Group Cruises = Great Value for YOU
No other vacation option enables guests to unpack one time and feel at home while visiting multiple cities, countries and in some cases, continents. Meals are included, shore side tours can be organized, entertainment is provided, and pampering is possible. Cruises really are an all-in-one vacation. When it comes to foreign travel, where the dollar is weak, a cruise is one of the most affordable ways to see the world. And, when you travel with a group: family, friends, organization, hobby group, etc………the benefits get even better.
When you travel as a group and you reserve your sailing early (9-12 months in advance), you receive the best early prices, preferred stateroom accommodations, and many valuable extra’s such as shipboard credit or gifts in your room. Also, if your group wants to have a special event, such as a private cocktail party, culinary demonstration, conference rooms, venue for scrapbooking or other, most times space is free. Basically, your group can do the functions it likes to do best and enjoy a vacation at the same time.
Often, when a Group Leader comes to a Travel Agency and can promote the sailing, based on number of cabins sold, that Group Leader can easily sail FREE. The Agent handles all the arrangements and can even set up a promotion night to answer questions. Intriguing? There is not catch except to get excited and get those in your circle to get excited as well. Here are some of the TOP GROUPS that sail together:
- Culinary and Wine Groups: those who are part of Dinner Clubs or Wine Tasting groups. Sampling foods and wines from around the world together.
- Wellness Groups: Martial Artists, Yoga, Spa/Fitness Clubs. Do seminars at Sea as well as utilize the state of the art fitness centers together.
- Sports Groups: golf, baseball, poker or ANY sport you can think. Gather and talk about all things, share stories and if allowed, play onboard or at ports.
- Wildlife/Nature Groups: especially HOT for photographers and those who like the great outdoors.
- Hobby/Craft Groups: Scrapbooking, needlepoint, quilting, you name it. Spend countless hours of uninterrupted time with others who love to do the same.
- Dancing/Music Groups: Dance Troupes, Bands and anyone who loves music. You can play in lounges or hold private dance lessons onboard.
- Ladies Social Groups: Ret Hat Society, or similar ladies groups have a BLAST!!!
- Fundraising Groups: need to raise money for a Nonprofit Organization? This is the vacation that benefits everyone. Vacation for a Cause.
- Family/Friends Groups: from ages 2-102, there is something for everyone. Celebrate a special anniversary, birthday, graduation or retirement with family and friends.
- Business Groups: for an employee incentive or a conference at sea, it’s a great way to work and play.
You may have your own club, hobby, church, or friend group that this list brought to mind that you feel this would be a great fit for. Most cruise lines consider a group to be 8 or more cabins, and there have been many groups that have chartered entire ships of 1000+. Basically, when an interest, hobby, passion is shared, a cruise is a wonderful avenue to consider. Are YOU ready for a vacation? Grab your group and do it. You won’t regret it.
Debby Stevens
512-218-0291
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