About Cruise Lines International Association
As the leading authority of the cruise industry, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) provides a unified voice for the global cruise community, which includes the world’s most prestigious ocean, river, and specialty cruise lines; an expansive group of maritime leaders who provide technical expertise, products and services to the cruise sector; leading ports, destinations, shipyards; and the largest network of travel professionals who specialize in cruise travel.
Together with our members and partners, CLIA supports policies and practices that foster safe, healthy and sustainable cruise operations; tourism strategies that maximize the socio-economic benefits of cruise travel for communities; and technologies and innovations that are helping advance the global fleet of cruise ships to be more energy efficient and environmentally focused than ever before.
CLIA’s global headquarters are in Washington, DC, with regional offices located in North and South America, Europe, the UK and Ireland, and Australasia.
CLIA in Alaska
CLIA has a dedicated team that works closely with member cruise lines in the region, to improve communications and build partnerships with local businesses and civic leaders to keep the Alaska cruise industry healthy, vibrant and sustainable.