North America
Membership
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) provides travel advisors in the United States and Canada with credibility, industry-leading professional development, bonus commission opportunities, exclusive personal travel recognition, and news to take your career to the next level.
2026 Membership Enrollment is Now Open!!
Questions? Visit our Membership FAQs, email [email protected], or call (202) 759-9370 (Option #5).
Welcome to CLIA
We are delighted you are considering being part of CLIA as a member.
In charting my career course, like you, I chose to be part of CLIA, every year, as cruise was (and is) my focus and product of choice. I understood early that there were two tracks for using my CLIA Membership: one track was to join and take advantage of the credibility and recognition, bonus commissions, access to industry rates, and discounts on products and services; the other track was to level up my career by enrolling in the CLIA Certification Program, taking CLIA courses, tracking my stateroom sales, documenting my personal cruise experiences, keeping proof of my ship inspections and cruise line trainings, and achieving levels of CLIA Certification.
There is no right or wrong when it comes to how an advisor uses their CLIA Membership; it is up to the individual to decide what works best for them. However, for those who want to focus on cruise and make it part of their career course and success, the second track is the way to go.
Review our membership categories below and choose the one that's right for you. If you have any questions, please check out our FAQ page.
On behalf of the entire CLIA North America Travel Trade Membership team, thank you for your membership and steadfast support. It is our privilege to serve you.
Best wishes,
Charles A. B. Sylvia, ECC
VP, Industry & Trade Relations
North American Travel Trade Membership
*Your agency’s CLIA membership does not mean you are a member; each membership is stand-alone. Please click the link and join or renew, today. Thank you.
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Membership Benefits
Commissions and Travel Recognition
Your Enrolled Member Benefit and Recognition Credential (EMBARC ID) gives you access to Cruise Line Bonus Commissions, personal travel recognition, as well as FOUR free online courses, discounted pricing on CLIA offerings and partner products, including CLIA certification courses, Cruise360 and event registrations and more. Plus, our exclusive CLIA Member Savings Program.
Membership Benefits
CLIA Professional Development
Complementing your agency and cruise line educational programs, CLIA’s Professional Development programs are designed to make you the consumer’s most knowledgeable cruise resource and increase your cruise sales and commissions. Our programs are available in a variety of formats to assist you in achieving your maximum cruise sales potential.
Membership Benefits
Travel Agent Cruise News
Our monthly newsletter, Travel Agent Cruise News, delivers the latest information straight to your inbox each month, including an Encore Edition. You will also receive regular CLIA emails with members-only news alerts, professional development opportunities, webinars and more.
Membership Benefits
Annual State of the Cruise Industry Course
Dive into the most up-to-date information and latest industry research to stay current and maintain your competitive edge.
Eligibility
CLIA Membership Eligibility Requirements
FAQs
Commonly asked member questions. We hope this helps you find the answers you need.
Refund Policies
Information about refunds for all North America products.
Marketing Partners
These organizations are committed to travel agent success and have partnered with CLIA to promote their brand.
2026 Cruise360
April 21 - 26, 2026
Fort Lauderdale, FL
As the largest and only official conference of the cruise industry, Cruise360 brings together travel professionals, cruise line representatives, ports & destinations, industry suppliers and CLIA preferred partners for a truly panoramic view of the cruise industry.
