Air Canada Vacations Academy Sets Sail in 2027 with NCL

Air Canada Vacations is excited to announce the inaugural Air Canada Vacations Academy at Sea, taking place from January 17 to 24, 2027, aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Encore. Representing a first for Air Canada Vacations and a significant milestone for the company, this unique learning experience will bring travel advisors from across Canada together for an exceptional blend of education, networking, and destination discovery.

Presented in partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line and valued industry partners, the program is designed to help advisors expand their knowledge, strengthen industry connections and experience products firsthand under the theme "Learn. Earn. Experience More."

"Travel advisors are at the heart of our business, and Air Canada Vacations Academy is about investing in their continued success," said Marco Gagnon, General Manager, Sales, Québec and Ottawa Regions at Air Canada Vacations. "By combining education, networking and destination experiences in one immersive program, we're providing advisors with valuable tools and insights they can bring back to their clients and businesses."

Participants will enjoy exclusive Air Canada Vacations and supplier-led training sessions, networking events, hotel site inspections and hosted destination experiences. The itinerary
includes visits to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta, along with dedicated days at sea focused on learning and collaboration.

"The Air Canada Vacations Academy is much more than a training program; it's an opportunity for advisors to connect with industry partners, experience our products firsthand and build meaningful relationships with colleagues from across the country," said Erminia Gallina, Director of Sales at Air Canada Vacations. "We're excited to offer an experience that combines learning, networking and unforgettable travel moments, all while helping advisors grow their knowledge and confidence in selling cruises and vacation experiences."

The package includes a 7-night cruise aboard Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Cruise Line's More At Sea™ package, exclusive training opportunities, networking events and Air Canada Vacations' Cruise Promise benefits.

Special launch rates start at $1,130 per person for an inside stateroom, $1,160 for an oceanview stateroom and $1,240 for a balcony stateroom, based on double occupancy and subject to availability. Limited Academy airfares are also available from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montréal, Québec City and Halifax.

Available exclusively to travel advisors, space is limited. To learn more, view the complete program details and register, click here, and download the Air Canada Vacations Academy Flyer here.