The Seminar at Sea is being presented by the authors of The Travel Advisor's Handbooks. This event is not sponsored by nor affiliated with CLIA or Celebrity Cruises.
The authors of THE TRAVEL ADVISOR'S HANDBOOKS are hosting a pre-Cruise360 Seminar at Sea and sailing on Celebrity Reflection. This is the perfect way to relax before the conference - there's no better way to arrive at Cruise360 than by ship! (However, it is not required to attend Cruise360 to sail on this cruise.)
All guests of THE TRAVEL ADVISOR'S HANDBOOK will enjoy exclusive benefits, including:
Guests who book the Celebrity Cruises "All Included" package or The Retreat will receive everything listed above, plus:
Working towards CLIA certification? This is the perfect chance to use this voyage as a sailing or ship inspection towards your CCC, ACC, MCC, or ECC.
While the sessions are designed for travel advisors only, you are welcome to invite friends and family to sail with you. Ask us about including your spouse, family, or friends in your stateroom or across multiple cabins.
PLEASE NOTE: To participate in our exclusive onboard activities, you must book your cruise through THE TRAVEL ADVISOR'S HANDBOOKS.
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Friday 4/17/26 |
Depart 4:00pm |
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Saturday 4/18/26 |
Morning and Afternoon Sessions |
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Sunday 4/19/26 |
Morning and Afternoon Sessions |
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Monday 4/20/26 |
Arrive 7:00am |
Approximately 183-200 Sq. ft.
Your escape at sea, Inside Staterooms offer ample living space, including a sitting area and a flat screen TV. Each inside stateroom on board Celebrity Reflection includes world-class amenities. (Inside pictured)
Available types: Guarantee, Inside, Prime Inside
Maximum number of guests: 4
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Approximately 176 Sq. ft.
Expansive views make Ocean View Staterooms on the Celebrity Reflection the ideal place to unwind at sea. These perfectly indulgent spaces come furnished with Celebrity’s eXhale bedding featuring a king-sized mattress and everything else a modern traveler needs. (Ocean View pictured)
Available types: Guarantee, Ocean View, Prime Ocean View
Maximum number of guests: 4
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Approximately 192 Sq. ft. - Veranda 54 Sq. ft.
Ample indoor and outdoor space come together to create your private sanctuary at sea. Your personal veranda lets you greet the day, soak in breathtaking sunsets, and enjoy fresh sea breezes. (Veranda pictured)
Available types: Guarantee Veranda, Veranda (Partial), Veranda, Prime Veranda, Deluxe Veranda, Sunset Veranda, Ultra Deluxe Veranda
Maximum number of guests: 5
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Approximately 192 Sq. ft. - Veranda 54 Sq. ft.
A dedicated concierge is always just steps away from your room to assist with your vacation needs. Attend exclusive events, including a Destination Seminar, and Welcome Aboard Concierge Class Lunch. Then there’s the Stateroom. Here, you’ll find it’s little details so meticulously thought out that they truly make a world of difference. It’s a room that’s so much more than a room—it’s an experience. (Concierge Class pictured)
Available types: Guarantee Concierge Class, Concierge, Prime Concierge, Sunset Concierge
Maximum number of guests: 4
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Approximately 192 Sq. ft. - Veranda 54 Sq. ft.
Celebrity Reflection AquaClass guests enjoy eXhale bedding, premium bathroom amenities, a massaging showerhead, complimentary fitness classes, and a spacious private veranda. Plus, complimentary dining at Blu, unlimited access to the Persian Garden, and personal spa concierge. (Aqua Class pictured)
Available types: Guarantee Aqua Class, Aqua Class, Prime Aqua Class
Maximum number of guests: 2
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Approximately 300-1636 Sq. ft. - Veranda 79-389 Sq. ft.
The Retreat isn’t a place. It isn’t an amenity. It isn’t a service. It’s all of this and more. The Retreat includes stunning accommodations, a private restaurant, and exclusive lounge that rival any high-end resort. Your dedicated team of attendants, concierges, and butlers will do everything to ensure you never have to lift a finger on vacation.
You’d think a suite like one of ours would be enough. Not to us. All suites at The Retreat come with a butler who’s just a message away. You get access to an exclusive sundeck and lounge that make you feel like you have the ship to yourself. Your table awaits at Luminae, your private, suites-only restaurant. And, you’ll enjoy more perks and amenities than ever before. The Retreat isn’t just a suite. It’s the most elevated experience at sea, period. (Signature Suite pictured)
Available types: Guarantee Deluxe, Sky Suite, Sunset Sky Suite, Aqua Sky Suite, Celebrity Suite, Signature Suite, Royal Suite, Penthouse Suite, Reflection Suite
Maximum number of guests: 6
SOLD OUT
Prices are based on double-occupancy including taxes and port fees, but do not include gratuities, insurance, airfare, transfers, or the "all included" perks packages (except in suites). Pricing based on the lowest cost stateroom available in that category. Singles, triples, and quads are also available at different rates. You may be eligible for lower rates based on residency and loyalty level. Ask us for details. Prices subject to change. Please contact us for the most up-to-date pricing and availability. Photos are for illustration purposes only. Actual stateroom layout and amenities may vary.
Please select a session:
YOU are the biggest asset to your agency and your brand. When you sell a customer a vacation, you are also selling YOU. This seminar will help you better sell yourself as the advisor that everyone wants to work with for their next vacation.
Do you find there just aren’t enough hours in the day? Feel overwhelmed and that you can never catch up? We’ll share our top tips for better time management, allowing you to streamline your tasks and more efficiently manage your day.
Special needs mom and travel advisor Danielle Gonyea returns this year with an all-new seminar that will help you be better prepared to work with special needs families, with a focus on accessibility programs that you can include in your clients' vacations.
Find out the details on our 4th Annual Seminar at Sea and get priority access to book before the general public.
This session will end at 10am, allowing you plenty of time to explore Key West or have lunch ashore before the afternoon session begins.
It is essential that travel advisors properly qualify the customer, yet many do not take this part of the sales process seriously and some avoid it all together. This session will help you enhance your qualifying skills, and more importantly, your listening skills.
Most issues a client faces during their vacation can be solved before they ever leave their home. We’ll share tips on how to set proper expectations for their vacation, including ways to prepare them for challenges they may face during their trip while helping them be “experts” before they hit the road.
Any chance to get onboard a ship or visit a vacation site is a huge opportunity for any travel advisor. But are you wasting your time while there? Are you maximizing the impact that a tour can have on your business? Are you leveraging your own vacations to sell them to others? This seminar will offer tips & tricks for turning inspections into sales.
The role of the BDM is often misunderstood, and this can lead to frustration for both the advisor and the supplier representative. In this session, we will offer suggestions for cultivating a strong relationship with your BDM and your preferred brands. Special guest: Jill Forde - Field Sales Manager - South Texas for Celebrity Cruises.
We're keeping this final event of day one under wraps for now - but it involves a special guest and a travel-related non-profit organization.
“No problem” is a huge problem. In this multimedia presentation, The Travel Advisor’s Handbooks authors will be joined virtually by CLIA’s Charlie Sylvia, who will provide his top ten best practices for being a better digital communicator.
A great travel advisor should be able to find answers to any question and itineraries to fit any client’s needs. This session will sharpen your research skills while teaching you how to minimize time spent searching, verify sources, and avoid giving wrong answers, and what to do if you accidentally share incorrect information.
Join Celebrity Cruises' Jill Forde for a deep dive into their brand, including a look at their ocean and river products, plus their CruisingPower platform and Espresso booking engine.
This session will end at 11am, allowing you plenty of time to explore CocoCay or have lunch ashore before the afternoon session begins.
Featuring Chris Grum, ECC; Michael Akana, ECCS; Scott McAlister, ECC; Danielle Gonyea, ACC; Jill Forde, Celebrity Cruises
Our "Town Hall" is your chance to ask questions on any travel topics. You may wish to follow-up on one of our earlier sessions or use the time to share a pain point in your business and get feedback from both our expert panel and your fellow travel advisors. Everyone is welcome to share their insights and experiences, no matter their level of industry experience. We truly believe that everyone can have great ideas, no matter the amount of time they have worked as a travel advisor.
Note: Schedule listed here is tentative and subject to change.
It is our intention to offer the full program as described with participation of all three authors and other presenters listed. All sales are final and a change in schedule or presenter participation will not result in a credit or refund.
The Seminar at Sea is being presented by the authors of The Travel Advisor's Handbooks. This event is not sponsored by nor affiliated with CLIA or Celebrity Cruises.
Due to the dynamic nature of cruise bookings, we do not want to risk having outdated information by posting prices online. Please contact us for current pricing and availability.
No. The cruise must be booked through The Travel Advisor's Handbooks. The rates we are charging for this cruise include all of the added amenites like the training seminars (12 hours worth), the informal get-togethers, the hosted dinners, and more.
Absoultely. Friends and family are welcome to sail with you. Please let us know if any of them are interested in attending the seminars.
All of the sessions listed are included in your fare and you do not need to sign up for them. They are presented sequentially, so there are no overlapping events.
