About the Course

Course Info

Level: Beginner
Teaching Method: Lectures
Assignments: Yes
Interactive: Yes
Credentials: Certificate
Duration: 14 weeks

XPEDITION – Series 2

Series 2 is a 14-week course and will prepare you to sell the world through ocean and river cruising. During this series you will learn about the ocean and river cruise product, along with selling groups and how they can grow your business. You will be required to participate in each lesson, homework assignment, project, and Facebook discussion. By the end of the course, you should be able to confidently recommend a cruise line to your customers based on their interest and demographics, and understand the group business and how to get started.

This course is meant for newer travel professionals. The cost is $150.00. If you are interested, please contact Amber Zakem – amber.zakem@mvptravel.com for details.

Register for the Course


MAST will provide you with the following for XPEDITION:
  • Access to Stuart Cohen’s Group Boot Camp
  • Travel related articles to review during certain sessions
  • List of courses to be completed
  • Access to XPEDITION’s exclusive Facebook group for class discussions.
  • Personal assistance from MAST's Social Media Specialist
Upon completion of the cruise specialist courses and Group Boot Camp:
  • Complete the group project, and email the document to Amber Zakem – amber.zakem@mvptravel.com
  • Turn in your reference guide to your employer. Use this reference guide as a start to your travel career. The reference guide can consist of travel articles, course completion certificates, course outlines/notes, log-ins and passwords, PowerPoint slides, etc.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Amber Zakem, MAST Travel Network’s Business Development Manager.

Course Curriculum

Lesson Description
Week #1
Celebrity Cruise Line | Excursion Research
Week #2
Article Assignment | Princess Cruise Line | Excursion Research
Week #3
 Princess Cruise Line | Excursion Research
Week #4
Princess Cruise Line | Excursion Research
Week #5
Article Assignment | Holland America Line | Excursion Research
Week #6
Article Assignment | Viking River Cruises | Excursion Research
Week #7
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection | Excursion Research
Week #8
Avalon Waterways | Excursion Research
Week #9
Pick Winners | Royal Caribbean International | Excursion Research
Week #10
Royal Caribbean International | Excursion Research
Week #11
Norwegian Cruise Line | Excursion Research
Week #12
Norwegian Cruise Line | Excursion Research
Week #13
Excursion Research
Week #14
Final Project