🚢 Make the Most of Your CLIA Membership with Certifications

Your CLIA membership is more than a credential — it’s a clear, structured pathway to grow your cruise expertise and credibility.

As a membership benefit, advisors receive four (4) complimentary CLIA courses yearly to help you get started at no additional cost. 🎓

If you’re ready to take the next step, CLIA certifications are designed to guide you — and it all starts with CCC.

🧭 Step One: CCC – Certified Cruise Counsellor

The Certified Cruise Counsellor (CCC) designation is the foundational CLIA certification and the starting point for all advisors pursuing professional cruise credentials.

✅ How to Get Started

Log into CLIA at:
learn.cruising.org → Learning Center → Certifications → Begin with CCC

📚 What’s Required for CCC

📝 Mandatory Coursework

You’ll need to complete and pass quizzes for the following courses (live or online):
(Courses marked with “” are included in your complimentary annual courses*)

• Cruising 101* & Cruising 201*

• Successful Qualifying 101*

• Power Selling 101: Skills*

• World Geography (Eastern & Western Hemispheres) 🌍

• Delivering Great Customer Service*

• The Wonderful World of Ship Inspections* 🚢

• 20 Best Practices for Travel Agent Success*

• Groups 101

• Getting Prepared for Cruise Sales*

🎯 Elective Credits (30 Required)

Earn credits through approved CLIA learning options, including:

• CLIA Cruise360 Conference (40 credits) 🏆

• CLIA Live Learning or Virtual Learning Events (30 credits) 💻

• CLIA Industry Partner Training (Global Cruise Line Members, Hotels, and Destinations; credits vary)

📌 Note: Certain activities may only be applied once per certification level.

🌊 Product Knowledge & Experience

To complete CCC, you’ll also need:

• One (1) Live or CLIA-Provided Virtual Ship Inspection 🚢

• Five (5) Stateroom Bookings with CLIA Global Cruise Line Members

• One (1) Personal Cruise Experience (2+ nights) 🛳️

Previous qualifying experiences may count if they fall within CLIA’s eligibility timelines.

🌟 Why CCC Matters

Earning your CCC helps you:

✔ Build a strong foundation in cruise sales
✔ Gain practical, real-world cruise experience
✔ Increase confidence and credibility with clients
✔ Begin a recognized professional certification journey

It’s a smart, achievable milestone — and a powerful way to invest in your growth as a cruise advisor. 🚀