The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA) is partnering with Avalon Waterways for the European River Cruise Summit, returning for its fourth year.
This years’ summit takes place from the 14-21NOV, 2026 along the Danube River, travelling from Nuremberg to Budapest. Organisers say the trip has been designed as an “intimate and immersive learning opportunity” with a limit of 120 participants.
The deadline for ACTA member travel advisors to register is 17APR, 2026. There is a $1,300 CAD per person fee for the trip based on double occupancy, which should be paid directly to Avalon Waterways.
Airfare is not included in the fee, but ACTA is working with airline partners to secure discounted rates. Flight savings will be shared with successful applicants.
ACTA says river cruising “continues to see strong demand” and the summit gives an opportunity for advisors to get “firsthand” experience in the “growing sector “.
Through its long-standing partnership with Avalon, ACTA member travel advisors are able to benefit from “immersive professional development” in river cruising.
Advisors can apply for the summit at this link.
ACTA is also partnering with Aurora Expeditions for an expedition cruise from 9-16JUN, 2026 aboard the Sylvia Earle, through Iceland’s Westfjords region.
The association says the trip is designed for member advisors “seeking deeper knowledge and hands-on training”. The trip is limited to 30 participants and has a USD $3,250 fee per person, based on double occupancy. The fee will be paid directly to Aurora Expeditions.
Airfare is not included but flight savings will shared upon acceptance.
The application deadline is 09APR, 2026 with successful applicants notified on 15APR, 2026.
Details of the trip’s itinerary are available here.
