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Below you will find links to the various national and local organizations and associations that represent the interests of the cruise industry, cruise travel professionals, the cruising public and related services:

American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA)
ASTA is the world's largest association of travel professionals.  Their 25,000 members include travel agents, and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.  They are the leading advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
CLIA is the organization that represents the member cruise lines to the travel community.  CLIA continues to support any individual or agency location that is interested in developing their cruise business.

Exclusive Collection
The Exclusive Collection is an alliance of ships of excellence and something a little out of the ordinary. Each line has its own particular character and style, suiting varied tastes and preferences. What they have in common is a commitment to levels of excellence appreciated by the most discerning traveller. This allliance represents Hebridean Island Cruises, Orient Express Cruises, Peter Deilmann Cruises, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, SeaDeram Yacht Club, Silversea Cruises, The Yachts of Seabourn and Windstar Cruises.

Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA)
The Florida Caribbean Cruise Association represents 11 member lines operating almost 100 vessels in Florida, Caribbean and Mexican waters. The FCCA's mandate is to provide a forum for discussion on legislation, tourism development, port, safety, security and other cruise industry issues.

Great Lakes Cruising Coalition (GLCC)
The Great Lakes Cruising Coalition is committed to supporting world class passenger ship cruising on the Great Lakes. The GLCC is a joint American-Canadian cooperative venture involving Great Lakes ports, towns, regions and The St.Lawrence Seaway. It is focused on the quality of port facilities, memorable shore excursions and a healthy marine environment.

International Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL)
International Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL) is to participate in the regulatory and policy development process and promote all measures that foster a safe. secure and healthy cruise ship environment.

National Association of Commissioned Travel Agent (NACTA)
NACTA, Inc. is travel industry's leading national trade association representing independent contractors, outside sales agents, cruise and tour oriented agents, group oriented travel professionals and traditional ARC appointed travel agencies that provide services and support to such professionals.

Niche Cruising Marketing Alliance (NCMA)
This new alliance is to increase awareness in the agent community about the concept of niche cruises.  A niche cruise is one that appeals to an audience looking for a different experience.

North West Cruise Ship Association (NWCA)
North West Cruise Ship Association represents nine cruise lines serving Southeast and South Central Alaska have joined state and federal regulators in an environmental initiative to improve management practices and better understand cruise ship waste streams.

Society for the Advancement of Travelers with Handicaps (SATH)
SATH is a non-profit educational organization that has actively represented travelers with disabilities since 1976.  SATH works vigorously for the creation of a barrier-free environment (architectural and attitudinal) throughout all segments of the travel and tourism industry, in the U.S. and abroad.

World Ship Society
Since its founding by a small group of dedicated ship enthusiasts in 1946, the World Ship Society has grown into the largest and most prestigious international organization dedicated to maritime and naval history.