Registration opens for Viking’s popular regional Australia information sessions

Registration opens for Viking’s popular regional Australia information sessions
Edited by Travel Weekly


Viking has opened registration for its popular regional Australia information sessions which starts in Ipswich, Queensland, on Tuesday 4 February.

Viking is hosting sessions in 44 regions across the country, in six states and one territory, including NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory from 4 February to 3 April 2025.

The information sessions are open to both agents and their clients looking for inspiration for their next voyage.

“Our sessions are perfect for those new to Viking as well as our loyal past guests,” Viking managing director ANZ Michelle Black said.

“Whether attendees are interested in polar expeditions, new ports, European river journeys, or Mediterranean, Scandinavian or Asia ocean voyages our information sessions are relevant to every curious traveller’s agenda.

“These sessions are so valuable in educating, engaging and motivating clients to make their next travel booking, making attending these sessions a smart business decision for savvy agents.”

The sessions provide the perfect opportunity for agents and their clients to connect with Viking commercial managers and discover the Viking Difference through Viking’s award-winning river, ocean, and expedition journeys. Attendees will also find out more about a number of new Scandinavian, Northern European and Mediterranean itineraries, new to Viking destinations, culturally enriching onshore experiences and onboard enrichment.

“I recommend these sessions to all my clients who are looking at doing something a little bit different,” Flight Centre Narellan’s Debbie Eyers said. “To me, having that boutique experience and personal service is so much nicer and it makes selling a lot easier.”

The sessions are scheduled twice daily at 10am and 6.30pm and last for 75 minutes. Complimentary light refreshments will be served during the 30 minutes prior to each session, providing an opportunity for networking amongst new and past guests and agents.

Attendees will not only leave the session informed and inspired to book but will also receive an exclusive offer, encouraging them to secure their booking with their agent within 14 days of the event.

Registration is essential as availability is limited, and places are expected to fill fast. For group bookings of four or more, please email infosessions.anz@vikingcruises.com. Viking is planning a series of metropolitan Australian information sessions for travel agents and their clients in late 2025. More information about these sessions will be available in the second half of the year.

Session locations and times

Australian Capital Territory

Canberra: Tuesday, 11 February | 10.30am & 6.30pm
To register please click HERE.

New South Wales

Hunter Valley: Tuesday, 18 February | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Newcastle: Thursday, 20 February | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Coffs Harbour: Tuesday, 25 February | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Penrith: Wednesday, 26 February | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Bathurst: Tuesday, 4 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Orange: Wednesday, 5 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Central Coast: Tuesday, 11 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Ballina: Tuesday, 11 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Wollongong: Tuesday, 11 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Southern Highlands: Thursday, 13 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Nelson Bay: Tuesday, 18 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Albury: Wednesday, 19 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Forster: Thursday, 20 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Port Macquarie: Tuesday, 25 March | 10.30 am & 6.30pm
Tamworth: Tuesday, 1 April | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Armidale: Thursday, 3 April | 10.30am & 6.30pm
To register please click HERE.

Queensland

Ipswich: Tuesday, 4 February | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Mooloolaba: Tuesday, 11 February | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Noosa: Thursday, 13 February | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Bribie Island: Tuesday, 18 February | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Townsville: Tuesday, 25 February | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Cairns: Thursday, 27 February | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Toowoomba: Wednesday, 5 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Bundaberg: Tuesday, 1 April | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Hervey Bay: Thursday, 3 April | 10.30am & 6.30pm
To register please click HERE.

South Australia

Victor Harbor: Tuesday, 18 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Stirling: Wednesday, 19 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Barossa Valley: Thursday, 20 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
To register please click HERE.

Tasmania

Hobart: Tuesday, 18 February | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Launceston: Wednesday, 19 February | 11.30am & 6.30pm
Devonport: Thursday, 20 February | 10.30am & 6.30pm
To register please click HERE.

Victoria

Brighton: Tuesday, 4 February | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Mornington Peninsula: Thursday, 6 February | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Ballarat: Tuesday, 11 February | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Sale: Thursday, 20 February | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Bendigo: Tuesday, 4 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Shepparton: Thursday, 6 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Warrnambool: Thursday, 13 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Geelong: Wednesday, 26 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
To register please click HERE.

Western Australia

Albany: Tuesday, 25 February | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Mandurah: Thursday, 6 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Bunbury: Wednesday, 12 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
Busselton: Thursday, 13 March | 10.30am & 6.30pm
To register please click HERE.

Feature image: Guests and Viking Commercial Manager’s at Viking’s Explorer Information Sessions 2023.

Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

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