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THE EXPERIENCE

What to Expect on a Psychology CPD Cruise

Face-to-face professional learning, time to reflect and connect, and space to enjoy the voyage.

The experience

How learning fits around the cruise

Each CPD voyage is built around a clear professional learning focus and led by an experienced presenter with relevant expertise.

Structured CPD sessions are generally held during days at sea, leaving port days and time outside the program available to enjoy the cruise. Participant numbers are limited to encourage meaningful discussion, professional connection and opportunities to engage with the presenter.

Depending on the program, you can expect:

  • Carefully planned, evidence-informed professional learning
  • An experienced and knowledgeable presenter
  • Structured, face-to-face CPD sessions
  • Dedicated learning time away from the demands of practice
  • Opportunities for questions, discussion and professional connection
  • Time to reflect on how the learning can be applied in your work
  • Time outside the program to rest, explore and enjoy the voyage
  • The option to travel with a partner, friends or family members

Travelling with a colleague? Ask us about sharing a cabin. Before choosing a voyage, check its program details for the intended audience, learning outcomes, CPD hours and any attendance documentation. See our cruise FAQs for more on guests and travel.

The process

How registration and payment work

From discovering a CPD program to confirming your cruise arrangements, we want every step to feel clear and straightforward. Explore our available voyages, choose the program that suits you and complete your registration. We'll guide you through the booking and payment process, with clear information and personalised support along the way.

  1. Step 01

    Explore the programs

    Explore our CPD voyages, including presenters, program topics, CPD hours, dates and costs, to find the professional development experience that suits you.

  2. Step 02

    Register for your voyage

    Complete the registration form for your preferred voyage. Your cruise deposit invoice will generally follow shortly afterwards, together with payment options.

  3. Step 03

    Cruise deposit arrangements

    Your deposit is paid to CPD on the Sea and held towards your cruise booking. We'll be in touch personally to discuss your cabin preferences and any additional arrangements.

  4. Step 04

    Cruise booking & CPD fee

    As we finalise group cruise arrangements, we'll call to confirm your cabin and fare. We'll then book your cabin, apply your $500 deposit and issue your CPD program invoice.

  5. Step 05

    Final Cruise Payment

    We'll invoice your remaining cruise balance with payment options and a due date. Payments are made to CPD on the Sea, with instalments available where time allows.

The CPD program fee is separate from your cruise fare. Cruise fares are subject to availability until your cabin booking is confirmed. If you cancel before your cabin booking is confirmed, your cruise deposit will be refunded in full.

Fees and payment

Understanding the program and cruise costs

The CPD program fee and cruise fare are arranged separately because they cover different parts of the voyage.

01

CPD program fee

What it covers

This covers the professional development program and the inclusions listed on the individual program page. The confirmed fee will be provided before payment is requested.

02

Cruise and travel costs

What it covers

The cruise fare covers your cabin and the standard inclusions offered by the cruise line. CPD on the Sea invoices your cruise deposit and remaining cruise balance separately from your CPD program fee, with payment options and applicable due dates. Any additional travel arrangements or optional extras are also paid separately.

See where professional learning can take you next.

Explore our current and developing voyages, or get in touch to discuss what you’re looking for.