Knowledge at Sea Cigar Partner Program

Building a More Knowledgeable Team

Bring Your Talent, Influence and Experience

Puff@Sea™ is inviting qualified cigar-industry professionals, content creators, event organizers, lounge owners, educators, hospitality professionals and community leaders to join its team of Partners, Collaborators and Ambassadors.

Campaign Promise

Join the Puff@Sea™ team, contribute your talent and influence, strengthen your industry knowledge and help elevate cigar-centered travel and hospitality experiences.

Three Ways to Join

Choose the Role That Fits Your Contribution

Each role has a defined contribution and a clear activity that must be completed before the education credit is earned.

Collaborator

Education Credit: Up to $75

Participate in a podcast, interview, panel or virtual discussion.
Create an approved article, video, educational post or campaign asset.
Promote a Puff@Sea™ cruise, land event or special initiative.
Introduce a qualified sponsor, venue, lounge, media outlet or community.

Credit earned when: the approved collaboration has been completed and verified.

Partner

Education Credit: Up to $100

Provide products or services for a cruise, land event or digital program.
Host an official gathering, information session or promotional event.
Cross-promote Puff@Sea™ through an established business or media platform.
Support a tasting, demonstration, seminar or social experience.

Credit earned when: the partnership agreement is complete and the first agreed-upon activity has been delivered.

Ambassador

Education Credit: Up to $150

Complete Puff@Sea™ ambassador orientation.
Share at least two approved Puff@Sea™ promotional posts.
Participate in a live event, virtual program, podcast or information session.
Refer qualified travelers, sponsors, collaborators, groups or leaders.

Credit earned when: the initial onboarding requirements stated in the written agreement are completed.

Who Should Apply?

Cigar lounge owners, managers, tobacconists and team members.
Mobile cigar lounge operators and cigar-event professionals.
Cigar brand owners, representatives, rollers and educators.
Podcasters, bloggers, reviewers, photographers and content creators.
Travel advisors, cruise professionals and hospitality leaders.
Spirits, coffee, culinary, pairing, entertainment and event professionals.

Team Member Benefits

A $75–$150 education credit after the required activity is completed.
Approved team recognition and possible profile features.
Podcast, panel, interview and content opportunities.
Consideration for future onboard and land-based programming.
Networking and access to approved campaign resources.
Potential separate referral, sponsorship or service opportunities.

A Simple Five-Step Process

How Participation Works

01

Apply

Select Partner, Collaborator, Ambassador or ask for help choosing a role.

02

Review

Puff@Sea™ reviews your background, audience, experience and proposed contribution.

03

Conversation

Qualified applicants are invited to discuss alignment, expectations and opportunities.

04

Agreement

Selected applicants receive a written role description and credit requirements.

05

Earn the Credit

The education credit becomes available after the qualifying activity is completed.