Congratulations to CLIA Master and Disability Accredited Cruise Consultant, Anne Bain of MTA Travel, who has been named as the grand prize winner of CLIA’s Port of Seattle training incentive, in partnership with NCL.
MTA Travel agent, Anne Bain, completed the Port of Seattle module on CLIA’s agent training platform to qualify for a 7-day round-trip Alaska cruise for two with NCL, including flights and three nights in Seattle’s only over-water hotel, The Edgewater. To maximise her pre-cruise stay in Seattle, Anne will receive a CityPASS for two enabling her to discover the city’s iconic attractions, including the Space Needle, Seattle Aquarium, Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour, Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop), Woodland Park Zoo and Chihuly Garden and Glass.
Over 200 agents across Australia and New Zealand were eligible to win the prize after completing the dedicated Port of Seattle training module since its recent launch on the CLIA training portal. In addition to the grand prize, six bonus fortnightly prize draws of a $50 Visa gift cards were given away by the Port of Seattle between June and September, with Anne Bain also being drawn as a gift card winner. Gift card winners included:
- Liz Christiansen – Helloworld Travel Runaway Bay
- Gaury Balayasoderan – Our Vacation Centre
- Stephanie Moore – Travel Masters
- Darren Leckie – MTA Travel
- Lauren Wall – Ecruising
- Anne Bain – MTA Travel
Upon being notified of the prize, Anne Bain commented, “I’ve been to Seattle before and found the waterfront and mountainous backdrop absolutely stunning. I’m looking forward to returning and taking a dream cruise to Alaska. I’ll be taking my husband with me and can’t wait to experience the sights of the Pacific Northwest together.”
Many wonder, “Why cruise to Alaska?” The answer is easy. Renowned as “The Last Frontier,”
Alaska boasts unspoiled scenic splendors of staggering mountains rising above glaciers “calving” as they thunder into icy waters. Be astounded by the rich cultural heritage of Alaska’s history from its First Peoples to Russian traders and gold miners. Cruise highlights include stops in Ketchikan, Sitka, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park and Reserve, Icy Strait and Victoria, Canada.
With a backdrop of Washington state forests, mountains, and sparkling Puget Sound, the Port of Seattle has been the natural gateway to Alaska for more than 100 years. 45% of Alaska cruises depart from Seattle from April through October. In 2023, the Port anticipates 1.4 million cruise passengers departing on over 280 voyages via seven major cruise lines for 7 to 14-day roundtrip cruises on 13 ships.
Ships depart from two cruise terminals in Seattle: Bell Street – Pier 66 (home to NCL), located downtown along Seattle’s waterfront, and Smith Cove – Pier 91, a 15-minute taxi ride from the city’s retail core which serves two cruise ships at a time.
To register for CLIA’s agent training, please visit: www.clia.getlearnworlds.com. For more details on the latest news from the Port of Seattle, please visit: www.portseattle.org.
