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Turn Your Expertise Into

Affiliate & Ambassador Program

Recurring Income

Recommend the Academy. Earn commission. Help others build careers in the river cruise industry — just like you did.

Up To

€525

PER ENROLLMENT

15%

Top Commission

4

Ambassador Tiers

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WHY IT WORKS

Word of mouth is our
strongest channel

Graduates who loved the River Cruise Leadership Academy naturally tell their networks. Our affiliate program simply rewards you for what you're already doing — sharing a career path that changed your life. When you succeed, we succeed.

🎯 Authentic Promotion

You speak from real experience. That's infinitely more persuasive than any ad campaign.

📈 Scalable Income

Refer 2+ students per month and earn up to €1,050 on top of your regular work.

🤝 Community First

You're growing the river cruise industry — and shaping who joins it.

Four Tiers.

Commission Structure

One Program.

Every ambassador earns. Founding Ambassadors earn more — and always will.

🏆 FOUNDING - EXCLUSIV

Founding Amabassadors

15%

€ 525 per enrollment


SEPTEMBER 2025 COHORT

  • Lifetime tier - permanent & exclusive

  • 20% off for annual Community Cruise spot (€1,200 value)

  • Featured in marketing materials

  • First access to new programs

  • "Founding Ambassador" badge for LinkedIn

  • Priority for guest speaking opportunities

  • Marketing materials and support


This tier is closed. 9 ambassadors only.

🎓 Graduate

Graduate Ambassadors

10%

€350 per enrollment


All Academy Graduates

  • Open to all Academy graduates

  • Access to Ambassador community

  • Monthly performance tracking

  • Marketing materials and support


Refer 5 students to unlock 15% permanently

🌍 Community

Community Ambassadors

6%

€210 per enrollment


Non-Graduates (Approved)

  • Hospitality influencers welcome

  • Tour guides & HR professionals

  • Application process required

  • Approval within 5 business days


Refer 3 students to upgrade to 10%

📱 Influencer

Influencer Partners

6%

€210 per enrollment


Travel / Hospitality Influencers

  • 5,000+ followers or established email list

  • Custom landing pages & co-branded content

  • Direct partnership support

  • Bespoke commission structure


Apply for a custom partnership discussion

THE PROCESS

Simple by design

1

Apply

Complete the short application form. Takes 5 minutes. We review every one personally.

2

Get Approved

Receive your unique tracking link and discount code — €150 off for every referral you send.

3

Promote

Share your link naturally. We supply weekly marketing materials — graphics, captions, videos.

4

Get Paid

Commission paid 14 days after the student completes full payment. Simple and transparent.

What You Can Earn

Your goal: 2+ referrals per month

just from recommending something you already believe in.

🏆 Founding 15% — €525/enrollment
🎓 Graduate 10% — €350/enrollment
🌍 Community 6% — €210/enrollment
📱 Influencer 6% — €210/enrollment

* Commission paid 14 days after full payment. Refunds within 30 days reverse the commission.

Graduate Ambassador (10%)
1 referral / month
€350
2 referrals / month
€700
5 referrals / month
€1,750
Founding Ambassador (15%)
1 referral / month
€525
2 referrals / month
€1,050
5 referrals / month
€2,625

The numbers speak

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an Ambassador

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Everything you

need to know

  • No — non-graduates can apply for the Community Ambassador (Tier 3) program, which is open to hospitality influencers, tour guides, HR professionals and others with genuine industry connections. You do need to apply and be approved.

  • Commission is paid 14 days after the referred student completes their full payment. If a student requests a refund within 30 days, the commission is reversed. Payment details are confirmed upon approval.

  • You receive an exclusive discount code (YOURNAME15 — €150 off for the student). When someone enrolls through either, you get credited automatically.

  • We provide marketing materials — graphics, videos, caption templates — through the Affiliate Partners WhatsApp group, managed by our Community Manager. You'll also receive performance updates and commission confirmations.

  • Yes.

    Graduate Ambassadors who refer 5 or more students unlock the 12% rate permanently.

    Community Ambassadors who refer 3 or more students upgrade to the 8% Graduate tier. The Founding Ambassador tier (15%) is permanently closed to new applicants.

  • Absolutely.

    Influencer Partners (Tier 4) receive negotiable commissions of 6–12%, custom landing pages, co-branded content, and direct support. Apply below and note your following and platform in the application.

Ready to earn while you

grow the community?

Applications take 5 minutes. We review every one personally and respond within 5 business days.