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The only official cruise industry approved certification scheme

Follow your own e-learning path at your own pace to gain cruise specialist certification.

LEVEL 1

CLIA Accredited

Earn 100 CLIA Points

  • Complete and pass 2 x mandatory CLIA Core Units
  • Oceans of Knowledge
  • Oceans of More Opportunity
  • Complete 1 x CLIA Elective
  • Complete 1 x Cruise Experience (minimum 3 nights with a CLIA Cruise Line)
LEVEL 2

CLIA Ambassador

Earn 200 CLIA Points

  • Must have reached Accredited Status
  • Complete 3 x CLIA Electives
  • Earn 30 CLIA Points from Cruise Line Training
  • Complete 2 x Cruise Experiences (minimum 3 nights)
LEVEL 3

CLIA Master

Earn 300 CLIA Points

  • Must hold CLIA Ambassador status
  • Participate in the Masters Program
  • Complete and pass the designated assignment
  • Final assessment must be completed within the allocated time period

80+ Unique Cruising Training Courses

WHO CAN ACQUIRE A CLIA CERTIFICATION?

Access to the CLIA Certification program is only available to consultants currently employed by a CLIA member Agency or who hold an individual CLIA Membership in Australasia*.

Should membership not be renewed, or an agent moves to a non CLIA member agency, all CLIA Points and Certification information is archived until such time as financial membership is re-instated.

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Guide to CLIA Certification

Unlock A Variety of Learning Courses

Build your expertise with specialist cruise training courses designed to grow your cruise knowledge and confidence.

Cruising the Pacific Islands

Cruising the Pacific Islands

Cruising Australasia

Cruising Australasia

Cruising South America

Cruising South America

Expedition Cruising

Expedition Cruising

Cruising Southeast Asia

Cruising Southeast Asia

European River Cruising

European River Cruising

Cruising Northern Europe

Cruising Northern Europe

Cruising Alaska

Cruising Alaska

Hear From a CLIA Member

As a newer cruise advisor, I’ve found the CLIA training to be incredibly valuable. It has given me the confidence and knowledge to navigate the cruise industry with a much deeper understanding, while reinforcing the importance of ongoing education in our profession.

Being Virtuoso certified alongside my CLIA training has been a powerful combination. Virtuoso inspires me to create exceptional, personalised luxury travel experiences, while CLIA provides the specialist cruise expertise that allows me to confidently guide my clients toward the right cruise products and experiences.

Together, they complement each other perfectly—one elevates the client experience, while the other strengthens the industry knowledge behind it. This combination has made me feel more confident, more connected, and better equipped to deliver outstanding journeys and outcomes for my clients.

Melissa Leggett, Home Travel Company

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