Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced it is partnering with expedition cruise specialists, ExplorEarth.

ExplorEarth is an online platform dedicated to expedition and small-ship adventure cruises, including river. It encourages travellers to consider these cruises and connect them with approved partners. Users can access expert guides, stories, comprehensive cruise listings and personalised travel support. They are then passed over to partners when ready to book.

The partnership will include:

Andy Harmer, managing director for CLIA UK & Ireland, said: “ExplorEarth is a fantastic expedition cruise resource, and we’re looking forward to helping highlight the wealth of information they offer. Demand for expedition cruise has never been higher, so now is the ideal time to explore the incredible options the sector presents, whether customers are interested in travelling to polar regions, tropical destinations or remote islands.”

Jos Dewing, co-founder and CEO of ExplorEarth, said: “Having previously sat on their expedition working group, I am excited to partner with CLIA again. ExplorEarth was created to find new clients for agents in expedition and small-ship adventure cruises. Leads can be hard to find, so our platform focuses on doing the hard work and matching prospective bookers with our partners. We work with some of the best photographers, guides and travel writers and are gaining fascinating insights into booking behaviours and customer interests that we are excited to share with CLIA members.”