It is perhaps safe to assume that due to lighter load factors than usual on expedition cruises in 2021, there might
be more opportunities for familiarization trips (see Chart 14). This sounds like good news for advisors as educa-
tion trips on expeditions vessels are hard to come by, mainly due to the high cost per person and the relatively
smaller ship size.
A new entrant to this checklist is health and safety protocols, which has impacted every aspect of tourism. Given
that cruise tourism experienced a shutdown during the pandemic, this element becomes even more paramount.
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CHART 14
BUILDING A SUPPORT SYSTEM
PREFERRED EXPEDITION CRUISE TRAINING PROGRAMS
81%
70%
70%
56%
44%
Expedition experiences/fam trips
Destination
Expedition product training
Sales & marketing of expedition travel
Health and safety protocols
I would love to see Antarctica and sell it of course.