Avalon Waterways, ACTA announce 2026 European River Cruise Summit

Avalon Waterways, in partnership with ACTA, has announced dates for its 2026 European River Cruise Summit — an exclusive professional development experience designed for Canadian advisors to deepen their river cruise expertise and strengthen their industry connections.

The Summit will take place Nov. 14 to Nov. 21, 2026, sailing Avalon Waterways’ Legendary Danube itinerary from Nuremberg to Budapest. Applications for this educational sailing open March 25, 2026, with space available for just 120 Canadian travel advisors.

Now considered one of the most anticipated annual learning opportunities for Canadian travel advisors, the Summit consistently attracts strong interest, with more than 400 applications received in previous years.

Throughout the week-long experience, selected advisors will gain first-hand insight into the river cruise experience while participating in curated workshops, peer networking and business-building sessions designed to support long-term sales growth.

Pam Hoffee, president of Avalon Waterways, said: “This Summit continues to be one. Of the most meaningful ways we can invest in the Canadian advisor community. There is simply no substitute for experiencing river cruising first-hand while learning alongside industry peers and leaders.”

ACTA President Suzanne Acton-Gervais noted that: “Providing impactful, experiential professional development opportunities remains central to ACTA’s mission. This Summit gives ACTA member travel advisors the opportunity to build knowledge, strengthen relationships and position themselves for success in the growing river cruise market.”

Additional details, including application requirements and program highlights, are available on the application site. Applications close April 17, 2026, after which selected advisors will be invited to participate.

For more information and to apply, advisors should visit this link and register by April 17.