete the survey will each receive a code for a complimentary ECN phone cover!

Complete the survey here:

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28/07/2026

Travel advisors, only a few days left to nominate yourself for our awards!

If you sell expedition cruise, put yourself forward - it only takes a few minutes.

Best Individual Expedition Cruise Seller: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J6PLSSF

Best Individual Newcomer to Expedition Cruise: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J6NKRBG

21/07/2026

🎉 ECN is happy to welcome Galapagos Conservation Trust to our network!

"GCT is excited to join the Expedition Cruise Network and connect with the many fantastic agents, cruise lines and tour operators who are committed to operating more sustainably.

With your help, we can ensure that tourism in Galapagos delivers greater benefits for both nature and local communities, which ultimately enhances the experience for visitors too. We're looking forward to both sharing our work with you, and learning more about the expedition cruise industry."

21/07/2026

There's just 10 days left to nominate your travel agency for the ECN Awards!

Whether you're seasoned experts in selling expedition cruise or have just started, we want your nominations! Help us to recognise the agencies making their mark in the industry - nominate today!

🚢 Best Expedition Cruise Travel Agency: https://lnkd.in/eHm79hZi

🚢 Best Newcomer to Expedition Cruise - Tour Operator or Travel Agency: https://lnkd.in/eU2igmdQ

16/07/2026

The best time to talk about your client's next expedition cruise? While they're booking their first!

Loyalty programmes aren't just about rewards - they're a great way to encourage repeat bookings and help clients build lasting, meaningful relationships with expedition.

In our latest blog, we share how travel advisors can make the most of these programmes to:
✔️ Encourage repeat business
✔️ Help clients build their expedition identity
✔️ Earn rewards for them and their clients

📖 Read the full article:

One of the most rewarding things about selling expedition cruising is that very few clients stop after just one voyage.A traveller who has fallen in love with Antarctica often starts asking about the Arctic. Someone returning from the Galápagos begins dreaming about Alaska. The Kimberley sparks an ...

09/07/2026

📢 3 WEEKS LEFT TO HAVE YOUR SAY!

Don't miss your chance to vote in the ECN Awards and celebrate the best in the business 😁

Vote for your favourite operators: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J6S8P3M

Nominate yourself or a colleague for the travel trade awards: https://www.expeditioncruiseconference.com/en/expedition-cruise-network-conference-2026/ECN-Awards/

18/06/2026

🎤 Our Keynote Speakers Announced for ECN Conference 2026!

As our conference programme develops, we're excited to reveal the keynote speakers for Day 1 and Day 2:

📅 Day 1 – Mensun Bound

⚓ Mensun Bound played a pivotal role in the discovery of Shackleton's Endurance beneath the ice-covered waters of the Weddell Sea.
🧭 In his exciting talk, Mensun will take us behind the scenes of the search and explore why Shackleton's story continues to inspire.

📅 Day 2 – Dr Antonia Ward

🔮 Dr Antonia Ward is one of the world's leading experts on emerging consumer trends.
✈️ Her talk will explore the future of travel and provide practical insights into how travel advisors can position themselves for success.

📝 Not signed up?

🎟️ You can register for Day 2 or join the waitlist for Day 1 here:
https://www.expeditioncruiseconference.com/en/expedition-cruise-network-conference-2026/Register