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Welcome to the Expedition Cruise Network Conference 2025!
Taking place over two days on Tuesday, 30th September and Wednesday, 1st October 2025, at Glaziers Hall in London, this conference will build on the success of its inaugural edition and continue to serve as a key gathering for the expedition cruise industry. Join us as we bring together members and stakeholders to engage in insightful discussions, foster relationships, and address the most important issues facing this rapidly growing sector of the travel industry.
The Expedition Cruise Network Conference provides a unique platform for the travel trade to connect directly with leading expedition cruise operators. With a mix of expert-led seminars, up to 30 pre-arranged one-on-one meetings facilitated through a digital platform, and ample networking opportunities, attendees will have the chance to discover new partnerships, share knowledge, and strengthen existing business connections.
Don’t miss out on this pivotal event shaping the future of expedition cruising. Secure your spot at the Expedition Cruise Network Conference 2025 and take the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow in this exciting industry.
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As the world’s largest and leading expedition cruise company, HX combines sustainability initiatives with deep local insights to provide guests with transformative travel experiences. Since 1896, HX have been taking curious travellers on mindful expeditions to the most remote and awe-inspiring places on the planet. From cultural encounters to wildlife wonders, their trips inspire and energise guests, who will have a deeper, richer love of the planet as a result. They have the most extensive science programme in the industry and bring learning right into the heart of their ships.
Cabin Select provides a comprehensive, cloud-based software solution for the cruise sector to manage and distribute bookings more efficiently and cost-effectively, offering a platform for brand control, market reach, and end-to-end reservation management. Their solution includes features like multi-language support, multi-currency transactions, real-time payments, promotion codes, inventory management, and booking websites to help cruise lines connect with a global network of agents and consumers.
Established in 1993, following a trip to the Galapagos, Wanderlust is the UK's longest-running consumer travel media brand. With its focus on authentic, meaningful and responsible travel, Wanderlust is the platform for the curious, conscious and discerning traveller. Today, the magazine is by far the number one travel magazine in the UK, with an audited circulation of 236,718 copies per issue, while the website receives over a million unique visitors per month, and the brand keeps pushing the boundaries in cross-platform and meaningful storytelling. Having championed a style of travel that celebrates the world in all its complexity, culture, wild beauty and wonder, Wanderlust has naturally covered expedition cruising since its launch - indeed it is the only type of cruise it features. It is proud therefore to be consumer media partner for the Expedition Cruise Network.
ECN Awards Sponsors
Polar Latitudes is a leader in small ship expeditions to Antarctica, offering highly immersive experiences to those who want a deeper and more personalized Antarctic adventure. Our team’s extraordinary knowledge and experience enable us to take greater advantage of every opportunity offered by this mysterious continent. A spirit of exploration, an emphasis on spontaneity, and a team that is experienced and fun to be around - these are the hallmarks of every Polar Latitudes journey.
Travelzoo is the club for travel enthusiasts. With a passionate community of 30 million members who take multiple international holidays and cruises every year, being part of the growing expedition cruise community is important to them as their members’ appetite for a unique style of cruising has been growing.
ECN Conference Destination Sponsors
Vanuatu, the Jewel of the Pacific Ocean, is an archipelago of 83 islands offering a rich melting pot of diverse cultures, breathtaking scenery and flavours. With 120 dialects spoken, each island group reveals its own identity through traditions like Naghol (land diving), canoe racing and community celebrations. Journeying across the islands, visitors will discover resilient communities, ways of life rooted in tradition, untouched scenery, where volcanoes, lagoons, and wildlife encounters await. Beyond natural beauty, it is the people’s warmth, hospitality, and radiant smiles that truly define this enchanting destination.
Tourism Western Australia has partnered with the Expedition Cruise Network to showcase expedition cruising in the Kimberley region - an unforgettable place, known for its untamed beauty, raw wilderness and the world’s oldest continuous living culture. The lucky few aboard expedition cruises will walk amongst ancient tracks that date back thousands of years. Expedition cruising here offers unrivalled local expertise and access to one of the world’s last true wilderness areas.
As an island nation, with a rich legacy of environmental protection, Cuba has much to offer expedition cruise companies, with authentic cultural immersion, personal encounters with Cuban people and exploration of the pristine marine environment. Cuba has an extensive coastline with thousands of cays and reefs, offering opportunities for diving, snorkelling, and exploring remote beaches and bays and nine UNESCO World Heritage sites, some of which have ports including Havana – with its system of fortifications - Cienfuegos with its historic centre and Santiago de Cuba home to the architectural landscape of the first coffee plantations. Destinations such as Jardines de la Reina, Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, and the Zapata Swamp are ideal for ecotourism, biodiversity-focused travel, and adventure.
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Lindblad is a name that for generations has been synonymous with exploration, adventure, and responsible tourism. These abiding traits are born from our rich heritage as the first expedition company and our inherent passion for discovery and preservation, which together provide awe-inspiring travel experiences in every corner of the world.
ECN Conference Coffee Break Sponsor
Treering is a memory-as-a-service platform that transforms life's moments into personalized keepsakes. Powered by their proprietary AI-driven technology and just-in-time printing, Treering offers scalable and flexible memory creation solutions for schools, families, and brands. With Treering's innovative platform, users can preserve and share their most meaningful memories effortlessly and beautifully.
Seasickness affects a large number of cruise passengers every year, often turning exciting journeys into uncomfortable ones. Avionova is working to change that. Our earbuds use gentle cooling to support the inner ear, which plays a key role in balance, to help travellers feel steadier on the move. Unlike medicines that may leave people drowsy, our approach is natural, quick, and non-invasive. From exploring the open ocean to flying across the world, our goal is simple: to give travellers greater comfort and confidence to enjoy the journey — making adventures memorable for the right reasons.
ZoomDoc delivers fast, trusted medical certification for cruise operators and their passengers, ensuring safety, reassurance, and operational efficiency. Each certificate is reviewed by GMC-registered doctors and includes a secure QR code for instant verification. Available 365 days a year with same-day turnaround, our service is reliable and efficient. Our travel certificates: covering expedition cruise, travel with medication, vaccine exemption, and cancellation—are accepted by over 100 airlines and cruise lines worldwide. ZoomDoc simplifies the process, offering peace of mind for travellers and streamlined operations for cruise partners.
Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance subsidiary, is a trusted provider of travel insurance services, offering tailored coverage through strategic partnerships with cruise operators, travel trade professionals, and insurers. Their plans safeguard expedition travelers from unexpected disruptions like medical emergencies, trip cancellations, delays, and lost baggage. With a reputation for innovation and a white glove approach, Trip Mate delivers high-touch, personalized service that ensures guests feel secure and supported throughout their journey—especially in remote and adventurous destinations where reliability and peace of mind are essential.
Buyer Registration
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A pre-arranged meeting schedule with expedition cruise operators
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Access to conference sessions featuring panel discussions and inspiring speakers
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Hospitality at Glaziers Hall, including coffee breaks, lunch, and an evening networking reception
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An invitation to the ECN Expedition Cruise Awards ceremony on Tuesday 30th September.
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