G Adventures hosted 75 travel agent and tour operators onboard in Scotland on Monday (29 April), as part of an exclusive showcase designed to highlight its small-ship expedition offering ahead of its first Arctic season since 2019

With the ship docked in Troon following the completion of its season in Antarctica, the event brought together key trade partners from across the UK to experience its polar vessel first-hand.

Stu Darnley, national sales manager at G Adventures, said: “It was fantastic to welcome so many of our valued travel agent and tour operator partners on board our expedition ship.

“There’s nothing quite like experiencing the ship in person to understand the fantastic product that we offer in the polar regions. There is real excitement around small-ship exploration right now, and this event was all about giving agents the knowledge, confidence and inspiration to sell it. The response has been incredibly positive.”

Just You & Travelsphere, sister brands to G Adventures within the G Travel Community (GTC), also welcomed a select group of agent partners onboard following the recent announcement that they will offer expeditions as part of an expanded product portfolio.

Tom Morgan, trade sales director at Travelsphere & Just You, said: “While expedition cruising represents a new product category for us, it has already proven to be extremely popular. In particular, for Just You, it is helping to introduce solo travellers to expedition cruises, an experience many may not have previously considered.”

Guests were hosted for a networking lunch and celebratory fizz, offering a setting to connect with the team and fellow trade partners, alongside an introduction to the ship’s offering. This included the opportunity to step aboard a zodiac and view the onboard camping and kayak setup.