Group Cruises - The Superior Alternative to Resorts

Planning a corporate event, family reunion, wedding,dinning options are available. Family talent shows,
or any group activity is a challenge. You can spendemployee recognition banquets, networking cocktail
countless hours contacting lots of different vendorsparties and more can be arranged with the help of
to book rooms, schedule, entertainment or planyour travel agent and the cruise line of your choice.
activities... or you can make one phone call. With oneIn addition, you'll find unique extras. For example,
point-of-contact you can create a custom event thatRoyal Caribbean offers team-building exercises such
includes deluxe accommodations, extensive diningas Team Trivia or Scavenger Hunts, to forge
options, travel to exciting locations, and more, in onestronger business relationships in a relaxed setting.
complete package. What's this refreshing changeFamily group activities are also available.
from the usual resort event? Group cruises!All Work and No Play...
Group Cruises Are Convenient and CustomizableBut group cruises aren't all work. There's plenty of
All big events require coordination and advanceplay, too! When you're ready to relax, entertainment
planning in order to be successful. If you've everabounds on cruise ships with full production shows,
organized a family reunion or a corporate conferencelive bands, and theatres. Whether they enjoy casinos
you know the effort it takes. Whether you'reand nightlife, spas and relaxation, pools and on-shore
commemorating a special occasion or recognizing theexcursions, or want to experience everything, it's all
efforts of your valued employees, you want youravailable. Many cruise lines offer programs designed
affair to stand out from all the others. Travel is aespecially for teens and younger passengers, and
desirable and glamorous way to delight familyattractions created exclusively for their ships. Royal
members, motivate key employees, or impress yourCaribbean's rock-climbing wall is always popular as is
clients. With group cruises you'll give them diverseits exclusive ice-skating rink and FlowRider(R).
and spectacular surroundings in your chosen travelIt's not only easy to plan, but one price covers it all
locations. Instead of just one city, as with a typicalwith group cruises. Everyone will enjoy luxurious
resort event, your group will travel to multiplerooms, dining, recreation, and the unique experience
exciting destinations like Alaska, Mexico, Bermuda,of taking it all with you while you explore thrilling
Europe, the Caribbean, and more, without having todestinations.
pack and unpack along the way.Make It Personal
Many cruise lines give you direct access to your ownGroup cruises can be personalized with logo items,
event planner, to help design a program that meetsgift packages, door decorations, and more, The vast
your needs and expectations. If you'd rather do itarray of dining choices aboard cruise ships lets you
yourself, you'll find convenient online services, such aschoose how casual or formal you want to be: an
those offered by Carnival. You can create and sendelegant lobster dinner; a buffet with something for
invitations, poll your guests for desired traveleveryone; or laid-back informal dining - you can have
destinations, and choose the cruise that's right forit all on a cruise ship.
you. As an incentive to book group cruises, cruiseThe unique experience of traveling to fascinating
lines such as Royal Caribbean and Carnival may offerports of call; all the convenience and luxury of sailing
air supplements and flight transfers.on a cruise ship; and the bonus of incentives offered
Conducting Business During Group Cruisesby cruise lines; all make group cruises a cut above
Group cruises can be as full of activities or as freethe usual meeting facility. If you're looking for
and easy as you desire. For meetings, seminars orsomething a little different that will make a big
workshops, cruise ships offer conference rooms withimpact, check into group cruises. You'll be pleasantly
extensive audio-visual and computer equipment at nosurprised with how much you receive for such an
extra charge. Need to host an awards dinner? Privateaffordable rate.