Albatros Expeditions has joined as the latest member of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Membership will Albatros Expeditions’ will help boost brand awareness across the industry, especially among travel agents and partners.

Albatros will benefit from full access to the association’s in-person and virtual events, learning programmes, plus the opportunity to share cruise line and ship information resources online.

The expedition cruise line will also have the opportunity to promote agent incentives and competitions via CLIA’s e-newsletter and social media pages.

The Albatros team will make their first CLIA appearance at this month’s Expedition Cruise Champion initiative, and will attend the Cruise Forum & Winter Ball on December 18.

Andy Harmer, CLIA UK & Ireland MD, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Albatros Expeditions to the CLIA family.”

“Albatros join an illustrious group of expedition cruise lines, further expanding the product offering in this exciting growth sector.”

Jens Rasmussen, COO from Albatros Expeditions, said: “Albatros Expeditions is excited to join CLIA, recognising the crucial role that trade engagement and travel agents play.”

Albatros Expeditions offers small-ship expeditions to the polar regions including Greenland, Svalbard, as well as the Antarctic Peninsula.